January

• Cody Johnson | Jan. 26 | Pechanga Arena | Sing along with the country musician “Til You Can’t,” plus he’s bringing guests Justin Moore and Dillon Carmichael.

March

• Chris Stapleton | March 2 | Petco Park | The “Tennessee Whiskey” country star performs with guests Elle King and Turnpike Troubadours.
• Busta Rhymes | March 17 | SOMA | We’re in luck, the rap legend will come to the Midway District venue on St. Patrick’s Day.

April

• Willie Nelson & Family | April 22 | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | The country legend is “On the Road Again” and heading to the bayfront venue with guests Asleep at the Wheel.

June

• Noah Kahan | June 18 | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre | The up-and-coming singer-songwriter may “love Vermont,” but wait until he gets to Chula Vista.
• blink-182 | June 30 | Petco Park | When the Poway-formed band returns home, it’s no small thing — the trio is taking over the county’s largest venue.

August

• O.A.R. + Fitz and the Tantrums | Aug. 9 | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre | The two bands share the stage for a show filled with “Love and Memories.”
• Jason Mraz + The Superband | Aug. 11 | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | The Oceanside resident performs with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and conductor Sean O’Loughlin.

September

• P!nk | Sept. 11 | Petco Park | Last summer, P!nk’s “Summer Carnival 2023" soared over Snapdragon Stadium, but this year, the “Summer Carnival 2024" will “Soak Up the Sun” at the ballpark with Sheryl Crowe, The Script, and KidCutUp.

• Michael Palascak | Friday, Jan. 19 + Saturday, Jan. 20 | 6:30 + 8:30 p.m. | Grand Comedy Club, 340 E. Grand Ave., Escondido | $17 | Catch the comedian seen on the “Tonight Show,” plus openers Camille Waters and Josh Lawson.
• Disney On Ice: “Frozen and Encanto” | Friday, Jan. 19-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $20-$120 | Follow Elsa, Anna, Mirabel, and the Madrigals as these two modern Disney classics are retold on the ice.
• Prince Again | Friday, Jan. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $25-$35 | “Party Like It’s 1999" at this tribute show for the man in purple.

• Burgeon’s Seventh Anniversary Invitational | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 12-4 p.m. | Burgeon Beer Co., 6350 Yarrow Dr., Ste. C, Carlsbad | $70 | Enjoy rare beers from 39 craft breweries while mingling with brewers and enjoying early access to Burgeon’s special anniversary releases.
• San Diego State Aztecs vs. San Jose State Spartans Women’s Basketball | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 3 p.m. | San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego | $6-$20 | Root for the red and black as they face the NorCal team.
• Ale Slam X: Rage in the Cage | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 3-6:30 p.m. | AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego | $20-$25 | Local wrestlers Motros Jungle and Tommy Wilson headline this cage match.

• Bag Making | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, San Diego | $120 | Nikola Pouch leads this class, appropriate for beginners, where you’ll learn to make your own belt bag.
• Razkal Market X Fashion Show | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Queen Bee’s Arts & Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St., San Diego | Free | Check out this free market where streetwear meets style and watch the fashion show at 3:30 p.m. for $5.
• Tony Siqi Yun | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 3-5 p.m. | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla | $33-$58 | This acclaimed pianist, and gold medalist at the First China International Music Competition, shows off his talents on the keyboard.
• Center Cabaret: The Music of The Carpenters | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 6 p.m. | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | $40 | This tribute to Richard and Karen Carpenter celebrates the top-selling act from the 1970s.

• Get ready for rain — San Diego County is expecting showers this weekend, likely Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The chance of showers is expected to subside by Sunday afternoon, with heavier rain and potential thunderstorms expected Monday into Tuesday. (National Weather Service)

• Road conditions in San Diego have worsened according to a study by the city. Using a 100-point Pavement Condition Index, streets in 2023 were rated “fair” with a score of 63 — compared to a “satisfactory” 71 in 2016. However, the city increased its road repair budget by 141% this fiscal year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Home sales remain low in San Diego County. Last month, the number of single-family home purchases was 21% lower than a year prior with the median sale price at $949,000. Condo and townhome sales were 10% lower with a median sale price of $650,000. (Times of San Diego)

• Something new is cooking in Point Loma — Bok Bok Dok has opened. The Korean fried chicken spot is serving wings, sandwiches, and other saucy specialties at 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd. It’s the fifth restaurant by SDB Restaurant Group, known for Convoy District favorites like Steamy Piggy. (Eater San Diego)

• Hoboken Pizza and Beer Joint announced it will be closing after 20 years in Pacific Beach. The restaurant cited a number of reasons, including pandemic-related difficulties and rising rent costs, but there’s still time to grab a slice. The pizzeria will be open until Sunday, Jan. 28.

• A new art installation is making waves at Liberty Station. “Water and Words,” a piece by local artist Kline Swonger, uses Plexiglass ribbons to represent the fusion of water and history. The display spans Barracks 3 and 4 and is the latest addition to “Installations at the Station.” (Point Loma OB Monthly)

• El Toyon Elementary School student Chris Martinez is a hit in the boxing ring. The 10-year-old South Bay slugger earned an 8-1 record during his first year boxing, securing a spot in the Annual Silver Gloves amateur competition on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Independence, MO; he’s raising funds to attend. (Fox 5)

• Holy guacamole, San Diego doesn’t have the most Mexican restaurants in the US? According to Pew Research Center, the county is home to 1,712 restaurants serving Mexican food, ranking it No. 3 in the country. Los Angeles County and Harris County, TX, have even more.

• Erasing interest on purchases and balance transfers into 2025 can really make a difference. Throw in no annual fee, and there’s no wonder why thousands are lining up for these cards.*