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.
Mario Adrion & Clay Horwitz at Mic Drop Comedy Club
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Laugh Out Loud With Mario Adrion & Clay Horwitz at Mic Drop Comedy Club
  • Mic Drop Comedy
Mario Adrion and Clay Horwitz are embarking on a country-wide stand-up comedy tour and will stop in San Diego to headline Mic Drop Comedy Club!...
Music En La Calle International Music Festival
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Music En La Calle Returns to City Heights
Music En La Calle, the free international music festival that brings together colorful musical performances representing a wide range of cultures and styles, returns to...
Conrad Prebys 2024 Summer Season
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The 2024 Conrad Prebys Summer Season Now Open
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Celebrate the opening of the Conrad Prebys 2024 Summer Season at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, conductor Gemma...
High Dive Summer Market
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High Dive Market: Summer Fun for Everyone
Get ready to dive into summer fun at High Dive Market! Experience an exciting evening featuring local vendors, delicious food and drink specials, great vibes,...
San Diego Hoolaulea Hawaiian culture
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Experience the Spirit of Hawaiian Culture at San Diego Hoolaulea
  • Preble Field, NTC Park
Aloha, San Diegans! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Hawaiian culture at the San Diego Hoolaulea 2024. San Diego Hoolaulea is...
Kinfolk Fest 2024
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Celebrate Juneteenth at Kinfolk Fest: A Day of Unity and Joy
  • Waterfront Park
Get ready to celebrate Juneteenth in style at Kinfolk Fest 2024! Happening at Waterfront Park, SD Melanin’s 7th annual Juneteenth event promises a day filled...
Belmont Park Community 5K
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Belmont Park Community 5K: Registration Now Open!
  • Belmont Park
The second annual Belmont Park Community 5K is here! The infectious enthusiasm of last year’s participants made it an absolute blast! This family-friendly event kicks...
Binational Youth Poster Exhibition at WDC 2024
World Design Capital Announces Binational Youth Poster Exhibition
World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 (WDC 2024) announces the selected posters of the Binational Youth Poster Exhibition. A collection of 16 designs created...
The Hello Girls Documentary by Foundation for Women Warriors
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Free Virtual Screening of The Hello Girls
  • Online via Zoom
In honor of the 76th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, join the Foundation for Women Warriors for a free virtual screening of...
The Gondola Company 25th Anniversay
25 Years of Venetian Charm With The Gondola Company
“Bravo!” to The Gondola Company, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary of bringing a touch of Venetian charm and relaxation to the Coronado Cays! The...
San Diego FC Signs Hirving "Chucky" Lozano
San Diego FC Signs Hirving “Chucky” Lozano
San Diego FC (SDFC) today announced the Club has acquired Hirving “Chucky” Lozano as the first Designated Player in San Diego FC history and signed...
The Henry Carlsbad
The Greatest Neighborhood Restaurant is Coming to Carlsbad!
The Henry is a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers, and bartenders who know their orders by heart....
Catalina Island Company
Catalina Island Company Unveils Two Harbors Summer Event Lineup
This summer, Catalina Island Company, the island’s premier resort operator, is set to host an exciting lineup of festivals and events at Two Harbors, located...
Jazz Brunch at The Brick Hotel
Cajun Flavors and Jazzy Vibes: Sunday Brunch at The Brick Hotel
This summer, The Brick Hotel in Oceanside is offering a special Jazz Brunch every Sunday! Come and enjoy delicious items from Q&A Oyster Co, specializing...
car show at belmont park
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Classic Cars, Live Music, and Family Fun at Belmont’s Father’s Day Car Show
  • Belmont Park
Experience an epic Father’s Day at Belmont Park, San Diego’s ultimate destination for family fun! Join Belmont Park for its 11th annual Father’s Day Car...
InterContinental San Diego Summer Sunset Live Music Series
Unwind With Local Tunes at the Summer Sunset Live Music Series
Celebrate summer with the sounds of local music during InterContinental San Diego’s 2024 Summer Sunset Live Music Series hosted at Layover, the hotel’s aviation-themed rooftop...
Conservatory yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden
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Conservatory Yoga: Immerse Yourself in the Lush Greenery of San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Wind down from the day with a conservatory yoga session at San Diego Botanic Garden. Immerse yourself in the lush greenery inside the Dickinson Family...
Downtown Chula Vista businesses
Downtown Chula Vista is Booming!
More and more individuals are gravitating towards Downtown Chula Vista for its flourishing community atmosphere. As a result, businesses are also making their way down...
Fairmont new lobby lounge
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Transformed With Opulent Upgrades
Fairmont Grand Del Mar unveiled their newly reimagined lobby lounge, library, and bar this month. In partnership with Los Angeles-based design firm Bishop Pass, the...
XOXO Retro Neighborhood Diner
XOXO Retro Neighborhood Diner Set to Bring a Fresh, Fun Dining Experience
A 3,000-square-foot, brand-new concept has officially opened its doors in University Heights, offering a nostalgic nod to ’90s American diners with a contemporary twist. This follows...
Pride Bar Crawl San Diego
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Celebrate Love and Pride at the Ultimate Bar Crawl in San Diego
  • The Loft
The Pride Bar Crawl in San Diego promises to be an exciting event celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, expecting over 500 participants! The event features five venues,...
Outriders West presents Endless Sunsets Music Festival
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Endless Sunsets Music Festival Debuts at Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
Outriders West is celebrating this summer with the latest announcement of their debut music festival, Endless Sunsets. Taking place in San Diego’s notoriously breathtaking Waterfront...
san diego wooden boat festival
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San Diego Wooden Boat Festival: A Unique Way to Spend Father’s Day
  • Koehler Kraft Company – Boatyard & Marina
A San Diego Father’s Day weekend tradition, the San Diego Wooden Boat Festival is the premier event for Southern Californian wooden boat enthusiasts! San Diego...
High Tea Meets Fashion Experience with Oscar de la Renta
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High Tea Meets Fashion at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
  • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
The Fairmont Grand Del Mar is excited to host a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea presentation with internationally acclaimed fashion designer Oscar de La Renta. Oscar de...
Upcoming Events
Friendly Feast International Bake Sale
Friendly Feast’s International Bake Sale Returns With Globally Inspired Pastries for a Cause
May 18, 2025
9:30 am
  • 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...
The Salon of Art Gallery
VIP Opening Reception for Concetta Antico’s ‘A Modern Muse’ Exhibition
May 17, 2025
6:00 pm
La Jolla’s art scene is about to get a whole lot more vivid. World-renowned tetrachromatic artist Concetta Antico is unveiling her newest exhibition, A Modern...
San Diego Ballet
San Diego Ballet Brings the Heat With Romeo et Juliet
May 17, 2025
2:00 pm
  • Balboa Theatre
Get ready to be swept away by one of the most powerful love stories of all time, reimagined through movement, music, and soul-stirring emotion. San...
Comic-con Lucha Libre exhibit
Lucha Libre Takes Center Stage at Comic-Con Museum
May 17, 2025
12:00 pm
The Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park unveils its latest exhibit, Sangre, Sudor, y Mito: The Art and Tradition of Mexican Lucha Libre. This immersive showcase...
San Diego Dragon Boat Festival
Race to the Beat at the San Diego Dragon Boat Festival
May 16, 2025
8:30 am
  • 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...