Happy Thanksgiving week, San Diego! Whether you’re bracing for airport chaos, prepping for a marathon cooking session, or pretending cranberry sauce isn’t just jelly in disguise, we’re right here with you. To sweeten the start of your week, we’re giving away tickets to Gary Owen’s No Hard Feelings Tour coming to the San Diego Civic Theatre on 4/25. Owen has been packing out theaters nationwide with his fast-paced storytelling and fearless crowd work, and now you could be in the room for free. Hit the link and throw your name in the hat.*

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• Cherub is making their way back to San Diego on 2/10 with their Everything Changes and That’s Ok Tour, landing at the Music Box. The indie-electronic duo behind the viral hit “Doses & Mimosas” has been experimenting with new sounds and is ready to hit the stage.

• Spend 12/31 with Deon Cole at the Balboa Theatre, where he’ll close out the year with the kind of quick-witted comedy he’s known for. It’s the perfect pre-midnight entertainment.

• The Album Leaf returns to the Casbah on 1/29 for an intimate show that longtime fans will love. The project, led by San Diego native Jimmy LaValle, has spent over 20 years shaping the ambient/post-rock scene.

• Legendary blues guitarist Walter Trout hits Belly Up on 3/9, bringing decades of unmatched musicianship to the iconic venue.

• Plus other just announced shows from Hellogoodbye, The Early November, Powerman 5000, Coma Cinema, Trace Mountains, and more!

SAN DIEGO RESTURANTS OFFERING THANKSGIVING MEALS

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving buried in dishes and casserole drama, and thankfully, San Diego has tons of restaurants that are stepping up with special menus. Whether you're craving upscale fine dining, a casual family-style meal, or something totally untraditional, we've rounded up all the places where you can still get a great holiday dinner without lifting a finger. Tap through the full list and see what’s cooking.

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LOCALS ONLY

• San Diego International Airport just launched the SAN Pass, letting locals go past security without a flight. You can apply online up to seven days ahead, and if TSA approves, you get a digital pass on your phone (no printed versions allowed).

• USPS Operation Santa® letter adoption is officially open! Help bring joy to kids around the country by adopting a letter to Santa at b.link/uspsopsanta!​​

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