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Daily Email - Tuesday - 8/19/2025
Some days are for big plans. Some days are for little wins.
Today? We recommend aiming squarely for the middle: free tickets, great music, future joy.
Gregory Alan Isakov hits SDSU’s Open Air Theatre on 9/13 – and we’re giving a pair away. Enter to win!
JUST ANNOUNCED
After helping shape Bieber’s album, Swag, Dijon finally releases his own art‑punk soul project, Baby. Catch that energy in person at SOMA, 10/25.
Petco Park is about to go from Padres to pit energy. J.I.D and Young Nudy roll through on 11/16, and you can expect one hell of a lyrical demolition.
These Canadian alt-folk kings haven’t toured in a minute. Now they’re back with new music and a new tour. The Strumbellas hit Music Box on 3/5 — tickets on sale tomorrow.
Wild Horses Festival is what happens when indie-folk dreams get stadium-sized.
Mumford & Sons, Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, and Lily Meola are bringing the twang and shimmer to Petco Park this December.
Plus, other just-announced shows from The Greyboy Allstars, Distant, Los Fabulocos, The Sleepwalkers, and more!
DOG-FRIENDLY SAN DIEGO GUIDE
Photo: @thedogsociety
National Dog Day Is Coming: Fetch This Guide
Your dog has been patient. They’ve tolerated your music taste. They’ve sat through your work calls. They’ve eaten so many rogue Cheerios.
Next Tuesday is National Dog Day – and we made a guide to San Diego spots where your pup is not just welcome, but celebrated.
San Diego Wave FC:
SAN DIEGO WAVE FC: PRIDE NIGHT
This isn't your average kick-around. The Wave are back in action at Snapdragon Stadium, for Pride Night and we’re giving away tickets to catch the showdown live on 8/24. Racing Louisville’s coming in hot, but we like our chances — especially with you in the crowd. Wanna win your way in? Hit the entry link and get loud.*
IN THE FUTURE
🎨 Arte As Resistance
Friday, August 29 @ Mockingbird Improv (6PM)
Arte As Resistance blends an art exhibition with live music, poetry, dance, and comedy to raise funds for migrant communities.
🛍️ San Diego Made: Summer Market
Saturday, August 30 - Sunday, August 31 @ NTC Park (10AM)
Over 120 local makers are setting up shop at San Diego Made’s Summer Market — expect everything from ceramics to custom tees.*
🖼️ Oceanside Plein Air Festival
Saturday, September 6 - Saturday, September 13 @ OMA (7PM)
Artists will be painting outdoors all week during the Plein Air Festival — with their best work headed to a gallery show this fall.
❤️🔥 Desert Hearts: Love Bazaar
Saturday, December 20 @ Spin (9PM)
Desert Hearts is throwing a warehouse-style birthday bash at Spin with house, techno, flash tattoos, and more!
🐂 San Diego Rodeo
Friday, January 16 - Sunday, January 18 @ Petco Park (6PM)
The San Diego Rodeo is back with three days of roping, riding, and rich Charro tradition at the start of the year.
LOCALS ONLY
Check out the pets up for adoption during the Humane Society’s Clear the Shelters push. Fees waived, microchipped, and ready to go home with you.
Love Island’s Pepe hits Side Bar 8/29 — tequila, VIP tables, and eye contact you’ll overthink for days.
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