It’s 68 and sunny, which means it’s basically a heatwave for December… and also, Christmas is here? Yeah, San Diego never plays by the rules. But Molly’s Mission Beach is about to flip the holiday script with the sparkliest, pinkest pop-up bar this town’s ever seen. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to The Jingle Bar: PINKMAS, think glitter-drenched trees, Mariah on blast, boozy holiday cocktails, and a chance to win prizes just for showing up in that Grinch onesie you pretend to hate. Enter to win!

+ check out more holiday pop-up bars here!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The kings are back — and not just any kings. Gipsy Kings ft. Tonino Baliardo hit Sycuan Casino on 3/14 with the unmistakable sound of flamenco fusion that defined an era. Tickets on sale NOW!

• Girl in a Coma is back, and they're teaming up with Skating Polly for a night that screams sweat, eyeliner, and unapologetic rock. March 26 at Casbah is your shot to relive your teenage angst. On sale Friday.

• SOMA’s gonna feel like a slow-motion dream on 3/15. NOTHING, the shoegaze/post-everything band from Philly, returns with their signature blend of beauty and noise.

• Just when you thought the Guns N’ Roses show couldn’t get bigger, The Black Crowes entered the chat. That’s two iconic frontmen, three decades of hits, and a whole stadium of denim-clad fans losing their minds on 9/2. Get ready.

• Plus other just announced shows from Charlie Parr, The Maine, Timmy Trumpet, Sabai, Spoon Benders, and more!

THE SAN DIEGO BUCKET LIST

It’s December, which means the San Diego Bucket List you swore you'd finish this year is now looking at you with quiet judgment. That’s okay. 2026 is coming fast, and guess what? Bucket lists rollover. Hit the link and start plotting the redemption arc.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Holiday plans? Handled. We’re giving away four tickets to Winterfest in Wine Country, the ultimate festive escape for families, besties, or anyone who wants to meet Santa without crying. Runs now–1/4 at Galway Downs. Win your way in right here.*

• This Saturday, Liberty Public Market turns into a holiday daydream: think peppermint-scented everything, ugly sweater contests, a dog adoption pop-up, and a chance to take a selfie with a very grumpy Grinch.

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