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.

Lisa Amador of Amador matchmaking With Clients

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The Art of Attraction: An Evening With Matchmaker Lisa Amador Comes to La Jolla

If modern dating has left you feeling frustrated, burned out, or just plain confused, this one’s worth showing up for. Amador Matchmaking is partnering with...

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San Diego Opera’s Opera Ball for All Brings a Noche Sevillana to La Jolla

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

San Diego Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back, and this time it’s bringing the spirit of Spain to one of La Jolla’s most...

Dining Out For Life San Diego Turns 20 – One Meal Can Make a Real Difference

There are plenty of good reasons to eat out on any given day. But once a year, dining out means something a little more –...

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Trinity Theatre Company’s New Works Festival – 9 Original Plays, 4 Nights Only

Mission Valley Mall

San Diego’s own Trinity Theatre Company is back with its fourth annual New Works Festival – nine original plays by emerging playwrights from across the...

Mister A rooftop bar with an airplane passing by in the horizon

The Best Rooftop Bars in San Diego Right Now

San Diego was built for rooftop bars. The weather is right almost every night of the year, the coastline and skyline give you something to...

Spring Programs Bloom at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Spring is in full swing at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in Balboa Park, and the April lineup is filled with inspiring ways to...

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Saddle Up for “Good Vibes & Tan Lines” – Andaz San Diego’s Western Rooftop Party is Coming

Andaz Hotel San Diego

Downtown San Diego is getting a Wild West takeover this spring, and we’re here for every boot-scootin’ second of it. Andaz San Diego is throwing...

Sophie Ancel Brings Needle-Felted Landscapes to Alliance Française San Diego

There’s an art exhibition coming to Alliance Française San Diego that’s genuinely worth clearing your calendar for. French-American artist Sophie Ancel is bringing her needle-felted...

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An Evening Worth Showing Up For: The Phillip Collum Scholarship Fundraiser

Some events are worth clearing your schedule for – not just because they’re a good time, but because the cause behind them genuinely matters. The...

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SpaTerre at Kona Kai is Hosting a Wellness Day – and it’s the Perfect Mother’s Day Morning

Kona Kai Resort and Spa

Whether you’re overdue for some self-care or looking for a genuinely thoughtful way to celebrate Mom, SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego has something special...

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MCASD’s Avant Garde Ball is Back – Larger Than Life and Ready to Move You

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

San Diego’s contemporary art scene has a standout night on the calendar. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is bringing back its Avant...

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The Kona Kai Clam Bake is Back for Another Round

Kona Kai Resort and Spa

If you loved last year’s seaside feast, get ready, because Kona Kai San Diego is bringing back its Clam Bake for another round. And this...

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San Diego Zoo’s Food, Wine & Brew: A Wild Night With a Purpose

San Diego Zoo

There’s no better excuse to spend a Saturday evening at the San Diego Zoo. This is especially true when great food, great drinks, and a...

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Bob Moses & Cannons Bring the Afterglow Tour to the Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

San Diego’s outdoor concert season is heating up, and this one has all the makings of a memorable night. Bob Moses and Cannons are joining...

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San Diego Orchid Show Returns to Balboa Park With “Orchids in the Park”

Casa Del Prado

Balboa Park has a way of pulling you in on a weekend, and the San Diego Orchid Show gives you a very good reason to...

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Swing Into Nostalgia at “A Starlight Swing” Fundraiser in Balboa Park

Balboa Park Club

Step back in time and spend a joyful afternoon filled with music, dancing, and community at A Starlight Swing, a special fundraiser supporting the restoration...

Kate Tova’s New Exhibition at OMA Asks What it Really Means to Rest

If the pace of modern life has left you feeling stretched thin, Kate Tova’s latest exhibition might be exactly the kind of experience you need...

11 of the Best Hikes in San Diego…Most Within 15 Minutes of Your Door!

Mix San Diego’s ample supply of sunshine with its proximity to the ocean, mountains, and the many canyons that run throughout the county, and it’s...

Lions Tigers & Bears Wild in the Country

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Wild in the Country Returns to Lions Tigers & Bears’ Alpine Sanctuary

Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears is Southern California’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, and Wild in the Country is their signature annual fundraising gala...

San Diego Botanic Garden Sips & Science Event

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Earth Day With a Twist – Sips & Science is Coming to the San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate Earth Day that goes beyond the usual, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has something worth...

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Spring is in Full Bloom at the Coronado Flower Show

Spring in Coronado means one thing – the beloved Coronado Flower Show is back, and this year it’s introducing an exciting new addition. The 104th...

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Celebrate Earth Day at the Sip, Shop, and Educate Fair in Sorrento Mesa

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day in San Diego? Head to Sorrento Mesa for the Earth Day Fair: Sip, Shop and Educate,...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Scenic Gondola Cruise in the Coronado Cays

If you’re looking for a memorable way to celebrate Mom, a peaceful gondola ride through the Coronado Cays offers a charming escape without ever leaving...

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The San Diego Museum Of Art Invites You To Bloom Bash 2023

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Bloom Bash Brings Parisian Glamour to Art Alive at SDMA

The San Diego Museum of Art

If you’re looking for a night that blends art, culture, and a little late-night sparkle, Bloom Bash is the place to be. This radiant soirée...

This South Park Fireside Chat Might Be the Most Honest Conversation You Have All Month

May 27, 2026

6:30 pm

Parlay House San Diego is hosting an intimate evening in South Park built around a question a lot of high-achieving women don’t often say out...

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Meet the Founders Behind Fierce & Kind: The Human Spirit

May 25, 2026

6:00 pm

Seven Grand San Diego

Some spirits brands are just about the drink. Fierce & Kind is trying to do something a little different. Founded by Basem Harb and Cyndi...

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SeaWorld San Diego is Lighting Up the Night Sky This Summer

May 22, 2026

10:00 am

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego has a new reason to stay after dark this summer. Ocean of Dreams is an all-new nightly drone show featuring 600 fully...

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San Diego County Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Returns to Mission Valley

May 22, 2026

7:30 am

Town and Country San Diego

Each year, one of San Diego’s most meaningful community gatherings brings together leaders, advocates, and allies to honor the legacy of Harvey Milk. The San...

Mission Valley

Ride, Refuel, and Win Big on SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day

May 21, 2026

6:30 pm

Several Locations

Bike season is here, and SANDAG is making it worth your while to get out and ride. Bike Anywhere Day returns, and this year it’s...

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