WHAT IS UP, MY FRIENDS? We are almost to Friday. Thank god. I am running on fumes over here. 😵‍💫

First things first, congrats to the Brewers on their World Series win. I’m always a sucker for an underdog win (even if it hurts to watch)!

Yes, I am watching another city celebrate a championship with a tiny bit of jealousy in my heart. Obviously…

But I guess you can’t technically be jealous of something you’ve never experienced, so I’ll behave. Our turn is coming!!! I will be 80 years old, saying that from the same seat at Petco, but I will be saying it.

ANYWAY. We still win because we live in San Diego, it’s Halloween weekend + the weather might actually cooperate with some cloudy, slightly spooky nonsense for once.

And when all of that is over, November already has something waiting for you: Bag Raiders hit Quartyard 11/8, and I’ve got a pair of tickets for one of you. Enter to win!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Prescription filled: Mike Love, solo, Belly Up, 2/28. Side effects may include feeling significantly better about February.

• Three bands that helped shape Southern California punk, one House of Blues bill: Black Flag, The Dickies + Angry Samoans on 1/10. Your ears have been warned.

• If Joe Dirt permanently altered your sense of humor, here’s your chance to see the man responsible in person. David Spade hits Harrah’s on 3/5.

• Ska-punk nerds, I have unfortunately found something else for you to care deeply about. The Interrupters + Doom Regulator hit SOMA 5/1.

• + MORE SHOWS HERE!

FOR THE ADULTS THAT NEED AN ADULT SIPPY CUP

Between Halloween recovery and the general emotional ambiance of election week, November may require a little fermented grape support.

Here are some very good places that can help with exactly that.

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• A very cute little Halloween freebie: costumed kids 12 & under ride the Balboa Park Carousel once for free on 10/31. Adults accompanying them still need a ticket.

• Little Italy is currently missing a pretty major piece of its face. The neighborhood sign came down for repairs this week, with plans to bring it back before the annual Christmas celebration.

• San Diego Magazine is casually giving away two round-trip Alaska Airlines tickets to anywhere they fly from SAN. The giveaway closes 11/8, so maybe go acquire a vacation. Check out their post to enter!

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