Rainy weeks hit different in San Diego. The beach clears out, the streets feel cinematic, and your nervous system starts whispering: “pls relax.” That’s where Press Pause comes in – this immersive experience blends healing workshops, sound journeys, and live music in the kind of setting that feels like therapy, if therapy had a DJ. Win your pair of tickets now and start prepping your nervous system.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• New Zealanders, Yumi Zouma, headline a very vibey night at The Belly Up on 5/20 with Ducks Ltd. It’s their first proper SD show since before the world exploded – so yeah, this one’s for the lovers of the long game.

• If Etsy and your favorite street fair had a beautiful, gift-wrapped baby, it’d be the San Diego Made Holiday Market. On 11/15, Liberty Station turns into a local wonderland with 125+ makers, photo ops, and MORE!*

• Grieves has been keeping a low profile, but he’s back – and playing the intimate-as-hell Casbah on 3/8. The underground legend is still one of the best live acts in indie hip-hop.

• Soulection’s not waiting for NYE. They’re kicking off the celebration three days early at The Sound with a stacked crew of selectors and surprise guests. This 12/28 bash blends hip-hop, R&B, house, and vibes your 2025 playlist needs now.

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Tijuana Panthers, Mask Appeal, Jack Johnson, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more!

TRIBUTE SHOWS AROUND SAN DIEGO

Tribute season is peaking in San Diego, and you deserve to know what’s out there. This guide has every can’t-miss cover set from now through winter. Get in, loser – we’re going to Fake Beatles.

• Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience. 11/14 @ The Magnolia.

• Superfreak! The Music of Rick James. 11/14 @ Belly Up.

• The Long Run: Experience the Eagles. 11/21 @ The Magnolia.

• Jimi Hendrix Celebration – Playing Tribute to a Legend. 11/25 @ Belly Up.

• Flashback: a 2010s EDM Tribute Party. 11/26 @ NOVA.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• They’ve advanced. Again. San Diego FC is deep in the playoffs and playing like a team possessed. If you’re not watching, you’re missing something special. Next match is 11/24 at Snapdragon…. don’t miss this one. #LFGSD!

• San Diego eats in November. From pies to parties, locals are making plans. Make sure they find you on the menu. Feature your event with DoSD and get seen (and sold out).

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