Hello, team!

I woke up riding the biggest high this morning. Y'all have no idea how much love went into launching the Summer Launchpad Series yesterday, and seeing everyone so excited about it honestly made my week.

The goal was simple: spotlight San Diego's local music scene and prove you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy some seriously good freaking music. Adults deserve summer break too, and I wanted to give us all an excuse to get out of the house on some random weekdays this summer.

Okay... thanks for letting me geek out for a second. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming: Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Ed Sheeran with Myles Smith, Sigrid, and Aaron Rowe at Petco Park on 7/21.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Dirty, ridiculous, and somehow still wildly catchy. Mickey Avalon brings the chaos to The Holding Company on 1/30.

• Mindchatter makes electronic music for people who have feelings... but also want to dance about them. See him at EQ on 8/21.

• Your favorite rapper's favorite sample was probably from OGs: Cortex. Catch the legendary French jazz-funk group at The Magnolia on 9/11.

• Entertainment Weekly called them "the reigning queens of Christmas." The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show hits Balboa Theatre on 12/29 with new songs, iconic costumes, and side-splitting gags. Enter to win a pair of tickets.*

• Plus, check out the rest of the just-announced shows here!

LOCAL ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: SUMMER LAUNCHPAD EDITION

Your Discover Weekly could never. Meet the artists behind the Summer Launchpad Series, press play on their playlists, and see what San Diego's been cooking up.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Want to be part of one of San Diego Pride's most iconic traditions? Volunteers are needed to help carry the massive Pride flag during this year's parade + the first 20 to sign up score free weekend festival admission.

• Know someone looking for a café job? Maya Moon is hiring a part-time barista to join its Normal Heights team. Competitive pay, paid sick leave, and a pretty great work environment.

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