It’s safe to say we’re all fake working today… right? Or in our case, writing this to the fine people of San Diego while February casually drops a UV 7. No complaints. We’ll keep this moving so you can get back to pretending beach parking isn’t about to test your patience.

ICYMI: We’re hooking you up with two guest list spots to Spring CRSSD Festival – waterfront views, proper house + techno, and that golden hour bop that reminds you exactly why you pay SD rent. Enter now and lock it in. March will be here before you recover from this weekend.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• San Diego Music Awards voting is OFFICIALLY LIVE, which means you now have the power to influence local music history before 3/31. Cast your vote now, then head to Humphrey’s Concerts on 5/6 to see who actually takes the trophies home.

• Minimal, groovy tech-house incoming. SOSA hits Palms Beach Club at FIT Social on 5/24, and presale just started. If you know, you know. Lock it in early.

• Consider this your annual dose of guitars and emotional overcommitment. idobi Radio Summer School hits The Observatory on 6/19 with a lineup stacked with next-up alt and pop-punk names. Be there!

• P!NK is taking over Petco Park on 5/15 and you already know she’ll be flying over the crowd while belting every top hit. Tickets are on sale now.

• Also just announced: Mathame. Riot Ten. Wage War. And more. Your fall calendar is filling up whether you’re ready or not.

FREE EVENTS

Speaking of rent… this is your friendly reminder that 1) it’s due, and 2) San Diego still manages to throw an impressive amount of free functions every weekend. Blessed, honestly.

So if your budget’s tight but your social calendar refuses to be, we’ve got you. Beaches are free. Sunshine is free. And somehow, so are a lot of these events.

And if you’re cool with spending just a little bit? We’ve also rounded up the best happenings under $20.

TONIGHT

LOCALS ONLY

• Your library card now unlocks 200+ California state parks for free. Commerce Public Library lets you check out a Parks Pass for three weeks of vehicle entry! Call (323) 722-6660 for same-day pickup and browse eligible parks at CheckOutCAStateParks.com.

• Locals win this one. As of 3/2, San Diego residents who sign up through sandiego.ThePermitPortal.com get free all-day parking in seven Balboa Park lots. Register your license plate before you go and enjoy culture without feeding a meter first.

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