The sky’s clear, the air’s crisp-ish, and we’ve officially entered lingering full moon danger zone. Perfect time to say yes to something unexpected – like Holiday Table on 12/13, a vibey dinner-party-meets-live-music night hosted by the incredible Daniella Defrance. Think curated bites, complimentary martinis, and an actually-good reason to talk to strangers.

Wanna go for free? We’ve got a pair of tickets with your name on ‘em.

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• Everyone else is passed out in a cheap Santa suit. You? You’re still dancing. Devault and DJ Susan are bringing high-gloss chaos to NOVA on 12/13 for the official SantaCon Afterparty.

• Their vibe is David Bowie meets Tumblr-core. Their show? Unmissable. iDKHOW returns to House of Blues on 4/30 with their signature sound that’s part dance party, part existential crisis.

• If you’ve ever yelled “I’m not sad anymore!” while absolutely being sad, this one’s for you. The Wonder Years bring their melodic catharsis to The Observatory on 3/19.

• Tropical synth-pop with a side of serotonin: St. Lucia is taking over Music Box on 5/14. Bring your best dance face and a heart open to feeling joy again.

• Plus other just announced shows from Two Friends, Chris Isaak, Maná, Kevin Nealon, The Black Heart Procession, moondaddy, and more!

FREE FUN FRIDAY

Skip the cover charge. Keep your cash. These San Diego events are fun, free, and probably better than the $40 thing you almost RSVP’d to out of guilt. Click here to see ‘em

• DECEMBER NIGHTS

• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

• TREE LIGHTING & CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

• GASLAMP ARTISAN MARKET

TONIGHT

Lasers = Self-Care = 75% Off. 

As we all know, a laser is an optical oscillator that generates coherent radiation via stimulated emission in a population-inverted gain medium within a resonant cavity... But did you know that they’re ALSO an exceptional way to get rid of unwanted body hair? LaserAway (voted #1 Laser Hair Removal provider by Cosmopolitan) is zapping 75% off select packages until December 8! Walk in, get a quick treatment by their attentively kind medical team, and you’re done! OBVIOUSLY, lasers yield a beam with near-diffraction-limited divergence - but more importantly, they’re a form of self-care.*

LOCALS ONLY

• Future you wants a shiny medal and a runner’s high. Future you also wants that early sign-up discount. Rock ‘n’ Roll SD Marathon hits 5/31 and registration is open. Medal preview just dropped!

• Local job alert: San Diego State University has open roles in Communications and Housing Services. Smart team, steady hours, and the prestige of telling people you work “in higher ed.”

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