’Twas the Friday before break, and all through the inbox, not a soul could sit still — everyone’s ready to bounce. Plans were dropped in the group chat with barely a care, in hopes that free tickets would soon be there…

You know how this goes. Enter for a chance to win a Flyaway for two with weekend passes to HiJinx Festival, a Philadelphia hotel stay during the event, and $600 toward travel. GRiZ, ILLENIUM, SLANDER, Gryffin, Knock2, Seven Lions, and more - all in one weekend.* 

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Eyeliner is resurrecting Bauhaus at Quartyard on January 24 with a tribute set that bleeds eyeliner and basslines. If "Bela Lugosi’s Dead" is your lullaby, this is your church.

• TAUK is an instrumental quartet that somehow says more with riffs than most bands do with lyrics. See them 4/25 at Music Box and remember, you don’t need vocals to melt faces.

• Lacuna Coil’s still heavy, still haunting, and still one of the most iconic goth-metal bands of the 2000s. They’re storming House of Blues on 4/11 with Escape the Fate and VOWWS. Be there.

• Drug Church delivers shouty therapy. White Reaper adds glammy chaos. On 3/29, they co-headline The Observatory, and your neck won’t survive the pit.

• Plus other just announced shows from GWAR, Soulfly, King Parrot, Cupcakke, Iration, Tribal Seeds, Circles Around the Sun, and more!

FREE FUN FRIDAY

Rent’s due, but vibes are free. We cracked the code. Our list of free events is your cheat sheet to living large on $0.

• TOM - FIT ATHLETIC YOGA AT THE RADY SHELL

• SUN - SAN DIEGO BAY PARADE OF LIGHTS

• SUN - CASANOVA

• MON - METAL COMMAND – ALL METAL, ALL VINYL

TONIGHT

Your Glasses Called. They’re Ready for Retirement.

If your glasses have survived one too many drops, scratches, or early morning scrambles, it might be time for a refresh. Zenni has more than 2,500 styles that fit real life without the eye-watering price tag. Most pairs are under $80, and you can take an extra 10% off with code PLACEHOLDER10. Grab Blokz for long screen days or Zunnies for your weekend runs. Zenni accepts HSA and FSA dollars, so hurry before they expire.*

LOCALS ONLY

• December isn’t chill – it’s slammed. Miss the guide, miss the chaos. Your call. Be part of the season’s biggest hits – advertise now before spots fill up.

• You love your pet. Show it by microchipping their tiny ass and avoiding expensive vet drama later. Chula Vista’s hosting a free clinic on Saturday, Dec 20, from 9–10:30 am – first come, first served.

• A cozy, rainy holiday week is headed our way. California’s forecast is calling for steady showers and cooler temps – perfect excuse to stay in, light a candle, and delay those errands. Just keep an eye on local alerts if you’re traveling.

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