Gooood afternoon my lovers of San Diego!

Today I’m working from one of my favorite little Pacific Beach spots to fake having work-life balance at: Second Nature. Truly elite WFH setup. Good food, vegetarian-friendly options, outlets everywhere, shady outdoor seating… what more could a girl ask for?

Also, just a quick PSA for the wine people: their Wednesday happy hour eats.

Anyway. Enough about my current scenery. It’s Thursday, and I think we deserve a little throwback treat: Emo vs. Pop-Punk: Myspace Music Video Party hits The Holding Company on 6/6. Time to emotionally reconnect with the bangs, eyeliner, and songs that absolutely ruined your teenage life. Enter to win tickets!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• “The King of Independent Soul” is pulling up to Music Box on 7/14 and if you know Eric Roberson, you already know this show is for the REAL R&B lovers.

• Welllllll apparently one night of L7 chaos wasn’t enough because the legends just added a SECOND Casbah date on 10/6 alongside the 10/7 show. Loud women with guitars continue to heal society!

• 6LACK has mastered that moody late-night R&B sound so well that half his songs feel like they should come with rain effects automatically added. Catch all the feels live at SOMA on 10/31.

• Collective Soul has been soundtracking road trips, garage playlists, and very specific dad personalities for like thirty years now. Their Humphrey’s show on 9/25 should feel nostalgic.

• Plus, other just announced shows from Hovvdy, Alex Cameron, Guantanamo Baywatch, Boombox, Blondshell, Afroman, and more!

FREE SUMMER CONCERTS: SAN DIEGO’S FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITY

If your ideal summer includes live music, sitting outside past sunset, and pretending your life is a coming-of-age movie for two hours… this guide is for you.

I pulled together a FULL list of free summer concert series happening all across San Diego. Go be a little community member.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Santee Pride returns this Saturday! The free, family-friendly festival features live entertainment, local vendors, kids activities & more at Santee United Methodist Church.

• Belmont Park is giving active-duty First Responders a free Ride & Play wristband (plus up to three for dependents) TODAY-6/4! A very deserved little thank you to the people who keep our community safe.

• Mike Hess Brewing in Imperial Beach is hosting a One Summit fundraiser on 6/6 with raffles, giveaways, beer & community support for kids battling pediatric cancer. Come raise a glass for a really good cause.*

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