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Daily Email - Wednesday - 8/13/2025
San Diego mornings lately have felt like living inside a sock. The marine layer’s got hands.
You know what cuts through the fog real nice? A pair of tickets to see Air on 9/24 at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre. French synth + open air = clarity. Enter to win!
JUST ANNOUNCED
Thought one night of Subtronics was enough? Think again. He’s now playing back-to-back shows at Petco Park (11/14 + 11/15) with special guest Jauz. Bring earplugs.
The South meets the West in a celebration of New Orleans culture at the 5th Annual Taste of New Orleans Food & Music Festival 8/23 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Underground king Pouya is hitting SOMA on 12/1, bringing the Florida fire and the kind of cult energy you don’t fake. Real ones already know.
You might know him from Pimp My Ride, but Xzibit’s been spitting heat since before your car had a CD player. 9/18 at The Observatory. Tix on sale Friday.
Plus, other just-announced shows from Jet, Eilen Jewell, X Ambassadors, Veto, Membership, Doll Riot, Ruby G, and more!
WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY
It’s Wednesday, which means we’re doing what we do best: handing out free stuff like it’s our full-time job (because, well, it kinda is).
Hit the link below to see all the giveaways we’ve got cooking. New stuff drops constantly, so check back, enter everything, and let the universe sort it out.
Nerissa Sounds: Live Music Cruise Series. 8/15 @ Zolna Yachts.
Lucy Dacus, Slow Pulp. 9/9 @ Cal Coast.
San Diego Wave FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC. 9/12 @ Snapdragon Stadium.
The Dandy Warhols. 10/3 @ Humphrey’s.
Nitro Circus. 12/6 @ Pechanga Arena.

WHENEVER
🌴 Tiki Takeover: Beach Bash
Saturday, August 23 @ Cutwater Tasting Room (4PM)
Tiki Takeover: Beach Bash is everything you want in a summer night — music, mai tais, a wild barrel pour of cask strength rum, and very cute hats. Yes please!
🇵🇭 SAMAFEST 2025 – Philippine Cultural Arts Festival
Saturday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24 @ Balboa Park (11AM)
From traditional dances to lumpia and live music, SAMAFEST 2025 is a full-on celebration of Philippine culture in the heart of Balboa Park. Free entry!
🎶 Now That's R&B
Friday, August 29 @ The Rail (9:30PM)
Labor Day Weekend starts with Now That’s R&B — spinning the classics and the deep cuts, all the way through 2AM.
🤣 PUNDEMONIUM: San Diego's ONLY Pun Competition
Thursday, October 2 @ Oasis Patio Bar (7PM)
Step aside, trivia night — PUNDEMONIUM is here with a mic, a timer, and more wordplay than your brain can handle.
🔥 Sure Fire Soul Ensemble
Friday, November 11 @ Lou Lou’s (9PM)
Fresh off a live album and Billboard-charting LP, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble hits with that big-band funk you didn’t know you needed.
LOCALS ONLY
SNAP’s Pickleball for the Pets returns 8/23 at Rally House with pro lessons, tasty vegan eats, and the most San Diego fundraiser of the summer.
See The Quilters at San Diego Made Factory — a moving short doc about healing through quilting, community, and craft. Director Q&A after the film! Free to attend, must RSVP.
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DJ Set @ The Oxford Social Club
Emo Night @ House of Blues
Pop Icon Dance Night @ Soda Bar
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