It’s Monday. It’s March. Padres season is lurking. The tourists are stretching. We’re emotionally preparing.

So let’s kick this month off correctly: with a San Diego staycation that feels like you flew somewhere but didn’t deal with TSA. One winner gets two nights at Ocean Park Inn in PB, a 3-hour Seaforth pontoon cruise for up to 12 people, tiki-fueled tabs at The Grass Skirt + Firehouse, and an Activity Hub SD credit to keep the adventure going.
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JUST ANNOUNCED

• Reggae lifer Mike Love links up with loop-station wizard Dub FX on 4/22 at Music Box. Two one-man sonic machines. Zero backing tracks. Tickets on sale now!

• Beats Antique hits Belly Up on 7/16 with the Metamorphosis Tour and yes, that title tracks. Live percussion, global instrumentation, bass you feel in your ribs, and stage energy that feels half performance art, half desert ritual.

• The Dear Hunter rolls into House of Blues on 5/8 with songs that unfold like chapters, not singles. Closure In Moscow adds unpredictable art-rock energy, and K Sera keeps it tight. Expect dynamics.

• Art-rock meets symphonic scale on 8/1. St. Vincent joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Shell for a one-night collision of indie edge and classical power.

• Plus other just announced shows from Kool & The Gang, The Beach Boys, The Lagoons, and more!

SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS: VOTING NOW OPEN!

San Diego Music Awards voting is officially live, and yes, you absolutely have opinions. Since 1991, the SDMAs have spotlighted local artists across genres, with nominees selected by the San Diego Music Academy — actual industry folks, not random vibes. Cast your vote before 3/31 at 5pm, then grab tickets to the 5/6 ceremony at Humphreys and see who takes it.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• The San Diego Bird Alliance is searching for a Conservation Manager to protect some of our region’s most vulnerable species — including the California Least Tern. You’ll lead restoration projects, manage monitoring efforts, and guide volunteers.

• Big news for North County: Oceanside Museum of Art is expanding to take over an entire city block. Plans include incorporating the historic 1934 Oceanside City Hall and the 1921 Fire Station No. 1 into the campus.

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