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JUST ANNOUNCED

• Not everything in life is kittens and rainbows… unless you’re talking about Rainbow Kitten Surprise, who just announced a stop at Gallagher Square on 7/23 with Spacey Jane. Tickets go live Halloween day.

• Sticky Fingers brings their hazy riffs and reggae grooves to SOMA on 3/3 – start planning your slow-motion crowd sway now. Sales open tomorrow.

• San Diego’s own Pinback are rocking the Casbah for three nights of indie nostalgia and hometown hype. Presale’s already rolling.

• Dark Star Orchestra revives full Grateful Dead sets (yes, exact ones) at The Sound on 1/31. Score your spot tomorrow.

• Also just announced: Puscifer, Atmosphere, 5 Seconds of Summer, and a whole mess of others.

CELEBRATE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Death is a part of life and so we honor it. This week and next, San Diego celebrates with ofrendas, skull painting, music, food, and remembrance.

We’ve gathered every altar walk, kids’ craft, and candlelit procession from Enci to Chula Vista – all ways to show up, reflect, and celebrate the people we miss.

• ENCINITAS DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS. Art, music, and hands-on workshops take over MiraCosta. Family-friendly and full of heart. (10/25)

• OCEANSIDE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL. One of San Diego’s biggest. Chalk altars, street food, and 24 years of tradition. (10/26)

• BARRIO LOGAN DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS. From Mictlán We Rise! Three stages, lowriders, catrinas, art, and full-on community magic in the barrio. (10/26)

• OLD TOWN DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS. San Diego’s biggest celebration. 40+ altars, sugar skull painting, a community altar, and Coco under the stars. (11/1–2)

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Red Bull takes over La Jolla Shores Sunday with Foam Wreckers – soft boards, zero seriousness, and full send surfing. Show up, shred weird.

• If the federal shutdown continues past today, November CalFresh (EBT) payments may be delayed across San Diego. Check the County site for updates.

FEATURED

Anyone else see the plane land on Mission Beach yesterday?