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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 8, 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.
8th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival at the Rady Shell
Upcoming
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is Back at the Rady Shell for its 8th Year
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival returns to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park for its eighth edition, and the lineup is stacked. Hosted by...
Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend
Check out this week’s Things to Do in San Diego this weekend and make your plans! Dance the night away at Downtown El Cajon’s Music...
top concerts in san diego this week
Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! We are packed with standout performances from genre-bending pop and rising chart-toppers to a full...
Rooftop Cinema Club Moulin Rouge 25th Anniversary
Upcoming
Moulin Rouge! is Back on the Big Screen and This Time, it’s Outside
Experience the magic of Moulin Rouge! during its anniversary screening at Rooftop Cinema Club, a must-see outdoor event.
Ocean Beach Makers Market
Upcoming
A Perfect Saturday in OB: The Ocean Beach Makers Market
  • OB Surf Lodge
Experience the Ocean Beach Makers Market, where local makers showcase one-of-a-kind creations in a vibrant outdoor setting.
University Heights Community-Wide Garage Sale annual neighborhood event San Diego
All done
University Heights is Throwing a Neighborhood-Wide Garage Sale and Everyone’s Invited
Every year, University Heights turns into one big treasure hunt – and this year is no different. The annual Community-Wide Garage Sale brings together 60-plus...
Golden State Ballet Midsummer Night's Dream
All done
Shakespeare’s Dreamiest Ballet is Coming to Balboa Park
  • Balboa Theatre
Experience the magic of Golden State Ballet Midsummer Night's Dream at Balboa Theatre this June. Do not miss the enchanting performances.
Female Maker Market at Liberty Public Market
Upcoming
The Female Maker Market is Back and Coronado Ferry Landing is the Place to Be
  • Coronado Ferry Landing
The Female Maker Market returns to the Coronado Ferry Landing for a full day of shopping, community, and coastal vibes – and it’s free to...
Maritime Museum
Upcoming
Sword Fights, Sunken Ships, and San Diego Bay: All Aboard the Pirate Adventure
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure and become a real pirate for 90 minutes on the bay.
Don't Miss Out On Nighttime Zoo Final Season at San Diego Zoo
All done
The Final Season of Nighttime Zoo is Here and it’s Worth Savoring
  • San Diego Zoo
After more than 25 years, the San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo is entering its last season. And if you’ve never been, or even if you...
things to do in san diego in june
Things to Do in San Diego in June
June is finally here, and San Diego is packed with ways to make the most of the start of summer. Make plans for music festivals,...
Father's Day Happenings Around San Diego
The Big List of Father’s Day Specials Around San Diego
Whether he wants to enjoy his favorite feast, a day chillin’ by the beach, or just kicking back with a cold beer, these specials are all...
Families celebrating the start of summer at San Diego Model Railroad Museum Balboa Park
Upcoming
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is Kicking Off Summer With a Family Day
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is celebrating the start of summer with a full day of family-friendly activities – and everything is included with...
Open Air Yoga At San Diego Botanic Garden
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Yoga in the Garden: Open Air at San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Breathe in fresh air while being surrounded by lush gardens during Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden. See you there!
Twilight in the Park Concert Series
Upcoming
Twilight in the Park is Back for its 45th Year – and Every Concert is Free
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
If you’ve lived in San Diego long enough, you know Twilight in the Park. It’s one of those summer constants that just makes the city...
Join Mission Pacific and The Seabird as They Celebrate Five Years at Oceanside
Mission Pacific and The Seabird are Having Their Best Summer Yet
Two of Southern California’s most decorated beachfront properties are marking five years on the Oceanside waterfront this summer. Mission Pacific and The Seabird have earned...
Breathe Degrees Just Opened a Second Location in Liberty Station
If you’ve been curious about cold plunges or breathwork, Breathe Degrees just opened a second location in Liberty Station and it’s worth the visit. The...
Family enjoying Father's Day gondola cruise through the Coronado Cays
Upcoming
Take Dad on a Gondola Cruise Through the Coronado Cays This Father’s Day
The Gondola Company has a better Father’s Day plan than anything you’ll find at the mall. A Venetian-style cruise through the scenic Coronado Cays, cold...
Where to watch the World Cup in San Diego
The Best Places to Watch the World Cup in San Diego
We have World Cup fever! With the FIFA World Cup 2026 bringing matches to North America – including right here in Southern California – the...
Carte Hotel Rooftop
What’s On at Carté Hotel’s Rooftop This June
Experience exciting carte hotel June activities at San Diego's Little Italy rooftop, featuring live music and stunning skyline views.
Fit Social
San Diego FC is Throwing a 39-Day Soccer Celebration – and the Whole City is Invited
San Diego FC is going all in for the World Cup this summer, and honestly, the scale of this thing is impressive. In partnership with...
Yappy Hour 5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop
Yappy Hours Return to Margaritaville San Diego With Rooftop Fun
Experience Yappy Hours Margaritaville San Diego. Treat your furry friend to a delightful rooftop gathering with stunning views.
Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival
Upcoming
San Diego Gets Six Nights of World-Class Orchestral Music This June
  • Epstein Family Amphitheater
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Discover the magic of the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival San Diego 2026 with six unique performances and a talented team.
La Valencia Hotel celebrating 100 years in La Jolla
La Valencia Hotel is Turning 100 and the Pink Lady is Celebrating All Year Long
La Valencia Hotel – La Jolla’s beloved Pink Lady – is turning 100 in 2026, and the centennial celebration is already underway. A full calendar...
Upcoming Events
Pacific Records Festival
Catch the Pacific Records Festival at Kate Sessions Park
July 19, 2026
4:00 pm
  • 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.
Cinbarella Il-Tabarrosite
Grand Opera Meets Neoclassical Ballet at the California Center for the Arts
July 19, 2026
3:00 pm
  • California Center for the Arts
If you’ve never seen an opera and a ballet tell the same story back to back – in the same afternoon – this is your...
World Classic Rockers
Rock the Flight Deck This 4th of July: Classic Hits, Big Bay Boom & America’s 250th
July 4, 2026
7:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
There are Fourth of July plans, and then there are those Fourth of July plans – the kind worth putting on the calendar the moment...
Heritage Fire San Diego
Fire Up Your Summer: Heritage Fire Brings San Diego’s Best Chefs to Ingram Plaza
June 28, 2026
3:30 pm
  • Ingram Plaza
There’s something about live-fire cooking that just hits different – the crackle, the smoke, the smell of something incredible coming off the grill. Heritage Fire...
The Beach Boys
Catch the Beach Boys Live at the Rady Shell – With the Full San Diego Symphony
June 27, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the magic of The Beach Boys at The Rady Shell concert with the San Diego Symphony for a perfect summer night.