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Daily Email - Tuesday - 9/9/2025
The sun is still acting like it’s July, but the calendar says September — which means you’ve got exactly zero excuses to stay inside. Especially when we’re throwing down free tickets to watch San Diego Wave FC take on Gotham FC this Friday at Snapdragon.
Enter to win!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
If your Spotify Wrapped leans “angsty brilliance with acoustic vibes,” Ani DiFranco at Humphreys on 9/14 is your North Star. Grab your tickets.*
Lexa Gates is that artist your cooler friend won’t shut up about — and now’s your chance to get ahead. The I Am Tour hits The Observatory on 11/7.
From SoundCloud to stadiums, Surf Mesa’s come-up is real. On 11/22, he’s bringing the vibe to Bloom for a one-night sonic escape. BYO good energy.
New Year resolution: see more real music. Start with RJD2 at Music Box — 1/10. Pure headphone fantasy, but in real life.
Plus, other just-announced shows from Orb, Bird of Paradise, Mike Sherm, Kings Kaleidoscope, Tame Impala, and more!
THE SAN DIEGO BUCKET LIST
Photo: Nisarg Patel
3 ½ months left… are you making the most of the year?
Tourist season’s slowing, which means the locals get their city back. The San Diego Bucket List is your roadmap to finishing the year with stories, not just TikToks. Start anywhere. Just start.
IN THE FUTURE
🌺 Kolohe Kai
Friday, September 19 - Saturday, September 20 @ Petco Park (7:30PM)
Kolohe Kai brings island pop and reggae soul straight from Hawai‘i, and he’s posted up for two back-to-back nights at Petco Park. Miss night one? Don’t trip — we’re giving away tickets to night two.*
🧘 SWTHZ One Paseo Plunge Club
Sunday, September 21 @ One Paseo (7PM)
Sundays are for recovery and revelations. SWTHZ’s Plunge Club, led by Coach Corey, packs in serious breathwork and ends with coffee, beer, and new friends.
⭐️ Now That's R&B
Friday, September 26 @ The Rail (9:30PM)
September marks cuffin’ season’s kickoff, and what better soundtrack than R&B classics that get you in your feels and out on the floor? Now That’s R&B goes until 2am with slow burns, anthems, and unexpected throwbacks.
🏝️ La Jolla Music Society: Disney's Moana Live-To-Film Concert
Friday, November 14 @ Balboa Theatre (6PM)
Watch Moana on the big screen while a full orchestra performs the score live. It’s not just a movie — it’s a musical event, and it might make you believe in magic again.
🦅 Hotel California - A Salute to The Eagles
Sunday, February 22 @ Balboa Theatre (7PM)
This is your chance to relive the glory days of FM radio, linen shirts, and classic Eagles tunes — but louder. Hotel California does it justice.
LOCALS ONLY
Pack your boots and bug spray — Women in the Wild is hosting a night hike through Oakoasis Preserve this Saturday, complete with scorpion hunts, bat spotting, and telescope views that’ll make you gasp.
Know someone who can turn a blank space into a sold-out party? Petco Park Events is hiring a Director of Sales to run the show at some of San Diego’s best venues.
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