You ever open a blank doc and suddenly feel like you’ve never had a single thought in your life? That’s me right now.

So rather than force something weird on you, I’m pivoting to better news (but still kinda weird): I’ve got tickets and a hotel stay to give away for Thunder from Down Under. Yes, that Thunder from Down Under. For the girls and the gays!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Teddy Swims used to post cover videos so good that people got mad they weren’t the originals. Now he’s got his own hits and is pulling up to Pechanga Arena on 11/13 with The UGLY Tour.

• I once tried to figure out who Slow Magic actually is and gave up immediately. The mystery is part of it. Catch the whole dreamy, beat-heavy situation 9/24 at Casbah.

• This is less tribute band, more historical reenactment – but with way more dancing. Dark Star Orchestra hits Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay on 7/28.

• If your dad has good music taste, there’s a decent chance he loves Marc Broussard. He’s playing Belly Up on 11/15. Tickets on sale now!

• But wait, there’s more! Check out the rest of the just-announced shows!

TOP RESTAURANTS WITH GREAT VEGETARIAN & VEGAN OPTIONS IN SAN DIEGO

Ok, cat’s out of the bag – I’m a vegetarian. Have been since I was 10, which feels like a weirdly strong personal brand for a child, but here we are.

This guide basically comes from years of being that person scanning menus while my friends are ready to order. These are the spots where everyone wins. I did my homework – go eat.

THIS WEEKEND (MY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND)

LOCALS ONLY

• The theme this week: Go outside. California just announced three new state parks plus expansions across the system. Biggest update in decades.

• Free, outside, near the beach, and slightly mysterious – Block Party DJ set at a coffee shop 5/2 at 4pm. No lineup announced, just vibes, and a reason to party early.

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