The World Cup is making me emotional as hell.

Maybe it's because my social media algorithm knows I'm a sucker for wholesome content, but seeing people from all over the world enjoying our country has been weirdly heartwarming. Like, I know things aren't perfect around here right now… our house is a little messy. But seeing visitors still find joy in the people, the culture, and the communities we've built? Cute af.

It's just a nice reminder that the best parts of life usually happen when people from different places come together and share what they love. Lucky for us, San Diego gets to experience that year-round. ❤️

Anyway, before I start crying over World Cup TikToks again, let's talk about a group that's built a fanbase stretching across the globe... BINI is bringing the SIGNALS World Tour 2026 to San Diego Civic Theatre on 8/9, and we've got FOUR seated tickets with your name on 'em.

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• SALLYYYYYY! Some people go to therapy. Others listen to ROLE MODEL. Catch him and special guest Samia at Cal Coast on 10/13.

• If Broad City taught us anything, it's that adulthood is mostly just making things up as you go. So if we are all winging it, might as well grab tickets to see Ilana Glazer live at Balboa Theatre on 10/13.

• Another banger for the Cal Coast lineup. Erykah Badu, Smino, and The Alchemist are headed to SDSU on 9/26, because apparently we're all trying to go broke this fall.

• REAL FRIENDS is bringing SASHA MARIE, KAOS, JULZ, and RECAP to Lou Lou's Jungle Room on 7/2. The best part? The show is completely free… just gotta get there on time!

• Plus other just announced shows from Zach Top, Mason Jennings, Charli xcx, Tokimonsta, Julia Jacklin, Mustard Service, and more!

WE LOVE MUSIC… IF YOU COULDN’T TELL

The thing about this team is we're incapable of hearing a good song and keeping it to ourselves. So before we annoy our friends with another unsolicited recommendation, we're giving them to you instead. Check out what we're listening to this week, and yes, there are playlists.

IN THE FUTURE

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• San Diego Humane Society says housing restrictions are helping drive pet surrenders across the region. Now, City Council is looking at ways to make pet-friendly housing a bigger reality.

• I know Irvine isn't San Diego, but some lineups are worth crossing county lines for. Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival features Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii, and an all-women lineup benefiting charities for women and girls.

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