Hey friends,

I know this newsletter is usually where we come together to laugh a little, make plans, and celebrate the weird little things that make San Diego feel like home. But today, it feels important to pause for something much heavier.

Yesterday’s shooting at the Islamic Center devastated our city. So many people across San Diego are hurting right now, especially our Muslim neighbors, friends, families, and local communities, who should never have to live in fear while gathering in a place meant for peace and worship.

San Diego’s strength has always come from its people – the different cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, and stories that all exist here together. That diversity is what makes this city beautiful. Violence, hate, and intolerance have no place here.

There will be a vigil tonight at 6:30pm at the Islamic Center for the victims and their families. If you’re able, donations can also be made to the Official ICSD Victim & Family Support Fund to directly support those impacted.

Please continue showing kindness to one another. Check on your people. Lead with empathy. And if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of violence, self-harm, or emotional crisis, please seek help. Choosing compassion can save lives.

Holding our city so close today 💛.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• MEDUZA went from anonymously producing tracks in Italy to casually making some of the biggest dance songs of the last decade. FIT Social on 7/5 is for the people who deserve a summer dance party on the beach.

• I love artists that make you laugh a little and spiral a little at the same time, and Blondshell absolutely lives there. Catch the Scaring Strangers Tour at The Observatory on 10/14.

• Monsieur Periné started in Bogotá and built a whole sound out of swing, jazz, cumbia, bolero, and whatever makes a room instantly loosen up. Catch the Latin Grammy-winning group at House of Blues on 8/6.

• There was a point where Seven Lions remixes were spreading across SoundCloud like sacred texts, and now the man is headlining a massive tour with Said The Sky, Trivecta b2b Kill The Noise, & more! 8/22 at Waterfront Park on 8/22 – be there!

• Plus other just announced shows from Ohana Festival, Boombox, Afroman, Starship, Haley Williams, Mom Jeans, Shoreline Mafia, and more!

WHAT THE DOSOCAL TEAM IS LISTENING TO THIS WEEK

Week two of our new Tuesday playlist section is here!!!

Every week, the SoCal team is adding the songs we’ve been obsessing over lately into one giant monthly playlist — so by the end of the month, you’ve basically got a full soundtrack of everything we couldn’t stop playing.

PS: Follow DoSD on Spotify because we’ve got more playlists coming soon.

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• Bike Anywhere Day is back THIS Thursday. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to romanticize your commute a little, this is it. Ride to work, school, the beach, wherever – and stop by one of 100 pit stops between 6:30–9:30AM for a free commemorative t-shirt. Register here!

• North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Season Tickets are basically an all-access pass to summer. Kid Cudi, Chris Stapleton, Pitbull, Santana & The Doobie Brothers are all on deck, plus VIP perks, premium parking, priority entry & more.*

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