The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 21, 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.

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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...

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

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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...

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Relive the Golden Age of Clubbing at Bed By 10

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...

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...

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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.

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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...

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...

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...

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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.

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

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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...

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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

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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 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.

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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!

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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

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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...

Chris Stapleton All-American Road Show at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

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Watch Chris Stapleton Bring the All-American Road Show to Chula Vista

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

If you’ve been on the fence about seeing Chris Stapleton live, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for. The All-American Road Show is coming...

4th of July fireworks cruise on Mission Bay at Bahia Resort Hotel

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Watch SeaWorld’s Fourth of July Fireworks From the Water on a Mission Bay Cruise

Bahia Resort Hotel

There’s no better seat for SeaWorld’s Independence Day fireworks display than the middle of Mission Bay – and the Bahia Resort Hotel is offering exactly...

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Come Aboard the USS Midway for Shelter to Soldier’s 14th Annual Be the Light Gala

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...

21st Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer at Encinitas Community Park

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Spend a Sunday at Cardiff Dog Days of Summer – North County’s Favorite Pet Event

Encinitas Community Park

The 21st Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is back at Encinitas Community Park, and it’s shaping up to be the best edition yet. Free...

Grab Your Putter and Bar-Hop Through North Park at Putt-Oberfest 2026

September 17, 2026

4:00 pm

North Park Mini Park

Mini golf and bar hopping in one event? North Park really did that. Putt-Oberfest is back, and it’s exactly as fun as it sounds –...

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Otay Ranch Town Center's Hispanic Heritage Celebration in full swing

Dance the Night Away at Otay Ranch Town Center’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration

September 15, 2026

4:00 pm

Otay Ranch Town Center

Otay Ranch Town Center is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month in style with its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. Held at the Food Pavilion in...

Chula Vista

An Evening with the Artist: Daniel Ketelhut

Spend Sunday Evening With Artist Daniel Ketelhut at Andaz San Diego

September 13, 2026

5:00 pm

Andaz Hotel San Diego

Unlock the stories behind art at Andaz San Diego's Evening with the Artist. Meet Daniel Ketelhut and enjoy free admission.

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Play Mahjong and Sip Moët at Provisional Kitchen at Pendry San Diego

September 13, 2026

3:00 pm

Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile

Someone at Pendry San Diego had a very good idea. Provisional Kitchen is running a Mahjong & Moët mini-series – a 90-minute guided session led...

Sake Bar Gaga hosting its latest chef collaboration dinner

Get a Taste of Kettner Exchange x Sake Bar Gaga’s Latest Collaboration

September 12, 2026

5:00 pm

Sake Bar Gaga’s Chef Collaboration Series is back for round two, and this time it’s bringing together two very different culinary worlds under one roof....

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