The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of July 20, 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.
Trinity Theatre Company
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Trinity Theatre Company’s New Works Festival – 9 Original Plays, 4 Nights Only
  • Mission Valley Mall
San Diego’s own Trinity Theatre Company is back with its fourth annual New Works Festival – nine original plays by emerging playwrights from across the...
Mister A rooftop bar with an airplane passing by in the horizon
The Best Rooftop Bars in San Diego Right Now
San Diego was built for rooftop bars. The weather is right almost every night of the year, the coastline and skyline give you something to...
JFGM April Programming
Spring Programs Bloom at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Spring is in full swing at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in Balboa Park, and the April lineup is filled with inspiring ways to...
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Saddle Up for “Good Vibes & Tan Lines” – Andaz San Diego’s Western Rooftop Party is Coming
  • Andaz Hotel San Diego
Downtown San Diego is getting a Wild West takeover this spring, and we’re here for every boot-scootin’ second of it. Andaz San Diego is throwing...
Sophie Ancel Voyages Feutrés Wool Art
Sophie Ancel Brings Needle-Felted Landscapes to Alliance Française San Diego
There’s an art exhibition coming to Alliance Française San Diego that’s genuinely worth clearing your calendar for. French-American artist Sophie Ancel is bringing her needle-felted...
Phillip Collum Scholarship Fundraiser
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An Evening Worth Showing Up For: The Phillip Collum Scholarship Fundraiser
Some events are worth clearing your schedule for – not just because they’re a good time, but because the cause behind them genuinely matters. The...
SpaTerre at Kona Kai Wellness Day Event
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SpaTerre at Kona Kai is Hosting a Wellness Day – and it’s the Perfect Mother’s Day Morning
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
Whether you’re overdue for some self-care or looking for a genuinely thoughtful way to celebrate Mom, SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego has something special...
MCASD’s Avant Garde Ball
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MCASD’s Avant Garde Ball is Back – Larger Than Life and Ready to Move You
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
San Diego’s contemporary art scene has a standout night on the calendar. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is bringing back its Avant...
Family Style Spread at Kona Kai
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The Kona Kai Clam Bake is Back for Another Round
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
If you loved last year’s seaside feast, get ready, because Kona Kai San Diego is bringing back its Clam Bake for another round. And this...
Food Wine & Brew Event by San Diego Zoo
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San Diego Zoo’s Food, Wine & Brew: A Wild Night With a Purpose
  • San Diego Zoo
There’s no better excuse to spend a Saturday evening at the San Diego Zoo. This is especially true when great food, great drinks, and a...
Bob Moses and Cannons Afterglow Tour
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Bob Moses & Cannons Bring the Afterglow Tour to the Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego’s outdoor concert season is heating up, and this one has all the makings of a memorable night. Bob Moses and Cannons are joining...
San Diego Orchid Show
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San Diego Orchid Show Returns to Balboa Park With “Orchids in the Park”
  • Casa Del Prado
Balboa Park has a way of pulling you in on a weekend, and the San Diego Orchid Show gives you a very good reason to...
Starlight Swing Fundraiser
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Swing Into Nostalgia at “A Starlight Swing” Fundraiser in Balboa Park
  • Balboa Park Club
Step back in time and spend a joyful afternoon filled with music, dancing, and community at A Starlight Swing, a special fundraiser supporting the restoration...
Kate Tova exhibition at OMA
Kate Tova’s New Exhibition at OMA Asks What it Really Means to Rest
If the pace of modern life has left you feeling stretched thin, Kate Tova’s latest exhibition might be exactly the kind of experience you need...
11 of the Best Hikes in San Diego…Most Within 15 Minutes of Your Door!
Mix San Diego’s ample supply of sunshine with its proximity to the ocean, mountains, and the many canyons that run throughout the county, and it’s...
Lions Tigers & Bears Wild in the Country
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Wild in the Country Returns to Lions Tigers & Bears’ Alpine Sanctuary
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Lions Tigers & Bears is Southern California’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, and Wild in the Country is their signature annual fundraising gala...
San Diego Botanic Garden Sips & Science Event
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Earth Day With a Twist – Sips & Science is Coming to the San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate Earth Day that goes beyond the usual, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has something worth...
Coronado Flower Show
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Spring is in Full Bloom at the Coronado Flower Show
Spring in Coronado means one thing – the beloved Coronado Flower Show is back, and this year it’s introducing an exciting new addition. The 104th...
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Celebrate Earth Day at the Sip, Shop, and Educate Fair in Sorrento Mesa
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day in San Diego? Head to Sorrento Mesa for the Earth Day Fair: Sip, Shop and Educate,...
Mother’s Day with The Gondola Company
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Scenic Gondola Cruise in the Coronado Cays
If you’re looking for a memorable way to celebrate Mom, a peaceful gondola ride through the Coronado Cays offers a charming escape without ever leaving...
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The San Diego Museum Of Art Invites You To Bloom Bash 2023
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Bloom Bash Brings Parisian Glamour to Art Alive at SDMA
  • The San Diego Museum of Art
If you’re looking for a night that blends art, culture, and a little late-night sparkle, Bloom Bash is the place to be. This radiant soirée...
San Diego French Film Festival
San Diego French Film Festival Returns With Julie Delpy as Patron
Film lovers and Francophiles have plenty to look forward to as the San Diego French Film Festival returns, celebrating storytelling from across the French-speaking world....
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Play-and-Sing-a-Thon
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La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is Hosting an All-Day Music Marathon – And it’s Free
  • Conrad Prebys Music Center
San Diego has no shortage of ways to spend a Sunday, but this one is a little different. The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus (LJS&C)...
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Reset and Reconnect at the Ikigai Wellness Retreat at the Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
If you’ve been craving a full reset that feels intentional, this one’s worth clearing your calendar for. The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is coming to the...
Upcoming Events
Natsu Nights summer night market series at Japanese Friendship Garden
Spend a Summer Evening at the Japanese Friendship Garden During Natsu Nights
June 27, 2026
12:00 pm
  • 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...
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Open the Symphony Season Under the Stars at the Rady Shell
June 26, 2026
7:30 pm
  • 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.
An Exciting Opening Night at the Sawdust Art Festival
Celebrate 60 Years of Creativity at the Sawdust Art Festival This Summer
June 26, 2026
11:00 am
One of Southern California’s most enduring creative traditions is marking a major milestone this summer. The Sawdust Art Festival turns 60 in 2026, and if...
DJ Quik
DJ Quik Brings West Coast G-Funk to North Park
June 25, 2026
8:00 pm
  • 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.
Watch Moulin Rouge on the Big Screen at the San Diego Museum of Art
June 25, 2026
7:00 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
The Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art is hosting a special film screening of John Huston’s classic 1952 film Moulin...