Blerds of San Diego

The Blerds are heading to Setsubun at the Japanese Friendship Garden!

Join us as we celebrate this traditional Japanese festival that marks the end of winter and welcomes good fortune for the year ahead. From tossing beans to ward off bad luck to enjoying the beauty of the garden, Setsubun is all about renewal, community, and positive vibes.

Come hang out with fellow Blerds, enjoy the festivities, and kick off the new season together in good spirits. Whether you’re familiar with the tradition or experiencing it for the first time, everyone is welcome!

Admission to the festival is $14–$16, and tickets can be purchased here: https://www.niwa.org/visit

Join us at Punchbowl Social in East Village! This event is all about creating a space where Black nerds in San Diego can connect, vibe, and share what we love.

🎮 What to Expect:

• A casual, welcoming hangout with other Black nerds
• Conversations about everything from anime, comics, and sci-fi to gaming, cosplay, and more
• Drinks, laughter, and good times
• Tons of activities**:** arcades, bowling, pool, shuffleboard, air hockey, foosball, and giant Jenga

Bring your energy, your fandoms, and maybe even a friend. Let’s keep growing Blerds of San Diego into something awesome together.

Black Comix Day is a FREE 2 day event highlighting creators of African Descent in the arts of Comic Books, Animation & Film.
BCD 2026 is FREE ADMISSION to all. Parking is FREE (Located directly across the street.) Food is available inside the Worldbeat Center and within 2 blocks of the location. Activites for children such as gaming will be accessible as well. The main floor will feature various Black Creators in Comics, Fine Arts and Animation.

Blerds will be celebrating Lunar New Year together at the House of China Chinese New Year Festival in Balboa Park on Friday, February 21.

This is a public cultural festival featuring performances, demonstrations, food, and community activities marking the Lunar New Year. We will attend as a group, explore the festival grounds, and hang out informally.

This is a low-structure social meetup. Come for as long or as short as you like. Friends welcome.

Date: Friday, February 21
Location: House of China, Balboa Park
Cost: Free (bring money for food/vendors if desired)