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Daily Email - Thursday - 12/5/2024

December 05, 2024

Is it just us, or does everything feel a little more magical when there’s a chill in the air and twinkling lights all around? This month, step into a winter wonderland at the Sleigh Bell Social at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. It's the ultimate bayside holiday escape with igloo dining, Santa sightings, festive performances, and holiday treats galore. Oh, and here’s the cherry on top—enter to win a night’s stay and prize package to make your season even brighter!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Unplug and unwind with Theory of a Deadman's acoustic twist on their hard-hitting sound. These Canadian chart-toppers will showcase their versatility at The Magnolia on 2/18. Tickets drop tomorrow!

  • Spend an enchanting evening by the bay with Diana Krall on 5/13 at Humphrey's! The Grammy-winning jazz icon, known for her sultry contralto and elegant piano, has sold over 15 million albums worldwide. Snag your tickets tomorrow.

  • Celebrate the season in style at Cruising Into The Holidays: Fiesta Navidad!, a free holiday celebration on 12/15 at The Rady Shell. Enjoy lowriders, Ballet Folklórico, and a festive mariachi set by Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos.

  • Catch Modern Color’s genre-blending magic live at SOMA on 2/20! Hailing from Redondo Beach, this DIY-driven band fuses post-hardcore, shoegaze, and noise rock into a sound uniquely their own.

  • Plus, other just-announced shows from Agnostic Front, Judy Collins, Lime Cordiale, Yo La Tengo, The English Beat, Mustache Harbor, and more!

FREE HOLIDAY EVENTS SAN DIEGO 2024

There are plenty of magical moments to enjoy without spending a dime in San Diego this holiday season. From parades to parties – find all the free festive fun in our full roundup.

THIS WEEKEND

👾 Makers Arcade

Friday - Sunday @ Broadway Pier (2PM)

Explore 140+ vendors, cocktails/cocoa, food trucks, and live music at Makers Arcade! Plus, get a glimpse of the Parade of Lights on Sunday. Tickets are $6 presale, with the first 75 attendees each day receiving swag bags. Kids under 10 are free!

🎧 ISOKNOCK presents SAN DIEGO 4EVR

Saturday + Sunday @ Thrive Park at Snapdragon Stadium (5PM)

ISOKNOCK's SAN DIEGO 4EVR: Two days of bass-heavy beats at Thrive Park. Catch RL Grime, Madeon, and local stars ISOxo and Knock2 debuting their album 4EVR.

📣 The BSide Players

Saturday @ UC San Diego Park & Market (7PM)

Celebrate 30 years of The BSide Players on Saturday! Experience their signature fusion of Latin, Caribbean, funk, rock, and hip-hop rhythms. Stick around after for a Q&A with Damian DeRobbio.

🎸 Saint Luna, Mom Cars, Sun Shower

Sunday @ Music Box (7:30PM)

Three rising indie bands, one night! Catch Saint Luna’s groovy soft rock, Mom Cars’ heartfelt Northern California indie vibes, and Sun Shower’s jazzy, beachy alternative sound at Music Box.

🌶️ SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off

Sunday @ Thorn St. & 32nd St. (11AM)

Chili for a good cause? Count us in. Get your fix of local chili, music, arts/crafts, indie goods, and vibes at SoNo Fest 2024. 100% of the proceeds go to support the McKinley School Foundation. Free to attend + tasting tickets available for purchase.

LOCALS ONLY

TTYL!