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.

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...

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.

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.

Rendering Moniker General downtown san diego

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Get Ready for Moniker General’s Third San Diego Location – This Time Downtown

Moniker General is coming downtown, and honestly, it makes all the sense in the world. The coffee and cocktail concept that helped shape Liberty Station...

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Prost! La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is Back for 3 Days of Bier, Brats, and Good Times

La Mesa Village

Join the fun at La Mesa Oktoberfest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, and great food in San Diego's biggest German celebration.

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Float a Lantern and Honor a Loved One at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Toro Nagashi Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden is where a ceremony with floating lanterns is done in honor of those who have passed.

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Watch Moulin Rouge on the Big Screen at the San Diego Museum of Art

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...

Step Into Aloha: OluKai Opens its First San Diego Store in La Jolla

Visit the OluKai La Jolla location for premium footwear and a unique design that embodies the spirit of both Hawaii and California.

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Take in Ocean Views and Five Live Acts at the Pacific Records Festival

Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park

Mark your calendar for the Pacific Records Festival! Experience great music and stunning views at Kate Sessions Park this July.

Insomniac's Into the Horizon Festival crowd at Waterfront Park San Diego

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Lose Yourself in Two Days of EDM at the Horizon Festival

Waterfront Park

Insomniac’s Into the Horizon Festival is coming to Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego for a two-day electronic music event on the city’s most iconic...

Head Up to the Andaz San Diego Rooftop for a Month Full of Good Times

If you’re looking for a reason to get up to the Andaz San Diego rooftop this month, the calendar is doing a lot of the...

A festive crowd enjoying Movie in the Park

Bring Your Best Costume to Movie in the Park

September 26, 2026

6:00 pm

Grab your witchiest outfit and head to University Heights for a fall-inspired Movie in the Park, featuring a film chosen by the community. Between the...

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A festive fall scene at the Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival

Spend the Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand’s Harvest Festival

September 26, 2026

10:00 am

Fall is officially in the air, and Mellano Farm Stand is celebrating with six straight weekends of autumn charm, colorful blooms, and family fun. Between...