In the couple of years since the North Park Theatre became the Observatory North Park, we've had the pleasure of seeing dozens of shows there. While some stand out for music, artistry, or even lighting, Passion Pit's show was definitely one of the top. They had a late summer release in 2017, "The Tremendous Sea of Love," and it's no surprise this show is sold out. If you missed your chance at tickets, you still have some great show choices tonight. At Bar Pink, our buddy Low Volts is back in town, or check out the Stone Foxes who return to the Casbah. The lush sounds of Banditos will fill Space, and Wallows play with my favorite clever band name of the night, the Downer Party. Lots of fun choices that might make you want to kick off your weekend a night early.
Thursday, Feb. 1:
- Passion Pit, Courtship @ The Observatory (SOLD OUT)
- Low Volts, Clint Davis, Stephen Rey @ Bar Pink
- The Stone Foxes, the Andrew McKeag Band, the Bassics @ Casbah
- Banditos, the Liquorsmiths, Summer Knowledge @ Space
- Wallows, the Downer Party @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
- Badfish: A Tribute To Sublime @ House of Blues
- International Women of Guitar: Muriel Anderson & Nadja Kossinskaja @ Musuem of Making Music
- Shen Yun @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo (seated show), Ole Sankale @ Belly Up
- Maiz, Layne Tadesse, DJ Carlos Culture, Ginger Roots Acoustic @ Music Box
- Bad History Month, Longface, Miss New Buddha, Young Jesus @ Soda Bar
- Blonde Sugar: Live Tribute to the Rolling Stones feat. Exile @ Blonde
- Runs Deep, Sundrop Electric, Endo Sol @ Pour House (Oceanside)
- Jesse Lee & His Apologies, Joanna Barbera @ Sycamore Den
- EndCastle, the Colour Monday, Pinkeye @ The Merrow
- Boomboxx Thursdays @ U-31
- Greg Rekus (Winnipeg), Tim Holehouse (London,) Rob Bull (UK), Dead Frets, Kevin White, Rude Boy Beto @ Tower Bar
- Joe Posa as Joan Rivers @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Jimmy Ruelas @ Seven Grand
- First Thursday @ Lafayette
- Open Jam Session @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Roxy Roca @ Winston's
- No Limits with DJ Myson King @ The Office
- Line Dancing Lessons @ Moonshine Flats
- Throwdown Thursdays @ Moonshine Flats
- Rock Out Karaoke @ Tin Roof
- Tango Thursdays @ Queen Bee's
- Midnight Wave @ Kava Lounge
- Open Jam with Jeff Ousley @ Navajo Live
- Gino and the Lone Gunment @ Tio Leo's
- Red Wizard @ Boar Cross'n
- Liquid Courage Karaoke @ 710 Beach Club
- DJ Yodah @ Henry's Pub
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah and writes about the San Diego music scene, events and general musings about life in San Diego on San Diego: Dialed In. Follow her updates on Twitter or contact her directly.
