Special Events
Opening Night Reception
The Road to Sydney
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00PM
Pre-screening reception at UltraStar Cinemas from 5:00–6:45PM.
Post-screening reception inside Ultrastar immediately following the screening from 9:30–11:00PM.
Receptions are FREE for Pac Arts Members and THE ROAD TO SYDNEY ticket holders.
Prelim Coffee Pop-Up
Saturday, April 25, 11:00PM–4:00PM
Mobile Coffee // Mobile Friends.
Prelim Coffee, founded by San Diego locals Carlo and Justin, is a coffee cart built on bringing community together through the drinks we serve and the experiences we get to share and create with each and everyone we meet. We are more than a mobile coffee cart, we’re mobile friends.
Located outside of UltraStar. Free entry and open to the public.
Pac Arts Member Happy Hour
Saturday, April 25, 5:00PM–7:00PM
FREE for Pac Arts Members. Located outside Ultrastar. Drinks and light snacks provided.
AAPI Creative Pop-Up
Digi Market
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 12:00PM–4:00PM
Curated by the SDAFF Digital Marketing Interns, the inaugural DIGI MARKET showcasing local AAPI artists and creatives. Featuring Moon Factory Deco, tarotbyeli__, NTS Bracelets, Hiraya Flowers, and Kim Navarro Ceramics.
Located in the UltraStar Lobby. Free entry and open to the public.
Closing Night Reception
Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7:00PM
Pre-screening reception at UltraStar Cinemas from 5:30PM – 7:15PM.
Post-screening reception, 9:00PM–11:30PM, outside Ultrastar immediately following the screening. Drinks and light snacks provided.
Receptions are FREE for Pac Arts Members and Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon ticket holders.
