Today is a good day. Why, you may ask? Because my boss Dave – aka one of the best humans ever – is coming down from LA to spend the day in San Diego. We’ll be discussing important SD things and most importantly… eating good food (haven’t decided where yet, but I know it's gonna be good).

Also, it’s a good day for YOU because I’m giving away tickets to see Madeon at The Rady Shell this October. One thing about Madeon – the man does not believe in half-assing a live show. The visuals, the production, the emotional damage… Enter to win!*

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• See The Pussycat Dolls, JADE, Ava Max, Ashlee Simpson, Jess Glynne, and more at OUTLOUD 6/5-6/7. Enter to win VIP tickets, hotel, and $600 travel credit.*

• Journey concerts feel like one giant reminder that your parents actually had elite taste sometimes. The Final Frontier Tour lands at Pechanga Arena on 9/14 – be there!

• Hovvdy’s music has this weird ability to make ordinary life sound beautiful. Driving around, random conversations, old relationships – somehow they turn all of it into songs people get deeply attached to. Quartyard on 10/22.

• You know when somebody has a really beautiful apartment, and you ask what music is playing because suddenly you want your whole life to feel different? There’s a 95% chance it’s Thievery Corporation. Their 30th Anniversary Tour hits The Sound on 9/10.

• Drop in & check out all the shows that were just announced this month!

THRIFT STORES IN SAN DIEGO

About 90% of my closet is thrifted… and honestly? Most of my furniture and decor too. So I guess you could say that I have credibility on this topic.

I know thrifting isn’t everybody’s thing, but personally there’s nothing better than digging through racks, finding an absolute banger, flipping over the tag, and realizing it’s like $5. Instant serotonin. Financially responsible. Mildly saving the planet. Everybody wins.

So naturally, I made y’all a guide to the best thrift stores around San Diego.

THIS WEEKEND

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• If your dream job involves birds, conservation, and helping protect San Diego’s natural spaces, the San Diego Bird Alliance is hiring a Conservation Advocacy Coordinator right now!

• This one is niche, but my favorite little Mexican food spot in La Jolla, Verdes El Ranchero, is turning 80 this weekend! Tiny beach dive disguised as a restaurant, live music all weekend, $5 food+drink specials, and shoutout Shaun for making the best classic marg in around.

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