The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 18, 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.

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Race to the Beat at the San Diego Dragon Boat Festival

Tecolote Shores Park

Mark your calendars for one of San Diego’s most vibrant and energetic cultural events—the 18th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by the San...

DJ Snoopadelic at Oxford Social Club on Memorial Day

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DJ Snoopadelic Set to Headline Oxford Social Club’s Memorial Day Blowout

Oxford Social Club

Memorial Day weekend is about to get iconic. Hip-hop legend and global superstar Snoop Dogg—a.k.a. DJ Snoopadelic—will take over the decks at Oxford Social Club,...

Sonny’s Brings Pizza and Brooklyn Vibes to University Heights

The team behind Madison on Park and Madi just dropped their newest project in University Heights: Sonny’s, a 1980s Brooklyn-inspired pizza joint that fuses Italian-American...

Cheers to Our Local Legends! San Diego Breweries Win Big at the 2025 World Beer Cup

San Diego’s craft beer community showed up and showed out at the 2025 World Beer Cup—aka The Olympics of Beer. Five San Diego County breweries...

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The Sleeping Beauty: The State Ballet of Ukraine Brings a Fairytale to Life at Balboa Theatre

Balboa Theatre

Get swept away by one of ballet’s most beloved masterpieces as The Sleeping Beauty graces the stage of the Balboa Theatre this May. Presented by...

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Hamilton Returns to San Diego for a Limited Engagement at the Civic Theatre

San Diego Civic Theatre

Broadway’s most talked-about musical is back in San Diego! Hamilton, the electrifying story of Alexander Hamilton’s rise from orphan to founding father, takes the stage...

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Friendly Feast’s International Bake Sale Returns With Globally Inspired Pastries for a Cause

Born and Raised

San Diego’s top pastry chefs are serving up sweetness for a cause this May. Friendly Feast’s International Bake Sale is back at Born and Raised...

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Granny & Grampy Bingo Brings Laughs and Looks to PB

Duck Dive

Pacific Beach’s favorite coastal hangout is throwing it all the way back. The Duck Dive is hosting Granny & Grampy Bingo, a not-so-average night of...

Escapes: The Perfect Hawaii Vacation? This Kauai Hotel is One We Can’t Recommend Enough

Life in San Diego is what most people invest their vacation days and money to come experience, and we are forever grateful that we get...

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Party on Park Returns to University Heights

University Heights is throwing its biggest block party of the year—and you’re invited. The University Heights Community Association is taking over Park Boulevard for Party...

Bernardo Winery Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

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Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair Returns This Mother’s Day Weekend

Bernardo Winery

Looking for a laid-back, art-filled way to spend Mother’s Day weekend? Head to the 48th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair, happening at the Bernardo...

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Midway Marauders Racing Car Show Hosts Fundraiser at Bay City

Bay City Brewing Co.

Hot rods, cold beers, and revved-up vibes—Midway Marauders Racing is rolling into Bay City Brewing for their second annual Racing Car Show. Hosted at Bay...

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Park Bench Confessions Brings Comedy and Catharsis to SD

Ever had a midlife meltdown in the school drop-off line? Daydreamed about quitting your job mid-Zoom? If so, Park Bench Confessions is your people—and your...

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Celebrate San Diego’s Young Artists at the VAPA Foundation’s Beyond Brilliance Gala

Epstein Family Amphitheater

San Diego’s brightest young artists are taking center stage at Beyond Brilliance—the VAPA Foundation’s annual spotlight benefit at the gorgeous Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC...

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The Sound Healing Symphony Takes Off at the Air & Space Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum

A different kind of symphony is taking off in San Diego—and it’s one you won’t just hear, but feel. The Sound Healing Symphony arrives at...

San Diego Breweries Bring Home the Gold at 2025 Brewers Cup of California

San Diego’s brewers once again proved why this city is known as the Capital of Craft, taking home a total of 18 medals—including seven golds—at...

Birch Aquarium’s New Exhibit Dives Deep into the Mystery of the Oarfish

Birch Aquarium just unveiled a stunning new exhibit that’s as captivating as it is mysterious. Oarfish: Recent Discoveries from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Collection...

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Unveils New “Water Ways” Exhibit

The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum invites families to explore Water Ways—a brand-new interactive exhibit that blends hands-on fun with meaningful learning in the great...

Step Inside The Bar at the Beau—Gaslamp’s Newest Gem With a Storied Past

There’s a new reason to linger in the Gaslamp—and it’s got all the charm, character, and cocktails you could want. The Bar at the Beau...

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Dive Into Waite & Sea: A Bold New Sushi Bar Experience from Chef Davin Waite

Chef Davin Waite and restaurateur Jessica Waite are taking it back to their roots with Waite & Sea—an intimate, no-holds-barred sushi bar experience hosted inside...

Jitters Coffee Pub Begins a Bold New Chapter—With Jason Mraz Behind the Bar

After nearly three decades as Oceanside’s go-to coffee hub, Jitters Coffee Pub is stepping into a vibrant new era—thanks to a creative partnership between Grammy-winning...

Tacos El Franc Brings Iconic Tijuana Flavor to National City

San Diego taco lovers, this is not a drill. Tijuana’s beloved Tacos El Franc is officially crossing the border, opening its first-ever U.S. location this...

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Wild Encounters and Bayside Fun at Animals on the Bay Day

Living Coast Discovery Center

The Living Coast Discovery Center is throwing open its doors for one of the most family-friendly nature days of the year—Animals on the Bay Day—with...

Naturally San Diego Crowns 2025 Naturally Rising Winner

San Diego’s community of conscious CPG innovators came together at Liberty Station for Naturally San Diego’s Fifth Annual Naturally Rising competition—and this year’s winner is...

Lights & Peppermint Market at Liberty Public Market

December 13, 2025

3:00 pm

Liberty Public Market

Liberty Public Market is getting festive with Lights & Peppermint Market, a two-day holiday celebration that combines eat, drink, and shopping with activities designed for...

Liberty Station

Celebrate Christmas With the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears

December 13, 2025

2:30 pm

Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears is hosting its annual Christmas with the Animals Fundraiser at the Alpine sanctuary, and if you’ve been looking for a holiday...

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Santa Paws Brings the Gaslamp Pet Parade Back for the Holidays

December 13, 2025

1:00 pm

If you’ve been waiting all year to dress your pet in a ridiculous holiday outfit and parade them through downtown San Diego, December 13 is...

San Diego

It’s About to Snow in City Heights!

December 13, 2025

12:00 pm

City Heights CDC is hosting its Winter Extravaganza at Teralta Park with 40 tons of real snow where children and families can play, build snowmen,...

San Diego

Winter Wonderland Returns to Market Creek Plaza With Holiday Magic for All

December 13, 2025

12:00 pm

Winter Wonderland 2025 is back at Market Creek Plaza, and if you’ve been looking for a free community celebration that’s created by the community, this...

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