Wassssssup San Diego!!! Brady here, the “Faye” of DoLA. Honored, blessed, privileged (and underqualified) to be covering this newsletter while she’s living her best life in a Costa Rican rainforest. (Faye, if you’re reading this, just know we’re all insanely jealous)

While I’ve never lived in San Diego, my boyfriend grew up in La Jolla, so that sorta counts? Happy Pride Month to the girls, gays, and theys in Hillcrest!

Shameless plug - if y’all ever like coming to shows up here, make sure to sign up for DoLA’s daily newsletter too. It’s very “same same, but different.” And then we can be best friends for realsies!

But honestly, who needs LA??? San Diego’s got enough going on, clearly!

BINI went from P-pop newcomers to global phenomenons in record time. Now the eight-member girl group is bringing SIGNALS: The BINI World Tour to San Diego Civic Theatre on 8/9 — and we’re giving away 4 seated tickets so your whole group chat can come along too!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Right after swooning the Del Mar Fair crowd, J Boog is keeping the island vibes rolling with a post-fair set at The Sound on 6/20. If "Let's Do It Again" is in your rotation, this one's yours.

• If you’ve ever watched RuPaul’s Drag Race, then you know Carson Kressley & Ross Mathews have a lot of opinions. Their hilariously judgmental show lands at Sycuan on 6/27. Enter to win tickets – or tickets PLUS an overnight stay at the resort. Consider it self-care.*

• Nothing brings people together like screaming R&B lyrics. The R&B Block Party returns to Quartyard on the 4th of July. White attire encouraged. Singing along mandatory.

• This trance lineup was built for dancing barefoot with a drink in hand. Anjunadeep returns to Palms Beach Club (aka FNGRS CRSSD’s takeover at Fit Social) on 8/1. Presale drops Friday.

• Also newly on the DoSD calendar: Ibeyi, Metalachi, Mason Jennings, and more. San Diego's concert calendar refuses to take a summer vacation from testing your ticket budget.

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Concert tickets aren't getting any cheaper, which is exactly why you're spending your Wednesday afternoon entering these giveaways, right? And if you're reading this from your desk right now… that's basically getting paid to win concert tickets. Girl math.

Faye’s adding new giveaways daily (even from vacation) – here's everything you can win before someone else beats you to it!

‘CUZ BRADY TOLD YA SO

LOCALS ONLY

• ICYMI: Race cars are about to rip through Naval Base Coronado for the first time ever. Here's your guide to NASCAR Weekend, including free events, travel tips, can't-miss moments, and more. See you there?

• All the craft cocktail vibes, absolutely none of the hangover. Good News Bar SD has officially gone mobile, meaning you can now book their stunning non-alcoholic bar setup for all your summer festivals, private parties, and weddings.

WIN (MORE) STUFF

FEATURED

I’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow, SD!

-Brady 🌈