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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FACE Foundation Hosts Bags & Baubles

The 13th annual Bags & Baubles fundraiser, organized by the San Diego-based nonprofit FACE Foundation, is set to take place at a sprawling private estate...

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Madama Butterfly: A Stirring Experience at San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Civic Theatre

Get ready for an unforgettable night at San Diego Civic Theatre, where Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly promises to tug at your heartstrings with its poignant...

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Celebrate Earth Day With Party for the Planet at Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Are you ready to Party for the Planet? In honor of Earth Day, Birch Aquarium is hosting a family-friendly event celebrating our ocean planet while...

WILDCOAST Benefit Dinner at Herb and Sea

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Herb & Sea Hosts Dinner Benefiting WILDCOAST

Herb & Sea invites you to the 3rd Annual WILDCOAST Benefit Dinner, a family-style seafood soirée on their Moonlight Deck! Herb & Sea Brings Back...

Birch Aquarium Receives Prestigious AZA Accreditation

Birch Aquarium has yet again been granted accreditation by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission. Celebrating Over 25 Years of AZA...

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Bazaar del Mundo Hosts New Spring Pop-up

Bazaar del Mundo

Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town will celebrate spring with a tribute to beloved artist Laurel Burch and a curated selection of...

The Del Opens its Latest Culinary Concept: The Laundry Pub

The Laundry Pub has officially opened its doors as the newest neighborhood eatery at Hotel del Coronado! The Laundry serves up classic pub fare and...

NBA Champ Kawhi Leonard and Slightly Stoopid Support New SD-Born Beverage Brand, BUSA

Busa Beverage Inc. is a new ready-to-drink Italian craft cocktail brand conceptualized by the Busalacchis, a renowned Sicilian family recognized for their contributions to building...

MOPA at The San Diego Museum of Art Welcomes Three New Exhibitions This Spring

The Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA) is pleased to welcome three new photography exhibitions this spring: Picture This:...

Jazz Piano Mini Festival, Orlinski, Bronfman, and More From La Jolla Music Society in April

April is an exciting month for La Jolla Music Society as they present musical icon Herbie Hancock, star countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński, piano master Yefim...

Duke Windsor Reflections at Sparks Gallery

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Sparks Gallery to Feature New Exhibition: Duke Windsor “Reflections”

Sparks Gallery

Prepare to be mesmerized by the extraordinary talent of Duke Windsor as Sparks Gallery unveils his captivating collection, “Reflections.” Duke Windsor: Reflections The exhibition “Reflections”...

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It’s Wellness Weekend at Pendry San Diego with GROUND, Therabody, and More

Pendry San Diego

Ready to embrace your health? Come and enjoy an array of curated wellbeing experiences at Pendry San Diego’s Wellness Weekend! Get access to Spa Pendry,...

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Disney On Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. This adventure...

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Annual Ocean Beach Pier Surf Classic Makes a Splash

Ocean Beach Municipal Pier

Get ready for an action-packed weekend at the 8th Annual Ocean Beach Pier Surf Classic: Skate Jam Edition! This ultimate surf and skate extravaganza promises...

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San Diego Vegan Festival Gears Up for 2nd Annual Event

Waterfront Park

The second annual San Diego Vegan Festival has even more in store for guests! Attendees will enjoy free entry, more vendors and extended hours—timed just right to...

Nicole and Brent Slone of Above Board Liqueurs

The San Diego Couple On a Mission to Craft a Healthier Cocktail Experience

Innovation is brewing in the restaurant and bar industry as establishments embrace and cater to a growing demand for healthier libations. Enter Above Board Liqueurs, the...

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James Hubbell Unveiling and Film Screening at the Alpine Library

Delve deeper into the life of world-renowned artist James Hubbell and his magnificent works in a special screening event at the Alpine Library, presented by...

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Westfield UTC and Plaza Bonita to Host the Westfield Good Festival

Westfield UTC

Westfield UTC will host its first Westfield Good Festival, an annual event that brings together retailers, partner brands, and local stakeholders who are making positive...

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at Cygnet Theatre

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Cygnet Theatre Presents Electrifying Musical: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Cygnet Theatre

Get ready for an out-of-this-world musical by celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy. Directed by Sean Murray, this spellbinding theatrical experience has already been extended...

Sarah Stieber Announces 4th Annual Experiential Pop-Up Gallery in Little Italy

San Diego artist Sarah Stieber, known for her bold, vibrant artwork, is thrilled to unveil her latest collection, the ‘Integration Series.’ The experiential pop-up gallery,...

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Calling Lamborghini Enthusiasts: The Bulls of Sant’Agata Charge Little Italy

Lamborghini lovers, start your engines! The Little Italy Association, in partnership with O’Gara Coach San Diego, presents the return of the Bulls of Sant’Agata Charge Little...

Parakeet Cafe Opens at The Forum Carlsbad

Exciting news, North County! The Parakeet Café is now open at The Forum Carlsbad! Parakeet Café is one of our favorites (we eat there sooooo...

The Smoking Gun New Dinner menu and Cocktail

The Smoking Gun Launches Smokin’ New Dinner and Cocktail Menus

Gaslamp’s favorite neighborhood restaurant and bar, The Smoking Gun, has just launched brand-new, not-to-be-missed menus! Smokin’ New Dinner and Cocktail Menus Stop in to try:...

Arts, Culture & Creativity Month at Arts District Liberty Station

Honoring ARTS DISTRICT Artists and Creatives for Arts, Culture & Creativity Month

Arts, Culture & Creativity Month is back for its sixth year! Made possible by CA for the Arts, the annual initiative celebrates the arts community,...

Walter Redondo’s Open Art Studio Launches at Granger Hotel

April 12, 2025

4:30 pm

The Grand Opening of Open Art Studio by Walter Redondo is happening at the beautifully restored Granger Hotel, and it’s your chance to be among...

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Inaugural Taste of City Heights Spotlights Local Flavor and Community Spirit

April 12, 2025

3:00 pm

Get ready to savor the best of City Heights’ incredible food scene at the first-ever Taste of City Heights. This inaugural event is a flavorful...

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The New Children’s Museum Unveils Artopia – A Creative Studio for All Ages

April 12, 2025

9:00 am

The New Children’s Museum

A big new chapter is opening at The New Children’s Museum with the debut of Artopia: NCM Creative Studios, the vibrant centerpiece of the museum’s...

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U.S. Women’s National Team, most exciting game-day parties

The U.S. Women’s National Team is Headed to SoFi Stadium—And You’re Invited to the Ultimate Game Day Experience

April 5, 2025

12:00 pm

The U.S. Women’s National Team is taking over SoFi Stadium—and one of the most exciting game-day parties of the year is going down right outside....

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Light, Shadow, and the Art of Perception: “Light Made Visible” Opens at The 3rd Space

April 4, 2025

6:00 pm

Light Made Visible, the latest 3rd Space Gallery exhibition, brings together two of San Diego’s most compelling multidisciplinary artists for a poetic exploration of light,...

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