It feels like we're being rewarded tonight for a rough week of politics, sports news, and weather. The Music Box is going to be hopping with the return of Ozomatli. Blending Latin rhythms with hip-hop, rock, and even a little reggae for good measure, these veterans have been shaking booties for over two decades. Meanwhile, pop-punk legends MxPx who hail from Washington but very much fall in line with the SoCal surf/skate vibe, make an appearance at The Observatory North Park. Our friends the Creepy Creeps play a special Friday show at Bar Pink, the Little Richards appear with punk legend Alice Bag Band at Casbah, and Le Chateau bring the dance party to Soda Bar.
Friday, Jan. 13:
- Ozomatli, the Devastators @ Music Box
- MxPx, Five Iron Frenzy, Dogwood @ The Observatory North Park
- The Creepy Creeps, Alvino & the Dwells, the Goldettes @ Bar Pink
- The Little Richards, Alice Bag Band, the Widows @ Casbah
- Matt Hall Quintet featuring Christopher Hollyday @ Dizzy's
- Le Chateau, Mexico City Rollers, Empty Gods, the New Addiction @ Soda Bar
- Pussy Galore w/ the Fresh Brunettes @ Blonde
- Sublime With Rome, Katastro @ House of Blues
- Nerd Night w/ Battlecast comedy, DJ Dizzy Doom @ The Merrow
- Atomic Groove Happy 2017 @ Belly Up (Happy Hour 5 p.m.)
- DSB: An American Journey, Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute) @ Belly Up
- Bartenders Bible, Stephen El Rey, Low & Be Told @ Black Cat Bar
- Winter, Lavendar Blush, Quali, DJ Jon Blaj @ Whistle Stop
- Tini Ebla: Female Art Community Launch Party @ Ken Club
- After Hours in the Office w/DJs Kid Wonder & Saul Q @ The Office
- R. Kelly @ Valley View Casino Center (cancelled)
- Ed Gerhard @ Brick 15
- Lisa Sanders, Levi James Trio @ Templar's Hall in Old Poway Park
- The Fooks @ The Holding Company 1502
- Jack Symes and Nat Lefkoff @ Lestat's
- Hyper Active Slackers, Selfish Giant @ The Bancroft
- Shawshank Redeemed, Colossal, Cries of the Captive, Artesyn, Vanguard, Ascensions @ SOMA
- Saved By the '90s @ 710 Beach Club
- DJ Havoc @ U-31
- DVC Presents: Friday the 13th with DJs NDRU, STNGRVY, DJ Red @ The Loft, UCSD
- For Love of Rock @ Tio Leo's
- Michele Lundeen @ Humphreys Backstage Live (5 p.m.)
- Detroit Underground @ Humphreys Backstage Live (9 p.m.)
- The Strawberry Moons @ Tower Bar
- DJ Greyboy @ El Dorado
- 13th Ocean Beach Comedy's Funniest Person Contest @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Tomorrows Bad Seeds @ Winston's (10 p.m.)
- 13 Wolves (Record Release), JasonXVoorhees, Throw the Goat, DJ Mikey Ratt @ Til-Two Club
- A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie @ Fluxx
- Alok @ Bang Bang
- Tiësto @ Omnia
- Goodtimes @ Henry's Pub
- Progress feat. Brian Cid @ Kava Lounge
- Club Musae @ Boar Cross'n
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.