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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 1, 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.
Ziggy Marley performing live on the Brightside Tour 2026 in San Diego
Upcoming
Catch Ziggy Marley Live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Ziggy Marley is bringing his Brightside Tour to San Diego for a night of live reggae at one of the city’s best outdoor venues. Supporting...
Temecula Wine country
Your Summer Guide to Temecula Wine Country
Explore the Temecula Valley Wine Country summer lineup featuring live music, poolside cocktails, and new tasting experiences.
Black Mizu Cafe in Cloak & Petal
Mark Your Mornings: Cloak & Petal is Opening a Japanese-Inspired Café
Little Italy is getting a new coffee spot this summer, and it’s coming from one of the neighborhood’s most respected kitchens. Cloak & Petal –...
Crowds celebrating Scottish heritage at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games San Diego
Upcoming
Immerse Yourself in Scottish Heritage at the 50th Annual San Diego Highland Games
Five decades of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community come together this summer as the San Diego Scottish Highland Games celebrate their 50th anniversary – and...
The Beach Boys
Upcoming
Catch the Beach Boys Live at the Rady Shell – With the Full San Diego Symphony
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of The Beach Boys at The Rady Shell concert with the San Diego Symphony for a perfect summer night.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Upcoming
Hear the Summer Begin at the Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony's summer season kicks off at The Rady Shell with a sweeping program lead by Rafael Payare.
Kinfolk Fest
Upcoming
Kinfolk Fest is Back – and San Diego’s Ready to Celebrate
  • Waterfront Park
Experience Kinfolk Fest 2026 at Waterfront Park, featuring live performances from top artists across genres and an amazing atmosphere.
Animals Thriving at Lions Tigers and Bears Rescue Sanctuary
Come Out and Celebrate Three Animal Gotcha Days at Lions Tigers & Bears
At Lions Tigers & Bears sanctuary in Alpine, every animal has a story – and this season, three of its most beloved residents are marking...
UC San Diego
Showing
Find the Clues, Crack the Code, and Save the Order at UC San Diego This Summer
Forget everything you know about escape rooms. Decoding DaVinci is part scavenger hunt, part immersive theater, part outdoor adventure – and the entire UC San...
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook Off
Upcoming
OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off is Back for its 46th Year
  • Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach does summer better than most neighborhoods, and the OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off is a big reason why. Every year, Newport Avenue...
Del Mar Summer Solstice
Upcoming
Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats
  • Powerhouse Park
Del Mar's annual Summer Solstice event is coming back to Powerhouse Park, and we're already planning our strategy for maximum food sampling.
Tajima Ramen marking 25 years in San Diego with special events and promotions
Tajima Ramen is Turning 25 and the Whole Month is a Celebration
San Diego’s own Tajima Ramen is marking 25 years with a full month of throwback specials, DJ nights, ramen deals, giveaways, and community events across...
Upcoming
Grab Your Crew and Head to the Loma Club’s First Annual Loma Luau
The Loma Club is bringing a little aloha to Liberty Station with their first annual Loma Luau – an evening of Hawaiian BBQ, handcrafted tiki...
Sunlife Organics at The Del
SunLife Organics is Now Open at Hotel del Coronado
If you’ve ever wanted a reason to make a day of it at The Del, here’s another one. SunLife Organics has officially landed on Coronado...
Performer on Music on Main at El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon’s Free Friday Concert Series is Back for the Summer
Music on Main is back at Prescott Promenade in Downtown El Cajon, and this year it’s bigger than ever. Formerly known as the Dinner and...
Step Into Silver Hoof Creamery, Old Town’s New Folklore-Inspired Ice Cream Parlor
Old Town has a new reason to wander in. Silver Hoof Creamery is a woman-owned soft serve parlor opening in the heart of the neighborhood,...
Harland Clubhouse at Mission Bay Golf Course
All done
Tee Up, Grab a Cold One – Harland Brewing Has Taken Over Mission Bay Golf Course
Harland Brewing has found its next home, and it’s a good one. The San Diego craft brewery is now running the food and beverage program...
8th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival at the Rady Shell
Upcoming
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is Back at the Rady Shell for its 8th Year
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival returns to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park for its eighth edition, and the lineup is stacked. Hosted by...
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! Dance the night away at Downtown El Cajon’s Music...
top concerts in san diego this week
Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! We are packed with standout performances from genre-bending pop and rising chart-toppers to a full...
Rooftop Cinema Club Moulin Rouge 25th Anniversary
Upcoming
Moulin Rouge! is Back on the Big Screen and This Time, it’s Outside
Experience the magic of Moulin Rouge! during its anniversary screening at Rooftop Cinema Club, a must-see outdoor event.
Ocean Beach Makers Market
Upcoming
A Perfect Saturday in OB: The Ocean Beach Makers Market
  • OB Surf Lodge
Experience the Ocean Beach Makers Market, where local makers showcase one-of-a-kind creations in a vibrant outdoor setting.
University Heights Community-Wide Garage Sale annual neighborhood event San Diego
All done
University Heights is Throwing a Neighborhood-Wide Garage Sale and Everyone’s Invited
Every year, University Heights turns into one big treasure hunt – and this year is no different. The annual Community-Wide Garage Sale brings together 60-plus...
Golden State Ballet Midsummer Night's Dream
All done
Shakespeare’s Dreamiest Ballet is Coming to Balboa Park
  • Balboa Theatre
Experience the magic of Golden State Ballet Midsummer Night's Dream at Balboa Theatre this June. Do not miss the enchanting performances.
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...
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...
RESET Beach Wellness Event
RESET: A Full Day of Wellness and Big Gigantic at the Beach
August 2, 2026
8:00 am
  • Mission Beach Park
SSBD and Almost Nakey are joining forces for RESET, a brand-new beachside event happening at Fit Social Club. It’s a full day of movement, recovery,...
Taste of Eastlake
Eat, Drink, and Give Back at Taste of EastLake 2026
July 24, 2026
6:00 pm
If you’re looking for a summer night out that means something, this one’s worth circling. The EastLake Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of...
Cinbarella Il-Tabarrosite
Grand Opera Meets Neoclassical Ballet at the California Center for the Arts
July 19, 2026
3:00 pm
  • California Center for the Arts
If you’ve never seen an opera and a ballet tell the same story back to back – in the same afternoon – this is your...