Hi friends!!!!

I spent my morning in Old Town at Garden Coffee, which is SO cute. I genuinely can't believe it took me this long to go.

My best friend Daniella, the girl boss behind the Launchpad Series with me, also runs Gather, where she hosts intimate events that bring people together. Everything from dinner parties with live music to all kinds of fun events around San Diego, and now she's started a new series called Morning Gather.

No agenda. No networking. No awkward icebreakers. Just coffee, a walk, and some new people.

Making friends as an adult is kinda hard for whatever reason lol. If you've been wanting to get out of the house or expand your circle, definitely keep up with everything Gather is doing. I go to a lot of the events, so I'd love to meet some of you.

Speaking of getting people together... Launchpad is back on Tuesday!!!!!

We only have two shows left this season, which honestly feels crazy. This next one we've got Your Mom's Best Friend, Suntan, and Chulita Vinyl Club, and it's shaping up to be another really fun night.

RSVP before the guest list closes, and you'll get in for free. After that, it's $10 at the door. Come hang. I can't wait to do it all over again.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Heavy bass, horror visuals, and absolute chaos. If that sounds like your ideal Saturday night, SVDDEN DEATH is taking over NOVA on 12/19.

• A decade after Femejism first turned heads, DEAP VALLY is bringing the album back to the stage for a 10-year celebration at Soda Bar on 11/28. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.

• From American Idol to millions of streams later, Haley Reinhart has become one of the most distinctive voices in modern blues and soul. Catch one of her two shows at Lou Lou's on 9/6.

• Stretch your neck now. Your future self will thank you. Bodysnatcher, Gideon, Volatile Ways, and Psycho-Frame are getting loud at the House of Blues on 11/23.

• You can find the rest of this month's just-announced shows here!!

IT’S NATIONAL FARMERS’ MARKET WEEK!!

Sometimes a guide deserves an encore. Since it's National Farmers Market Week, I'm bumping this one back to the top of your inbox. Fresh flowers and local strawberries are calling.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Few venues have done more for San Diego's heavy music community than Brick by Brick. They're closing after 12 years, with one final week of shows to celebrate everything the venue has meant.

• My sweet friend Emily, who owns Golden Beginnings Pediatric Occupational Therapy, asked me to share this GoFundMe for one of the amazing families she works with. If you have a little extra to give this week, I'd really appreciate you taking a look. And if not, sharing it or sending some love their way means just as much. 💛 

• Palmy’s in PB is hosting a Night Market tonight! Stop in for smash burgers, live music, vendors, and more! Market goes from 6-8pm!

• Friendly reminder: PICK UP YOUR TRASH. Hot People Pick Up Trash!!!!!!!

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