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.

A New Kind of Gym Just Opened in Solana Beach

Explore the Compound Lifting Club Solana Beach, a community-focused gym offering compound lifting, recovery, and more for all fitness levels.

Fourth annual Punches in the Piazza at Piazza della Famiglia

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Honor, Remember, and Give Back at Punches in the Piazza in Little Italy

Piazza della Famiglia

The fourth annual Punches in the Piazza returns to Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia for an evening that blends amateur boxing, community connection, and meaningful...

Set Sail for Two Harbors: Catalina’s Summer Festival Lineup is Here

If you’ve never made it to Two Harbors, this is the summer to go. While most Catalina visitors stick to Avalon, the island’s west end...

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Del Mar Beach is the Place to Be This 4th of July

Join the fun at Del Mar Beach this 4th of July! Enjoy live entertainment, food, and fireworks by the Pacific Ocean.

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Soak Up the Island Vibes at Holo Holo Music Festival

PETCO Park
Waterfront Park

Holo Holo Music Festival is returning to San Diego’s Waterfront Park for a full day of live island and reggae music, good energy, and that...

Wynona Judd Melissa Etheridge Raised on radio tour

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Celebrate Iconic Music With Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Discover the magic of the Raised on Radio Tour with Wynona Judd and Melissa Etheridge, a night of heartfelt performances awaits.

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See a Living Legend Perform at the Rady Shell – Bob Dylan Comes to San Diego

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Bob Dylan is coming to San Diego – and with nearly six decades of music behind him, a Dylan concert is never just a concert....

Board & Brew Just Landed on the Waterfront

Discover the history of Board & Brew Midway San Diego, a local favorite offering unique sandwiches and craft beers.

Experience the Best of Classical Jazz and Dance at La Jolla Music Society This Season

La Jolla Music Society has announced its 58th annual Winter Season, and if you’re someone who looks forward to this lineup every year, this one...

Natsu Nights summer night market series at Japanese Friendship Garden

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Spend a Summer Evening at the Japanese Friendship Garden During Natsu Nights

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in Balboa Park is hosting Natsu Nights, a summer night market series that transforms the garden into something a...

Arshansky artwork displayed throughout Andaz San Diego Gallery in partnership with Sparks Gallery

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Meet Artist Alexander Arshansky at an Evening With the Artist

Andaz Hotel San Diego

Andaz San Diego and Sparks Gallery are opening up the Andaz Gallery space for an intimate evening of art, conversation, and community. An Evening with...

Chef Meredith Manée with 25 years of fine dining experience at The Heritage Steakhouse

Get a Taste of What’s Ahead as Meredith Manée Takes the Helm at The Heritage Steakhouse

East County is getting a white tablecloth steakhouse this August. The Heritage Steakhouse is opening on the sixth floor of the Legacy Building at Lantern...

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DJ Quik Brings West Coast G-Funk to North Park

The Observatory North Park

DJ Quik brings his live musicianship to The Observatory North Park. Discover his journey in hip-hop and G-funk music.

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Kool & the Gang and the Sugarhill Gang Hit the Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Experience Kool & the Gang at the Rady Shell for an unforgettable night of music and fun with the Sugarhill Gang.

Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World exhibition

Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World is Coming to MOPA@SDMA

San Diego is the only West Coast stop for one of the most compelling photography exhibitions of the year. Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World opens at...

Trinity Theatre Company Carlsbad location

Trinity Theatre Company is Bringing its Community Theater Model to North County

Trinity Theatre Company has been doing something genuinely interesting at Mission Valley Mall for the past three years – dropping live performance, theater education, and...

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Grab Your Hawaiian Shirt and Hit the North Park Bar Crawl

North Park

North Park is going tiki for a day, and the itinerary is straightforward: three neighborhood bars, one themed drink and snack at each stop, and...

Love is a Drag Bombshells and Brunch Pride event at Pacific Beach AleHouse Beer Garden

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Celebrate Pride at Love is a Drag: Bombshells & Brunch at Pacific Beach AleHouse

Pacific Beach AleHouse is bringing the heat for Pride with Love is a Drag: Bombshells & Brunch – a Love Island-inspired drag brunch taking over...

Ten Years of Barbusa: Little Italy’s Sicilian Table That Keeps Drawing Us Back

Join us in celebrating the barbusa 10th anniversary, a decade of Sicilian-inspired dining in the heart of Little Italy.

Taste Your Way Through San Diego During Restaurant Week

San Diego Restaurant Week is back for eight days of curated dining experiences across the city, and with more than 120 restaurants participating across 30-plus...

3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition

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Support Rady Children’s Hospital at the 3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside BBQ Competition

Local pitmasters are firing up their grills for a great cause this summer. The 3rd Annual Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition transforms the Downtown Oceanside...

Balboa Theatre Silent Movie Mondays Safety Last! (1923)

Step Back in Time with Season Three of Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre

Experience the magic of Balboa Theatre Silent Movie Mondays. Enjoy classic films with live music in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum Summer Family Events

A Summer Full of Fun at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Join the fun with the San Diego Model Railroad Museum summer schedule featuring hands-on activities, crafts, and train play tables.

Ritual: Solstice - Immersive Music and Art Experience

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Mark the Summer Solstice With a Night of Art and Jazz at Liberty Station

Immerse yourself in the magic of RITUAL SOLSTICE at Liberty Station – a captivating fusion of art, sound, and atmosphere awaits you.

Experience Filipino Culture Up Close at SamaFest 2026

August 22, 2026

11:00 am

Balboa Park

Samahan Arts is bringing back its 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival, and this year it’s going big: a full two days of Filipino food,...

Balboa Park

Get on the Water: HarborFest Returns to Chula Vista

August 22, 2026

10:00 am

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...