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.

Watch Films Under the Stars at Coastal Roots Farm This Summer

Discover the Coastal Roots Farm Film Music Series, featuring films on food justice, live music, and engaging discussions this summer.

San Diego International Summer Organ Festival

Catch the San Diego International Organ Festival Free All Summer in Balboa Park

Discover the magic of the San Diego International Organ Festival. Enjoy incredible performances at the stunning Spreckels Organ Pavilion.

Madison Gallery Signals in the noise art exhibit

Discover Street Art Evolved at Madison Gallery’s Signals in the Noise Exhibition

Visit the Signals in the Noise exhibition at Madison Gallery and witness how street art reshapes our understanding of communication.

Live music and dance at Downtown Chula Vista Día de los Muertos

Upcoming

Honor and Celebrate at Downtown Chula Vista’s Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration

Downtown Chula Vista

One of Southern California’s largest Día de los Muertos celebrations returns to Downtown Chula Vista for another evening of culture, remembrance, and community. Free and...

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Watch a Forgotten Chapter of American History With Foundation for Women Warriors

Online Event
Virtual Event

Local nonprofit Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a free online screening of The Hello Girls – a documentary that tells one of the most...

Treat Yourself to Brunches, Sound Baths, and Pool Vibes at Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego is leaning into the summer season with a strong lineup of new offerings – a reimagined weekday brunch, a new poolside Golden...

A New Kind of Gym Just Opened in Solana Beach

Explore the Compound Lifting Club Solana Beach, a community-focused gym offering compound lifting, recovery, and more for all fitness levels.

Fourth annual Punches in the Piazza at Piazza della Famiglia

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Honor, Remember, and Give Back at Punches in the Piazza in Little Italy

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...

Set Sail for Two Harbors: Catalina’s Summer Festival Lineup is Here

If you’ve never made it to Two Harbors, this is the summer to go. While most Catalina visitors stick to Avalon, the island’s west end...

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Del Mar Beach is the Place to Be This 4th of July

Join the fun at Del Mar Beach this 4th of July! Enjoy live entertainment, food, and fireworks by the Pacific Ocean.

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Soak Up the Island Vibes at Holo Holo Music Festival

PETCO Park
Waterfront Park

Holo Holo Music Festival is returning to San Diego’s Waterfront Park for a full day of live island and reggae music, good energy, and that...

Wynona Judd Melissa Etheridge Raised on radio tour

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Celebrate Iconic Music With Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Discover the magic of the Raised on Radio Tour with Wynona Judd and Melissa Etheridge, a night of heartfelt performances awaits.

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See a Living Legend Perform at the Rady Shell – Bob Dylan Comes to San Diego

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Bob Dylan is coming to San Diego – and with nearly six decades of music behind him, a Dylan concert is never just a concert....

Board & Brew Just Landed on the Waterfront

Discover the history of Board & Brew Midway San Diego, a local favorite offering unique sandwiches and craft beers.

Experience the Best of Classical Jazz and Dance at La Jolla Music Society This Season

La Jolla Music Society has announced its 58th annual Winter Season, and if you’re someone who looks forward to this lineup every year, this one...

Natsu Nights summer night market series at Japanese Friendship Garden

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Spend a Summer Evening at the Japanese Friendship Garden During Natsu Nights

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in Balboa Park is hosting Natsu Nights, a summer night market series that transforms the garden into something a...

An Evening with the Artist: Daniel Ketelhut

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Spend Sunday Evening With Artist Daniel Ketelhut at Andaz San Diego

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.

Chef Meredith Manée with 25 years of fine dining experience at The Heritage Steakhouse

Get a Taste of What’s Ahead as Meredith Manée Takes the Helm at The Heritage Steakhouse

East County is getting a white tablecloth steakhouse this August. The Heritage Steakhouse is opening on the sixth floor of the Legacy Building at Lantern...

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DJ Quik Brings West Coast G-Funk to North Park

The Observatory North Park

DJ Quik brings his live musicianship to The Observatory North Park. Discover his journey in hip-hop and G-funk music.

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Kool & the Gang and the Sugarhill Gang Hit the Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Experience Kool & the Gang at the Rady Shell for an unforgettable night of music and fun with the Sugarhill Gang.

Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World exhibition

Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World is Coming to MOPA@SDMA

San Diego is the only West Coast stop for one of the most compelling photography exhibitions of the year. Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World opens at...

Trinity Theatre Company Carlsbad location

Trinity Theatre Company is Bringing its Community Theater Model to North County

Trinity Theatre Company has been doing something genuinely interesting at Mission Valley Mall for the past three years – dropping live performance, theater education, and...

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Grab Your Hawaiian Shirt and Hit the North Park Bar Crawl

North Park

North Park is going tiki for a day, and the itinerary is straightforward: three neighborhood bars, one themed drink and snack at each stop, and...

Love is a Drag Bombshells and Brunch Pride event at Pacific Beach AleHouse Beer Garden

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Celebrate Pride at Love is a Drag: Bombshells & Brunch at Pacific Beach AleHouse

Pacific Beach AleHouse is bringing the heat for Pride with Love is a Drag: Bombshells & Brunch – a Love Island-inspired drag brunch taking over...

Make Cascarones, Watch the Parade, and Judge the Guac’ Off at Old Town’s Free Fiestas Patrias

September 12, 2026

11:00 am

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Fiestas Patrias is back at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and this year’s lineup makes a strong case for rearranging your Saturday. The...

Old Town

Get Your Motor Running at the Sunset Cliffs Auto Show

September 12, 2026

10:00 am

San Diego’s most scenic car show is back, and it’s bringing classic cars, custom builds, and hot rods right to the coast in Ocean Beach...

Ocean Beach

Send Off Summer at The Skyline Spin – a Free Beachside DJ Event in Oceanside

September 12, 2026

10:00 am

The Mushroom Cowboy has been throwing free daytime music gatherings across the country – good sound, good coffee, no cover charge. New York, New Orleans,...

Oceanside

Celebrate Buddy Guy’s 90th Birthday at The Rady Shell

September 11, 2026

7:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Experience the legendary Buddy Guy live at the San Diego concert, celebrating his incredible journey through electric blues music.

San Diego

Paddle Into a Floating DJ Set at A Burn On The Bay

September 11, 2026

6:30 pm

Ski Beach

Explore the scenic beauty of Mission Bay during Playa Paddle. Enjoy paddling under the sunset with DJ music and a supportive community.

San Diego