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Film Screening

Chew the Scene 2024

The Official SDAFF Launch Party

Chew the Scene

October 8, 2024

6PM-9PM PT

Join us to get a first look at the 25th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival lineup and be one of the first to purchase tickets to this year’s Festival film premieres, special events, and more!

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Enjoy culinary tastings from over a dozen of San Diego’s top AAPI chefs, restaurants, and vendors, showcasing their take on Asian American cuisine.

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Join us on October 8 at UC San Diego’s Park and Market, in Downtown San Diego, to celebrate SDAFF’s 25th Anniversary, get a first look at the film lineup and be one of the first to purchase tickets to this year’s Festival film premieres, special events, and more!

Ticket Pricing

General Admission

Includes exclusive off-menu tastings from more than a dozen participating partners + one ticket for beer or wine.

$

60

Non-Members

$

50

Pac Arts Members

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UC San Diego Park & Market

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Participating Restaurants

  • Glass Box 
  • Crab Hut Restaurant
  • Kettner Exchange
  • Lia's Lumpia 
  • Milagros Filipino
  • Avian Catering
  • Pink Buddha presented by Sycuan
  • Kumo
  • Sovereign Modern Thai
  • Snoice
  • Papa’s Polvoron
  • Zen Modern Asian Bistro

UC San Diego Park & Market

1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101

Find us at UC San Diego Park & Market in Downtown San Diego!

Please note: there is no on-site parking for this event so please plan ahead!

You may enter our event via the courtyard on G Street (North of the Building), between 11th Ave and Park Blvd.

Parking lots nearby ($8-$15)

  • 816 Market St. – Outdoor parking operated by LAZ
  • 849 10th Ave. – Outdoor parking operated by ABM
  • 350 Tenth Ave. – Indoor parking  operated by Ace
  • 100 Park Blvd. – Petco Parkade
  • 614 Market St. – Park It on Market
  • 517 7th Ave. – Intersection of 7th & Market
  • 816 Market St. – Intersection of 8th & Market St
  • 659 Eighth Ave. – Intersection of 8th & G

Take the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley

UC San Diego Park & Market is located near the Park & Market trolley stop. Plan your trip online. Fares are typically $5 roundtrip and free parking is offered at the Old Town station.

Street Parking

There is street parking available around the building. Guests will need to pay a parking meter and parking near the building is not guaranteed. The cost of meters is typically $1.25 / hour with a limit of 2 hours.

Ride share

Uber, Lyft, and Fred San Diego are also available.

Wellness Safety Guidelines

Community care includes safeguarding the health and safety of all members and attendees. As COVID-19 remains a concern, along with other illnesses like the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), we have implemented the following guidelines to create a safe environment where everyone can participate.

If you are experiencing symptoms, please help prevent the spread of illness within our community by not attending the festival until you are better. We will be happy to issue full refunds or convert your purchase into a tax-deductible donation. 

If you have questions or concerns please email info@pacarts.org.

Masks

We welcome and encourage the use of masks in indoor spaces. Guests and employees must wear face coverings indoors for 10 days after symptom onset or a positive test. Masks are available free of charge at our events.

Hygiene

Pacific Arts Movement will provide hand sanitizer at all our events and we encourage proper handwashing.

Vaccination

Pacific Arts Movement strongly recommends and encourages those who are able to get the recommended vaccinations as put out by the CDC to protect against COVID-19, flu, and other preventable diseases. Consult your physician or visit the CDC website

Testing

We strongly encourage all attendees to test themselves for COVID-19 before attending the San Diego Asian Film Festival especially if you have been exposed to the virus. 

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October 8, 2024

6PM-9PM PT

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