Midweek’s a toss-up. You’re either meal-prepping for no one or Googling “how much is too much takeout.” Here’s a better option: enter to win one of three Glass Box giveaways— a $350 omakase dinner for two, a $150 gift card, or a $100 gift card. You bring the appetite. Three chances to feast, now enter to win!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• SOMA’s seen its fair share of iconic nights, and AFI on Nov 5 is gunning for top tier. This band never really stopped burning – they just let the fire simmer. Now? Flames back on.

• One’s got church-trained vocals. The other shows up like your extroverted college roommate who owns a trumpet. Allen Stone and Ripe hit The Sound on 10/17 for The Get Sweet Tour. Grab your tickets Friday!

• If your Spotify Wrapped had Lauryn Hill and Aretha fighting for top spot, Lady Wray is your next obsession. She hits Quartyard on 11/6, fusing gospel roots with R&B grit like it’s second nature (because it is).

• Intocable’s digging into the heartbreak vault. On 10/10, Civic Theatre becomes the altar for their Antología Tour. Call your ride, press your jeans, and clear your calendar. Tickets go on sale Friday!

• Plus, other just-announced shows from Mac DeMarco, Thee Sacred Souls, Clarion, blossom, The Dead South, The Floozies & Dirtwire, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

It’s Win Stuff Wednesday, aka your weekly shot at proving the universe does in fact love you. We’re giving away tickets, gift cards, fest passes, and other excellent things to do in San Diego. Enter below, party later.

• San Diego Wave FC vs. Angel City FC. August 9 @ Snapdragon Stadium.

• Alabama Shakes, Shannon and the Clams. August 10 @ Cal Coast Open Air Theatre.

• Rüfüs Du Sol. August 16 @ Rose Bowl.

• Air. September 24 @ Cal Coast Open Air Theatre.

• An Evening With Dream Theater. October 4 @ Frontwave Arena.

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