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Daily Email - Friday - 12/20/2024

December 20, 2024

'Twas the Friday before holiday break, when all through the inbox, not a soul could wait. Everyone's stirring to get out of the house. While plans were sorted in the group chat with care, in hopes that free tickets soon would be there…

You know we’ve got you. Toast to the future and party like the abundant, lucky winner you are! Enter for a chance to win two tickets to Oxford Social Club’s NYE Celebration—where glamour meets high-energy vibes under dazzling chandeliers, with DJ Lucky Lou spinning, champagne specials flowing, and exclusive VIP experiences waiting for you.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Are you ready to saddle up and party like a rockstar with Post Malone? While that might sound like a dream, the next best thing is within reach; tickets are still available for Wild Horses Festival at Petco Park on 12/30. Giddy up, and don’t miss your shot.*

  • Experience Eagles' Hotel California performed note-for-note by Classic Albums Live at The Sound on 3/13. Tickets are on sale now for this faithful recreation of one of rock's most iconic albums.

  • Thievery Corporation brings their intoxicating blend of dub, jazz, and electronica to Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on 5/23. Tickets just dropped.

  • Sleep can wait until next year—celebrate the New Year in style at Proper After Dark, featuring electrifying sets from top-tier artists like AC Slater, Cloonee, Cassian, and Mindchatter. Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

  • Plus, other just-announced shows from SZA Dance Night, Tijuana Panthers, Permissive Rot, The Fall of Troy, Noizu, Destroy Boys, and more!

SAN DIEGO BARS & RESTAURANTS OPEN ON DECEMBER 25TH

Photo Credit: Shannon Partrick

Whether you’re skipping the cooking, grabbing a post-family nightcap, or indulging in festive eats, we’ve rounded up the best bars and restaurants open on December 25th in San Diego. From iconic dive bars to sophisticated speakeasies and holiday feasts with all the trimmings, we’ve done the hard work so you can focus on what really matters—overindulging with great company.

TONIGHT

🖼️ Nat at Night

Tonight @ San Diego Natural History Museum (5PM)

Kick off your weekend at Nat at Night, where Balboa Park views meet rooftop cocktails and after-hours museum fun. Half-price admission starts at 5 PM with tacos from The Craft Taco. December babies, don’t forget—stop by another time this month for a free birthday visit!

🚨 Social Distortion

Tonight @ The Observatory (7PM) 

Catch Social Distortion tonight in North Park! Don’t miss their signature blend of punk, rock, and blues. Tickets are still on sale.

🎄 Las Posadas: A Traditional Mexican Christmas Celebration

Tonight @ Balboa Theatre (7:30PM)

Experience the magic of Las Posadas at the historic Balboa Theatre tonight, featuring Symphonic Mariachi Champaña Nevin, Ballet Folklóricos, and the San Diego Binational Symphony Orchestra in a heartwarming blend of Mexican carols and holiday classics.

🔥 Chevy Metal

Tonight @ Belly Up (9PM)

Hear your favorite dirt rock hits from legends like Black Sabbath, Van Halen, and The Rolling Stones, delivered with high-energy, no-frills fun. Founded by the late Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters, Chevy Metal now features his son, Shane Hawkins, on drums.

🎷 King Taylor Project

Tonight @ Lou Lou’s Jungle Room (8PM & 10PM)

Free grooves in the Jungle Room! Founded by Sandi King and Joshua Taylor, this soulful San Diego band brings a funky, rocking mix of originals and reimagined classics to the vintage dance floor tonight. No reservation is required—get there early.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Some big waves are rolling in this weekend! Join the Radical Movement Collective this Sunday at Black Beach to soak in the sunset and watch the 10-15ft swells in all their glory.

  • Your favorite parking spots near crosswalks are about to get the boot. Starting next year, California is rolling out a new "daylighting" rule that'll keep cars 20 feet away from crosswalks.

  • Fog alert, San Diego flyers! Expect delays this weekend. Pro tip: Dodge surge pricing with the free San Diego Flyer shuttle between the airport and Old Town.

Now, go enjoy your festive functions, and we’ll see you for the final week of 2024!