The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 31, 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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Get Ready for Reverend Horton Heat and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys at Belly Up

Belly Up

Be part of the Reverend Horton Heat Belly Up concert. Enjoy a night filled with 1950s-inspired music and high-energy performances.

MANIA The ABBA Tribute bringing the magic of ABBA to life at The Magnolia

Upcoming

Sing Along to Every Hit at MANIA: The World’s Number One ABBA Tribute Show

The Magnolia

If you’ve ever wanted to relive the magic of ABBA live on stage, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute is as close as it gets. The world’s...

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Catch Lane 8, Yotto, Kasbo, and More at FNGRS CRSSD x Cross Pollination

Waterfront Park

Discover the unique concept of Cross Pollination in San Diego with FNGRS CRSSD, showcasing eight artists in collaborative sets.

Lionfish comic-con cocktails - Steve Rogers, Bruce Wayne, Peter Parker

Check Out These Comic-Con Food, Drink, and Party Specials

What would Comic-Con be without amazing food, drinks, and parties?! Here’s a rundown of some of the best specials we’ve seen around town. Lionfish Modern...

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Hit the Rink on the Bay at Ringer’s Roller Rink’s Seaport Village Grand Opening

Seaport Village

Experience the excitement of Ringer's Roller Rink grand opening with breathtaking views and an unforgettable skating experience.

The World’s Number One Wellness Retreat is Right in Our Backyard

Discover why Rancho La Puerta is the best international wellness retreat, ranked number one by Travel + Leisure in 2026.

Tea in the Garden series at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa La Jolla

Step Into Three Themed High Tea Experiences at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa is hosting a Tea in the Garden series that transforms the hotel’s garden into an immersive high-tea experience across...

Grab Your Spot at the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival

If the La Jolla Art and Wine Festival is already on your October radar, now is the time to act. Wine and Beer Garden tickets...

Pick up Local Produce at Navore’s New Mission Valley Hub

Mission Valley just landed a new way to eat local. Navore Market is teaming up with the YMCA of San Diego County to launch a...

Sunset glowing over the Coronado Cays canals during a Gondola Company cruise

Glide Through the Coronado Cays on a Private Venetian-Style Gondola Cruise

If Euro Summer is a vibe you’re chasing without the transatlantic flight, The Gondola Company has you covered. A private Venetian-style gondola cruise through the...

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Skip the Late Night: Earlier Lands at Belly Up

Belly Up Tavern

There’s a new kind of night out landing at the Belly Up, and it’s built for those of us who want to dance our hearts...

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Get on the Water: HarborFest Returns to Chula Vista

Yes, HarborFest is back. After seven years off, the Chula Vista waterfront is rolling out a full day of on-the-bay experiences, live music, food, and...

Upcoming

Shark Snorkels Return to Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Get ready for shark snorkels at Birch Aquarium and enjoy a memorable snorkeling adventure with docile Leopard Sharks.

Live dating show chaos unfolding on stage at Love Isn't Blind San Diego

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Ditch the Dating Apps and Come Watch Love Isn’t Blind Live in San Diego

If you’re tired of swiping, this is the Friday night you didn’t know you needed. Love Isn’t Blind is a live comedy dating show coming...

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Haute With Heart is Back – and This Year, it Sparkles

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Join the celebration at Haute with Heart, where fashion meets empowerment. Experience a fabulous event filled with style and heart.

Monthly events at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Discover a Summer Full of Events at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is bringing the fun beyond the hotel stay with a lineup of monthly events that give locals and visitors...

87th Del Mar Thoroughbred Club summer racing season

Del Mar Racing is Back for Its 87th Summer and the Lineup is Packed

San Diego’s unofficial start to summer is here. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club kicks off its 87th summer meet with Opening Day and a packed...

Pokemon themed weekend at Union Kitchen and Tap Gaslamp Quarter

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Catch ‘Em All at Union Kitchen & Tap During Comic-Con Weekend

Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp

Comic-Con weekend just got a whole lot more fun. Union Kitchen and Tap in the Gaslamp is going all in on Pokémon for the full...

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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...

Move Your Feet for Free at Salsa Under the Stars

Celebrate summer nights at Salsa Under the Stars Otay Ranch Town Center, an event filled with dancing, music, and local flavors.

Ed Sheeran performing live at Petco Park

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Catch Ed Sheeran Live at Petco Park

PETCO Park

Ed Sheeran is bringing his LOOP Stadium Tour to Petco Park – and if you know anything about an Ed Sheeran live show, you already...

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Relive the Golden Age of Clubbing at Bed By 10

Here’s the concept: all the energy of a proper night out, all the club classics you love, and you’re still home in bed at a...

Break out the Paddles for Another Round of Urban Pickleball

Fifth Avenue is turning back into a pickleball court. The Gaslamp Quarter Association is bringing Urban Pickleball back for a six-week run, with five blocks...

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Catch the Soul of Santana at Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Feel the groove of Carlos Santana at the Santanaways Spreckels Organ Pavilion, an outdoor venue that enhances live music experiences.

San Diego Brazilian Festival at Waterfront Park

Feel the Beat at San Diego’s Brazilian Festival

August 29, 2026

2:00 pm

Waterfront Park

San Diego is throwing the 17th Annual Brazilian Festival, and it’s turning Waterfront Park into a full-blown carnival for the day. If you love drum...

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Shop Handmade and Feed Butterflies at Jackalope

August 29, 2026

11:00 am

Preble Field, NTC Park

Experience the vibrant jackalope artisan fair in Liberty Station with a diverse array of makers and an interactive butterfly garden.

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Hunt for Rare Finds at the Inaugural Frontwave Arena Collectibles Expo

August 29, 2026

10:00 am

If you’re a collector of pretty much anything – sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, memorabilia – this is a big one. Frontwave Arena is hosting the...

Oceanside

San Diego Symphony performing Pirates of the Caribbean in Concert

Hear Zimmer’s Pirates Score Live on the Bay

August 28, 2026

7:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is bringing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to the big screen while performing Klaus Badelt...

San Diego

Stay Late for MAKE Cafe’s First After Hours

August 28, 2026

5:00 pm

Join us for MAKE after hours, an evening pop-up featuring Afrobeat music, dance classes, and local culture in Normal Heights.

San Diego