Full moon tomorrow. Manifestation day. Call it magic, call it coincidence, but this is one of those rare calendar moments where the universe basically shouts, “Ask for what you want.”

So here’s us handing you something worth asking for: tickets to Same Same But Different Festival at Lake Perris, Sept 26–28. We’re talking Nakey Island’s over-the-water stage, surprise sets, and that perfect summer energy you can’t fake.

Enter to win and let the universe handle the rest.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Jungle Fire brings a blistering mix of funk, soul, and Afro-Latin grooves to Lou Lou’s 10/3. This one’s pure dance floor combustion.

• Soda Bar becomes a dream sequence 10/25 when Pearl takes the stage — hypnotic, moody, and hard to shake.

• Think 2 a.m. adrenaline in a packed London club, then drop Delta Heavy into San Diego’s Bloom and turn it all the way up.

• Eilen Jewell brings her “roots‑noir” Americana to Belly Up 11/17 – songs born from heartbreak, rebirth, and raw Idaho grit, delivered with haunting clarity.

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Doechii, Mustache Harbor, Kevin Morby, James Bishop, Men Without Hats, Sbtrkt, Dj Swisha, and more!

FREE FUN FRIDAY

The weekend’s knocking, and it brought snacks: a whole list of San Diego events that are 100% free. All the good stuff, none of the credit card debt. Click in, claim your plans, and keep your beer money for, well, beer.

• A UNIVERSAL MEXICAN: The Surreal World of José Sacal. Today @ UCSD.

• Barrio Logan Verano Art Festival. Tomorrow @ Por Via.

• Clean & Safe 25th Anniversary Celebration. Tomorrow @ Children’s Park.

• Summer Arts Fest ft. KoGee Soul Reprise. Tomorrow @ Arts District Liberty Station.

• CityFest Art & Music Festival 2025. Sunday @ Hillcrest.

• Convoy Community Market. Sunday @ Convoy.

TONIGHT

LOCALS ONLY

• Kobey’s Swap Meet has a stacked season ahead: America’s Largest Sneaker & Vintage Swap Meet, Vintage Alley, VW Swap n Show, and the Fusion Auto Show. Check out the schedule and start planning your haul.

• Feeling the heat? Cool off at one of the city’s FREE Cool Zones — public, air-conditioned spaces open during the hottest hours so you can stay safe, comfortable, and connected.

FEATURED

You made it to the weekend! You deserve a day on a yacht.