Some Fridays feel like a champagne pop. Others feel like a slow exhale after holding it all week. Whichever one you're having, here's your reward: Tash Sultana brings their Return to the Roots Tour to The Rady Shell on 6/10, and we’re giving away tickets. Enter now to win a pair of tickets + signed copies of Sugar EP and Return to the Roots EP on vinyl – then let the weekend stretch out a little.*

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• B Side Players hit Lou Lou’s Jungle Room on 7/3 with their signature sound and decades-deep groove. Longtime local legends with a loyal following, they turn every set into a full-body experience. Let this pre-Fourth party do the heavy lifting.

• House of Blues hosts a double bill on 10/17 with Winter and Hooky – two acts circling the indie dream-pop orbit in very different ways. One night, two sounds, and enough reverb to last ‘til next week.

• Sunset Sounds rolls into Frontwave Arena on 8/9 with Alex Warren and a stacked lineup built for golden hour sing-alongs and TikTok-worthy crowd shots. Secure your spot before someone’s mom beats you to it.*

• Dreaming of a summer escape? Rosetta Stone’s Memorial Day Sale gives you lifetime access to 25 languages for $149 (down from $399). One payment, no subscription – just bite-sized lessons that actually stick.*

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Wiz Khalifa, Dom Kennedy, Earl Sweatshirt, The Original Wailers, GBH, Slaughterhouse, Knuckleheadz, and more!

FREE FUN FRIDAY IN SAN DIEGO

Your bank account called – it says treat yourself, but make it free. We rounded up the best zero-dollar happenings coming up across San Diego so you can keep your weekend fun and your Venmo balance intact. Tap in, go out, and spend the extra cash you save on a treat. It is Friday after all.

• Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego. Tomorrow @ International Cottages - Balboa Park.

• Summer Movies in the Park: Moana 2 (PG). Tomorrow @ Waterfront Park.

• 14th Annual Vista Strawberry Festival. Sunday @ Downtown Vista.

• Coronado Summer Concert Series: Coronado Concert Band. Monday @ Spreckels Park.

• Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day. Monday @ Fort Rosecrans.

TONIGHT

LOCALS ONLY

• San Diego FC’s Fan Fest is tomorrow – $5 breakfast burritos, $8 mimosas, live mariachi, free haircuts, family fun, and that home team energy. Catch the match against LA Galaxy.

• Birch Aquarium just unveiled their new Living Seas experience – more creatures, more exhibits, and yes, a giant Pacific octopus. Dive into local marine life, explore the Pacific coastline, and get nerdy about the ocean.

• Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by yesterday's tragic plane crash in San Diego. The loss of six lives, including music agent Dave Shapiro and drummer Daniel Williams, has deeply impacted our community. We stand in solidarity with all those mourning and affected by this devastating event. ❤️‍🩹

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Have a nice long weekend!