You need to leave San Diego. Not forever — just long enough to let Christina Aguilera scream-heal your sins and The Chemical Brothers recalibrate your serotonin.

Portola hits San Francisco 9/20–21.

→ Win tickets. This is church.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Sports Illustrated Women’s Games are coming to San Diego this fall. From 10/28–11/2, over 120 elite athletes will face off in a globe-spanning battle: Team Americas vs. Team World.

• Clear your post-turkey calendar: The Greyboy Allstars are bringing two nights of funky holiday magic to Belly Up, 11/28 + 29.

• San Diego Wave FC takes on Racing Louisville FC on 8/24 — and you could be there, screaming your face off in the stands. We’re giving away free tickets to the match, so if you’re ready to ride the Wave, hit that entry button now.*

• Catch the future of alt-indie in one night. 10/10 at Soda Bar: Little Heroine, The Film Company, Slacker, and Birthday Boy all perform live.

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Goblin, Distant, Hugel + Tafari, Galactic Empire with Special Guests, and more!

OUTDOOR YOGA IN SAN DIEGO

You don’t need to move to LA to discover the next big thing — they’re already here.

Volume One of our local artist guide is live: a stacked lineup of San Diego bands & Artists you should be listening to.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• This month’s Blanket Sounds is your second-to-last chance to lounge, listen, and be a soft summer human.

• Love Island drama deserves a crowd. Mavericks is hosting a reunion watch party next Monday night, dress like you're in Casa Amor.

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TTYL!