
📅 Saturday, October 25 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 House of Blues San Diego
(Complimentary shuttle service will be provided and the first shuttles will depart from the Pacific Ballroom Drive at the Marriott Marquis at 5:45 PM, with shuttles rotating between the Marriott Marquis and House of Blues until 8:00 PM. Attendees must have their badge to both board a shuttle and enter the House of Blues.)
Set the tone for an unforgettable MCE with our first-ever offsite Opening Reception at San Diego’s iconic House of Blues—completely reimagined for one night only into a nautical-themed experience! Join fellow attendees for a decked-out evening of music, entertainment, and networking, all set to smooth-sailing yacht rock vibes.
Here’s what’s on tap:
- Mainstage performance by San Diego’s own Band Overboard
- Live band karaoke at the ATA Cabaret in the Voodoo Lounge
- A roaming cruise photographer to capture your memories on ATA’s “lido deck”
- Temporary airbrush tattoos in the Delta Lounge
- And more!
All aboard for a night of fun to kickstart your MCE experience!

