The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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.
The Compound Lifting Club Solana Beach
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...
Catalina Island Two Harbors Wine Fest
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...
Del Mar Beach 4th of july
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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.
holo holo festival
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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.
bob dylan concert rady shell
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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 Midway san diego
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.
La Jolla Music Society Winter Season
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...
DJ Quik
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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.
Kool & The Gang
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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...
North Park Neighborhood Bar Crawl
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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...
Barbusa Modern Sicilian
Ten Years of Barbusa: Little Italy’s Sicilian Table That Keeps Drawing Us Back
Join us in celebrating the barbusa 10th anniversary, a decade of Sicilian-inspired dining in the heart of Little Italy.
san diego restaurant week
Taste Your Way Through San Diego During Restaurant Week
San Diego Restaurant Week is back for eight days of curated dining experiences across the city, and with more than 120 restaurants participating across 30-plus...
3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition
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Support Rady Children’s Hospital at the 3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside BBQ Competition
Local pitmasters are firing up their grills for a great cause this summer. The 3rd Annual Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition transforms the Downtown Oceanside...
Balboa Theatre Silent Movie Mondays Safety Last! (1923)
Step Back in Time with Season Three of Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre
Experience the magic of Balboa Theatre Silent Movie Mondays. Enjoy classic films with live music in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum Summer Family Events
A Summer Full of Fun at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Join the fun with the San Diego Model Railroad Museum summer schedule featuring hands-on activities, crafts, and train play tables.
Ritual: Solstice - Immersive Music and Art Experience
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Mark the Summer Solstice With a Night of Art and Jazz at Liberty Station
Immerse yourself in the magic of RITUAL SOLSTICE at Liberty Station – a captivating fusion of art, sound, and atmosphere awaits you.
Upcoming Events
Raise a Glass at San Diego’s Own Capital of Craft Beer Fest
September 19, 2026
12:00 pm
  • Broadway Pier & Pavilion
San Diego’s craft beer scene gets its own festival, and it’s about as local as it gets. Capital of Craft Beer Fest is taking over...
DogFest Southwest 2026
Bring Your Dog to Liberty Station for DogFest Southwest
September 19, 2026
11:00 am
  • Liberty Station
Join us for DogFest Southwest, a fun-filled day for you and your dog at Liberty Station with games, music, and a costume contest.
Birdstock Music Festival
Catch Five Free Stages, a Beer Garden, and a Dunk Tank at Birdstock in Bird Rock
September 19, 2026
10:00 am
Five stages. Free admission. A half-pipe with pro skaters and BMX riders. An Oktoberfest-themed beer garden. A dunk tank. The 5th Annual Birdstock Music Festival...
Swimmers taking on the challenge at Swim for SOF
Cheer On Swimmers at the 6th Annual Swim for SOF
September 19, 2026
7:00 am
  • San Diego Bay
San Diego Bay is about to host one of the city’s most inspiring athletic challenges. The Honor Foundation’s 6th Annual Swim for SOF brings together...
Comedians performing at Killers of Kill Tony
Catch Killers of Kill Tony Live at the Civic Theatre
September 18, 2026
7:00 pm
  • Civic Theater
Kill Tony, the number one live podcast in the world, is hitting the road, and its most beloved regulars are bringing their standup to the...