The holidays are approching, and the urgency to drop your entire paycheck on somewhat-thoughtful gifts is upon us! We all know that shows can cost a pretty penny, but they don't have to! Here are some of our top picks in San Diego this weekend that fit the broke-as-a-joke budget.

THURSDAY 11.21.13

Chocolate Puma - Bassmnt (21+)

Free Guestlist before 10:30 | 919 Fourth Ave

Ashley Wallbridge - Fluxx (21+)

Free Guestlist Before 10:30 | 500 Fourth Ave

Moving Units - Hard Rock 207 (21+)

$5 Presales Here | 207 Fifth Ave

FRIDAY 11.22.13

DANK + DJ Ideal - Somewhere Loud (18+)

$10 Presales Here | 3489 Noell St

Holy Ghost! - Quality Social (21+)

$10 Presales Here | 789 Sixth Ave

DJ Homicide - Bassmnt (21+)

$10 Presales Here | 919 Fourth Ave

SATURDAY 11.23.13

ZDM Anniversary - Somewhere Loud (18+)

Free Event | 3489 Noell St

John Dahlback - Bassmnt (21+)

10$ Presales Here | 919 Fourth Ave

Aphrodite - Brick by Brick (21+)

$10 Presales Here | 1130 Buenos Ave

Hobotech x Pom - Spin (21+)

$10 Guestlist Here | 2028 Hancock St