California knows how to party! We have your list of Doctor Who events happening across Southern California and more! Doctor Who will be back on TV soon! BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who is bringing all the hype to the much-anticipated premiere of their of Season 11 of Doctor Who. Building to the groundbreaking debut of Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor on Sunday, October 7th, BBC AMERICA will travel through time to bring back ALL of Doctor Who’s modern era. “13 Days of Doctor Who” – a 13-day marathon of the series – begins Tuesday, September 25th at 6am ET/PT, when the network will air every episode from the first 10 seasons of the reboot, including former Doctors Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, and Peter Capaldi.The event will culminate with the global premiere of the new Doctor on Sunday, October 7th.
Southern California has plenty of upcoming events where Whovians can go and celebrate their love for this iconic television show. From San Diego to Los Angeles. There is plenty of timey wimey fun in your future.
Gallidays is a monthly Doctor Who Happy Hour at The Fox and Hounds in Los Angeles. The event is 21+. Gallidays features episode screenings, drink specials & contests! They have even been graced by appearances from Doctor Who alums James Corden and Daphne Ashbrook. It takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. It is an excellent place to gather with friends, relax, grab a drink and make new friends.
Next Event: Tuesday 10/2/18 – Episode: “Blink” (Every 1st Tuesday of the Month)
Location: The Fox and Hounds 1100 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Links: https://www.facebook.com/gallidays/ , https://www.instagram.com/gallidays/ , https://twitter.com/gallidays
“The Art of the TARDIS” features more than 25 vendors from throughout Los Angeles and surround areas. The event features food trucks, free photos with The Doctor’s time machine (TARDIS), photo opportunities with a screen-used alien Dalek, and more fun from the hit BBC show as well as Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Chronicles.
“The spirit of the Whovian community and the creative minds throughout southern California are what make this event so popular,” said Donna Ricci, owner of Geeky Teas and Games. “It’s a great chance for people who have never seen the show to see what it’s about, interpreted through art, home goods and unique and handcrafted gifts.”
The Art of the TARDIS will take place Sunday, October 7th from 11am to 5 p.m. inside at Geeky Teas and Games, 2220 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank.
Stick around and watch the new episode with us on one of three tv screens in the new shoppe. Plenty of room for everyone!
Date: 10/7/2018
Location: Geeky Teas & Games 2220 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, California 91506
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/401106433754758/?active_tab=about
Website: https://geekyteas.com/
Admission for the show is $5, to be paid at the door. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.
Preceding each Look Who’s Talking is a complimentary screening of the newest episode at 6pm! This can be attended by ANYBODY free of charge – no ticket required, no purchase necessary!
Date: 10/7/2018 (Sundays Weekly)
Location: Geeky Teas & Games 2220 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, California 91506
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/490045938139164/
Come together in cinemas with other fans to watch the premiere of a new season of Doctor Who with a new Doctor! Includes two behind-the-scenes bonus features:
Becoming a Doctor – Follow Jodie Whittaker’s journey from being cast in Doctor Who to coming alive in her very first episode as the Doctor in this special bonus feature.
Directing and Regenerating Doctor Who – Meet the director of the Doctor Who premiere episode, Jamie Childs, and discover the unique challenges of bringing a new Doctor to the screen in Doctor Who.
Date: October 10th & 11th
Locations: Select Theaters – Nationwide
Links: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/doctor-who-1
Note from theaters: Doctor Who Fans – we want you to have fun at these cinema events – but safety is paramount. Please note that attending in costume is fine, however masks, face-concealing make-up, fake weapons as well as any costumes that conceal what you are carrying, your natural body shape or face are strictly prohibited.
San Diego Who Con is hosting their annual convention October 19-21, 2018 at the Handlery Hotel. San Diego Who Con started in 2016 as San Diego’s only Doctor Who fan-run convention. The three-day event features guests, cosplay contests, panels, and social activities. There will be a vendor room featuring a wide variety of Doctor Who themed merchandise. This is a family friendly event.
Special Promotion: Available now for a limited time, SD Who Con is offering a special Hotel & Membership package for just $295! The package includes 1 Full Weekend Membership (includes all weekend activities and non-ticketed events) plus 2 nights hotel stay. You’ll save $46.25 when you combine your weekend membership and hotel reservation in one. With this package, you can also purchase up to 2 additional memberships for just $45 each, a savings of $15 per membership! Book your package now! https://sdwhocon.ticketspice.com/who-con-hotel-membership-package
Dates: October 19-21st 2018
Location: The Handlery Hotel 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
Tickets: http://www.sdwhocon.com/who-con-2018/tickets/
Links: http://www.sdwhocon.com , https://www.facebook.com/SDWhoCon/ , https://twitter.com/SDWhoCon, https://www.instagram.com/whoconsandiego
This event happens twice a year and is a gathering of Doctor Who enthusiasts at Disneyland, California. There are scheduled ride take overs, group photos, costume contests, and more. A great place to meet new friends.
Next Date: November 18th
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/265421344283927/
Other Links: https://www.galliday.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Galliday/ , https://www.instagram.com/galliday/, https://twitter.com/galliday
Go out of Southern California for the Whovian Adventure of a lifetime! Visit Doctor Who sites in London and Cardiff and the British countryside outside
Bristol on a Whovian Themed Tour! There is even a photographer who will be along to record the moments for you! Getting all those perfect photos for the Gram! These are just a few of the amazing things you can expect from this tour!
In London & Bristol:
In Cardiff –
• Guided Doctor Who walk around Cardiff
• Visit many Cardiff filming sites!
o Cardiff Castle, Millennium Centre, Roald Dahl Plass, National Museum of Wales
o St. Fagans National History Museum
o Dyffryn Gardens
o Tredegar House
o Vale of Glamorgan, Southerndown Beach
• Tentative Day at Doctor Who Experience (Pending reopening and new location)
• Private Doctor Who walking tour of London
• Spend a day at London Comic Con!
• Visit many London filming sites!
o Westminster Abbey, Parliament (Big Ben), Globe Theatre, Tower of London
o Thames Barrier, Shad Thames, Southbank Walk (by the London Eye)
o Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery
• Slickstones Quarry and other filming sites near Bristol
o Have lunch with Doctor Who fans and check out the mysterious Who Loo!
Info: https://templeofgeek.com/take-a-whovian-themed-trip-to-london-cardiff/
Dates: Tentative May 17-26, 2019
Links: www.BritainYourWayTours.com
Contact: Sheila@BYWTours.com (310)945-8033
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