Club 90s brings its Heated RivalRave to North Park on Friday, a DJ-driven pop blowout built for big hooks, choreo-ready beats, and loud sing-alongs. The crew threads nostalgia with current hits, flipping deep cuts and radio staples into a wall-to-wall dance set. Expect visuals, themed bits, and a room primed for movement. Doors at 8, music at 9, and it runs like a true club night from first drop to lights up.

The Observatory North Park is the neighborhood’s historic theater refit as a modern club, with a wide floor, wraparound balcony, and a sound system that hits without mud. Bars on both sides keep service quick, and West Coast Tavern next door makes pregame simple. Parking sits across 29th with validation, and the room handles bands and DJ-led parties equally well.

Eddie Griffin rolls into the Balboa Theatre Friday at 9 pm, working that rapid-fire, riff-heavy style he has honed since Def Comedy Jam days. The Kansas City comic blends sharp social commentary with off-the-cuff detours and physical bits, the same voice behind Malcolm & Eddie and a long Vegas run. Expect tight pacing, crowd interplay, and veteran timing that keeps his hour snapping along.

Balboa Theatre is a beautifully restored 1924 room in the Gaslamp, around 1,300 seats with clean sightlines and warm acoustics that flatter stand-up. Staff runs a tight ship, entry is efficient, and seating is comfortable without feeling stuffy. Concessions are straightforward, and the location puts dozens of pre and post-show options steps from the doors.

Broadway Rave turns the Voodoo Room into a sing-along dance floor, with DJs spinning showtunes, remixes, and cast recording deep cuts like they were club anthems. It is an 18+ night with doors at 9 and music rolling by 9:30, and the crowd shows up in costume, on pitch, and ready to belt. Expect big choruses, quick transitions, and a communal vibe that feels like stage door after party.

The Voodoo Room is House of Blues San Diego’s intimate side room, with a low ceiling, muraled walls, and a tight sound that keeps energy high. It sits just off Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp and excels at dance parties and breakout artists. The bar is efficient, the lights are bold, and once the DJ starts, the space heats up fast.

Aleman and Gera MX bring the Rich Mafia tour to North Park on Saturday, a rare double bill from two of Mexico’s most streamed rap voices. Aleman’s gravelly delivery and Homegrown Mafia pedigree meet Gera’s melodic swing and crossover instincts, the same rapper who linked with Christian Nodal on Botella Tras Botella. Doors at 7, show at 8, all ages, with the subs tuned for low-end impact.

The Observatory North Park anchors the neighborhood’s circuit, a 1930s cinema refit with a generous floor, balcony sightlines, and crisp, heavy sound. Bars along the sides keep lines moving and security stays dialed. Parking across 29th includes validation, and West Coast Tavern next door remains a convenient meet-up before doors and after the last song.

Alex Sampson brings glossy, heartfelt pop to the Voodoo Room on Saturday, moving from piano-led confessionals to full, radio-ready lift. His songs broke online for a reason: big choruses, clean melodies, and an earnest tone that lands well in a tight room. Doors at 7, show at 8, and the set tends to arc from stripped ballads to a bright, danceable finish.

House of Blues’ Voodoo Room keeps things close and immediate, a few-hundred-cap space with a punchy PA and quick changeovers. It is right in the Gaslamp, easy by trolley or rideshare, and the standing floor presses right to the stage. The bar sits off to the side, keeping the center clear so the crowd can lock in on the performer.

Toof Fairy marks a new album on SOMA’s Sidestage Friday, stacking the lineup with Two Headed Girl, Khymera, Trial Endeavor, and Candour. The band trades in hooky alt rock with punk edges, loud-quiet turns, and cathartic sing-alongs, drawing a local crowd that knows the words. Music starts early at 6:30 pm, and sets flip fast in classic SOMA fashion.

SOMA’s Sidestage is the smaller, all-ages room in the Midway district complex, standing only with a low riser and quick, clean sound. It is a launchpad for San Diego punk, emo, and alt bills, with craft beer for 21+ and a clear bag policy at the door. Lot parking is plentiful, and staff moves the line quickly even for early doors.

Katzù Oso brings breezy indie pop with disco shimmer to the Voodoo Room Friday, leaning into bilingual hooks, buoyant basslines, and laid-back falsetto. The set floats between bedroom-pop intimacy and danceable grooves, with guitar licks and keys giving each track a friendly glow. Doors at 7, show at 8, with special guests setting the tone early.

The Voodoo Room’s club-sized footprint keeps the artist right in the crowd, with subs that carry the low end and lights that frame the stage without glare. It is the most flexible room in the House of Blues complex, hosting dance nights and breakout tours, and it rewards performers who know how to work a close, lively floor.

Dexter and The Moonrocks take the big room Friday with their dirt-laced, cosmic country sound, where twang rubs shoulders with thick, grungy guitars. The Texas outfit swings from bruised ballads to riffy barnburners without losing its melodic thread, and it tours like a band hungry for the stage. Doors at 7, show at 8, and the songs hit harder through a full PA.

House of Blues San Diego is the Gaslamp’s multi-level workhorse, a thousand-cap main hall with a solid balcony, quick bars, and a PA that flatters rock. Sightlines are strong from the floor and rail, staff keeps crowds flowing, and the room handles both quiet openers and loud headliners cleanly. It is built for nights that get loud.

Say She She’s Cut & Rewind tour lands at Music Box Friday, the New York trio’s psych-soul and disco blend anchored by tight three-part harmonies and a deep pocket. They strut from silky slow-burners to floor-filling grooves with vintage sparkle and modern bite. Katzù Oso opens with breezy indie pop. A 9 pm start suits a set that keeps the room dancing.

Music Box in Little Italy is a tri-level club with wraparound mezzanines, clear sightlines from almost anywhere, and a system tuned for detail and groove. It books funk, soul, indie, and electronic nights, and the room feels upscale without being stiff. Most shows are standing, with tucked-away tables if a breather is needed between sets.

Bristol heavyweight Eats Everything closes Friday deep into the night at Bloom, pushing chunky house, rubbery basslines, and cheeky edits that lock a floor together. Dan Pearce is a technician with festival reach and club instincts, the kind of DJ who can ride a groove for hours without losing momentum. It is 21+ with a 10 pm start and a late finish.

Bloom is downtown’s compact, high-gloss dance room, subs-forward with an LED ceiling that makes the space feel bigger than it is. It runs cashless, lines move quickly, and the booth sits right with the crowd so the energy loops back to the DJ. It is a late-night spot designed for house and techno to hit hard.