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The San Diego Scoop goes out every Wednesday morning with the weekend's picks: parties, shows, food, free things. Every issue lands here too, so the record keeps.

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Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026 Halloween weekend, the actual plan Dennis Ferrer in Balboa Park, Christian Loffler at EQ, Lila Downs, Jay Tripwire at Kiku, plus a free Day of the Dead.
Oct 22 to 25, 2026 Horror Hi-Fi at Kiku, Ho99o9 at SOMA, Jai Wolf on the sand Italo disco for Halloween weekend one, a seance in Liberty Station, and a new sushi spot on Cedros.
Oct 15 to 18, 2026 RuPaul, Sammy Virji and a secret warehouse Big Saturday at Liberty Station and Petco, Bayfest on the water, Shiner at the Casbah
Oct 8 to 11, 2026 Man Power at Kiku, Blonde Redhead, OB Oktoberfest Six DJ nights worth your money, L7 tonight at the Casbah, and a free stargazing session on Friday
Sep 24 to 27, 2026 CRSSD weekend, Mochakk at Petco, sake on Sunday Two days at Waterfront Park, a Thursday set in the ballpark, and the last Padres homestand of the year.