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.
San Diego Pride Parade Hillcrest
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The Annual San Diego Pride Parade is Back!
  • Hillcrest Pride Flag
The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region, and is among the largest Prides in the United States,...
Bethoven by the Bay by San Diego Symphony
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Beethoven by the Bay: An Evening of Classical Masterpieces
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the elegance of classical music at “Beethoven by the Bay,” an annual all-Beethoven concert presented by the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell...
New Kids on the Block Magic Summer Tour 2024
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New Kids On The Block Stops by San Diego for Their Magic Summer Tour
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Get ready for an unforgettable night as New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) bring their Magic Summer Tour to San Diego, joined by special guests...
old fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego
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Experience an Old-fashioned Fourth of July Only at Old Town San Diego
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
California State Parks invites you to celebrate an old fashioned Fourth of July at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! Join park staff and...
4th of July BBQ Dinner & Fireworks
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Enjoy BBQ and Fireworks on the Berkeley Deck This 4th of July
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to a yummy 4th of July BBQ Dinner and spectacular fireworks viewing from the McKinney Deck of...
Whiskies of the World
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Unleash Your Inner Connoisseur: Whiskies of the World in SD
  • Bahia Resort Hotel
America’s highly anticipated Whiskies of the World event, the nation’s largest whiskey-tasting tour, returns to San Diego this year with more than 150 expressions from...
Japanese Friendship Garden brings back Tanabata Festival
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Family Fun: Tanabata Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
Enjoy the summer sun and join the Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden! Originating from Chinese folklore, the Tanabata celebration centers on the meeting...
Harry Connick Jr. at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
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Harry Connick Jr. Live at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Enjoy a spectacular evening with Harry Connick Jr. at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! Set against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay, this...
San Diego Swim Week at Techo Beso
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Kick Off San Diego Swim Week in Style: Cover Release Party at Techo Beso
Kickstart San Diego Swim Week (SDSW) with the Magazine Cover Release and Welcome Party at Techo Beso, the rooftop bar and restaurant on top of the Gaslamp...
Radiant Human Brings Aura Photography at The Lafayette Hotel
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Experience Radiant Aura Photography at Lafayette Hotel & Club
  • The Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Hotel & Club is known for being an immersive, mind-bending experience. With that in mind, they are excited to host the artist behind Radiant...
Almost Nakey Freedom Fest
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Get Your Party On at Belmont Park’s Almost Nakey Freedom Fest!
  • Belmont Park
Get ready for an epic celebration at the Almost Nakey Freedom Fest at The Plunge and Beach House in Belmont Park! This Fourth of July...
Ziggy Marley joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
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Ziggy Marley to Perform With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Ziggy Marley joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. This event is one of...
Prix Pictet Human
San Diego Hosts the Only US Stop for Prix Pictet Human
The San Diego Museum of Art welcomes Prix Pictet Human, the latest exhibition from the world’s leading award for photography and sustainability, to the Museum...
The Commodores 4th of july at the rady shell at jacobs park
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The Commodores Celebrates Fourth of July at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the Commodores! Then relax and stay after the concert for a front...
Here Are The San Diego Parks Where You Can Legally Have A Drink
The weather is warm, which means it’s time to start plan a lazy bbq picnic in the park with friends! While San Diego’s gorgeous weather...
San Diego Animal Sanctuary
Kids’ Camps and Parent Perks – Summer Fun at San Diego’s Animal Sanctuary
The San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm (formerly known as the Children’s Nature Retreat), a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, is embracing the ‘dog days of...
PRIDE 5K RUN + WALK by Front Runners & Walkers San Diego
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Pride 5K Run and Walk Kicks Off Local Pride Festivities
  • Hillcrest
The Front Runners & Walkers San Diego Pride 5K Run and Walk is back! Dress up in your wackiest rainbow outfit, lace up your shoes,...
Ambrogio by Acquerello
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One Night Only – Japanese & Italian Flavors Collide in San Diego
Two culinary forces, Ambrogio by Acquerello and Matsu, are joining together for a can’t-miss evening!  Executive Chef William Eick of Matsu and Head Chef Enea Sintoni of Ambrogio by...
New Children's Museum expansion
Help the New Children’s Museum Add More Room for Learning, Joy, and Creativity
By the end of the year, The New Children’s Museum (NCM) will offer even more opportunities for you to think, play, and create with an...
The Pearl Hotel
Get a Sneak Peak Inside Ponyboy Restaurant & Bar, Coming to the Iconic Pearl Hotel
Nearly 70 years after its arrival onto the San Diego boutique hotel landscape, Point Loma’s iconic mid-century modern The Pearl Hotel will soon unveil the...
Michelin Bib Gourmand Taqueria
New MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Tacos in San Diego!
We can’t wait for this one! LOLA 55, celebrated as San Diego’s only MICHELIN Bib Gourmand taqueria, is unveiling plans for the launch of a new...
Mezcal Fest Grand Tasting
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Baja Mezcal Fest 2024 – Two Days of Fun & Flavor!
  • Tahona Baja
Don’t miss the third edition of the Baja Mezcal Fest happening at Tahona Baja! This year, the lineup is even better, and you’re in for...
Oceanside Independence Parade
Meet Oceanside’s 2024 Hometown Heroes
As we gear up for the annual Oceanside Independence Parade on Saturday, June 29, MainStreet Oceanside is proud to announce the 2024 Hometown Heroes honorees!...
Free Outdoor Movie Night With Moana at North City
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Your Family’s Next Movie Night – Moana at North City Plaza!
  • North City
Transport your family to the fictional island of Montinui for a free outdoor movie screening of Disney’s Moana! Free Outdoor Movie Night With Moana Movie...
Upcoming Events
Jimmy Carr Balboa theatre
Jimmy Carr Brings His Dark Comedy to Balboa Theatre
May 31, 2025
7:30 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
British comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his latest stand-up show to San Diego‘s historic Balboa Theatre. The “Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny” tour marks another stop...
2025 Forging Futures Gala
Support Veteran Career Training at the Forging Futures Gala
May 31, 2025
6:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
The Forging Futures Gala returns, bringing together community leaders, military supporters, and industry professionals for an unforgettable evening aboard the USS Midway Museum. Hosted by...
Rosin Box Project Unified Harmonies
Unified Harmonies: A Bold Collaboration Between The Rosin Box Project and Art of Elan
May 28, 2025
7:30 pm
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
The Rosin Box Project’s special collaboration with Art of Elan is set to take center stage with Unified Harmonies—a powerful, multidisciplinary performance that fuses live...
Edible San Diego's Wine Wednesday
Wine Wednesday Gets a Major Upgrade at Solare Ristorante
May 28, 2025
5:30 pm
Edible San Diego’s Wine Wednesday is happening this week, and we’re always down for a good wine night, especially when it involves local vintners, Italian...
Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors
Honoring Heroes: Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors
May 26, 2025
11:00 am
Gather for the Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, where San Diego will pay tribute to the...