Things To Do In San Diego: Friday, December 27, 2024-Thursday, January 2, 2025: The Cure Dance Party | Karl Denson | Schizophonics | Social D | Twin Ritual | Starcrawler | X |

I had a really great Christmas with my family but I'm still not quite feeling 100%, so I went back to urgent care, they said I'm more or less fine, gave me a 48-72 hour steroid to reduce inflammation. Apparently the stuff made me superhuman for a day, because I went to the zoo until about 7, did some shopping, then went to SeaWorld to take advantage of their late hours, then came home and did listings until 5am, just in time to post at 6am. So this is what you get. I'm not listing every bougie venue that is having a NYE thing, but obviously there are a lot, so I will find the more traditional events that should make the cut in these listings and get them added...but...the kid is in the Holiday Bowl Parade in a few hours and I'm not sure if we're expected to attend, watch the stream on TV (it's on TV, right?) or it doesn't matter either way and I still just need to get some sleep. 

I love you all. 2024 has been a real shitshow with too many deaths of friends we love, but some pretty beautiful memories and moments all mixed in. Then we had the fucked up election, so maybe we should really be living up these final days of the Biden Administration because I thought TFG was the worst of the worst, but apparently he finds the ones even worse than him to highlight just how fucked up he is and how fucked we will all be with this coming administration. But we'll have music. We'll have beauty. We have to find joy. 

Stay safe out there. 

Rosey's Diary & Newsy Things: Merry Christmas. The headlines are mostly depressing, so maybe save them for another day.

Me & Darren Took A Hike at Silverwood Bird Preserve

Judging by the dates on this post, I've been holding onto it all month, so what better time than Christmas to post, while everyone in the house is asleep and I binge watch a new series on Peacock. I really wish that I could've gone to Exile on Kettner tonight, but even with the offer of a safe and sober ride, I've been feeling like crap since Thanksgiving, so while I'm out doing hikes and the Zoo and Seaworld and shopping and living life by day, when I've opted for cocktails or a night out, it just feels like the cold/bronchitis/pneumonia whatever I have relapses all over again and I'm sick of feeling like shit. i don't know how my sinuses can be all clear all day long and the second I get home just completely stuff up and my lungs get back to wheezy. So I feel like I made the responsible and wise decision to stay home even though I know I would've had a blast and seen so many friends. 

But it is Christmas and part of the feeling-like-shit-since-Thanksgiving means this holiday season just blew past me. While I do get all in the spirit when I'm at the Zoo or Seaworld or cruising neighborhood decorations, this year we skipped all the things. We didn't get a tree. I didn't even put out my tinsel and snowmen. I didn't do any Christmas shopping. My mom and my sister are getting small gifts from me, but only because they happened to be a product that I loved from Costco and thought I'd pick up for them because they were on sale. Darren, Toby, my nieces, my Godsister's incubating twins -- gifts just aren't my love language. But I do look forward to Christmas. I'm not sure if we're doing Christmas pajamas or Ugly Sweaters, but spending time with everyone while we pig out on snacks and charcuterie and desserts and skip the traditional dinner seems like a pretty perfect day to me. 

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. And happy all the other holidays that are celebrated this time of year, too.  
Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Friday, December 20-Thursday, December 26, 2024: Ziggy Shuffledust | Samantha Fish | El Vez | The Vandals | Social D | Crasher | Sara Petite| Marujah | Exile on Kettner Blvd |

 

Sorry about the delay for listings, but I needed some time to process, to sleep, to grieve, to understand that sometimes a thing can be a trigger to a whole bunch of other things and I kinda needed to let all that stuff work out without working. On Thursday, a friend and I went to SeaWorld and had the best time enjoying the lights and walking around and just how empty it was. We saw Chance, the baby dolphin rescue and one of his care specialists talked to us for awhile about him, so it was like an extra behind-the-scenes, plus we saw one of the sloths active, watched the Orca Encounter with 59-year-old Orca Corky featured, and then spent a bunch of time with the belugas and walruses, who were especially playful. So consider it animal therapy. 

Anyway, I decided to do the listings through Thursday because the NYE listings always take an extra long amount of time, so those will come next week. There's a ton of great stuff going on leading up to Christmas, however I would still double check your favorite karaoke/trivia/DJ nights because some of those maybe weren't updated on calendars and still appeared even if they may or may not be happening around the holidays. Also, at the time I'm finishing these listings, there are SEVEN tickets left for Ziggy Shuffledust, so get them or the night will be sold out. El Vez has a little more, but after the Casbah newsletter goes out, those could be gone, too. And lastly, it has been super foggy at night around here. You should definitely get out on the town and party, but if you're drinking, don't be driving. 
Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, December 19, 2024: Digable Planets & The Pharcyde | Faetooth | Dumbo Gets Mad | Too $hort | Gilbert Castellanos |

I should've done listings earlier this week, but I didn't and then a super fun Tuesday night happened at the Casbah, which made for a rough Wednesday. And then in the afternoon I got some horrible news that one of my favorite monkeys at the zoo died suddenly and I just haven't been able to get my shit together over it. So that said, I'm just gonna post Thursday listings and hopefully I can get the rest through Christmas done when I've had a minute to process it. I will say that the Friday Ziggy Shuffledust and Saturday El Vez shows at the Casbah are almost sold out, so if you're hoping to go to either, get your tickets in advance while you still can. 

Thursday, December 19, 2024:

• Digable Planets • The Pharcyde @ The Sound
• Faetooth, Home View, Blossom @ Casbah
• Dumbo Gets Mad, Spacehall Sound Machine @ Soda Bar
• sullvn and Friends, Sydney Quiseng | CAF Holiday Fundraiser @ Belly Up
• Too $hort, DJ Symphony, Soul Spittaz @ Music Box
• Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin Jazz Sextet @ Lou Lou's Jungle Room, Lafayette Hotel (Supperclub Event | 21+| Doors 6pm )
• F+, Pinkeye, Luke Cottrell, Waldo Oswaldo @ Ken Club
• Spar Customs & Pour House present Thursday Scene: A Holiday Show Food Drive with Adam Lopez Band, TK & the Deadliest @ Pour House 
• Beach Bums, Sweatcult, Loverboyrando @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Kat Shoemaker Presents: A Tribute to Vince Guaraldi & Christmas Classics @ The Jazz Lounge
• Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024 feat. Jonathan Butler, Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley, Rebecca Jade @ Balboa Theatre
• Hot and Nasty Dance Party @ Whistle Sop
• Open Decks @ EQ 
• Sanford Street @ Winston's 
• Stellita w/ Special Guests @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Travesura, Axxident, Kenny Hill @ Tower Bar
• North County Players presents Hope Springs, Eternal @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Slappin’ Hands with Ric Scales @ Til-Two Club
• Shedrock @ Aquarius Bar & Grille Acoustic Sunsets @ Cannonball, Belmont Park
• Gino And The Lone Gun Men @ Tio Leo's
• City Lights: An Immersive Journey Through Light & Sound @ Quartyard
• Jingle Terrace Live 2024: SoCal Holiday Splash @ The Moonlight Amphitheatre (Free | All Ages | 5:30-8:30pm)
• The Nutcracker: Golden State Ballet @ Civic Theatre
• Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! @ The Old Globe 
• A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Told by Jefferson Mays @ The Old Globe 
• A Christmas Carol @ Cygnet Theatre
• The Golden Gays @ Diversionary Theatre
• R.E.S.P.E.C.T.F.U.L.L.Y. Christmas @ Lambs Players at Coronado Resident Theatre
• Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play @ New Village Arts 
• Voctave – It Feels Like Christmas @ Jacobs Music Center/Symphony Hall
• Holiday Market at Petco Park @ Gallagher Park, Petco Park
• Frosty Facts: Holiday Trivia @ WNDR Museum
• Park & Rexmas @ Park & Rec
• Victoria Robertson @ Le Fontainebleau Room, Westgate Hotel
• Aztec Open Mic @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Open Jam with Jeff Ousley @ Navajo Live
• Karaoke @ Luau Bar
• Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
• Customer Appreciation Ugly Sweater Holiday Party @ Moonshine Beach
• 4EverFrat: Holiday Edition @ Spin

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, December 12-Wednesday, December 18, 2024: Tall Heights | The Bronx | Mariachi El Bronx | A Foolish Casbah Christmas | Ride |

Listings are done and I'm trying to go to a show and since I'm finally healthy again, why not mess it all up by putting poison into my body?? I've got a couple posts in the works and a couple things to add to these listings, but for now, you get what you get. 

Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, December 5-Wednesday, December 11, 2024: The New DIvision | December Nights | OB Holiday Parade | SoNo Fest | Thunderpussy | John Waters | Dawes | Crosses | Echosmith | Sports Team | Chuck Ragan |

Where were we? Oh yeah. So I have been feeling sick, found out it is bronchitis, got some hella strong meds that must've had some steroid properties because then I was up ALL NIGHT on Tuesday when I did these listings, and didn't finally fall asleep until 11:30. A.M.!! Ugh. So Wednesday was kinda shit, I slept a few hours, did some afternoon work, then went to Sea World around 4 until closing because I knew if I didn't get some physical activity in, that I would just cycle into another restless all-nighter for no reason. 

This weekend is gonna be bananas, with lots of holiday stuff, parades, tree lightings, shows, and of course, December Nights at Balboa Park, which will snarl traffic in every direction, so make your plans accordingly. I've got my plans all drawn up in my head, we'll just see how well I can execute while also not over-doing it and making myself feel terrible all over again. I'm like 80% now, would like to feel 100% by the weekend. I'm also working at Music Box for Crystal Method and Boombox, so I have to plan for the funny way my body feels for hours after bass heavy shows. 

I also wanted to point out one show this week. There's a band called Sports Team playing at the House of Blues Voodoo Room on Monday. While they were in Northern California grabbing snacks at a convenience store, they were robbed at gunpoint and a bunch of their personal effects were stolen, particularly electronics, laptops, and the like. It's super fucked up. If you can make it to their show and buy some merch or just show some love, I'm sure they'd appreciate it. 

Stay safe (and sane) out there. 

Rosey's Diary & Newsy Things: SD Zoo Welcomes New Bonobo In Swap | Developer Trying To Force Sale Of Liberty Station | Holiday Dog Safety | Done With The News |

New Girl, Bertie, the bonobo who recently joined the family. (Taken 12.2.24)

It has been awhile since I've posted a diary post. Since October 28th if we wanna be specific. I was gutted by the election results--though let's be honest--not shocked and I don't really want to talk about the catastrophe coming for us in 2025. Self-preservation will be the theme, self-care and survival will be top priority. I've also pretty much been sick since just after the election and after making excuses or thinking it was just a cold and no big deal, I finally went to urgent care and was told I have bronchitis. It was such a relief in a way, to know that I wasn't just imagining feeling like shit and also that with some strong antibiotics, I should be able to kick it relatively quickly.  

I'm gonna try and knock out as much of the listings I can tonight so they'll be ready to go on Thursday, but just a heads up that I'm going to do my best to get all the holiday stuff in, too, but there's a lot and I haven't updated my holiday page since before the pandemic, so I'm certain to miss some stuff. Just know that Friday and Saturday is December Nights in Balboa Park, so know that whether you attend or not, traffic will be affected all over from the 94 to the 8, from the 5 to the 15, and everything in between, and maybe even beyond. Make a plan or don't, but the complaining is so exhausting. 200,000 people all want to do the same thing on two days of the year. Plan accordingly. I'll be working on Thursday and Friday night, but hopefully I can revise my 2023 plan and make it work in 2024 and will avoid all associated headaches. 

Stay safe (and healthy) out there. I'm off to get started on listings. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Friday, November 29-Wednesday, December 4, 2024: The Avengers | Shallou | Scary Pierre| Thee Sacred Souls| Better Than Ezra| Dinosaur Jr. |

I wasn't gonna publish until Friday, but ended up staying up all night working on them anyway, so here are your listings. If you need a show tonight, Bancroft is your option. Have a nice Thanksgiving and stay safe out there. The zoo has extended hours until 7pm this weekend and Seaworld is open until 8 all weekend, in case you need to know where I'll be when I'm not doing family time or working. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, November 21- Thursday, November 28, 2024: ADULT. | Lucero| Orion Sun| Rise Against| The Surfrajettes} SUUNS| HONNE| Gothsgiving|

It feels like I learned nothing with all my COVID coverage. I had a cold last week, then started feeling better again, so I did all the things, and then you kinda get knocked out again. However, I have noticed that I feel great in the daytime with just some dayquil and lots of fluids and being outside, and then when I'm home, the congestion hits, so maybe that's wall-to-wall carpet thing irritating my sinuses and less of 'sickness'. Regardless, I stocked up on new masks, though I was sad to see Costco no longer carries the N95s we loved, and am trying to mind my space from people as much as I can. 

I haven't put together a diary post because I'm still not recovered from the election, but I will say I had a super great weekend-- besides my zoo time, I hit the Sea World Christmas preview on Friday, and went to the Alpaca Ranch, the Zoo, and Sea World all on Saturday. "Great" isn't the word I'd use for Sunday, but one of my closest high school friends recently died of breast cancer, so while obviously it is horrible, she knew for several years, made an amazing podcast about her fight, and ultimately faced it in a way only she could, so memorializing her and being with old friends was pretty special. And then after all that, I got to see Blind Pilot at the Belly Up, who I realized are in my top 5 all time favorite artists (with Nada Surf, Rocky Votolato, Frightened Rabbit, and The National). I've mostly just been at the zoo this week, but did a beluga interaction at Sea World, too, and now it's Wednesday night and I'm going to see Cyndi Lauper with my mom. Which is another story for another time, but I'm super excited. I hope everyone has a really great week. 

Stay safe out there. Go get vaccinated for Flu and COVID while you still can. 

Thursday, November 21, 2024:

• ADULT., Purest Form, Joyfriend, DJs Vaughn Avakian & Camila Robina @ Casbah
• Lucero, Vandoliers @ The Observatory
• Orion Sun, Cruza @ Music Box (SOLD OUT)
• Big Head Todd and the Monsters 40th Anniversary Tour, Bob Schneider @ The Sound
• Willi Carlisle, Katie Mae @ Soda Bar
• The Expendables, Sitting on Stacy @ Belly Up (SOLD OUT)
• Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin Jazz Sextet @ Lou Lou's Jungle Room, Lafayette Hotel (Ticketed Supperclub Event | 21+| Dinner at 7pm | Show 9pm)
• Latto, Mariah the Scientist, Karrahbooo @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, SDSU
• The Muse, MotherGypsy, Kahlil Nash, Julian Forest, Micah & The Messengers, Jaden G @ Quartyard (Free| All Ages| 5-10pm)
• Max Amini: Live in San Diego @ Balboa Theatre
• Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert @ Civic Theatre
• Dive Bar Saints, The Suede Grenades, Jesse Bloom @ Ken Club
• Spar Customs & Pour House present “Thursday Scene" with The Centuries @ Pour House 
• Zepparella: the Led Zeppelin Powerhouse @ The Holding Company
• Grossmont Vocal Jazz Ensemble - Led by Melonie Grinnell @ The Jazz Lounge
• Blxst: I’ll Always Come Find You Tour, Joyce Wrice @ Gallagher Square, Petco Park
• Nightshade & The Cloudmakers @ Panama 66
• Rey Wolf @ Seven Grand 
• Slappin’ Hands with Ric Scales @ Til-Two Club
• VAMP/So Say We All @ Whistle Stop 
• Buckingham Ween, The Grok @ Winston's 
• San Diego Live Aid – Benefit for Flood Survivors ft. All Fired Up, Supreme Legacy & The Mama’s & Papa’s Experience @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Jason Hanna @ Bull & Bourbon, Sycuan Casino
• The Massacred (Boston) & Prison Postumo (Santa Ana), Brazen Bull, Zaniak @ Tower Bar
• Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! @ The Old Globe 
• Henry VIII @ The Old Globe 
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre 
• Your Local Theater presents... (First Look) @ La Jolla Playhouse 
• Just Like Us @ Stagehouse Theatre, Grossmont College (7:30pm)
• Museum Film Screening: Stewards of the Land/Serán las dueñas de la tierra @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Rodeo Rebellion @ Aquarius Bar & Grille 
• Acoustic Sunsets @ Cannonball, Belmont Park
• Gino and the Lone Gun Men @ Tio Leo's
• Victoria Robertson @ Le Fontainebleau, Westgate Hotel
• Aztec Open Mic with featured artist Abbey Zavala @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Open Jam with Jeff Ousley @ Navajo Live
• Open Decks @ EQ 
• Che Cafe Open Mic @ Che Cafe
• How the Goblin Stole Christmas: An Improv Show @ New Village Arts
• 90s Country Night @ Renegade Country
• Art & Rec @ Park & Rec
• 4EVERFRAT @ SPIN
• Karaoke @ Luau Bar
• Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club

Friday, November 22, 2024:

• Rise Against, L.S. Dunes, Cloud Nothings @ The Sound
• Ricky, Buckets, Field Rush @ Casbah
• Hockey Dad, Remo Deive, Tatiana Hazel @ Quartyard
• Club K-Pop @ Soda Bar
• ZZ Ward, Angel White @ Belly Up
• Kathleen Madigan: The Potluck Party @ The Magnolia
• Xavier Wulf: HSG Street Chasers Tour, Idontknowjeffery, Quintin Lamb @ The Observatory
• Modern Wav presents IAMX, Matte Blvck, Louisahhh, Die Sexual, Soft Faith (DJ Set) @ Music Box
• Tres Minutos @ Jacobs Music Center/Symphony Hall
• Smoke & Mirror Sound System @ Lou Lou's Jungle Room, Lafayette Hotel (Complimentary Entry | 21+ | No Reservation Required | 8pm | 10pm)
• Chulita Vinyl Club @ Whistle Stop
• Kyshona @ Museum of Making Music 
• The Vinyl Shop, Tristian Brooks, Kyrudian @ Ken Club
• Atomic Groove @ Belly Up (5-8pm)
• Jenny and the Tramps @ Seven Grand 
• The Rat Pack Reborn @ Panama 66
• Ypsitucky, Jonny Wagon Trio @ Black Cat Bar
• Actors, Los Obskuros, The Discussion, Dj Fn1 @ Brick By Brick
• Queer/LatinX Pride Night with Kate, Undead Sunset, Porkboii (solo) @ Che Cafe
• The Sidelong Glances @ Grand Ole BBQ, Flinn Springs
• Jesse Barrera, Albert Posis, Takayoshi @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• The Travel Agents @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Headphone, Coastal Wolves, Imagery Machine @ Winston's 
• Kenny Eng & Rob Deez @ The Rabbit Hole (6-9pm)
• Bellakeo - 2000's Reggaeton Night @ House of Blues
• Daniel Bonte & The Bona Fide @ Moonshine Flats 
• Nat Talk: Wild San Diego @ The Nat
• Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! @ The Old Globe 
• Henry VIII @ The Old Globe 
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre 
• Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play @ New Village Arts 
• Just Like Us @ Stagehouse Theatre, Grossmont College (7:30pm)
• CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theatre | joyUS justUS @ Mandeville Auditorium
• Your Local Theater presents... (First Look) @ La Jolla Playhouse 
• Alex Ciavarelli Trio @ The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
• Ode to Joy! Two hundred years of great composers @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Pocket Candy @ Riviera Supper Club
• Feed The Beast (featuring Tye Trujillo), Bastardane (featuring Castor Hetfield, son of James Hetfield), Ophidia, Nowhere Safe @ Tower Bar 
• Small Town Heroes @ Pour House (Free| 5-8pm)
• Spar & Pour present Scott H. Biram, Hooten Hollars, 8-Ball Truckers @ Pour House  
• Tube Amp'd @ Mr. Peabody's
• Taking Liberties!: Heather Hardcore, Gary Shuffler, and 13th Vendetta @ Til-Two Club
• Boogie Down Band @ Fast Times 
• Live Band Karaoke @ The Rabbit Hole (9pm)
• Mister Kenova @ Tio Leo's
• Manzanita Blues Band @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (5pm)
• 3 Car Garage @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (8pm)
• Karlos Paez Band @ Lobby Bar, Sycuan Casino
• Evidence Band @ Rank & File, Sycuan Casino
• Jason Hanna @ Bull & Bourbon Sycuan Casino
• Nemesis @ Navajo Live 
• MCCM Kids & Triple Deez…Circus of Souls @ Aquarius Bar & Grille 
• Just Party @ Park & Rec
• Rock en Español: Aress @ Border X Brewing
• Urban Outlaws @ Renegade Country
• Vinyl Slices feat SD Freakout with Andrew McGranahan @ Blind Lady Ale House
• Flashback Fridays with Junior theDISCOpunk @ Mo's
• FNGRS CRSSD presents Kettama, Ciara B @ EQ
• Improv Comedy Show @ New Village Arts 
• Karaoke @ Luau Bar
• Live Music @ Le Fontainebleau Room, Westgate Hotel 
• DJ Kiki and DJ Real @ Moonshine Beach 
• SPIN presents: Detlef @ SPIN

Saturday, November 23, 2024:

• The Surfrajettes, 3LH @ Casbah 
• Trevor Hall: An Evening in a Blue Sky Mind @ The Sound
• SUUNS, Goon @ Soda Bar
• Marc Broussard: Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour, Sway Wild @ Belly Up  
• Modern Wav presents TR/ST, Spike Hellis, Nox Novacula, Soft Faith (Dj Set) @ Music Box
• Sublime With Rome: Farewell Tour 2024, Switchfoot, P.O.D. @ Gallagher Square, Petco Park
• Anthony Cullins @ Lou Lou's Jungle Room, Lafayette Hotel (Complimentary Entry | 21+ | No Reservation Required | 8pm | 10pm)
• Marcello Hernandez @ Balboa Theatre
• A Tribute To Ella, Billie, and Sarah @ Jacobs Music Center/Symphony Hall
• Banda El Recodo, Conjunto Primavera, Banda Los Recoditos @ Frontwave Arena, Oceanside  
• Lady Dottie and the Diamonds @ Grand Ole BBQ, Flinn Springs
• America @ The Events Center, Harrah's Resort Southern California
• The Police Experience @ Live and Up Close, Sycuan Casino
• The Gun Show (Fest: Sands, Doll Riot, Spunk, Blair Gun, Two Headed Girl, Veto, Dadlore, Virginia Crime, Misfire Eric Schroeder, Forsythia, Preoccupied @ Che Cafe
• The Gay Agenda, Vice Algae, Bat Wings  @ Ken Club
• Los Salvajes @ Panama 66
• El Rey Beer Club End of Year Social with Los Apaches @ Black Cat Bar
• Gypsy Sally @ Seven Grand 
• Taryn Donath @ Pour House (Free| 5-8pm) 
• Heavy Rawk Tribute Night! with Sabbath Buddy Sabbath (Black Sabbath), Funhouse (The Stooges) & Starlady (Pentagram) @ Pour House (9pm) 
• Jump Start @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Trap Karaoke @ House of Blues
• Jesse Barrera, Albert Posis, Takayoshi @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Irving Flores Latin Jazz Series @ The Jazz Lounge
• Funk All-Stars @ The Holding Company
• Roman Watchdogs, Dying Species, The A-Bortz, Making Incredible Time @ Tower Bar
• LED presents CID, Shiba San @ Quartyard
• Daniel Bonte & The Bona Fide @ Moonshine Flats 
• El Kaural, Tardigrade, Rank Ocean @ Til-Two Club
• Jim Allen Band @ Mr. Peabody's
• Emergency Exit @ Fast Times 
• No Innocent Victim, Darasuum, No Luck, Purest Bond @ Brick By Brick
• Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! @ The Old Globe (10:30pm| 2pm| 5pm) 
• Henry VIII @ The Old Globe (2pm| 8pm)
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre (2pm| 8pm)
• Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play @ New Village Arts 
• Your Local Theater presents... (First Look) @ La Jolla Playhouse (2pm| 8pm)
• Just Like Us @ Stagehouse Theatre, Grossmont College (2pm| 7:30pm)
• Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts – Winter Recital @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Hockey: San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign @ Pechanga Arena
• High School Football: 2024 CIF San Diego Section Open Division Football Championship @ Snapdragon Stadium
• Neisha's Dance & Music Academy @ Joan B. Kroc Theatre
• Shakedown String Band  @ Winston's 
• Betamaxx @ Tio Leo's
• Kenny Neal w/ Ben Powell @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (7pm)
• Taking Care of Bizzness @ Rank & File, Sycuan Casino
• Darion @ Bull & Bourbon Sycuan Casino
• Totally 80’s Band @ Navajo Live 
• Matchbox Twenty Too @ The Rabbit Hole 
• Konrad Malinowski @ Riviera Supper Club
• Barbwire @ Renegade Country
• Jet Pack Mojo @ 710 Beach Club
• Soul Slices feat King Dutty @ Blind Lady Ale House
• Hickies & Dry Humps @ Park & Rec
• Winter Wonder/Jingle Jams @ Belmont Park
• For Those Who Need House presents Dastan, The Drake Brothers, Victor Souz, Barn-E @ EQ 
• Improvised Comedy with NCIS: North County Improv Squad @ Brooks Oceanside Theatre
• Nerd Comedy @ New Village Arts (8pm)
• Karaoke @ Luau Bar
• Live Music @ Le Fontainebleau Room, Westgate Hotel  
  
• LED presents Shiba San + CID @ SPIN
• DJ Kiki and DJ Real @ Moonshine Beach 

Sunday, November 24, 2024:

• Babe Haven, Rain on Fridays, Doll Riot @ Casbah
• The Thing, The Macks, Plaster @ Soda Bar
• David Shaw (of The Revivalists), Leah Blevins @ Belly Up 
• Think X, Devon Thompson @ Music Box 
• Claudia Gomez presents The SD Tap Fest Jam @ Panama 66
• The Westwinders @ Grand Ole BBQ, Flinn Springs
• Neutral Shirt, Worthitpurchase, Stylaster, Kan Kan DJs @ Whistle Stop
• Sunday Jazz with Rob Thorsen's Dynamic Duos @ Tio Leo's 
• Devastation On The Nation Tour presented by Vox&Hops with Morbid Angel, Suffocation, UADA, Knoll, Mortiferum, Fulci @ House of Blues
• Pants Karaoke!! @ Ken Club
• Blood Stained Concrete, Regression, Influencer, Intercom, Sangre, Intermission, Meketa, Tension @ Che Cafe
• Taryn Donath Trio ft. Laura Chavez @ Til-Two Club
• Sometimes Julie, The Innocent Bystanders @ Winston's (4pm)
• Poems, Slum, Summer, Crooked Rulers @ Tower Bar (5-9pm| Matinee show)
• Elizabeth Bowersox, Em Cable Band, The New Guys Band, I-90 @ Navajo 
• Soul Sunday @ Quartyard
• Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! @ The Old Globe (10:30am|2pm|5pm)  
• Henry VIII @ The Old Globe (2pm| 7pm)
• Globe For All: As You Like It @ The Old Globe (12pm| 4pm)
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre (2pm| 7pm)
• Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play @ New Village Arts 
• Punk Rock Karaoke @ The Holding Company
• With Love and Jazz, Devlin @ New Village Arts
• Rich The Stitch presents Sunday Funday Comedy @ Pour House (Free| 7-10pm)
• Magnolco & Pour House present an all-day all-ages holiday event w vendors on the patio: Shop Small-Shop Local! Musical acts TBA @ Pour House (12-6pm)  
• Nekromantix, NIIS, The Dark Ride @ Brick By Brick
• Family Discovery Day – Dance Day: Featuring San Diego Ballet with selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker @ Spreckels Organ Pavilion (2pm, Free)
• Sunday Night Jazz @ Mr. Peabody's (6pm)
• High Noon Grateful Dead Party (12-3pm), AQUARIOKE (5-8pm) @ Aquarius Bar & Grille
• Jackiem Joyner @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (6pm)
• Museum Talk: Aquaponics and Permaculture Design with Michael Nauert @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido (2pm)
• Mary Corso & Shell @ Lobby Stage, Sycuan Casino 
• Winter Wonder/Jingle Jams @ Belmont Park
• O.B.-o-ke @ Winston's (8pm)
• Karaoke @ Neon Moon
• Live Music @ Sycamore Den (6-8pm)
• Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
• Salsa, Bachata & Vino @ New Village Arts (8pm)
  

Monday, November 25, 2024:

• HONNE: The Ouch Tour, Liang Lawrence @ The Sound
• CM Wolf & The Backbones, Rockin’ Ryan and the Real Goners @ Soda Bar
• Ranch & Coast’s Anniversary Celebration with Bonnie Foster Productions, Ryan Hiller Music @ Belly Up
• Electric Waste Band @ Winston's 
• Michele Lundeen @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Holly Hofmann, flute & Rob Thorsen, flute/bass @ La Jolla Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (12pm| Free Mini-Concert)
• Blue Monday with DJ Camilla Robina, DJ Heather Hardcore @ EQ (formerly The Merrow)
• Open Mic with Jay Cain @ Mr. Peabody's
• Open Vinyl DJ Night @ Til-Two Club
• Monday Monday Blues & Rock Jam @ Aztec Brewery, Vista
• Groove Karaoke featuring Josie Day @ Navajo Live 
• Karaoke @ The Holding Company
• Industry Bags Night @ 710 Beach Club
• Karaoke (8-11pm) @ Pour House 
• Trivia Night w/Kyle @ Pour House 

Tuesday, November 26, 2024:

• DALL, Ash Easton & The Proper, Cassie B, A'Rose @ Soda Bar
• Jimi Hendrix Celebration featuring Jeff Moore & the Witchdoctors with Isaiah Mitchell and Anthony Cullins @ Belly Up
• Soul Persuaders @ Tio Leo's
• Young & Out Of Love Tour - Blake Proehl, Haven Madison, KAIBRIENNE, KAYKO @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Polo G: The Hood Poet Tour 2024 with Skylar Blatt, Scorey, VonOff1700, TwoTiime @ House of Blues
• Madame Mackintosh @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Caballero Homey Jazz Jam @ Bread & Salt (Free, 7-10pm)
• Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! @ The Old Globe 
• Respectfully Christmas @ Lambs Players at Coronado Resident Theatre
• Your Local Theater presents... (First Look) @ La Jolla Playhouse 
• Acoustic Sunsets @ Cannonball, Belmont Park
• Open Mic Night hosted by Owen Boles @ Winston's
• Vinyl Listening Sessions @ The Jazz Lounge 
• Laura Jane's Musical Trivia & Bingo @ Pour House (6-8pm)
• Familia Loteria @ Border X Brewing 
• Swing Dance Tuesdays @ Queen Bee's 
• Musicians Open Mic Night @ The Rabbit Hole 
• Line Dance Lessons @ Moonshine Beach 
• Trivia @ Fall Brewing (All Locations | 6pm)
• Karaoke @ Pour House 
• Karaoke @ Mr. Peabody's
• Trivia Night @ Fast Times
• Trivia Night/Retro Night @ 710 Beach Club
• Karaoke with Christine @ Navajo Live 

Wednesday, November 27, 2024:

• GothsGiving Dance Party with Robin Roth, 7th Stranger, Vaughn Avakian, Javi Nunez, GothCheez @ Casbah
• Queen Nation, Hot Lava @ Belly Up
• Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Copley Auditorium, Panama 66
• Robin Henkel @ Blind Lady Ale House
• Marca MP: Simplemente Marca Tour 2024 @ Civic Theatre
• Thanksgiving Eve Industry Party with Coriander @ Moonshine Beach 
• Broadway Rave @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Emo Night Brooklyn Feat. Vicky T of Cobra Starship @ House of Blues
• Kingfish @ The Holding Company
• Jason Hanna and the Swingin' Bananas @ Riviera Supper Club
• Marty Conley's Big Band Express with Daniel J Parc @ Tio Leo's
• 03 Greedo with DJ A-Tron – The Life That I Deserve Tour @ SOMA Mainstage
• Club Culture: Marujah, DJ Unite, Non-Profit @ Winston's 
• Happy Hour with Cast Invade @ Winston's (5:30pm)
• Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! @ The Old Globe (1pm| 5pm)
• Respectfully Christmas @ Lambs Players at Coronado Resident Theatre
• Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play @ New Village Arts 
• Your Local Theater presents... (First Look) @ La Jolla Playhouse (2pm| 7:30pm)
• Pre-Turkey Open Mic @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Gand Band Woodstock Immersive Experience @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Dark Wave Garden @ Navajo Live
• Messy Era Dance Party @ Whistle Stop
• Shapeshift: Drag| Music| Art with Vivvi The Force, Desiree Dik, Dj Mystic South, Nykky Hex, Chikavara, Monica Madness, Rod Steel, Teddy Bare, Whorchata @ EQ 
• Drag Bingo Wednesdays @ American Junkie
• Trivia @ The Holding Company
• New Life: Danksgiving with Sacha Robotti @ SPIN
• Twisted Trivia Wednesdays @ Quartyard
• F*ckin Thankful @ Park & Rec
• Open Mic with Whit @ Pour House
• Open Mic @ 710 Beach Club
• Improv with Patrick McInnis @ New Village Arts 

Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Happy Thanksgiving). No listings for today. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, November 14-Wednesday, November 20, 2024: Black Lips| TORA| Pinback| Washed Out| Bay Ledges| Blind Pilot| Cyndi Lauper|

I have a cold and feel like crap, so I'm sorry I've got nothing much to say this week. Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, November 7- Wednesday, November 13, 2024: Deaf Club | Modest Mouse| BEAT| Stop Light Observations | John Hiatt| Crowbar|

There's no way to pretend that the outcome of the presidential election isn't completely devastating, but if my kid can wake up on Wednesday morning and get himself to school (where his friends wondered at lunch if they or there parents will be deported), then certainly I can suck it up and move forward. If you need live music or to get fucked up at any of the many dance nights, or just need to belly up to a bar and watch karaoke, you have community here. On the opposite scope of things, I'm grateful I didn't drink on election night because it would've made the whole thing and next day way, way worse. Carry on, my beautiful San Diego. At least this is the place we get to call home. (and super shout out to Isaac, who generously donated to this site!)

Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, October 31- Wednesday, November 6, 2024: SD Halloween Freakout | Creepy Creeps | Southern Culture on the Skids | King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | La Santa Cecilia | Men At Work | ELECTION DAY!!

Art by Shepard Fairey. Reference photo by Lawrence Jackson

Great shows this week, but let's be honest. Only one thing matters: election day. 

Please vote. 

Stay safe out there. 

Thursday, October 31, 2024:

• San Diego Freak Out Halloween with Wild Wild Wets, Gary Wilson, Spacehall Sound Machine, DJ Andrew McGranahan, San Diego Liquid Light Society @ Casbah
• Disclosure vs. Fred Again.. Tribute Dance Party@ Soda Bar
• Tornillo "Estilo Fino Tour", Razz @ The Observatory
• Halloween Heat featuring 80's Heat, Bella Lux @ Belly Up
• Breakbot, Irfane, Adam Salter @ Music Box
• Fresh Veggies Micro Brass @ Lou Lou's Jungle Room, Lafayette Hotel (Complimentary Entry | 21+ | No Reservation Required | 7pm | 9pm)
• Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour 2024, Kelsey Waldon @ Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay
• A Halloween Extravaganza! Spar Customs presents The Sleepwalkers, Crown City Bombers, Ugly Thingz @ Pour House 
• Bachata Surf with Los Paisanos @ Pour House
• Landon Conrath, Andrew Garden @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• SAD Paramore tribute ; Savage Touch (80s tribute) @ The Holding Company
• Emilie-Claire Barlow @ The Jazz Lounge (6:15 SOLD OUT| 9pm)
• Halloween Night with Djs Kasama & Minister M, Jinxx Mirage @ EQ 
• Halloween Party with DJ Williams Band With June Bug @ Winston's 
• Farm Truck @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Thunder Thursday presents Kisstroyer with DJs Papi Yani, Art Weasel and Steph Raff @ Tower Bar
• The Rocky Horror Show @ Cygnet Theatre
• The Thanksgiving Play @ New Village Arts 
• Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors @ The Old Globe 
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre 
• Taking Liberties! w/ This Unrest (Siouxsie & the Banshees), DJs Heather Hardcore & GothCheez @ Til-Two Club
• Drivin The Bus (6-9pm), Water Spots (3-6pm) | Halloween Costume Contest @ Aquarius Bar & Grille 
• Gypsy Sally @ Seven Grand
• Tube Amp'd @ Mr. Peabody's
• Acoustic Sunsets @ Cannonball, Belmont Park
• Halloween with DJ Kiki @ Moonshine Beach 
• Puro Feeling @ Bull & Bourbon, Sycuan Casino
• We Call It Ballet @ Joan B. Kroc Theatre
• CLOWNHAUSE - Halloween Party! @ Park & Rec
• Victoria Robertson @ Le Fontainebleau Room, Westgate Hotel
• Aztec Halloween Open Mic @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Open Jam with Jeff Ousley @ Navajo Live
• Karaoke @ Luau Bar
• Karaoke/Halloween Costume Contest @ 710 Beach Club
• Imaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic” @ Las Americas Premium Outlets 
  

Friday, November 1, 2024:

• Dia de Los Muertos with The Creepy Creeps, Scary Pierre, Low Volts, Pavlov's Dogs @ Casbah (SOLD OUT)
• Bikini Trill, Wavy Trees @ Soda Bar
• Ripe, Hembree @ Belly Up
• Las Cafeteras @ UCSD Epstein Family Amphitheatre
• Kimmi Bitter & The Westside Twang @ Lou Lou's Jungle Room, Lafayette Hotel (Complimentary Entry | 21+ | No Reservation Required | 8pm | 10pm)
• Mago De Oz: Feliz No Cumpleaños Tour @ The Observatory
• Tinzo + Jojo @ Music Box
• The Artist Collective @ Dizzy's
• ZZ Top: The Elevation Tour, Mike "The Drifter" Flanigin @ Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay
• Dia De Los Muertos/Halloween Party with Ruling Party, Whatevr, Follow Coffins, Better Before @ Ken Club
• Good Gravy, Austin Stambaugh @ Black Cat Bar
• April and The Funk Junkies @ Belly Up (Happy Hour, 5-8pm)
• Dr. Gabba, DJ Burrito Boy, Heelbite316 @ Brick By Brick
• Gore Fest Presented by Icepick Records@ Che Cafe
• The Dave Gleason Trio @ Grand Ole BBQ, Flinn Springs
• Graham Nancarrow @ Moonshine Flats 
• bodie and gio.: The Happy To Be Here With Nobody Else Tour @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Falcon Punch @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Next of Kin @ Mr. Peabody's 
• The B-Sections @ Seven Grand
• Liquor N' The Biscuits @ The Rabbit Hole (6-9pm)
• Live Band Karaoke @ The Rabbit Hole (9pm-1am)
• Strange Legends @ Bancroft Bar
• Lyfe Jennings 20th Anniversary Tour @ House of Blues
• Metalachi @ The Holding Company
• San Diego Opera Presents La Bohème @ Civic Theatre 
• Dia de los Muertos Celebration @ Sea World
• Art San Diego @ San Diego Convention Center
• The Importance of Being Earnest @ Lambs Players at Coronado Resident Theatre
• The Rocky Horror Show @ Cygnet Theatre
• The Thanksgiving Play @ New Village Arts 
• The Addams Family @ San Diego Junior Theatre
• Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors @ The Old Globe 
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre 
• 29th Annual Museum Día de los Muertos Festival @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido (4-9pm)
• The Happys, Strawflower @ Winston's 
• FNGRS CRSSD x KnownUnknown present Mark Broom, Ciara B, Nathan Gorey @ EQ 
• Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
• The Crotches, Hawk Auburn, Axxident, Dj Wenzo @ Til-Two Club
• Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas @ Fast Times 
• 3 Car Garage @ Tio Leo's
• Ristband @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (8pm)
• Fleetwood Max @ Navajo Live 
• Amanda Portela @ Riviera Supper Club
• The Hips (6-9pm),  Jazz Jam on The Jetty with AWP (3:30-6pm) @ Aquarius Bar & Grille 
• The Music of Sesame Street, Joe Raposo & Friends, Special Guest Aimee Nolte @ The Jazz Lounge
• Wind Up Dj Sets @ Park & Rec
• Doc Hammer, Lord Howler, -(16)- @ Tower Bar 
• Branded @ Renegade Country
• Rock en Español: Aress @ Border X Brewing
• B!ngo @ Quartyard
• Silver Panda @ SPIN
• Flashback Fridays with Junior theDISCOpunk @ Mo's
• Dj Hevrock @ The Blind Spot (Behind Seven Grand)
• Dj Real Hypha & Dj Kiki @ Moonshine Beach 
• Karaoke @ Luau Bar
• Live Music @ Le Fontainebleau Room, Westgate Hotel 
• Imaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic” @ Las Americas Premium Outlets 

Saturday, November 2, 2024 (San Diego Beer Week):

• Southern Culture on the Skids, Alvino and the Dwells @ Casbah (SOLD OUT| 7pm)
• Día de los Deftones 2024: Idles, Sunny Day Real Estate (performing “Diary”), HEALTH, Paris Texas, Duster, GEL, Qendresa @ Gallagher Square, Petco Park 
• La Santa Cecilia, Carlos y Charlos, Vivir Quintana @ Music Box
• King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, King Stingray, DJ Crenshaw @ The Shell (SOLD OUT)
• King Gizzard Pre-Show Meetup with Hocus Bogus, Amerikan Bear, Echo Chamber, Illuminati Telethon @ Casbah (12pm)
• CANCELED: Bodega, Blair Gun, Honeymoon @ Soda Bar
• Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band, Nolan Taylor @ Belly Up (SOLD OUT)
• The Music of Daniel Jackson with The Joshua White Trio @ Dizzy's
• Freestyle Explosion with Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Exposé, SHANNON, Connie, Lime, Will to Power, Pretty Poison, Nocera @ Frontwave Arena
• Day of the Dead Concert: Lady Dottie & The Diamonds, Rey Wolf @ Quartyard
• Ryan Castro & Blessd @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, SDSU
• Laura Cantrell @ Museum of Making Music 
• 524 Brass Band @ Seven Grand
• An evening with Demola the violinist @ Ramona Mainstage
• 11th Anniversary @ Border X Brewing 
• Hockey: San Diego Gulls vs. Abbotsford Canucks @ Pechanga Arena
• Frankie Avalon @ Poway Onstage
• Grupo Duelo: Evitame La Pena Tour @ Balboa Theatre
• Because: A Symphony of Serendipity @ Jacobs Music Center/Symphony Hall 
• Just Let Me Go, Sherblato, Rank Ocean @ Che Cafe 
• Yspitucky, The Lonesome Lowdowns| SDBW with Fall Brewing Co @ Panama 66
• Ana Barbara "La Reina Grupera Tour" @ The Magnolia
• Old Blood: Climax Over America Tour Part 1, Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad, Val Chillmore @ Pour House
• Javier Escovedo, Austin Stambaugh @ Black Cat Bar
• Mas Cafe @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• The Johnny Deadly Trio @ Grand Ole BBQ, Flinn Springs
• Cimafunk, Karina Daza @ House of Blues
• Broadside & Bearings, Stateside, Unwell @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• The Music of Sesame Street, Joe Raposo & Friends, Aimee Nolte @ The Jazz Lounge
• Sprung Monkey @ The Holding Company
• Punk Rock Chili Dog Social - Mr Firley, The Mormons, Crap, Strychnine 99, Halloween Jax @ Tower Bar
• Brighton Street Bullies, Deadly Dispute, Heartbreak Hustlers, The Calvins @ Bancroft Bar
• Buzz And The Broncos @ The Rabbit Hole 
• Pinnacle, Cruze Roots, Ocean Natives @ 710 Beach Club
• Graham Nancarrow @ Moonshine Flats 
• City Soul Collective presents Head Hi, Elegant Tern, soul collective DJs@ Til-Two Club
• Call of Tomorrow @ Mr. Peabody's
• Felix Martin, Ando San, Stereosity @ Brick By Brick
• J Boog, Arise Roots @ SOMA 
• San Diego Opera Presents La Bohème @ Civic Theatre 
  
• Dia de los Muertos Celebration @ Sea World
• Art San Diego @ San Diego Convention Center
• The Importance of Being Earnest @ Lambs Players at Coronado Resident Theatre (2pm| 7pm)
• The Rocky Horror Show @ Cygnet Theatre (2pm | 7pm)
• The Thanksgiving Play @ New Village Arts (2pm| 7:30pm)
• Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors @ The Old Globe (2pm| 8pm)
• The Addams Family @ San Diego Junior Theatre
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre (2pm | 8pm)
• Sammy Miller & The Congregation @ The JAI, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center (6pm & 8:30pm)
• De Colores Youth Dance Production @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Bear Night with DJ Jon Williams @ EQ 
• Jah Ollin @ Winston's (9pm)
• A tribute to Blink -182 with Buddha Ranch, Misery Loves Company @ Winston's 
• Full Strength Funk Band @ Tio Leo's
• The Weener Pigs @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (5pm)
• Next Level @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (8pm)
• Santana Soul (6-9pm), Honeytones (3-6pm), Chicken Wire (12-3pm) @ Aquarius Bar & Grille 
• Headmaster, Oasiz @ Navajo Live 
• The Remnants @ Fast Times 
• Big City Hillbillies @ Renegade Country
• Stellita's Groove @ Lobby Bar, Viejas Casino 
• Ryan Tafolla @ Riviera Supper Club
• Over Easy DJ Set @ Park & Rec
• LED presents Angrybaby @ SPIN
• FNGRS CRSSD presents Anjunadeep Open Air San Diego @ Beach House 
• Dunekat @ The Blind Spot (Behind Seven Grand)
• Live DJ @ 710 Beach Club (4-7pm)
• Nerd Comedy @ New Village Arts (8pm)
• Dj Real Hypha & Dj Kiki @ Moonshine Beach 
• Karaoke @ Luau Bar
• Live Music @ Le Fontainebleau Room, Westgate Hotel  
• Imaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic” @ Las Americas Premium Outlets 
  

Sunday, November 3, 2024 (San Diego Beer Week):

• Steel Pole Bath Tub, Owl Be Damned, Wife @ Casbah
• The Band Feel, Saguaro @ Soda Bar
• Men At Work/Colin Hay, Lazlo Bane @ The Sound
• The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Chickenbone Slim and the Biscuits @ Belly Up 
• La Santa Cecilia, Carlos y Charlos, Vivir Quintana @ Music Box 
• Morris Day & The Time and Sheila E @ Heritage Events Center, Sycuan Casino 
• LED presents The Bread Tour with Sofi Tukker, Shermanology, Carola @ Gallagher Square, Petco Park 
• Jaguar Sunshine Tour: JW Francis, Jaguar Sun @ The Loft, UCSD
• Origami Angel, Arms Length, Macseal, Forests @ SOMA 
• Electriclouieland Presents: Sunday Sermon feat Brian Levy @ Lou Lou's Jungle Room, Lafayette Hotel (Complimentary Entry | 21+ | No Reservation Required | 8pm | 10pm)
• Candlelight Aerial: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Joan B. Kroc Theatre
• Robin Henkel with Horns @ Panama 66
• Voices of our City Community Concert @ Quartyard
• Hockey: San Diego Gulls vs. Abbotsford Canucks @ Pechanga Arena
• Vaultboy, Jordan Suaste @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Culture Clash's 40th Anniversary Desmadre @ Balboa Theatre
• Pants Karaoke!! @ Ken Club
• Sunday Punkday @ Winston's (3pm)
• San Diego Opera Presents La Bohème @ Civic Theatre 
• Art San Diego @ San Diego Convention Center
• Dia de los Muertos Celebration @ Sea World
• The Importance of Being Earnest @ Lambs Players at Coronado Resident Theatre (2pm)
• The Thanksgiving Play @ New Village Arts (2pm | 7pm)
• Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors @ The Old Globe (2pm| 7pm)
• The Addams Family @ San Diego Junior Theatre
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre 
• Soccer: San Diego Wave FC vs Racing Louisville FC @ Snapdragon Stadium (2:30pm)
• Mad Caddies, Authority Zero, Belvedere @ The Holding Company
• Brawley @ Grand Ole BBQ, Flinn Springs
• Terror in San Diego, CA with Negative Approach, Haywire, Major Pain @ Brick By Brick
• Concert in the Park Opera 4Kid: Message in a Bottle, with Victoria Robertson & Bernardo Bermúdez@ Spreckels Organ Pavilion (2pm, Free)
• Jazz Jam with Dylan Soto @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Sunday Night Jazz with Cannonball-Coltrane Quintet @ Tio Leo's
• Sunday Night Jazz @ Mr. Peabody's (6pm)
• Jazz Brunch Series @ Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Oceanside (12-3pm)
• High Noon Grateful Dead Party (12-Sunset) @ Aquarius Bar & Grille
• Sqwerv, Starsign @ Navajo Live 
• Burt Brion @ Humphrey's Backstage Live (6pm)
• O.B.-o-ke @ Winston's (8pm)
• Live Music @ Sycamore Den (6-8pm)
• Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
• Imaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic” @ Las Americas Premium Outlets 
  

Monday, November 4, 2024 (San Diego Beer Week):

• I Am, Life Cycles, Maul, Serve the Blade @ Soda Bar
• Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, Fran Moran and The Nervous Wrecks @ Belly Up
• Inhaler, Benches @ SOMA  
• Electric Waste Band @ Winston's 
• Willow Avalon, Noah Rinker @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Final Gasp & Upon Stone, Doomslayer, Sangre @ Brick by Brick
• The Jukes @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Sqwerv @ Navajo Live 
• Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet & Alin Melik-Adamyan, piano with guest Alex Greenbaum, cello @ La Jolla Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (7:30pm)
• Trio Arpavioluta @ La Jolla Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (12pm | Free Mini-Concert)
• The Voyagers (5-8pm) @ Aquarius Bar & Grille 
• Words of Welcome: A Conversation with Roxane Gay @ UCSD Epstein Family Amphitheatre
• Blue Monday with DJ Camilla Robina, DJ Heather Hardcore @ EQ 
• Open Mic with Jay Cain @ Mr. Peabody's
• Monday Blues & Rock Jam @ Aztec Brewery, Vista
• Open Mic @ 710 Beach Club
• Karaoke @ The Holding Company
• Industry Bags Night @ 710 Beach Club
• Karaoke (8-11pm) @ Pour House 
• Trivia Night w/Kyle @ Pour House 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (ELECTION DAY!):

• Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra @ Tio Leo's
• nobigdyl.:"the people we became" Tour, Jon Keith, Aklesso @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Real Friends,  Can't Swim, Carly Cosgrove, Slow Joy @ House of Blues
• Joe Bonamassa @ Civic Theatre
• Glen Fisher Jazz Jam @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Caballero Homey Jazz Jam @ Bread & Salt (Free, 7-10pm)
• Mark Fisher (5-8pm) @ Aquarius Bar & Grille 
• Acoustic Sunsets @ Cannonball, Belmont Park
• Twilight Movie Night: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind @ UCSD Epstein Family Amphitheatre
• Laura Jane's Musical Trivia & Bingo @ Pour House (6-8pm)
• Familia Loteria @ Border X Brewing 
• Swing Dance Tuesdays @ Queen Bee's 
• Trivia @ Fall Brewing (All Locations | 6pm)
• Karaoke @ Bancroft Bar
• Karaoke @ EQ (formerly The Merrow)
• Karaoke @ Aztec Brewing Company, Vista
• Karaoke @ Pour House 
• Karaoke @ Mr. Peabody's
• Trivia Night @ Park & Rec
• Trivia Night/Retro Night @ 710 Beach Club
• Karaoke with Christine @ Navajo Live 
• Imaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic” @ Las Americas Premium Outlets 

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (San Diego Beer Week):

• Fat Evil Children, Eric Schroeder, JERM @ Casbah
• Meatbodies, Keepers, Chorduroy @ Soda Bar
• The Record Company, Nat Myers @ Belly Up (SOLD OUT)
• Wild Child, Susto, Motenko @ Music BoxNduduzo Makhathini @ The Loft
• Gilbert Castellanos Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Copley Auditorium, Panama 66
• Hanson: Underneath Experience Tour (Acoustic Show), Opener TBD @ House of Blues
• Kaitlin Butts - Roadrunner! Tour, Fancy Hagood @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
• Hanson - Underneath Experience Tour - DJ Afterparty @ House of Blues
• Slawdog Showcase: Young Fla$h bday and album release party @ The Holding Company
• Rendez-Vous. Velvet Wounds, Dj Fn1 @ Brick by Brick
• Jason Hanna and the Swingin' Bananas @ Riviera Supper Club
• Bonneville Seven, Rip Carson @ Tio Leo's
• Robin Adler & Mutts of the Planet: A Birthday Tribute to Joni Mitchell @ The Jazz Lounge
• Club Culture: High & Mighty, DJ Unite, Non-Profit @ Winston's 
• The Cedar Shakers @ Winston's (5:30pm)
• The Importance of Being Earnest @ Lambs Players at Coronado Resident Theatre (2pm | 7pm)
• Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ North Coast Rep Theatre 
• Not All Dead (5-8pm) @ Aquarius Bar & Grille 
• The Locals @ Humphrey's Backstage Live
• Dark Wave Garden @ Navajo Live
• Drag Bingo Wednesdays @ American Junkie
• Trivia @ The Holding Company
• Trivia Wednesdays @ Quartyard
• Open Mic with Whit @ Pour House
• Karaoke @ Bancroft Bar
• Open Mic @ 710 Beach Club
• Improv with Patrick McInnis @ New Village Arts 
• Imaginarium “Where Light Meets Magic” @ Las Americas Premium Outlets 

Some Thoughts On The Election: Stop Targeting Trans People

While TVs everywhere are tuned into the final innings of tonight's World Series Game, I'm sitting here giving trigger warnings to our kid who is trying to sit in the room while we are force-fed the bigoted, fear-mongering ads that are absolutely full of lies from TFG. 

So let me tell you just a little bit of what being the parent of a trans teen has been like for the past year and a half that our kid had the COURAGE to come out to us. For the greater part of two years, Toby has had a weekly therapy session with a LICENSED THERAPIST (not some fake "church counselor" or "advisor"). Toby has had to see his primary care doctor and his gender counselor and his gender-affirming doctor too many times to count ---just to see if this is real, true, connecting all the gender-dysphoria and depression together. Toby has also had to go through extensive legal legwork, to figure out how to legally change his name, get a proper ID and passport, all while trying to assure his uber-Christian biomom is on board and going to support all steps of this process without backing out at any moment.  He also goes nearly daily to youth centers and peer groups to find support and to just be a kid instead of wearing his gender-identity on his forehead. They do group activities, have a band that marched in Pride, and offer full support services. 

I could literally go on an on about how many clinics, blood draws, psychiatrists, testing centers, etc this kid has had to endure.. We WISH we knew sooner and could've gotten on board with puberty blockers. We wish we knew so he could've been in counseling before things got dark and he was silently suffering alone, trying to find any reason to stay alive one more day.

We are finally at the stage where Toby can actually start hormone therapy, and even that has been a hassle; we have the script but have to have the prescribing doctor administer the first dose, with weeks to wait for that appointment. 

I have shared all of this with his permission, because this election is personal. We are overjoyed every day that Toby is finding joy in his life, has hope in his life, and is actually thinking about a future, Seeing these insane ads from a misogynistic bigoted CONVICTED FELON who nearly killed us all the first time around compelled me to write during the final two innings of this game. Your life may not depend on this election, but the life of MY FAMILY certainly does.

There is no choice except Harris-Walz this election. None. 

Rosey's Diary & Newsy Things: Hippo Lupe Makes A Splash| Voting Centers Open| Las Cuatro Milpas Chisme| County FINALLY Audits Shady Flood Response and more...

I think Lupe believes if she opens her mouth for the people, she might get treats.
(Taken 10.28.25)

I know I skipped a couple weeks of diary/newsy posts, but I have been working a lot, had quite a few family things come up (not vague-booking, just have a senior in high school so there are a lot of extra-curriculars and whatnot), and I spent several days with an ear infection that was irritating and kinda knocked me out, in addition to getting my flu and COVID booster on the same day as my Urgent Care. When I wasn't working, I was trying to enjoy as much time as I could at the zoo for HalGLOWeen, particularly spending hours with my (human) friends as we have been obsessed with Lupe, the new hippo, and enjoying watching the sometimes tenuous but mostly fascinating introduction period as she gets to know Funani and Amahle. Sunday was the last day of extended hours, so that means that zoo hours are back to 6pm close for the rest of the month, and then Friday, November 1st, the zoo starts closing at 5pm!! Ugh. Maybe I'll break in my hiking shoes or perhaps take advantage of later hours on certain nights at Sea World. Cozy nights at home won't be bad, either. Nonetheless, things are good, for now, though I'm not gonna lie, the election is definitely giving me hope and dread simultaneously. The ads are bonkers, the news DOES NOT need to show snippets of rallies, and I seriously am sick of the email and polls, and I'm tired of the trauma dreams. If it isn't clear, we are a Harris-Walz household. I've got a couple merch nights lined up this week, but I also plan on sitting with my ballot and the many voter guides I generally consult so I can go into my in-person voting on election day; I just prefer it. I hope you do the same.

Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, October 24-Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Michigander | Clem Snide | Dream Baby Dream| Orville Peck| RFTC| FIDLAR| THICK| Black Heart Procession| Aimee Mann | Y La Bamba & Kiltro

I am really really trying to get up early on Thursday, so I don't have a whole lot to say this week. Halloween is in a week, but that makes this weekend the big party weekend so on top of a lot of really huge shows, there are also quite a few "Halloween Bash"-type events. Being that it is the last weekend of late hours at the Zoo, that's probably where I'll be, but I've got my eye on a couple other fun things, too. I'll be working tonight at Quartyard for Michigander and on Sunday our kid is performing at the Organ Pavilion with San Diego Youth Symphony. The North Park Book Fair also seems pretty fun, though the last thing I need is more books. If you're looking for a really good show, may I recommend the Y La Bamba and Kiltro show at Belly Up. Both bands kill it at the Casbah, so playing together up there will be a pretty rad show if you can make it. 

Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, October 17-Wednesday, October 23, 2024: Boogarins| Hiss Golden Messenger| Gin Blossoms| Charli XCX| Cole Chaney| Babe Rainbow| Moon Hooch| Nada Surf| Chaos Chaos|

Matthew Caws of Nada Surf (1.18.2020)

Keeping it short this week. I've got an ear infection so I want nothing more than to crawl back into bed. Lots of good shows this week, but right now the only one on my radar is Nada Surf at the Belly Up on Monday. I figure my infection will be cleared up by then. The following night, Chaos Chaos plays at the Casbah and I might have to make that one. Back in 2007, Smoosh played at the Casbah when the youngest sister was just 10 years old, which I believe means they still hold the record for youngest band ever to play the Casbah. It's crazy to think they're adults now and it might be cool to check them out. 

I think I'm also working for Babe Rainbow but we haven't confirmed. In all honesty, I wish I was going out to the desert on Thursday or Friday before we get another heat wave, but it looks like that might have to wait. Anyway, good stuff this week, but judging by the line at urgent care, everyone is sick right now, so stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, October 10-Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Etr| Foxing| Mumiy Troll| Unwound| Touché Amoré| Pinback| Mo Lowda| Hinds| Cancerslug| Psymon Spine| Melissa Etheridge| Kiesza|

As I've been saying, October shows are bonkers. There are so many rad shows coming up that it's easy to feel a little overwhelmed. The bad news for venues, though perhaps it's good news for you, is that people are spread a little thin right now. Of course there are some sold out shows, and for those you're outta luck, but there are plenty of shows that should be sold out that aren't, which give you the freedom to get a wild hair and check out a lot of these shows on a whim, with chances pretty high that you can grab a ticket at the door. And you should. Because there's a lot of good stuff. As I mentioned in my last post, I'll be working at the Quartyard on Friday and Saturday and it's been a little mind-blowing how many tickets for those shows have sold this week, when typically those shows would be sold out well in advance. Same goes for the incredible Etran de L'Aïr, playing tonight at the Casbah. But then you look at the competing shows on the same night, and maybe it's not so hard to believe people aren't making up their minds until the last minute. So, be kind to yourself, you can't do it all, but you should definitely take a chance on some great live music. Unlike sportsball, at the end of a show, half the crowd won't leave heartbroken. (Ideally nobody does, but there is the occasional crying girl in the bathroom.)

Go to a show. Participate in one of the free community events. The heat wave that was promised never really hit, so we're in a really perfect time in San Diego at the moment. Take it all in. 

Stay safe out there. 

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Mandazzi Dreaming About His New Family (Taken 10.1.24)

I guess last week's diary post got away from me, so I decided to make sure it gets posted before I dive into this week's listings. Things have been pretty good, I had a birthday but had to work, so we kinda sprinkled in some fun over the past couple weeks to compensate. My brother came to town, so we had a big family dinner at Miguel's Cocina, I worked at the Clairo show and Darren and Toby were able to use the tickets that Jeff bought for me, and my family went to the El Cajon Oktoberfest on Sunday. I'm trying to do as much nighttime zoo as possible, but it's only on weekends, so I have to fit it in where I can. I'm bummed I didn't make it to Damien Jurado on Monday, but I got caught up making a big dinner and by the time that was all done, it was too late to commit. Like a lot of people, I have been obsessed with the Menendez brothers, so over the weekend I watched Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed on Peacock, and then I watched the new Netflix documentary, The Menendez Brothers. I attempted to watch Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, also on Netflix, but it was so bad I only got through one episode. It's interestingthat that the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón had a press conference on Monday, the day the new Netflix movie dropped, to say they would 'reevaluate' the convictions. It's all fascinating to watch unfold. 

Besides all that, I'm presently working for Clikatat Ikatowi at the Casbah and it is nuts to butts in here. I'll also be working at the Unwound show on Friday, and the Mo Lowda show on Saturday, both at the Quartyard. I hope everyone has a great week. 

Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, October 3-Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Oktoberfest | Clairo | Dashboard Confessional | DVG | Nation of Language | Avett Brothers | Field Guide | Damien Jurado | Clikitat Ikatowi | Carina Round |

Damien Jurado (Taken 3.7.24)

There are a couple shows I'm working on that are really struggling to sell tickets, and now looking at this week's listings, I can see why. There is so much going on this weekend. There are a ton of amazing tours rolling into town, Oktoberfests, and now the Padres playing the Dodgers this weekend, it's gonna be pretty bananas. If your band is playing somewhere and it seems underattended, you should definitely not feel bad about it. Plus, we're rolling into another heat wave, so that isn't really gonna help the whole vibe of the weekend. Of course I'm a "Zoopie", so HalGLOWeen kicks off this weekend at San Diego Zoo with a member preview night on Friday and the Autumn Festival kicks off at Safari Park with a member preview night on Saturday. It's a lot. I've got my brother in town, I'm working for Clairo, we're going to El Cajon Oktoberfest on Sunday, and I'm working for Clikitat Ikatowi on Tuesday. I'd love to get in a few more things, like perhaps going to the Damien Jurado show at Lou Lou's on Monday, but I'll have to see how it all goes. I hope you can find your own adventures, too. It's a great week to be a San Diegan. 

Stay safe out there. 

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, September 26-Wednesday, October 2, 2024: illuminati hotties | Fontaines DC| Acid Mothers Temple| Goth Babe| Green Day| Tokyo Police Club| Jason Mraz| Lucinda Williams|

Look, I love my birthday, but could we have maybe spread some of these shows out over time? Look at these nightly shows!! Friday is crazy. On my actual birthday, Saturday, there are at least 6 shows I would go to any other night of the week, including the show I'll be working at the Casbah. It actually kinda concerns me...I feel like we're about to hit a music recession. Take a minute to read this: So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on? (NPR, 9.17.24) and then push that out...if bands aren't playing festivals, they're touring more than ever, but the audience for live music doesn't seem to be growing, so one big show can siphon the audiences and the resources for a trickle of many others. Of course the biggies aren't hurting, they're the ones setting the pricing and ticketing so exorbitantly high which ripples to what bands expect. When smaller bands that should be playing smaller independent venues have marketing teams of a dozen people, how are all of those people being paid?? Too many cooks in the kitchen, if you ask me. But we love music. So I know times are tough and money can be tight, but these days, going to a show, and choosing which shows to go to, is almost a political statement. Make it count. 

Stay safe out there.  

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Baby Francois Langur Yezi, Born April 14, 2024 (taken 8.31.24)

Not gonna lie, I'm feeling pretty worn down this week. I worked at Music Box on Thursday night and decided to have a super late night at Black Cat which turned into morning, and then I worked on Friday at Panama 66 and then had a family BBQ at my mom's then worked Saturday night at Adams Avenue Street Fair and as much as I would have liked to just sleep all day Sunday, I thought walking the zoo in the afternoon would give me fresh air and I'd be all better on Monday, but the truth is, I still feel pretty run down. I fully intend to sleep normal human hours tonight, but then I'm working at the Casbah on Tuesday night, so I'm sucking it up, drinking my fluids, overconsuming my vitamins, and just trying to keep whatever this thing is at bay. (It's not COVID, I obviously tested for that the second I felt a sniffle.) I spent a lot of my Sunday transferring photos from my camera to my laptop (thus the month old photo above), I finished watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (after which I canceled Hulu), and am all caught up on Housewives (which is so bad, I may cancel Peacock, too). When I'm in public, I'm trying to avoid people, signaled by wearing my giant headphones, on which I've been binge-listening to the podcast "Something Was Wrong" and am currently in season 3, which is bonkers. 

Anyway, I want to get a jump on listings this week, which is why I'm wrapping up this latest diary post. It's just easier to get my brain straight and stay on top of my work week that way. 
Stay safe *and healthy* out there. 

 

• SAN DIEGO LOCALS:
• Supervisor Vargas: There’s No Toxic Gas Concern in Tijuana River Valley. County air quality and public health experts combat alarm over toxic gas reports from university researchers in South Bay. - Voice of San Diego (9.11.24)
• Ed Note: Kim Prather was at the forefront of COVID science about aerosolized particles months, if not years, before it was acknowledged and accepted by the CDC and others. I'm gonna trust her on this one. 
• Cross-border sewage: Officials call for state of emergency amid toxic gas concerns - City News Service/kpbs (9.9.24)
• County Board Adopts 2024 Climate Action Plan - County News Center (9.12.24)
• Billions of Dollars Later, Some San Diego Unified Students Still Dealing with Hot Classrooms - Voice of San Diego (9.12.24)
• Toby had Open House at Hoover High on 9.19.24, where I asked the principal about hot classrooms and was assured that ALL A/C units in the school are currently working, that there was only one day that any units were down, and the school always has a contingency plan...where classrooms are too hot, students may choose to go to a "cool zone" like the library, or teachers have alternate rooms where they can take their classes. The principal also comically pointed out that one of the students interviewed by the news and was complaining about how hot it was was called out by another student during the interview, "Bruh, you're wearing a hoodie!!" 
• California Is 2024’s Most Diverse State in America – WalletHub Study (9.17.24)
• State Declares Citrus Quarantine in Fallbrook - County News Center (9.17.24)
• ZOO GOSS:
• Veterinarians successfully perform C-section for a North American porcupine - AP News (9.17.24)
• In spring of 2024, rumors swirled that Mandazzi, the now 22 year old silverback, was to be transferred to Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, where two females have been determined by the SSP to be matches for him to start a family. Weather and other delays occurred and the move never happened. Now the rumors are back...that the crate has returned for him to train with and the plan is back in motion to "marry him off", so to speak. Obviously we're all heartbroken that he could be leaving any day, but also want to see him thrive with his own troop. Ekuba hasn't taken too kindly to the presence of the transport crate and there's been a noticeable change in his behavior, so while Tuesday is International Gorilla Day, we'll all send him all the extra lovey vibes and just hope if and when a transition does happen, everyone knows what they're doing and minimizes the destabilization in the bachelor troop left behind. 
• In other zoo goss, there's a zoo in Seattle called Woodland Park Zoo. For a long time, they had two female river hippos, Lily and Lupe. Earlier this year, Lily was diagnosed with cancer and the decision was made to humanely euthanize her, leaving Lupe alone. Hippos are very social animals and in the wild can live in "bloats" with up to 30 hippos! Woodland Park made it clear that they had no intention of upgrading their 40+ year old habitat and would seek to rehome Lupe within the AZA. 
  Enter San Diego Zoo. Otis, the male and longtime partner of Funani, passed away a couple years back, after which time Fu and daughter Amahle were moved so their habitat could be renovated. Because of residual COVID supply chain issues (or whatever), the reno took a super long time, but the girls finally moved back into their habitat in March of this year. With Funani too old to reproduce at 42ish --while the number changes, it is said she has had 13 calves!!--it is a very strong possibility Lupe, in her mid-twenties, may be headed to San Diego to be an "Auntie" to Amahle. Lupe's last day on habitat in Seattle is 9.24.24, after which the receiving zoo will be able to announce the impending arrival. Will it be San Diego??? I can't wait to find out!! 
• SEA WORLD GOSS:
• "Little Miss Walrus" is an orphaned walrus that was taken in by the Alaska Sea Life Center a couple months back (7.22.24). She's been under 24 hour care since she was brought in and has been rehabilitated enough to live her life at another facility. (Because she was orphaned so young, her release into the wild is not possible.) 
• Our animal care team has been working diligently to create positive associations with her large, secure kennel through feeding and playtime. She’s doing AMAZING! In fact, she has independently chosen to enter the transport unit multiple times to play and rest, showing great confidence.
  
  This is a significant step as we prepare for her upcoming move to the lower 48, where she’ll join other walruses in human care. We know you’re curious about her destination — stay tuned for TWO major announcements tomorrow! @AlaskaSeaLifeCenter (9.23.24)

• There are only three facilities in "the lower 48" that still care for walruses: SeaWorld Orlando, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and SeaWorld San Diego. SWSD sent care specialists to help care for Little Miss Walrus, and presently only has two walruses after the passing of Mitik and Kulu and the move of Chou Chou to Orlando. FINGERS CROSSED this beautiful little baby girl will come join Basa and Dozer at SeaWorld San Diego! All this to say, I haven't heard anything...no speculation or gossip whatsoever...just my hope...though looking at Point Defiance, they have two younger wallys and all the recent wallys at SeaWorld came from Point Defiance at some point...Dozer, Mitik, Basilla, and Kulu. I guess the reveal will come on Tuesday, so fingers crossed!! 
  
• UPDATE: Little Miss Walrus  is going to Sea World Orlando. So maybe our Chou Chou will foster and love her. 
• POLITICS:
• The debate between Harris and Trump wasn't close and 4 other takeaways - NPR/kpbs (9.11.24)
• No government shutdown for now: Congress agrees on temporary funding deal into December - USA Today (9.22.24)
• NEWS:
• Announcing Online Passport Renewal!! - US State Dept Press Statement (9.18.24)
• Renew Online Here - Travel.State.Gov
• OTHER READING:
• Women Much More Likely to Face Violence from Partners - Statista (9.13.24)
• Can captive tigers be part of the effort to save wild populations? - Phys.Org (9.19.24)
• COVID-19/AVIAN FLU/DENGUE/HEALTH/WELLNESS:
• COVID-19:
• CDC Data Tracker: New Weekly Updates on Fall and Winter Virus Season 
• COVID variant XEC sees rapid global growth: What to know about the new strain - USA Today (9.18.24)
• WELLNESS:
• Higher suicide rates tied to lack of basics: Internet, insurance, income, CDC says - USA Today (9.10.24)
• AVIAN FLU
• Bird Flu Detected in Wastewater, But Not In People - County New Center (9.16.24)
• The Bird Flu Outbreak Takes a Mysterious Turn. US health officials say they don’t know how a patient in Missouri contracted bird flu. - Wired (9.13.24)
• Mysterious bird flu case in Missouri was similar to strain circulating in cattle, CDC says - CNN (9.16.24)
• DENGUE/EEE/Mosquitoes:
• Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus - County News Center (9.13.24)
• Hantavirus Found in Mice at San Onofre State Campground - County News Center (9.16.24)

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, September 19-Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Adams Avenue Street Fair | ArtWalk | Super Girl Surf | The Stews | Indigo Girls | Ben Folds | Federico Aubele |

You Guys!! This week is BONKERS! Adams Avenue Street Fair alone is a big deal, but then there's ArtWalk Carlsbad, the Super Girl Surf Pro free concerts at Oceanside Pier, a bunch of state park and coastal cleanups, plus all the regular shows all over town. And on Sunday, Restaurant Week kicks off, as does Banned Books Week. Sheesh. For me, I'll be working at Music Box on Thursday, possible working at Adams Ave on Saturday, and working at Casbah on Tuesday. Not sure what other things I'll do in between besides my usual. I just know I'll be enjoying the cool temperatures before the heat kicks back in this weekend. Ugh. I would like to just fast forward through all the hot parts, ya know? 

Stay safe out there. Thanks to those of you who let me know you still use these listings. I'll try to whine less about doing them.

Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, September 12-Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Sea Wolf | MICO | Why?| Bush| The Frights| Elefante | Ray Lamontagne | Rodrigo y Gabriela| Hozier | Baby Bushka | Peter Hook |

Sea Wolf at Soda Bar (Taken 2.18.2023)

I really hope some of you are still using these listings, because they literally keep me up at night trying to get them done, still do my actual job, and still have a life outside of sitting on my ass with my laptop. The temps have finally dropped in San Diego, so I'm looking forward to getting the van out of the shop and maybe going on a little adventure next week. I had a slew of merch nights coming up, but some canceled, so it might actually allow me to go to some things I thought I was gonna miss. On Thursday, you can find me working the door at MICO at Quartyard, and hopefully after I'll have time to zip over and catch Sea Wolf at the Casbah. (A lot of that depends on my transpo sitch). Friday I was supposed to work for Jordy Searcy, but they don't need me anymore, so maybe I'll go see Elefante, since I've been feeling my Rock En Español vibes lately. I don't know if I missed my window to accept an invitation to Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov on Saturday, but I might reach out for that one and see what happens. Other than that, I'm going to live up the San Diego life while our weather gets back to perfect, at least for the next week or so. 

Stay safe out there and make sure you're registered to vote. 

#HarrisWalz2024

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Kaja Giving TFG A Big Middle Finger (Taken 9.4.24)

My mom and I went to the Old Globe to see Henry 6. We saw the first part, Flowers and France, last week, and then saw the second part, Riot and Reckoning on Tuesday. We really enjoyed both parts and the staging and production were cool, though I did kinda have to laugh at the many fight scenes because it was like a LARPers fantasy come true. I didn't know the material going in and it always takes a minute to get in the rhythm of Shakespeare, but if you have the chance to see both parts, it's well worth your time, and it appeared there were open seats on both of the nights we went. 

However, Tuesday was also the Harris v Trump presidential debate. Being that Tuesday is when I try to get my listings at least started for my Thursday publish date, I am watching it on YouTube, and let me assure you, I've had to take many, many breaks. It is painful to watch TFG-- lying liar who lies--talk at all, let alone the nonsense he was spewing. What a disgrace of a human. When he was famous in the 80s, I detested him. His appearances on TV and movies and in print made me feel so icky, even as a little girl. I continued to detest him and his shitty golf courses and casinos and his creepiness in the beauty pageants. Then his stupid fucking show in the Aughts and then his whole birther movement (the rebirth of white supremacists saying the quiet parts out loud) and then when he ran and won...like seriously, America. We need to right this wrong that he was even allowed near the White House and make him go away forever, preferably in a tiny jail cell where he belongs for the remainder of his natural life.  

Stay safe out there. You know the assignment.