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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 29, 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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Art, Culture, and Magic Collide in the Gaslamp

Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of Native American culture as EC Gallery lights up the Gaslamp Quarter with its 5th Annual Native American Art...

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Get Ready for San Diego’s Ultimate Noodle Night

The sixth annual San Diego Ramen Festival is about to steam up the city with a spectacular feast of Japanese comfort food! A Bowl Full...

platinum-certified artist, Sabrina Carpenter Short N' Sweet Tour

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Sabrina Carpenter Brings Sweet Pop Magic to San Diego

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is swooping into town with her Short N’ Sweet Tour, and we’re ready to dance the night away. Fresh off her...

Dracula, a contemporary dance by the City Ballet of San Diego

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City Ballet Takes a Bite Out of Fall With ‘Dracula’

Balboa Theatre

Get ready to be spellbound as City Ballet of San Diego brings a thrilling mix of classic and contemporary dance to the stage this November...

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Walk in ART Brings Hillcrest’s Creative Side to Life

Get ready for the coolest Thursday night in town as Walk in ART transforms Hillcrest’s Mural Alley into an absolute explosion of creativity, beats, and...

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AAPI Pastry Stars Take Over East Village

San Diego‘s dessert scene is about to reach new heights as the AAPI Chefs Bake Sale brings together six absolutely amazing pastry chefs for what...

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D-Day Heroes Take Center Stage at San Diego’s Most Moving Celebration

InterContinental San Diego

Seven incredible D-Day veterans are making downtown San Diego their headquarters for one unforgettable evening. The SoCal French-American Chamber of Commerce is bringing these living...

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Lights Camera Action at the 2024 Coronado Island Film Festival

Coronado Island

Get ready for five days of movie magic, star-studded events, and cinematic celebrations as the Coronado Island Film Festival celebrates its ninth season. Star-Studded Premieres...

Annual Escondido Tamale Festival, a celebration of Hispanic heritage

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Tamale Time! Escondido’s Tastiest Festival Returns

A joyous celebration of Hispanic heritage is steaming up Escondido as USA Multicultural and Univision San Diego roll out their signature food festival. The 6th...

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Navy Ships Open Their Doors for One Epic Day at Meet the Fleet

Naval Base San Diego’s Meet the Fleet is giving us civilians the golden ticket to experience life at sea without actually leaving the dock. All...

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Little Italy Salutes Our Heroes With Two Nights of Music Under the Stars

Little Italy

Little Italy is turning up the volume for Fleet Week Concert Series, and we’re getting patriotic in the best possible way. Two incredible military bands...

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Spooky Soiree Takes Over Comic-Con Museum This November

Comic-Con Museum

Get ready to extend your Halloween celebrations into Día de los Muertos territory, San Diego! The Comic-Con Museum is transforming into a haunted haven for...

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Party Your Way Through Fall at Oxford Social Club

One of San Diego’s best nightclubs is bringing the heat with three epic nights that’ll have us dancing well into November. We’re talking reality TV...

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Yoon Fest Takes Underground Dance Music to New Heights in Pine Valley

Three stages of house, techno, and electro music are coming to a dreamy forest setting just 45 minutes from downtown San Diego. For its ninth...

Farm-Fresh Street Tacos at Fox Point

We’ve discovered our new favorite taco spot, and trust us when we say these aren’t your average street tacos. Huerta taco has just opened its...

Christmas at the Barn by The Barn Redefined

The Barn Redefined’s Christmas Wonderland is Back

Christmas at the Barn is making its grand return to The Barn Redefined in Poway. This beloved holiday extravaganza, once known as the Poway Countryside...

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This Japanese Celebration Turns San Diego Kids Into Royal Stars

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is rolling out the red carpet for San Diego‘s tiniest stars with its dazzling Shichi-Go-San celebration. Think stunning kimonos, enchanted garden...

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Soulful Sounds Meet Visual Arts at Union Hall Gallery

Art of Elan is back with their downtown series, and this time they’re cranking up the awesome to eleven! When Music Gets Magical Ever wondered...

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UBS Brings the Magic Back to Art San Diego for Sweet Sixteen

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San Diego Convention Center

The city’s most vibrant contemporary art show is about to paint the town red (and every other color) at the San Diego Convention Center. Art...

Liberty Station Announces Centennial Anniversary

Spend Veterans Day at Liberty Station: A Perfect Blend of History and Fun

With Veterans Day at Liberty Station approaching, discover a living tribute to our military heritage in a place transformed from a 1923 Naval Training Center...

Marshall Toomey Black Americana exhibition

Black Americana Makes Magic at Oceanside Museum

“Marshall Toomey: Black Americana” brings this former Disney animator’s vibrant storytelling to life through a collection that celebrates the richness of everyday life with the...

Pasta Takes Center Stage at La Jolla Theatre District

Theatre District dining is about to get a star-worthy upgrade as Chef Accursio Lota and Corinne Goria prepare to open their latest culinary masterpiece. The...

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Unleash Your Inner Barista: Join Beginner’s Latte Art Class at OX Coffee

OX Coffee is letting us in on the secrets of those Instagram-worthy latte designs with their Beginner’s Latte Art Class, and we’re here for every...

Turn Halloween Treats Into Cash at The Super Dentists

Here’s a sweet deal that’ll make both kids and parents smile! The Super Dentists are back with their legendary Halloween Candy Buy-Back program, turning those...

Spreckels Organ Society phantom of the opera

Experience The Phantom of the Opera Like Never Before at Spreckels Organ Pavilion

October 25, 2025

6:30 pm

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

We’ve all heard The Phantom of the Opera before – but probably not like this. The Spreckels Organ Society is taking Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic...

Balboa Park

The Forum Carlsbad Halloween Spectacular

The Forum Carlsbad’s Halloween Spooktacular Brings the Tricks and Treats

October 25, 2025

2:00 pm

The Forum Carlsbad

If you’re still mapping out your Halloween weekend plans, The Forum Carlsbad just made the decision easier. Their annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming back this...

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Celebrate Life and Remembrance at Encinitas Día de los Muertos Festival

October 25, 2025

12:00 pm

There’s something special about the way Día de los Muertos honors those who’ve passed – not with sadness, but with color, music, and celebration. For...

Encinitas

City Heights Day of the Dead Celebration Marks 29 Years of Community Tradition

October 25, 2025

11:00 am

The City Heights Día de los Muertos celebration is hitting its 29th year, and what started as a school project has grown into one of...

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Masterchef All-Star Live Harrah's Resort SoCal

MasterChef All-Stars Live Hits Harrah’s Resort SoCal

October 24, 2025

8:00 pm

Harrah’s Resort SoCal

The culinary world just got a whole lot more exciting for San Diego foodies with MasterChef All-Stars Live making its highly anticipated debut. Harrah’s Resort...

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