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🎌 **Akimatsuri San Diego – Japanese Fall Festival!**
Join us for the **first-ever Akimatsuri**, a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture, food, and community! 🍁

Expect:
– 🍢 Delicious eats from top Japanese vendors
– 🍶 Premium sake & drinks
– 🎶 Live music & taiko drumming
– 🎨 Crafts, shopping, and family fun

Let’s gather, celebrate the season, and kick off a new San Diego tradition together!

Event Website: [kiku.org/akimatsuri/](https://kiku.org/events/akimatsuri/)
There is a $5 entrance fee

**CROSSPOST: Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Dubbed Movie @ AMC Fashion Valley**
**Join Us for a Fun Outing at the Movies!**
Come catch the latest releases with us and connect with fellow movie lovers! After the film, we’ll meet outside the ticket takers entrance for a quick 5–10 minute chat to share our thoughts. Feel free to take a bathroom break first before we start the discussion.

**Seating:** **H11** sit near or anywhere you like

**Important Notes:**

* **Buy Your Own Ticket:** Please purchase your own movie ticket or use your AMC A-List subscription. We do not provide free tickets for this event.
* **AMC A-List Recommended:** Most of us use the AMC A-List subscription—it’s $28/month for up to 4 movies per week in any format. It’s a great way to save if you love going to the movies!
* **Discounted Tickets:** $12.50-18+ Depending on movie format (Reach Out to Luis)

**This event is crossposted from The Social Movie Group:** https://www.meetup.com/thesocialmoviegroup/(https://www.meetup.com/thesocialmoviegroup/)

**Optional Meetup:**
Before or after the show, we sometimes meet up for snacks or a meal. Check the comments for details—it’s a great opportunity to socialize and make new connections!

For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://www.meetup.com/anime-watch-san-diego/events/311867341

🌟🎌 **San Diego Anime Con 2025 — Assemble Your Crew** 🎌🌟
Step into a weekend of panels, cosplay, artist alley, vendors, performances, and voice actor appearances. Bring your best cosplay, your camera, and your con energy—this is the arc where friends form and fandoms collide.

– **When:** November 21–23, 2025
– **Where:** Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego
– **Meetup gathering** currently unhosted, subject to change.

Join us for a weekend of fandom, craft, and unforgettable moments—see you at SDAC

Tickets and info at
https://sandiegoanimecon.com/(https://sandiegoanimecon.com/)

🌟🎌 **San Diego Anime Con 2025 — Assemble Your Crew** 🎌🌟
Step into a weekend of panels, cosplay, artist alley, vendors, performances, and voice actor appearances. Bring your best cosplay, your camera, and your con energy—this is the arc where friends form and fandoms collide.

– **When:** November 21–23, 2025
– **Where:** Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego
– **Meetup gathering** currently unhosted, subject to change.

Join us for a weekend of fandom, craft, and unforgettable moments—see you at SDAC

Tickets and info at
https://sandiegoanimecon.com/(https://sandiegoanimecon.com/)

🌟🎌 **San Diego Anime Con 2025 — Assemble Your Crew** 🎌🌟
Step into a weekend of panels, cosplay, artist alley, vendors, performances, and voice actor appearances. Bring your best cosplay, your camera, and your con energy—this is the arc where friends form and fandoms collide.

– **When:** November 21–23, 2025
– **Where:** Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego
– **Meetup gathering** currently unhosted, subject to change.

Join us for a weekend of fandom, craft, and unforgettable moments—see you at SDAC

Tickets and info at
https://sandiegoanimecon.com/(https://sandiegoanimecon.com/)

San Diego Anime Watch x Social/Movie Group – Happy Hour Social @ Islands Restaurant

Join us for a laid-back Sunday afternoon of anime, movies, and great company! Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan, a casual movie buff, or just looking to meet some fellow pop culture lovers, this is the perfect chance to hang out and connect.

📍 **Where:** Islands Restaurant (All-Day Happy Hour!)
📅 **When:** Sunday, November 30th @ 5pm
🍹 **Why:** Because anime + happy hour = the ultimate Sunday combo

We’ll be chatting about what we’re currently watching, sharing recommendations, and maybe even about your recent fun at San Diego Anime Con. This is all about good vibes, tasty bites, and fun conversations.

**Happy Hour Specials Include:**
🍸 Drinks: Mai Tais, Big Island Iced Tea, Moscow Mules, Margaritas (classic, mango, strawberry, passion fruit), beer & wine — all $3–$8

🌮 Bites: Tiki Tenders, Sliders, Nachitos, Quesadillas, Tempura Green Beans, Spinach Artichoke Dip, and more — $3–$9

Come solo or bring a friend — everyone’s welcome! Let’s make it a Sunday to remember. Please RSVP so we can have an accurate count for the table

This event is cross-promoted with The Social/Movie Group.

Readv for the Holidavs? Parfait Partv is coming back to Tajima Mercury and we’re getting festive! Enjoy a maid café experience with a holiday twist as their maids and butlers serve you classic holiday cheer! A special menu will be served.

When: Saturday, December 13th

Where: 4411 Mercury St, San Diego, CA 92111

Early time to be line to be the first ones seated: 11:00AM

Service Time: 1PM – 6PM
Save the date! See you there

For Informational Purposes Only:
All attendees, please note: This is a public space where various people may take photos. They often end up on social media and may be used by the organizers as they choose.

Liability Disclosure – The sole function of the organizers in this group is to arrange the theme and time of the event. Each person (including guest members) who signs up for an event is responsible for their own safety. By signing up for an event organized by this group, you and your guest(s) are acknowledging that you are all aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any event and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge this Meetup group & its organizers from and against any liability arising from you and your guest(s) participation in any of the group events.

Join us, as we have a meet and greet, watch some anime, and talk about anime together! Also feel free to bring snacks as this is potluck style

We will be in the meeting room of College Rolando library

**Watch list (tentative):**

* Tokyo Godfathers

*This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program.*

This event is cross-promoted with The Social/Movie Group.

Look for the Meetup/TSMG sign.

First 2026 Saturday Night Karaoke is here. Are you ready to sing?

On January 10th, at the Camel’s Bar & Grill in Grantville, DJ Meth will be running your Saturday Night Karaoke from 9 pm til 1 am! 🤟😁🎤🎵🎶💙

They have a FULL Bar and kitchen, and the bartender is ready to serve up your liquid courage, so come on out!!!

Request a song to DJ Meth either verbally or by showing your favorite song on your smartphone.

For Informational Purposes Only:
All attendees, please note: This is a public space where various people may take photos. They often end up on social media and may be used by the organizers as they choose.

Liability Disclosure – The sole function of the organizers in this group is to arrange the theme and time of the event. Each person (including guest members) who signs up for an event is responsible for their own safety. By signing up for an event organized by this group, you and your guest(s) are acknowledging that you are all aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any event and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge this Meetup group & its organizers from and against any liability arising from you and your guest(s) participation in any of the group events.

**Experience BizBaz’s MINI CON on 1/25… our nerdy, anime, Kawaii-cute mini-convention that is FREE to attend and all ages are welcome. The first 100 attendees to arrive will receive a free collectible, limited edition gift after completing the stamp rally! 🌈**
**🐶🌟**

**RSVP:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bizbaz-mini-convention-tickets-1971484368818?aff=ebdssbdestsearch(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bizbaz-mini-convention-tickets-1971484368818?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)

**We have tons of fun things in store for the afternoon:**
**⭐ 40 artists vending**
**⭐ Voice actors & special guests**
**⭐ JRock and Anisong performances**
**⭐ Karaoke**
**⭐ Alt/Fashion Meet Up**
**⭐ Maid Cafe selfie section takeover**
**⭐ Tasty brews from our venue AleSmith**
**⭐ Enamel Pin Trading Post**
**⭐ Cosplay contest with prizes**
**⭐ Cars n Anime pulled up**
**⭐ Craft station**
**⭐ Photo ops**
**⭐ Sketch OFF with local artists**
**⭐ MtG and TCG Arena**
**⭐ Scavenger hunt & stamp rally**
**⭐ Food trucks**
**⭐ Video Game Corner**

**+ more! This is a free, all-ages event so bring your whole squad for an amazing weeb-a-fied Sunday! 🦸**

***\*Be sure to join our Discord for an extra look at what to expect during BizBaz! It’s FREE! https:://www.BizBazClub.com/discord(https:://www.BizBazClub.com/discord)***