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23 concerts we’re excited to see in San Diego in 2023

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Observe this view before seeing a concert in North Park. | Photo via @alisamarie.412
Have you heard who’s playing in San Diego this year? There’s so much live music coming to town, and while we can’t cover it all, we’ve rounded up a list of 23 concerts we’re amped to see — let the music play.

February
  • Ziggy Marley | Friday, Feb. 3 + Saturday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Sound | The reggae legend will be the first performer to headline the brand new concert venue at Del Mar Fairgrounds.
  • Steve Lacy | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Observatory | Waiting too long to get tickets to the “Give You the World Tour,” that’s a bad habit.

March

  • Maggie Rogers | Thursday, March 2 | 7 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | The genre-bending artist brings “The Feral Joy Tour” to the open-air venue.
  • Eagles | Friday, March 3 | 8 p.m. | Pechanga Arena | The “Hotel California Tour 2023” comes to San Diego — what a lovely place.
  • Jason Mraz | Saturday, March 18 | 8 p.m. | The Sound | The local singer performs with his Superband and special guest Gregory Page.

May

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers | Friday, May 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium | The SoCal rock band performs with The Mars Volta and Thundercat.
  • Lizzo | Thursday, May 25 | 8 p.m. | Viejas Arena | It’s about damn time this songstress comes to San Diego, and she’s bringing guests Latto and DJ Sophia Eris.
P!nk is coming to Snapdragon Stadium

Snapdragon Stadium goes P!nk

Photo via Live Nation

June

  • blink-182 | Monday, June 19 + Tuesday, June 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Pechanga Arena | The Poway-founded band performs “All the Small Things” at home with guests Turnstile.

July

  • Morgan Wallen | Friday, July 14 + Saturday, July 15 | 4 p.m. | Petco Park | The country music star will have sand in his boots when he comes to San Diego with guests HARDY, Ernest, and Bailey Zimmerman.

October

  • P!nk: Summer Carnival 2023 | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium | Get this party started — the singer performs with friends Brandi Carlile, Grouplove, and DJ Kid Cut Up.
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Wednesday, Jan. 18
  • Dance Pants Party | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 10:30 a.m. | Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego | Free | Dance it out with your little ones to jams like “Wheels on the Bus” and “Baby Shark.”
  • Frozen | Wednesday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $39-$114 | Don’t let this one go — it’s opening night of the musical based on the hit Disney film.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Friday, Jan. 20
  • Family & Beginner Sewing Workshop | Friday, Jan. 20 | 4-6 p.m. | San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd. Studio 106, San Diego | $50 | Learn to use that sewing machine at this family-friendly workshop.
  • Unwritten Law | Friday, Jan. 20 | 6 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $75 | Rock out with the punk band formed in Poway 33 years ago.
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Totally rained out ☔️

Winter storm brings high rainfall totals across San Diego County

Rain puddling along San Diego streets
Be cautious on the road and be aware of puddles. | Photo via @CityOfSanDiego
We can see clearly now, the rain is gone — at least for a little while. The chance of rain is seriously lower for the remainder of the week and into next week, with the exception of potential showers tomorrow evening.

So, where did we see the most rain in San Diego County? As of 9:20 a.m. yesterday, Palomar Observatory saw the most rainfall with 11.22 inches (using 5-day precipitation totals from the National Weather Service). Here are some other notable accumulations throughout the county:
  • Julian — 7.80 inches
  • Escondido — 5.57 inches
  • La Mesa — 4.52 inches
  • National City — 4.21 inches
  • Carlsbad — 4 inches
  • Fashion Valley — 3.68 inches
  • San Diego International Airport — 2.78 inches
  • Borrego Springs — 0.59 inches
On average, San Diego has 5.3 rainy days in January with an average of 2.28 inches of precipitation. This storm system exceeded the monthly average, but the rainiest January on record was in 2005, with 6.40 inches of rain.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. If you were lucky, you might have seen a rainbow after the recent storms. Some people had twice the luck and saw double rainbows. Birch Aquarium recorded one at Scripps Pier, and one was captured over San Carlos yesterday morning. 🌈

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Gaze at San Diego’s 2023 celestial calendar.
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