San Diego Reader

09/08/2026

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 8 pm at Viejas Arena

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09/08/2026

The opening guitar of "Free Bird." The first notes of "Sweet Home Alabama." The timeless lyrics of "Simple Man."

This is the music that filled your first car, your favorite dive bar jukebox, weekend camping trips, and summer nights with friends. Now these legendary songs are coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds on September 24th for one massive night of classic rock.

If you grew up on this music, this is the concert of the summer.
Get your tickets now at SurfersPointLive.com

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Surfer's Point Live traveling concert series kicks off it's season on September 24th in Del Mar, CA with legendary band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

09/07/2026

San Diego Reader - Weekly Top 10 🗓️
Sept 7 - Sept 13

1 - J Cole at Viejas Arena on September 9. 8PM.
2 - Thievery Corporation at The Sound on September 10. 8PM.
3 - Padres take on the Nationals. Sept 7 - Sept 9 at Petco Park.
4 - SD FC vs. Earthquakes at Snapdragon Stadium on September 9. 7:30PM.
5 - Lettuce at Belly Up on September 11. 9:30PM.
6 - Deep Purple at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on September 8. 6:15PM.
7 - Punches in the Piazza hits Little Italy on September 11. 6PM.
8 - Phantom of the Opera at San Diego Civic Theatre, all week.
9 - SD FC vs. Union at Snapdragon Stadium on September 13. 6PM.
10 - Jay Chandrasekhar at American Comedy Co. Sept 10 - Sept 12.

Which one's on your calendar? Let us know in the comments, and share this with a friend who needs a plan this week!

09/05/2026

Deep Purple with Kansas and Jefferson Starship at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on September 8th!

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09/03/2026

The only thing better than San Diego Restaurant Week? Winning dinner for eight days straight. 🍴 Enter our 8 Days of Dining giveaway for your chance to indulge.

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Your dinner plans just got a whole lot better. Enter our 8 Days of Dining giveaway for the chance to score eight amazing meals during San Diego Restaurant Week. Because one great dinner is never enough.

09/03/2026

After almost 15 years, we will see him play new music at The Casbah

“In the last five years, something shifted where music came back to front and center in my life,” says singer-songwriter Jesse LaMonaca, “and I started writing the songs that I've been waiting to write.” LaMonaca’s last album was with The Dime Novels in 2012, marking a break of about 14 ye...

09/02/2026

Fun week ahead in local acts

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08/31/2026

Win Two VIP Tickets to the 30th Annual Taste of Gaslamp! Enter for your chance to enjoy an unforgettable night of delicious bites, drinks, and Gaslamp fun - on us!

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Win two VIP tickets to the 30th annual taste of gaslamp! Enter for your chance to enjoy an unforgettable night of delicious bites, drinks, and Gaslamp fun on Saturday, September 12th in the vibrant streets of the Gaslamp Quarter.

08/31/2026

San Diego Reader - Weekly Top 10 🗓️

1 - Guns N' Roses at Snapdragon Stadium on September 2. 5:25PM.
2 - BBQ & Beer Fest at Del Mar Racetrack on September 5. 12:30 - 5:30PM.
3 - Phantom of the Opera at San Diego Civic Theatre starting September 2.
4 - SDSU takes on Portland State at Snapdragon Stadium on September 5. 6:30PM.
5 - Padres take on the Yankees for a 3 game series. Sept 4 - Sept 6.
6 - Dead Kennedys at The Observatory North Park on September 6. 7PM.
7 - Labor Day Jazz Fest at Humphreys Backstage Live on September 6. 7PM.
8 - The Wailers at Belly Up on September 6. 8PM.
9 - Chase & Status at Gallagher Square, Petco Park on September 6. 6PM.
10 - The Temptations at Pala Casino on September 5. 8PM.

Which one's on your calendar? Let us know in the comments.

08/29/2026

La Mesa's own, Jonny Mansour, fights tonight

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