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Daily Email - Friday - 7/18/2025

July 18, 2025

Forget SPF. You need a VIP.

We're sending one lucky human to Pilgrimage Festival in Tennessee — VIP passes, roundtrip flights, hotel stay, $200 travel card, a Colony House meet & greet, their album “77,” and an autographed Epiphone ES-335 guitar.

It's like the music gods are flirting with you. Enter to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • San Diego’s own death grinders Cattle Decapitation just announced a holiday show, because nothing says “festive season” like a hometown face-melter. Catch the No Fear For Tomorrow Tour at The Observatory 12/19.

  • Fitz & The Tantrums are what happens when alternative music eats a tab of acid and forgets how to behave. Are you in? Enter to win tickets.*

  • This is your cue to break out the leather and start channeling your inner goth: The Cult is pulling up to The Sound on 10/25. Grab your tickets now!

  • San Diego’s getting loud, proud, and slightly glittery. It’s Pride Weekend, baby –Kehlani, Kim Petras, two days of queer joy, music, art, and righteous vibes. Unbreakable Pride. Unshakeable Power. Unmissable party. Let’s go.*

  • Plus, other just-announced shows from Kaytranada, Justice, Bill Dawes, Queensryche, Accept, Symphony X, Magdalena Bay, Boldy James, and more!

FREE FUN FRIDAY

Photo: San Diego Pride Parade

What if we told you there’s a bunch of awesome stuff happening around town — and no one’s charging you a damn thing?

That’d be wild, right? Click the link. Your Friday treat awaits!

DOSTUFF X AFTERSHOCK:

WIN A TRIP TO AFTERSHOCK

The lineup is stacked—Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, and we're giving away the ultimate Aftershock experience. Win VIP tix, a meet & greet with Taking Back Sunday, a hotel stay, and travel fare. Don’t miss 115+ bands at Sacramento's Discovery Park.*

TONIGHT

🏳️‍🌈 2nd Annual SD Pride Kickoff Party

Tonight @ insideOUT (6PM)

insideOUT is throwing a Pride weekend kickoff with open bar, apps, and unmatched Hillcrest energy. It sold out last year — expect big vibes and zero regrets.

🪩 Time Machine: 90s - 2000s Throwback Dance Party

Tonight @ NOVA (10PM)

The year is 2001. Your crush just added you on AIM. “Ms. New Booty” is on the aux. Life is good. Travel back with Time Machine’s Throwback Dance Party.

🤣 Bill Dawes and Friends

Tonight @ Laugh Factory (8PM)

You’ve seen him at the skate park. You’ve maybe seen him in a Marvel movie. Now catch Bill Dawes live with some hilarious friends and zero filters.

🎺 International Mariachi Summit Gala Concert

Tonight @ Balboa Theatre (7:30PM)

This is the mariachi show people talk about all year. The Gala Concert returns tonight with Mariachi de América, a full orchestra, folklórico dancers, and major heart, all supporting music education.

🐎 Official After Pony Party

Tonight @ Rancho Valencia (7PM)

Buy a race ticket, get a damn good after party. The After Pony Party at Rancho Valencia brings DJ Murphi, a welcome cocktail, endless buffet, and serious glam. All included.

LOCALS ONLY

  • First day of the horse races… if you aren’t close to blacking out in a top hat by the time this email goes out, you aren’t doing it right.

  • LaFayette Hotel’s going full spritz for Pride weekend — DJs, $12 cocktails, and a Sunday recovery party by the pool. Local legend status unlocked.

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  • Australian Punk Band @ Soda Bar

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