The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.

Tedeschi Trucks Band performing live on stage

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Come Feel the Soul at Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Rady Shell Show

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Tedeschi Trucks Band is bringing its Future Soul 2026 Tour to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, with special guest Lukas Nelson along for the...

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Ride, Run, or Walk for Cancer Research at the Curebound Cancer Challenge

San Diego comes together for a lot of great events, but this one carries a different kind of weight. The Curebound Cancer Challenge – formerly...

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Crack Into Fresh Maine Lobster Trackside at Del Mar’s Inaugural Turf & Surf Festival

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Lobster at the racetrack? Yes, that’s actually happening. The Turf & Surf Festival is coming to the Seaside Cabana at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, and...

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Take the Leap at San Diego’s 35th Annual Scripps Pier Jump

There are bucket list items, and then there’s jumping off Scripps Pier. The 35th Annual SDJG Pier Jump is one of San Diego’s most unique...

Cabrillo Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument

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Party Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument

This one is special. Cabrillo Under the Stars is back for its 70th anniversary, and it’s an after-hours evening at Cabrillo National Monument – one...

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Compete for the Summer Classic Trophy at The Loma Club

The Loma Club

There’s something about a shotgun tournament that just hits different – everyone teeing off at once, the whole course alive at the same time, and...

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See What Happens AfterDark at San Diego’s Adults-Only Cabaret Experience

Okay, this one is genuinely unlike anything else happening in San Diego right now. AfterDark is an adults-only cabaret running at Adams Theatre on Adams...

Benson Boone performing live on the Wanted Man Tour

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Don’t Miss Benson Boone Live on His Wanted Man Tour

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Benson Boone is bringing his 2026 U.S. Wanted Man Tour to San Diego, and honestly, the timing could not be better. This guy has been...

Cast performing in Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway

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Feel the Fire of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Civic Theatre

Alicia Keys is bringing her story to the stage, and honestly, this is a big one. Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen is making its way to San...

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Spend a Summer Evening at the Stone Garden Market in Escondido

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido

Stone Brewing’s gardens are one of those spots that already feel like an event on their own, and this summer, they’re turning the space into...

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Pull Up for Backgammon and Chess at BAC Club’s Night at Sonny’s Pizza

BAC Club is back, and this is a great excuse to finally show up. The beloved board game meetup returns to Sonny’s Pizza for an...

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Elements Design & Build: The San Diego Remodeler That Treats Communication Like Craft

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Step Into Baja Glamour at Tierra y Mar, Harrah’s Newest Restaurant

Harrah’s just did something really cool. Tierra y Mar is their brand-new $10.7 million Baja-inspired restaurant, and it’s the kind of opening that makes the...

Hamadryas baboon infant Makeda at San Diego Zoo

Come Meet Makeda – San Diego Zoo’s Newest Hamadryas Baboon

San Diego Zoo has a new addition, and she already has a name with some serious weight behind it. Meet Makeda, a hamadryas baboon infant...

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Spend a Summer Night With Sarah McLachlan at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Experience the magic of Sarah McLachlan's Better Broken Tour and enjoy her beautiful voice in picturesque venues across the country.

Maranello restaurant little italy san diego

Little Italy

Take a Gran Turismo Through Northern Italy at Maranello in Little Italy

Little Italy has a new dinner spot, and it’s one that makes the whole evening feel like an occasion. Maranello just opened at 2101 Kettner...

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2026 at The Conrad

Celebrate 40 Years of SummerFest With Two Weeks Full of Music

La Jolla Music Society is celebrating 40 years of SummerFest, its annual chamber music festival that brings top classical musicians from around the world to...

The Music of John Williams With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra

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Hear the Music That Made Movies Legendary at the Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Uncover the magic of The Music of John Williams as we revisit the unforgettable themes that defined classic film moments.

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Meet Rescue Dogs and Strawberry Shortcake at This Free Seaport Village Pop-Up

Discover the joy of pet adoption at the Strawberry Shortcake Pet Adoption Event. Find your perfect match this Comic-Con weekend.

Summer Concerts in the Park series in University Heights

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Dance Your Way Into Summer’s Last Concert in the Park

It’s the last Friday of the season, and it’s a big one. Head to Trolley Barn Park this Friday for the grand finale of the...

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Ride a Piece of San Diego History at Balboa Park’s National Carousel Day

Balboa Park Carousel

Experience the magic of National Carousel Day Balboa Park featuring the Dorothea Laub carousel and free entertainment.

Summer wine tasting at Mission Bay Beach Club with bay views

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Taste Your Way Through Premium Wines at Mission Bay Beach Club

A wine tasting on Mission Bay with Michelin’s 2021 Sommelier of the Year leading the way – yes, that’s actually the plan. Charlotte Randolph is...

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Strange and Supernatural Soiree after hours at Davis-Horton House Gaslamp Quarter

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Spend a Haunted Evening at the Gaslamp Museum’s Strange and Supernatural Soiree

One of the Gaslamp Quarter’s most historic buildings is opening its doors after dark – and it’s not going to be a typical Friday night....

Dive Into 29 Underwater Films Over Two Nights in San Diego

October 9, 2026

7:00 pm

Qualcomm Hall

Celebrate marine adventure with the San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition, presenting unique films from reefs and open waters around the globe.

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LP and the Vinyl performing live at Hidden City Sounds

Catch LP and The Vinyl at Hidden City Sounds

October 9, 2026

7:00 pm

California Center for the Arts

Hidden City Sounds is hosting LP And The Vinyl for an evening that blends genre-bending music with a community jazz jam, and it’s completely free....

Escondido

Spend a Sunday Evening With Tango and Opera at SDMA

October 4, 2026

6:30 pm

San Diego Museum of Art

Experience the SDMA Poetics of the Arrabal with breathtaking performances by the Camarada Tango Quartet and Tijuana's finest.

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Taste the Art at OMA’s Dinner Experience at 24 Suns

October 4, 2026

5:00 pm

Oceanside Museum of Art is teaming up with 24 Suns for a dinner experience unlike anything else on the calendar, inspired by artist David Adey’s...

Oceanside

A festive afternoon at Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Festival

Taste Your Way Through Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest

October 4, 2026

12:00 pm

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spend the afternoon tasting your way through the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum at the Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest. From savory street food...

Balboa Park