The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 14, 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.
TV Girl w/ Lanterns & Poppet
San Diego, California duo TV Girl make hypnotic pop that borrows from ’60s bubblegum and hip-hop-tinged beats with equal finesse. Trung Ngo and Brad Petering...
Pepper & Less Than Jake
With special guests Red City Radio & Kash’d Out. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible...
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – An Evening With
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has proven that he is a successful young, blues rock guitarist with a career spanning nearly two decades, with hit singles such...
Ace Frehley with Enuff Z’Nuff
As one of the founding members of the rock band Kiss, Ace Frehley wrote and toured with the band between ’73 and ’82 until embarking...
Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro was nominated for a Grammy Award for her sophomore comedy album LIVE. The album sold over 100 000 units in just 6 weeks...
The Blind Boys of Alabama – Evening With
First singing together in 1939 and having a career span of nearly seven decades, the Blind Boys of Alabama have made a name for themselves...
KENNEDY JONES + HELENA LEGEND
KENNEDY JONES: Kennedy Jones has become one of the most praised and versatile producers in the industry. His dynamic stage presence and creative lyrics have...
Led Zepagain and The Ultimate Stones at The Music Box
Noted as one of “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” and the most authentic Led Zeppelin group out there, Led Zepgain is ready to take the...
VICE
Vice is an American DJ from Los Angeles, California and currently holds residences across the US in major markets like Vegas, New York and Miami....
MxPx with Five Iron Frenzy & Dogwood
This event is open to all ages. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over...
BINGO PLAYERS
Utilizing lyrical hooks and melodies into their EDM music, Bingo Players consists of Dutch DJ Maarten Hoogstraten and the late Paul Baümer who sadly passed...
Ty Segall with Meatbodies
Ty Segall has had a huge impact on the West Coast psychedelic and garage rock scene.
DJ RUCKUS
When Ruckus was 14, he got turntables for his birthday. Two years later, he was headlining the biggest clubs in his native Miami. A year...
Cody Jinks with Paul Cauthen
With his most recent album, “I’m Not The Devil”, peaking at number 4 on Billboard’s Country Albums list and a native of Texas, no one...
TIËSTO
Dutch DJ and record producer, Tiësto, is regarded as one of the top electronic dance DJs in the world. The Grammy Award winning artist has...
Atomic Groove Happy 2017 Happy Hour
Come get your dance on with Atomic Groove Happy Hour and the Atomic Groove Fly Girlz!! North County’s best happy hour, featuring fun dance hits...
JAYCEEOH
Jake Osher, a Los Angeles based Producer/DJ and world-renowned turntablist first made waves in 2014 and gained the support of Diplo, Bassnectar, MAKJ, and A-Trak...
Atomic Groove Happy 2017 Happy Hour
Come get your dance on with Atomic Groove Happy Hour and the Atomic Groove Fly Girlz!! North County’s best happy hour, featuring fun dance hits...
Timothy B Schmit – Seated Show with Jack Tempchin
Best known as bass guitarist and singer for the Eagles and Poco. He’s worked alongside musicians like Steely Dan, Bob Seger, Ringo Starr and many...
Tommy Castro and The Painkillers with The Casey Hensley Band
Tommy Castro brings electrifying blues guitar skills to the stage that is said to be “fired up and roaring with a renewed sharpness that keeps...
Protoje at The Music Box with Yaadcore and DJ Richie
Industry experts and observers agree that Protoje is playing an important role in what is becoming known as the “Reggae Revival.”
DSB An American Journey with Generation Idol The Billy Idol Tribute
DSB has captured the lush and signature sound of renowned vocalist Steve Perry and Journey in their prime. Complete with a band of world-class Los...
Lucinda Williams with Aaron Lee Tasjan
While she stays very much rooted in the here and now, Williams also conjures up the spirit of classic ‘70s country soul. The resulting warmth...
David Lindley with Cindy Lee Berryhill
To Acoustic Magazine, David Lindley is known as a “Maxi-instrumentalist” he has mastered almost every stringed instrument and has an Independent Music Award for Best...
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