The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of July 13, 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.

Van Morrison With Special Guest Mavis Staples

Van Morrison continued to advance on his status as a game- changing artist through the 90s and into the 21st century. Watch him in concert...

Live Nation Presents The Alchemy Tour At Petco Park

NGHTMRE + SLANDER HUXLEY ANNE SEVEN LIONS The Glitch Mob Tickets available through Live Nation.

The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend Thursday, October 3 Celebrate The Art Of Craft Beer At CRAFToberfest 2019 Fill up your stein and...

Countryfest October 2019 At Del Mar

San Diego’s #1 for New Country, 103.7 KSON, brings you Countryfest October 2019! San Diego’s favorite concert series continues as they bring Billy Currington, Blanco...

Cielo Summer Latin Rooftop Party

Cielo returns to San Diego! Come experience the only Summer Latin Rooftop Party in all of California! Happening every 1st Sunday of every month this...

Oktoberfest On Convoy!

Oktoberfest on Convoy? Why not? Cross Street has teamed up with Societe Brewing to present Oktoberfest on Convoy to celebrate the German tradition and the amazing breweries Convoy has...

Surfrider San Diego Presents The 28th Annual Paddle For Clean Water

This 28 year tradition of Surfrider San Diego to raise awareness about our ongoing battle for clean water & a healthy coastline is returning to...

Sip Wine & Discover Amazing Artists At The ‘Art & Wine Wander’ Event At Flower Hill

Come explore Flower Hill and discover more than 20 murals and the amazing artists that created them. Stop and sip wine at their boutiques and...

Oktoberfest In East Village

Quartyard will be transforming Your City Block into an Oktoberfest paradise complete with over 20 beers on tap! Expect drink specials and priceless swag from...

The Lafayette Brings Another Fun Under The Sun With The Neighborhood Pool Party

The Lafayette Brings More Fun Under The Sun With The Neighborhood Pool Party

When tourists are away, the locals will play! It’s time to lay out and enjoy The Weissmuller Pool as The Lafayette extended the season for our...

San Diego Sake Day At The Japanese Friendship Garden

Sake lovers – don’t miss this celebration of sake in beautiful Balboa Park! Our friends at Japanese Friendship Garden are leveling up their “Fall Garden...

The 21st Annual Mira Mesa Street Fair

The 21st Annual Mira Mesa Street Fair is almost here! Bring your family for a day of fun for all ages on Camino Ruiz between...

Dancers & Desserts: Ballet Meets Art

Enjoy champagne and desserts while mingling with San Diego Ballet’s new & returning dancers, chat with their Artistic Director, Javier Velasco, and learn about their...

Schnapptoberfest At Cutwater Spirits

We’re celebrating Oktoberfest, Cutwater Spirits style with their inaugural Schnapptoberfest! Come to the tasting bar and be the first to sample some of the latest...

Puesto Mission Valley National Taco Day Pop Up!

Puesto Is Poppin’ Up For National Taco Day!

Puesto is poppin’ up with free tacos for National Taco Day! In honor of National Taco Day and its upcoming opening in their Mission Valley...

Taste + Tequila Old Town San Diego

Its party time – Taste + Tequila Old Town is back! ‘Taste of Old Town’ has a new name this year, but still has the same festive...

Come Enjoy The 8th Annual Taste Of Mission Hills

Experience an evening of palate pleasing tastes at the 8th Annual Taste of Mission Hills, one of San Diego’s premiere dining destinations. Chefs, baristas, brewers...

Mystics Of Alkala Recruitment Night!

The secret rum club of False Idol will be officially recruiting new members on the first Tuesday of every month. Existing members will be on...

Free Balboa Park Halloween Family Day Offers Tons Of Spooky-Good Fun

Enjoy a culturally-inspired kickoff to your Halloween festivities at the region’s largest free Halloween carnival. More than 30 participating cultural attractions, community groups, and sponsors...

Carb Up In True Sicilian Style For National Pasta Day At Barbusa

No one loves pasta quite as much as the Busalacchi family, and they intend to prove it. The Sicilian transplants turned San Diego natives, known...

Hodad’s Burgers 50th Anniversary And Bossman Day 2019

Join us as we celebrate Mike Hardin’s Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of Hodad’s Burgers. The Hodad’s Foundation will take over the Pier parking lot,...

La Mesa Oktoberfest | 46 Years of Free German Festivities!

La Mesa Oktoberfest Celebrates 46 Years of Free German Festivities

La Mesa Oktoberfest returns for it’s 46th year! The largest Oktoberfest celebration west of the Mississippi, the 46th annual festival covers an area of nearly...

Celebrate The Art Of Craft Beer At CRAFToberfest 2019

Fill up your stein and grab your lederhosen, it’s time for CRAFToberfest 2019 at Liberty Public Market! Join us at San Diego’s ONLY 10 DAY...

The MCAS Miramar Airshow Takes Flight This Weekend!

Don’t miss the MCAS Miramar Airshow, one of the largest military airshows in the world, happening right in our backyard! This year, the MCAS Miramar...