Everyone talks about Santa, but no one talks about the elves who have to drive up and down the 5 with traffic and 12 errands. If you’re one of those elves, here’s a reward: a shot at Anytime Tickets to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, where 80 million blooms turn Carlsbad into an IRL technicolor dream.

Gift ‘em, use ‘em, flex ‘em – we’re not here to judge!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Ozomatli and Seapoodle are teaming up again – and if you missed their collab this year… don’t make the same mistake twice. Catch the LA-meets-SD legends on 2/27 at Music Box for roots, horns, and certified freak energy colliding once again.

• Khalid’s first album dropped in 2017. He was 18. Now he’s 27, a Grammy nominee, and still killing it. On 6/22 at Cal Coast, he’s teaming up with Lauv! If you lived through the American Teen era, this one’s for you.

• If you think bluegrass is boring, Sierra Hull’s here to slap that idea outta your head. 4/15 at Belly Up, she’ll show you how folk can feel futuristic. Grab your tickets!

• Microwave isn’t food-safe – but they are emotionally dangerous. Catch them 3/28 at The Observatory, where they’ll tear through sad-banger after sad-banger.

• Plus other just announced shows from Girl in a Coma, Skating Polly, WALE, The Motet, Paul Thorn, Will Hoge, Band of Skulls, and more!

FREE WEEKEND FRIDAY

“Free” and “Friday” are the sexiest words in the English language, and we just combined them. Check out our list of actually cool free things to do this weekend – no strings, no cover, no weird drink minimum.

• TOM - NORTH PARK WINTER FAIR

• TOM - REBEL SCUM

• SUN - SAN DIEGO BAY PARADE OF LIGHTS

• SUN - GLOBAL BPM TAKE-OVER – HOUSE MUSIC

• WED - PEANUTS JAZZ CHRISTMAS WITH THE JOHN REYNOLDS SEXTET

TONIGHT

LOCALS ONLY

• TED is coming home. In 2027, the global conference that gave rise to numerous thought leaders is relocating to San Diego permanently. Time to start writing your application now.

• Join the cult (sorry, Kult) at Bar Kindred – they’re hiring a new server. Weekend nights required, table magic encouraged, goat sacrifices optional. Email your resume to [email protected].

• The lights are on, the Queen of December’s humming, and so is the DoSD MORE Holiday Sale. For $50, give or get a year of free monthly tickets to concerts, comedy, and culture worth leaving the couch for. Sale ends 12/17.

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