San Diego, can you believe it’s already October? The year has officially tipped into double digits, and the best way to celebrate is by embracing all things fresh, mindful, and exciting.

That’s why we’re giving you the chance to win tickets to Press Pause, a one-of-a-kind celebration of wellness, healing, and the arts happening 11/16 at The Soap Factory. Every ticket and purchase supports Umbrellavation, a local nonprofit uplifting mental health for artists and underserved communities!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Joshua Tree Music Festival is back this fall with four days of genre-defying sets, desert energy, and full-soul reset. Win 4-day passes + car camping and go live your barefoot, starry-eyed dreams.*

• South Africa’s legendary vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo is returning on 2/24, and this is your chance to hear their globally celebrated harmonies live at Belly Up. Seeing them up close in such an intimate venue is rare.

• Ariel Pink brings his cult-favorite, lo-fi psychedelic pop to House of Blues on 12/8. His sound has inspired countless indie acts, and his live shows are known for being both unpredictable and wildly entertaining.

• The scariest thing in San Diego: an empty dance floor. No tricks. Just killer promo.

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Man Overboard, Dreaming of a Day, Ikana, Thrown Away, Home By 5, Jerro, Charlie Sheen, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

It’s Win Stuff Wednesday, and you know what that means: giveaways galore. From tickets to shows around San Diego to events happening beyond the city, we’ve got prizes lined up waiting for you. Check out our full list, enter as many as you like, and start stacking up those wins!

• Taste of La Jolla Sweepstakes. Enter to win a day to play in La Jolla!

• My Favorite Murder Live. 10/7 @ San Diego Civic Theatre.

• La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. 10/11 - 10/12 @ Girard Ave.

• San Diego Wave FC vs. Chicago Stars FC. 10/18 @ Snapdragon Stadium.

• Andy Bell of Erasure. 12/10 @ Music Box.

WHENEVER

LOCALS ONLY

• Hop on, San Diego – it’s Free Ride Day! MTS is giving you a free lift across the city as part of California Clean Air Day. Whether you’re commuting, exploring, or just skipping traffic, today’s the day to leave the car behind and ride for free.

• San Diego Mesa College is hiring full-time staff! Open roles include Student Services Tech, Outreach Coordinator, and Program Support Tech — with pay up to $58/hr. Apply now!

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Hasn’t it been spooky season all year?