Happy Hump Day :) It was a UV 8 kind of day, which feels like a not-so-subtle warning that summer is basically already here (or… never really left). We’re closing out April, and SD is in that sweet spot where everything’s happening, but it’s not chaos yet.

Just a gentle nudge to actually get out there and enjoy it before the summer crowds roll in and act like they discovered the place…

If you need an easy lock in, I’ve got you – we’re hooking one of you up with tickets to Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA on 5/7 at Sycuan Casino Resort, plus an overnight stay so you don’t have to think about the drive home. Low effort, high payoff, great soundtrack. Go enter.

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• Same Same But Different is back at Lake Perris 9/25–9/27, and if you’ve never been, it’s basically the anti-chaos festival. LSDREAM, Of The Trees, Tape B and more, but with actual space to dance.

• Pulling up to Belly Up for two nights (10/8 + 10/9), The Wallflowers are bringing that clean, rootsy alt-rock sound that’s aged way better than most.

• The Frights are back at The Observatory on 9/11, and if you grew up anywhere near SD, this one’s personal. They started as literal teenagers playing surf-punk house shows, and somehow turned that energy into a full career!

• Plus, other just announced shows from Shinyribs, Schaefer Llana, THE BOUNCING SOULS, Steph Tolev, James Davis, Monophonics, and more!

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I’ve been saying this, but I don’t think enough people take advantage of it – the giveaway page is lowkey one of the best things we have. There’s always a mix of stuff (right now even some Tijuana plans in there), and we keep adding new ones every week.

Your action item: bookmark the page!

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• There are a lot of really good dogs and cats just waiting for someone to pick them. The Humane Society is lowering adoption fees to $50 from 5/1–5/17 to help Empty the Shelters. Your new best friend could be in there waiting for you!

• If your dream job involves being around beer more often, this might be for you. AleSmith is hiring for a handful of roles right now — brewer, packaging, maintenance! Apply here.

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