Surprise! I'm not in San Diego.

I've officially upgraded my work-from-home setup and am writing this from Costa Rica. Yup. Your girl needed a little break/change of scenery. Don't worry… you've still got me today and tomorrow. After that, I'll be handing the newsletter over to some of my favorite people, and I promise you'll be in very good hands.

Also, if you've got Costa Rica recommendations, my inbox is OPEN.

But just because I'm in Central America doesn't mean your San Diego fun is going on vacation too. The mission remains the same: help you leave your house. So let's get into it... Enter to win tickets to catch Slow Magic at Casbah on 9/24.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• TOKiMONSTA has one of the wildest stories in music. After undergoing brain surgery and relearning how to make music, she's become a highly respected figure in electronic music. Catch her at NOVA on 7/24.

• The journey from YouTube heartthrob to critically acclaimed singer-songwriter should probably be studied. Ryan Beatty heads to The Observatory on 9/15.

• Two guitars. No tricks. No backing band. Somehow, Rodrigo y Gabriela still sound bigger than most full groups. See them at Humphrey's on 11/10.

• Plus other just announced shows from Rhye, Hot Flash Heat Wave, Bryson Tiller, Cheat Codes, Daughtry, BALTHVS, and more!

SAN DIEGO NEWS UPDATES & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

It's Monday, and your inbox friend is back with the inside scoop. Catch up on some city updates and job opportunities worth knowing about this week!

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• A dollar doesn't get you much these days. Unless you're at Belmont Park on 6/17, where Belmonty's is serving up $1 burgers while supplies last. I'm telling you this two days early, so don't fumble it.

• It's officially sea lion pupping season in La Jolla! Admire the moms and pups from a distance, keep the noise down, and please don't touch or feed the wildlife. OR ELSE.

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