San Diego, it’s Friday, and we’ve all been through a week that felt like it had extra days snuck in. The sun’s still shining, the water’s still perfect, and we’re closing things out with a chance to win tickets to see a band that helped invent funk itself: The Family Stone with Sure Fire Ensemble on 9/27 at California Center for the Arts.

A legendary night of soul, funk, and musical legacy — free, if you win. Enter now, before you forget!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Bluegrass lifers with a Grammy and a cult following, the Steep Canyon Rangers are hitting Belly Up on 3/8 with harmonies sharper than your best friend’s sarcasm.

• Lost Kings bring their high-energy club set to Bloom on 10/25. This duo made their name remixing pop giants, but their originals hit even harder.

• Two days. Dozens of pours. One insane view. The SD Spirits Festival lands at MCASD 9/27–9/28 with gin, rum, whiskey, and bites. If you’re thirsty and alive, you should be there.*

• The 43rd Annual Carlsbad Oktoberfest returns on 9/20, with Bavarian bands, local beer, and enough bratwurst to power you through winter.*

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Steve Poltz, Los Blenders, Enjambre, Tropa Magica, Surf Mesa, Shoreline Mafia, and more!

TOP ACTS TO SEE AT CRSSD FEST FALL ‘25

CRSSD hits its 10-year mark this fall, which means another weekend of stage-hopping, set-conflict arguments, and swearing you’ll “take it easy” (you won’t). The lineup’s stacked—house heavyweights, techno chaos, singalong curveballs—and we pulled out the names you need to lock in.

We’ll see you in the crowd. Monday regrets pending.

TONIGHT

LOCALS ONLY

• Tomorrow’s beach day kicks off Solento Surf Fest — sun, waves, and surf films, all grounded in local ocean culture.

• San Diego doesn’t believe in boring Fridays — especially when they’re free. We found 20+ ways to prove it.

FEATURED

Whatever you were supposed to do today? Monday’s problem now.