San Diego, it’s the kind of week where love might sweep you off your feet… or you might trip over a cursed sidewalk crack on Friday the 13th. Either way: it’s in the air.

Regardless, you’re in luck today: we’re tossing out free tickets to see the Grammy-winning, soul-drenched Tedeschi Trucks Band at The Shell this August. Enter to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Former Neighbourhood drummer Olivver the Kid is headlining Soda Bar on 4/17. La Bouquet, Glow & The Dark, and Dying In A Movie round out a lineup perfect for anyone still emotionally recovering from Tumblr’s golden age.

• He Is Legend’s cult classic Suck Out The Poison turns 20 this year, and they’re throwing it the loudest, sweatiest birthday party possible – 4/16 at Brick by Brick.

• This is not a drill: Drake Bell is back on the road and making a stop at Music Box on 3/24. The former teen star has taken a weird, winding road through pop, indie, and even a little Latin flair. Strap in!

• The kings of Midwest emo math-rock sadness are coming back — American Football is playing The Observatory on 5/24. It’s been 25 years since they dropped their debut and accidentally became legends.

• Plus other just announced shows from 5SOS, Paul Simon, Metric, Broken Social Scene, Noah Kahan, and more!

HOW TO DO VALENTINE’S WEEKEND IN SAN DIEGO

Look, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean prix-fixe sadness and mid-tier rosé. Whether you’re boo’d up, hanging with the homies, or ghosting everyone, we made a full guide to help you actually enjoy this cursed/amazing holiday.

Dinners, date ideas, events — it’s all in here.

• THURS – HASTA MAÑANA CANTINA GALENTINE’S EVENT

• THURS – ART & ATTRACTION: AN EVENING OF CONNECTION FOR SINGLES 

• FRI – UNLUCKY LOVE

• FRI – MAKE YOUR OWN SHELL NECKLACE - GALENTINE'S DAY VOL. 1

• SAT – EVERYTIME WE TOUCH AT QUARTYARD*

• SAT – PUPPY LOVE DOG ADOPTION EVENT AT SWING SOCIAL

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• PSA: If your backyard’s lookin’ like a produce section, don’t just let it drop and rot. The Senior Gleaners will come harvest your extra fruit and get it into the hands of San Diegans who need it most. It’s free, fast, and tax-deductible.

• Happy National Pizza Day to all who celebrate (which should be everyone). Our local pizza guide has the heavy hitters. Be brave. Eat pizza. Live deliciously.

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