Still defrosting from that Valentine’s weekend wind chill? Same. But we’ve officially made it to late February, and spring’s creeping over the horizon with a British accent and a killer punchline. Michael McIntyre is bringing his Hello America! Tour to Frontwave Arena on 3/18 — and we’re giving you the chance to laugh so hard you forget your seasonal depression existed.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• If your high school Tumblr had a soundtrack, this was probably it. Young the Giant and Cold War Kids are teaming up for a summer tour, hitting Cal Coast 7/15. This is not a drill.

• Yes, that Taylor Dayne. She’s belting “Tell It to My Heart” live at Viejas Casino on 2/28, and we’ve got your way in. The queen of late-’80s power pop still sings like she’s breaking hearts in five octaves.*

• This one’s so stacked it almost feels illegal. Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, Stephen Marley, Pepper, and a half-dozen more are taking over Petco Park on 6/13. That’s reggae, rock, and sunshine till your soul sweats.

• Need a reset? Tycho’s bringing a full-scale DJ set to Music Box on 3/14. This one’s less mosh pit, more transcendence.

• Plus other just announced shows from Paul Simon, Los Lobos, J. Cole, Phantogram, The English Beat, and more!

SPRING TO THE BEACH AT OPI: A SAN DIEGO SPRING BREAK STAYCATION

Not going to Cabo? Don’t need to. We’re giving away the ultimate San Diego spring break package: two nights at OPI, a pontoon cruise with 11 of your closest friends, and gift cards to The Grass Skirt, Firehouse, and more.

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THIS WEEKEND

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• Fido Fest is the biggest dog celebration in East County, and they need 10 more humans to help pull it off. If you’re 18+, not allergic to joy, and free on 2/28 from 10:30–3:15, this one’s for you.

• No, they’re not tearing down the Mushroom House. But yes, the coastal cult landmark south of Black’s Beach is getting a long-overdue facelift.

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