Is anyone else absolutely cooked this week?

Maybe it's the heat, maybe it's life, maybe it's paying San Diego rent without central AC... either way, I'm ready for Friday. If you've got air conditioning, just know I'm incredibly happy for you. (And a little jealous.)

Now let's reward ourselves for surviving another week.

Enter to win one of two prizes for Queensrÿche at Sycuan Casino on 8/8: a pair of tickets, or the grand prize: a pair of tickets plus an overnight stay.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Known is changing how San Diego dates. One envelope, one table, one shot at your person. Champagne and caviar on us, too, at the Granger Hotel, 7/22. RSVP by Sunday!*

• See Bikini Kill, Molchat Doma, American Football, The Garden, Die Spitz, Angine De Poitrine, and more at LEVITATION 2026 in Austin, 9/10-13. Sign up for DoMORE for your chance to win Radio East Passes, VIP access, nightly tickets, a stay at the LINE Austin, and $600 toward travel.*

• If your playlists lean West Coast, this one's for you. Who Want The Smoke hits Viejas Arena on 9/5 with OhGeesy, Mike Sherm, and more.

• Joy is punk. Joy is Ska. Joy is The Aquabats at The Observatory on 10/23.

• PLUS MORE!!! 

COMIC-CON 2026: THINGS TO DO WITHOUT A BADGE!

Comic-Con has officially outgrown the Convention Center.

Every year, San Diego transforms into one giant celebration of movies, TV, comics, games, and fandom. The best part? You don't need a badge to join in.

I've rounded up the can't-miss pop-ups, parties, activations, and fan experiences happening all over the city, so whether you've got a badge or not, there's plenty of nerding out to do.

• + Make sure to check out this page for the full list of all events!

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