Juan Jasper in San Diego's Golden Hill neighborhood

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 29, 2026

The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.
Tanabata Festival Japanese Friendship Garden
Upcoming
Family Fun: Tanabata Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Enjoy the summer sun and join the Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden! Originating from Chinese folklore, the Tanabata celebration centers on the meeting...
Salsa Under The Stars Otay Ranch Town Center
Move Your Feet for Free at Salsa Under the Stars
Celebrate summer nights at Salsa Under the Stars Otay Ranch Town Center, an event filled with dancing, music, and local flavors.
Ed Sheeran performing live at Petco Park
Upcoming
Catch Ed Sheeran Live at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
Ed Sheeran is bringing his LOOP Stadium Tour to Petco Park – and if you know anything about an Ed Sheeran live show, you already...
Bed by 10pm san diego
Upcoming
Relive the Golden Age of Clubbing at Bed By 10 in San Diego
Here’s the concept: all the energy of a proper night out, all the club classics you love, and you’re still home in bed at a...
Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball
Break out the Paddles for Another Round of Urban Pickleball
Fifth Avenue is turning back into a pickleball court. The Gaslamp Quarter Association is bringing Urban Pickleball back for a six-week run, with five blocks...
Santanaways The Carlos Santana
Upcoming
Catch the Soul of Santana at Spreckels Organ Pavilion
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Feel the groove of Carlos Santana at the Santanaways Spreckels Organ Pavilion, an outdoor venue that enhances live music experiences.
America The Beautiful 50 Concert at The Rady Shell
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Celebrate 250 Years of America at The Rady Shell This 4th of July
Discover America the Beautiful at The Rady Shell, featuring timeless songs and a full orchestra for a memorable Fourth of July.
things to do in san diego this weekend
Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend
Check out this week’s Things to Do in San Diego this weekend and make your plans! Celebrate the Fourth of July with spectacular fireworks, festive...
top concerts in san diego this week
Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Catch Grammy-winning R&B star Leon Thomas, experience Rosalía’s spectacular Lux Tour 2026, or celebrate America’s...
Juan Jasper in San Diego's Golden Hill neighborhood
The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 29, 2026
The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.
Del Mar Hats Contest and Opening Day Party
Things to Do in San Diego in July
July is packed with reasons to get out and explore San Diego! Kick off the month with Fourth of July celebrations featuring spectacular fireworks, festive...
LITVAKdance Dancing Outdoors Take 4
Upcoming
Dance Through 7 Styles in One Stunning Garden Setting
Experience the magic of LITVAKdance Dancing Outdoors with a stunning variety of dance performances and live music in Encinitas.
Daybreaker Let's Be Friends event at Progress Park
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Dance Under the Stars at Daybreaker San Diego
If your Fourth of July plans involve standing in a crowd waiting for fireworks, we have a better idea. Daybreaker is coming to Progress Park...
Things to do in San Diego for 4th of July
11 Things to Do in San Diego for 4th of July
Looking for things to do in San Diego for 4th of July? You’re in luck – there is no better place to celebrate the 4th...
Best 4th of July fireworks in San Diego
The Best 4th of July Fireworks Shows in San Diego
San Diego has no shortage of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, but when it comes to fireworks, this city genuinely delivers. From massive...
5th Annual Pride Yoga at The Rady Shell
Upcoming
Roll Out Your Mat for Pride Yoga at the Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Enjoy yoga by the bay with Free Pride Yoga. A perfect summer event for all levels in celebration of San Diego Pride.
Sally's at Manchester Grand Hyatt
4th of July Specials Around San Diego
The 4th of July is the perfect time to support your local restaurants and bars, who are rolling out specials, exciting programming, and events with...
Bethoven by the Bay by San Diego Symphony
Upcoming
Spend a Sunday Evening With Beethoven and the San Diego Symphony at the Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony is bringing one of the most beloved programs in the classical repertoire to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park for an...
Upcoming
Compete for Cash Prizes at the OTL Cornhole Tournament on Fiesta Island
  • Fiesta Island Rd
OMBAC is back with the 2nd Annual OTL Cornhole Tournament, and it’s happening right in the heart of the Over the Line World Championship on...
OMA Illuminate Gala at Oceanside Museum of Art and Civic Center Plaza
Upcoming
Toast to OMA’s Next Chapter at the Illuminate Gala in Oceanside
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
If you’ve been following what’s happening at the Oceanside Museum of Art lately, you already know this is a big moment. OMA just announced plans...
MAKE Cafe San Diego
MAKE Cafe Opens in Normal Heights
Discover Make Project's Make Cafe in San Diego, where every cup of coffee supports refugee and immigrant women on their journey.
BETAMAXX 80's Band
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Party on the Beach: BETAMAXX Brings the ’80s to Solana Beach’s 40th Anniversary
  • Fletcher Cove Park
Experience the ultimate '80s live music party with BETAMAXX at Concerts at the Cove. Celebrate Solana Beach's 40th anniversary!
Lee Foss
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Chicago House Royalty Lee Foss is Heading to Quartyard
  • Quartyard
Get ready for FNGRS CRSSD with Lee Foss, where classic house meets techno for an electrifying night under the stars.
San Diego Brew Fest featuring 60 plus breweries and 150 beers at Liberty Station San Diego
Upcoming
Taste Your Way Through 150 Beers at the San Diego Brew Fest at Liberty Station
  • Liberty Station NTC Park
The San Diego Brew Fest is back at Liberty Station for a full day of craft beer, great food, live music, and lawn games. With...
Upcoming Events
Bird's Eye View of Mission Bayfest
Mission Bayfest Returns to Mariner’s Point Park With Rebelution, Kolohe Kai & The Offspring
October 16, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Mariners Point
Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...
La Mesa Oktoberfest
Prost! La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is Back for 3 Days of Bier, Brats, and Good Times
October 2, 2026
4:00 pm
  • La Mesa Village
Join the fun at La Mesa Oktoberfest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, and great food in San Diego's biggest German celebration.
Fourth annual Punches in the Piazza at Piazza della Famiglia
Honor, Remember, and Give Back at Punches in the Piazza in Little Italy
September 11, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Piazza della Famiglia
The fourth annual Punches in the Piazza returns to Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia for an evening that blends amateur boxing, community connection, and meaningful...
Tori Amos San Diego
Tori Amos Brings the “In Times of Dragons” Tour to San Diego Civic Theatre
August 26, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
There are artists who put on a show, and then there’s Tori Amos – a force of nature who turns every performance into something genuinely...
Come Aboard the USS Midway for Shelter to Soldier’s 14th Annual Be the Light Gala
August 14, 2026
6:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
Shelter to Soldier’s largest fundraiser of the year returns to one of San Diego’s most iconic venues – the Flight Deck of the USS Midway...