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What to Do at Comicpalooza
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The GRB will be buzzing with excitement as attendees immerse themselves in a thrilling lineup of pop-culture activities right from the start. Ticket holders will delight in being among amazing guests and enjoy panels covering a variety of popular topics and fandoms. New and returning special attractions, family-friendly activities, entertaining acts, a live art event, retro gaming, cosplay competitions, and more all round out the weekend festivities. Trust us—there is no shortage of entertainment!
Daily special events will offer a “choose your own adventure” opportunity when it comes to engaging with all the expo has to offer. From shopping to an array of track activities and programming, such as anime, comics, and cosplay, there’s something for everyone at this event. Live podcast recordings, special attractions, live entertainment (don’t miss the magician!), and more all await!
A premier guest lineup featuring cast members from the Disney+ and Marvel series Daredevil including Wilson Bethel (Bullseye), Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil), Vincent D'Onofrio (Kingpin), and Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) will be on site, meeting fans, signing autographs, and snapping pics! Other exciting guests at this year’s event include Steve Burns (Blue’s Clues), Marcus Chong (The Matrix), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix franchise), Pam Grier (Jackie Brown), Rainn Wilson (The Office), and so many more iconic stars!
Don't miss special attractions, including Comic Couture, a fashion student showcase, a 13th Floor Haunted House, FIRST Robotics, and Dagorath, a Houston-based Live Action Role-Playing game. Keep an eye out for photo ops with Inflatables, cheer on your favorite knight as they face off in Full Steel Combat, and go to space without leaving the city with the Houston Public Library Planetarium. The Star Wars Alliance will be assembled, an Okashi Japanese Arcade will bring electric energy, and the LEGO Houston Brick Club will display custom LEGO creations. Even more is in store at this year’s Comicpalooza.
In the Kidtopia area, kid-focused programming features family-friendly activities, including Dungeons and Dragons sessions, geeky-fun trivia contests, plus the return of the annual Kids Cosplay Contest. Special attractions around the exhibition floors will have every family member, no matter their age, entertained!
Where to Stay Near Comicpalooza
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Comicpalooza activities that can last late into the night! If you want to stay really close to Comicpalooza, there are two hotels to consider: Hilton Americas and Marriott Marquis (photo above). Both are connected to the GRB via skywalks, making them ideal choices for taking a break from your activities at Comicpalooza and relaxing in your room or at the pool. The Four Seasons Hotel is another luxury option right across the street from the convention center. With more than 30 hotels in Downtown Houston, you have plenty of places where to stay located within walking distance from the GRB, including Embassy Suites Downtown Houston (0.3 miles), Hampton Inn Downtown Houston (0.3 miles), Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown Houston (0.3 miles), The Westin Houston Downtown (0.3 miles), Cambria and Le Meridien Hotel Downtown Houston (both 0.4 miles), among many others. Check out all hotels in Downtown Houston and view Hotel Deals to save.
Where to Eat Near Comicpalooza
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Comicpalooza requires quite a bit of walking. Luckily, the area around GRB has plenty of options to hydrate and feed your body. Every restaurant and bar on this list is a stone’s throw from the GRB, so make sure you wear comfy sneakers. Just around the corner, you will find Pappasito's, Brasserie Du Parc, Xochi, Phoenicia, and MKT Bar. If your palate has other cravings, then head over to EaDo (east of downtown) just behind the convention center. It is a newly-developed neighborhood with loads of kitchens to choose from, including The Original Ninfa on Navigation, Kim Son, Leeland House, J-bar-M Texas BBQ, Around The Corner, Nancy’s Hustle, Tiny Champions, and District 7 Grill. Fuel your body with caffeine and pastries at Brass Tacks, and Koffeeteria. Count on Houston to offer a variety of options iin every neighborhood to satisfy your cravings.
What to Do Near Comicpalooza
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Relax on the grass at Discovery Green across the street from the GRB, visit POST, or check out the Graffiti Park (on the corner of Leeland St. and Saint Emanuel St.) and take photos for your IG stories. Pop into a few of these bars for a cold one or a stiff cocktail: Reserve 101, True Anomaly Brewing, and Pitch 25. If you still have some energy after all the daytime festivities, embrace Houston nightlife nearby at The Secret Group, Nickel City, Truck Yard, Lustre Pearl, and Eight Row Flint East.
We hope you enjoy your stay in Houston during Comicpalooza and see you back next year!
