Look around. Trees are twinkling. You're sweating in a hoodie. The holidays in San Diego hit different – so how about celebrating them somewhere that actually snows?

Enter to win a trip to Nashville for Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s Christmas at the Ryman. It's their 15th year doing it, and the 12/19 show is totally sold out. We're throwing in hotel, flights, and a When I Think of Christmas gift pack, so you can flex on your in-laws with tasteful festive drip.*

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• The cult of synth returns: Dance With The Dead, Magic Sword, and Megan McDuffee are hitting House of Blues on 5/24. These artists blend ‘80s horror nostalgia with live guitars, and synth lines that could raise the dead.

• SNL alum. Stand-up legend. That guy who always plays a little too chill to be trusted. Kevin Nealon hits Belly Up on 1/4 with that sharp, sideways sense of humor he’s perfected over decades.

• ICYMI: CRSSD Festival’s spring edition lands 3/14–15 at Waterfront Park. Expect two days of house, techno, palm trees + Dom Dolla, Polo & Pan, The Martinez Brothers, and more. Sign up for presale and secure your tickets early.

• Live jazz-funk in a jungle-themed room? Say less. On 1/10, catch Scott Pemberton, Wil Blades, and Zak Najor grooving out at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room.

• Plus other just announced shows from ALO, Two Friends, Evanescence, Spiritbox, Nova Twins, The Black Heart Procession, moondaddy, and more!

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• San Diego’s biggest holiday fest is back: December Nights takes over Balboa Park this weekend with free museum entry, outdoor performances, food vendors, and more lights than your neighbor’s house. It’s completely free.

• Marigold Bagels launches its grand opening Saturday and if you love bagels even a little, you’re already late. Finally, a reason to wake up before 10.

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