Welcome back to reality, kids. Work hard, play hard. If your inbox is already making you question all your life choices, we’ve got a little something to look forward to: Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival is crashing into the waterfront 5/16–18, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Peggy Gou, Foster The People, Kharungbin, and more. Enter to win!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Bars, bilingual bangers, and big energy. Eladio Carrión hits Cal Coast this September – don’t miss reggaetón’s sharpest voice under the stars. Tickets are on sale now.

• Win the ultimate flyaway to Austin for Hot Luck: all-access passes, flights, a four-night stay, and gift cards to feast like a legend. Join DoMORE to enter – this is your Golden DoWEE moment.*

• G. Love is rolling through The Soap Factory on 5/3 with a few talented friends in tow — and if you know, you know that means bluesy grooves, good vibes, and probably a harmonica solo. Swing by and catch the magic.*

• West Coast chaos incoming. Shoreline Mafia is taking over SOMA on 10/4 with the kind of bass-heavy madness only they can deliver. See you there?

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Anthony Green, Ship Wrek, Vansire, Gogo Penguin, Kid Francescoli, Durand Jones & The Indications, and more!

50 THINGS TO DO IN MAY

May is here, and she did not come to play. From taco fests and raves to flower fields, free concerts, and weird little neighborhood parades – we’ve rounded up 50 very solid reasons to step away from your couch this month. Whether you’re chasing vibes, sunshine, or just something to talk about at work, this list has you covered.

• San Diego Zoo Food, Wine and Brew Celebration. May 3 @ San Diego Zoo.

• San Diego French Film Festival. May 4 - May 7 @ The LOT La Jolla.

• Elton John. May 9 @ Petco Park.

• Hermanos Gutiérrez. May 16 @ The Sound.

• Taste of East Village. May 21 - May 22 @ ​East Village.

• Hippie Sabotage, Two Feet, Sango. May 29 @ Petco Park. Enter to win!

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• International Compost Awareness Week is getting the dirt party started. From 5/4–10, scoop up free compost at five San Diego County parks — just BYO shovel, gloves, and a strong forearm.

• Get weird at Duck Dive’s It’s Always Sunny trivia night on Wednesday. Chaos, cocktails, and Paddy’s Pub-level prizes await. BYO gang. Costumes encouraged, bird law optional.

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