Remember when I was obsessing over space yesterday? Yeah… I’m not done.

Because apparently the universe was listening – at the most perfect timing, I ended up catching the SpaceX launch last night. Of course, I pulled over immediately and just stood there watching it like an idiot. Not every day you catch something like that… especially from Mount Soledad.

And look – two things can be true at once. It’s also not every day you get to see a bluegrass legend for free. Billy Strings is playing Pechanga Arena on 9/28, and we’ve got a pair of tickets with your name on ‘em. Enter to win!*

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• Enter Shikari is what happens when a band refuses to pick a lane and somehow pulls it off anyway. I’ve tried to explain it before and failed, so just go see them at Music Box on 10/8. Report back to me with your thoughts!

• From SNL to sold-out tours, John Mulaney’s timing is unreal. Catch Mister Whatever live on 10/15 at Pechanga Resort & Casino with all new material in his back pocket.

• I’m a sucker for songs that take their time and then fully open up, so yeah, Friko has been added to my list. You can see what that sounds like live at Casbah on 9/19.

• The Spazmatics are out here turning ‘80s hits into full-blown chaos, while Geezer Butler (yes, Black Sabbath’s bassist) casually reminds everyone he helped invent heavy metal. Two energies, same stage, 5/22 at Belly Up.

• Check out all the other just-announced shows that were just dropped!

WHERE TO GET A SUNSET BEER WITH ALLY

We’re digging this Local’s List back up from a couple Fridays ago because, well… today is National Beer Day, and we’re not about to ignore that. Ally’s recs still hold up, in case you needed a reminder of where to post up.

Go catch a sunset, grab something cold, and pretend you planned this all along.

IN THE FUTURE

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• Earth Day is also Free Ride Day in SoCal! Help the planet and enjoy free rides without a ticket required on many public transportation systems!

• As they should…

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