The sun's out, the sidewalks are finally dry, and we’re halfway through October feeling suspiciously fresh. Rain washed away your sins and probably some trash bins—but today’s all about wins. San Diego Wave FC is playing their last match of the season this Saturday at Snapdragon, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets.

Wanna go? Enter now. Already planning to buy? Lucky you: it’s BOGO on adult tickets. Hell of a sendoff.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• These South African house heroes are back in town, and they're bringing the sax. Goldfish swim to Music Box on 12/13 – live electronic with actual instruments.

• If you’re into smooth ‘70s yacht rock played by a crew of costumed maniacs, welcome aboard. Mustache Harbor docks at Belly Up 4/11.

• A London-born, Ibiza-certified dance brand throwing a queer-positive rave in San Diego? Yeah, Glitterbox is the real deal. DJ Harvey headlines. You show up fabulous.

• Emo-adjacent cult favorite Weatherbox is back for a rare hometown throwdown at Soda Bar. Add King of Heck and Fieldrush, and you’ve got a full-blown SD guitar blowout.

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Frida Kill, Savage & The Witch, If You See Me You See Me, Sports, Sandollar, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

It’s Win Stuff Wednesday and your odds are better than you think. We’ve got giveaways for concerts, parties, weird experiences, and potentially life-altering nights out – all in one place. Click in, scroll fast, enter faster. Your inbox could be the reason you hit the guest list

• San Diego Halloween Film Fest @ Cinema Under The Stars.

• Freakuency 2025 @ Top-Secret Location.

• Capital of Craft Beer Fest @ San Diego Harley-Davidson.

• Press Pause @ The Soap Factory.

• Nitro Circus @ Pechanga Arena.

WHENEVER

LOCALS ONLY

• The El Cajon shelter is 248% full. Yeah, you read that right. They’re literally housing dogs in offices now. SD Humane Society needs fosters like yesterday. If you’ve got space, time, or just a big heart: this is the moment.

• The beach is great. Saving lives on the beach? Even better. Imperial Beach FD is hiring firefighter/paramedics right now. $6,943–$9,305/month. Serve your community, sweat for good, and probably get invited to all the BBQs.

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