The Craving

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.
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.
Rendering Moniker General downtown san diego
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...
La Mesa Oktoberfest
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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.
Toro Nagashi
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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...
OluKai La Jolla
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.
Upcoming Events
USA vs. Mexico Continental Cup
Catch USA vs. Mexico at the Continental Cup in Oceanside
September 26, 2026
7:00 pm
Do not miss the excitement of the Continental Cup at Frontwave Arena, featuring USA versus Mexico in thrilling indoor soccer action.
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...
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...
Same Same But Different Festival
Spend Three Days at the Same Same But Different Festival on Lake Perris
September 24, 2026
11:00 am
Same Same But Different is back! Enjoy unforgettable music and local artists at this unique San Diego festival this weekend.
Celebrate San Diego’s LGBTQ+ Trailblazers at The Center’s 2026 Community Wall of Honor Ceremony
September 23, 2026
6:00 pm
San Diego’s LGBTQ+ history runs deep, and The Center in Hillcrest has been keeping track of it for a long time. The 2026 Community Wall...