Confession time. I always get a bit stressed out this time of year because I totally suck at gift-giving. It is just not my love language. I rely on gift cards like a crutch. If you can relate, then check this one out:

Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair returns to Old Pasadena next weekend, 11/14-15, kicking off the holiday shopping season! This FREE, family-friendly event brings together 200+ hand-selected artisans showcasing everything from original fashion and handmade jewelry to visual art, photography, unique home decor, and more.*

One lucky DoLA-er’s gonna win a $25 gift card to shop the fair! Who’s it gonna be??

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• New site pro tip: “Heart” any event on DoLA to save it to your profile. Stack your calendar, then tap “share” to send the plans to the group chat, where someone will thumbs-up it and say nothing else, as is tradition.

• Columbus duo Jady make alt-pop for boys with big feelings and TJ Minor adds his Y2K-flavored pop-rock. Their double-billing at The Moroccan Lounge next Tuesday, 11/10 is already sold out, but I’ve still got a pair of tickets to give away!

• A pro surfer turned roots-rock musician meets a band of Austin Americana lifers. Donavon Frankenreiter and The Band of Heathens hit the Troubadour next Thursday, 11/12. Enter to win a pair of tickets!

• The Becker brothers started SWMRS as teenagers. Now all three are making loud, catchy punk together. Win tickets to observe the family business at Teragram Ballroom next Friday, 11/13 with Kate Clover and The Happy Return.

• Plus fresh announcements from Borgore, Ying Yang Twins, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, and more!

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Another Tuesday, another fresh batch of music! Once again, here’s what’s been in our headphones this week, plus a few of our team’s top concert recommendations.

Theme this week: Songs for when you’re under the weather, running on empty, or completely over it. Featuring Blue Foundation’s soothing song from the Twilight soundtrack, tension relief from Radiohead, something dreamy and chill from Beach House, and more.

If you have a favorite artist or band that you can’t stop listening to (especially if they’re locally based in Southern California), please share them with us! We’re all ears!

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• Lakers fans will love the LA Kings’ Hometown Remix uniform! See it on the ice every Wednesday.

• Amoeba Hollywood is celebrating their 25th birthday this Saturday, 11/7 with commemorative merch! Swing by and pick up some new records!

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