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Daily Email - Monday - 5/5/2025

May 05, 2025

Monday’s here – hair unbrushed, coffee half-finished, and calendar already judging you. We can’t fix your inbox, but we can hook you up with something better than dry shampoo. Enter to win a Glamsquad group glam session for three – or use code DOSANDIEGO for $30 off the next time you book. Sometimes you just need a professional.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • STRFKR’s trading spacesuits for turntables at the official Wonderfront Fest afterparty. Catch their DJ set at Music Box on 5/16 – spinning the kind of tracks that turn that after-festival frown upside down. Tickets just went on sale!

  • Japanese psych-rock cult heroes Acid Mothers Temple return to melt minds at the Casbah this October. Prepare for sprawling jams, fuzzed-out freakouts, and chaotic energy – in the best way.

  • Two legendary bands. One night. Nearly a century of rock and roll between them. X and Los Lobos hit Balboa Theatre on 11/13 for a show that spans punk, Chicano rock, and everything in between. Grab your tickets now!*

  • Eli Young Band hits House of Blues on 6/27 – bringing stories you’ve probably lived and lyrics you wish you wrote. Country with a side of nostalgia, best served loud and slightly off-key with your friends.

  • Plus, other just-announced shows from Big Country, Gene Loves Jezebel, Bow Wow Wow, Julian Marley, D4VD, and more!

BARRIO LOGAN NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

Photo: @jeffreyg619

In honor of Cinco de Mayo today, we’re shouting out a neighborhood that brings the culture every day – Barrio Logan. Murals, music, micheladas, and more await just off the trolley line. From taco spots to vinyl shops to one very iconic bridge, our guide’s got the goods. Click through and go beyond the surface.

THIS WEEK

🎶 Neal Francis, Color Green

Wednesday @ Belly Up (8PM)

Neal Francis is back with his signature keys and vintage flair, mixing soul, funk, and rock without slipping into nostalgia. Along with Color Green, they’re bringing a no-skip double bill to the stage.

🦋 Boots & Butterflies - Line & Swing Social

Wednesday @ Queen Bee’s (7PM)

Boots & Butterflies is adding a social spin to your week. Start with a beginner line dance workshop, then ease into a no-pressure social where the steps are called out for you. Stick around as the tempo picks up and the swing kicks in. Cowboy boots encouraged – for the vibes.

🐊 Gator By The Bay

Thursday - Sunday @ Spanish Landing Park (4:30PM)

Crawfish by the truckload, zydeco on repeat, and dance floors that don’t quit – Gator by the Bay is back. Four days, seven stages, 100+ acts, and all the Southern flavor. From Ozomatli to Steve Riley, it’s a full bayou takeover.

⚽️ San Diego Wave FC vs. Portland Thorns

Saturday @ Snapdragon Stadium (7PM)

This weekend, our favorite ladies go head to head with the Portland Thorns. Head to the stadium to cheer on San Diego Wave FC in their fight for victory! Bring your jerseys and your LFGSD energy – this is gonna be an exciting one! Enter to win tickets.*

🩰 The Sleeping Beauty - State Ballet Of Ukraine

Sunday @ Balboa Theatre (2PM)

The State Ballet of Ukraine brings The Sleeping Beauty to life with Tchaikovsky’s score, a cursed princess, and extreme skill. This Grand National Tour marks their 10th year spinning spells and pirouettes across the U.S. One night only. Enter to win!*

Mornings at the Museum

Transform your Saturday at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego with Mornings at the Museum. Wellness meets art and nature in an oceanfront oasis. Practice self-care, then get lost in mind-bending exhibitions. Enter to win a pair of Elevate passes!*

LOCALS ONLY

  • South Park is rolling out the flower petals this Saturday for the Mama’s Day Stroll. Local shops are serving up treats and specials for your Mother’s Day weekend wander. Free to join!

  • The next Hot Spot Flea Market is this Friday in Normal Heights! Shop all vintage threads and one-of-a-kind treasures. Just in time for festival season!

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