I keep trying to convince myself that Mondays aren’t THAT bad, but unfortunately, the evidence continues to suggest otherwise. 😂

And apparently, San Diego decided this was also a good week for us to boil alive, so that’s fun! Special shoutout to everyone renting a place with no in-unit AC right now. May your fans be powerful and your landlords eventually discover central air.

But hey, as I keep reminding myself: at least we don’t live in Arizona. That’s all I’ve got today.

So rather than sit here and complain about Monday AND the weather, let’s put something on the calendar to look forward to:

Local music + FREE last-minute tickets! 👀 Monarch and Sacri Monti are playing Music Box THIS THURSDAY, and I’ve got a pair of tickets to get somebody through the door.

Go throw your name in the hat, stay hydrated, and we’ll get through this week together.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• If Y La Bamba has somehow escaped your ears until now, consider this my gentle nudge. Start listening now, then catch Luz Elena Mendoza and company at Casbah on 10/13.

• Moneybagg Yo went from Memphis mixtapes to a #1 album without sanding down what made people listen in the first place. Now NOVA gets him up close on 9/10.

• Love songs for people who know love can get a little ugly: Montell Fish brings his dark, intimate world to House of Blues on 11/1. Feelings will be had.

• For You Fest transforms your feed into an immersive IRL experience featuring comedy, podcasts, music, beauty, fashion, and more! Don’t miss Quenlin Blackwell, Tana Mongeau, Drew Afualo, Owen Thiele, Trisha Paytas, DJ Trixie Mattel, & many more in Irvine on 11/14–15. Grab your tickets!*

• Last full week of August! Check out the just-announced shows from this month before the list is wiped for September!

SAN DIEGO NEWS UPDATES AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

I did another lap around San Diego’s hiring situation and came back with updates. 🫡 Fresh job openings, news, and other potentially useful career intel have officially been added to the guide.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Free breakfast for the fam! Bethel Baptist Church is hosting community breakfasts on 8/29 + 9/5 from 9:30–11:30AM. Bring a kiddo along, grab some food, and meet your neighbors!

• There are a LOT of little faces in San Diego looking for somewhere to call home. Clear the Shelters is making adoption more accessible this month with discounted or waived fees across participating organizations.

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