The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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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Discover Latin American Artistry at Old Town’s Annual Festival

Bazaar del Mundo

For many Latin American cultures, art serves as a medium to recount the history of its peoples and preserve their rich traditions. To honor and...

Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation Donates 55 Acres to the City of San Diego

The San Diego City Council has unanimously voted to accept a donation of land from the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation to add to...

Outdoors at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station

Summer Means Art, Music, & More at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station

Find a new favorite pastime outdoors and bask in the sun at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station this July! As summer sets in, this vibrant arts...

Bay to Park Paseo Walk Experience Links San Diego Bay to Balboa Park

A celebration walk last April 13 marked the realization of a dream born in 1908. Bay to Park Paseo, first envisioned by urban planner John...

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Vibes by the Bay: San Diego Bayfest 2024 With Sublime and More!

Waterfront Park

You’re in for an unforgettable experience at this year’s San Diego Bayfest with its impressive lineup of artists! San Diego Bayfest 2024 Lineup This year’s...

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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,...

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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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,...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Valley Farm Market and High Marea Bring Specialty Groceries and Baja Flavors to Del Mar

January 10, 2026

8:00 am

Valley Farm Market is opening its third location in Del Mar, bringing nearly seven decades of family-owned specialty grocery expertise to the North County coast....

Del Mar

Father Joe's Villages Annual Christmas Meal

Father Joe’s Villages Serves Annual Christmas Meal to Over 1,000 People in Need

December 22, 2025

11:00 am

Father Joe’s Villages is serving more than 1,000 holiday-themed lunches and distributing care packages, and if you’ve been looking for ways the San Diego community...

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The Secret Agents Take On Operation Snowfall at Lou Lou’s Club

December 21, 2025

8:00 pm

Lou Lou’s Jungle Room is transforming into Secret Agent H.Q. for a night of jazzy, rockin’, 60s-inspired holiday arrangements and a lightly theatrical caper that...

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An Irish Christmas Brings High-Energy Holiday Tradition to Balboa Theatre

December 21, 2025

2:30 pm

Balboa Theatre

If you’re looking for something different from the usual holiday concert lineup, An Irish Christmas at Balboa Theatre delivers exactly that. This isn’t just another...

San Diego Automotive Museum’s Holiday Cars and Coffee Brings Festive Cheer to Balboa Park

December 21, 2025

7:30 am

San Diego Automotive Museum

The San Diego Automotive Museum is adding some holiday spirit to its monthly Cars and Coffee event, inviting car enthusiasts and spectators to gather for...

San Diego