The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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.

Spend Your Last Weeks of Summer at Andaz San Diego

From rooftop wellness to surprise comedy and a taste of the Wild West, Andaz San Diego is closing out summer with a stacked lineup, and...

Get Outside With Nature Collective’s Free August Events at San Elijo Lagoon

Nature Collective is making it really easy to spend August outdoors, and we’re here for it. They’ve lined up four free events plus a documentary...

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Taste Your Way Through Logan Heights at the Taste of Imperial Avenue

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation, alongside the Greater Logan Heights Small Business Advisory Group, is inviting the community out for the fifth annual Taste of...

Fill Your Basket at the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market

Visit the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market for a delightful Sunday filled with local food, flowers, and artisan crafts from over 100 vendors.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Dog Days of Summer

Take Your Pup to Dinner and a Movie at Omni La Costa This August

Bring your dog to Omni La Costa Dog Days of Summer. Enjoy themed events and outdoor movie nights for a pawsitively great time.

Rooftop crowd at Margaritaville's Day of Service celebration

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Give Back and Get Tropical at Margaritaville’s Day of Service

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is turning good vibes into a great cause with its annual Day of Service, a celebration honoring the legacy...

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Grab Your Putter and Bar-Hop Through North Park at Putt-Oberfest 2026

North Park Mini Park

Mini golf and bar hopping in one event? North Park really did that. Putt-Oberfest is back, and it’s exactly as fun as it sounds –...

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Discover Original Art From 15+ Women Artists at Guest List Volume 001

Guest List Volume 001 is turning Good Night John Boy into a contemporary gallery for one night only, showcasing original work from 15+ women artists...

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Celebrate 40 Years of Little Shop of Horrors With Ellen Greene at Balboa Theatre

Balboa Theatre

Little Shop of Horrors is turning 40, and Balboa Theatre is celebrating the only way that makes sense: with a screening hosted by the woman...

Pull Up to Gillie’s Auto Lounge for Cars, Coffee, and Good Company

Join the fun at Gillie's Auto Lounge events this summer! Experience the Cars & Coffee series for car enthusiasts in San Diego.

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Catch George Thorogood’s Baddest Show on Earth at Humphreys

Humphreys Concerts by the bay

Discover the legacy of George Thorogood & The Destroyers as they tour with classic anthems and electrifying live performances.

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Spend a Bayfront Sunday With the Gipsy Kings at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Get ready for an amazing night at the Gipsy Kings Rady Shell Concert and enjoy timeless hits that resonate with everyone.

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Spend the Day in Hillcrest at San Diego’s Biggest Free Street Festival

Hillcrest Sign

Celebrate San Diego's LGBTQ+ community at Hillcrest CityFest, a memorable summer event filled with music, food, and joy.

Tedeschi Trucks Band performing live on stage

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Come Feel the Soul at Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Rady Shell Show

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Tedeschi Trucks Band is bringing its Future Soul 2026 Tour to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, with special guest Lukas Nelson along for the...

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Ride, Run, or Walk for Cancer Research at the Curebound Cancer Challenge

San Diego comes together for a lot of great events, but this one carries a different kind of weight. The Curebound Cancer Challenge – formerly...

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Crack Into Fresh Maine Lobster Trackside at Del Mar’s Inaugural Turf & Surf Festival

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Lobster at the racetrack? Yes, that’s actually happening. The Turf & Surf Festival is coming to the Seaside Cabana at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, and...

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Take the Leap at San Diego’s 35th Annual Scripps Pier Jump

There are bucket list items, and then there’s jumping off Scripps Pier. The 35th Annual SDJG Pier Jump is one of San Diego’s most unique...

Cabrillo Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument

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Party Under the Stars at Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument

This one is special. Cabrillo Under the Stars is back for its 70th anniversary, and it’s an after-hours evening at Cabrillo National Monument – one...

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Compete for the Summer Classic Trophy at The Loma Club

The Loma Club

There’s something about a shotgun tournament that just hits different – everyone teeing off at once, the whole course alive at the same time, and...

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See What Happens AfterDark at San Diego’s Adults-Only Cabaret Experience

Okay, this one is genuinely unlike anything else happening in San Diego right now. AfterDark is an adults-only cabaret running at Adams Theatre on Adams...

Benson Boone performing live on the Wanted Man Tour

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Don’t Miss Benson Boone Live on His Wanted Man Tour

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Benson Boone is bringing his 2026 U.S. Wanted Man Tour to San Diego, and honestly, the timing could not be better. This guy has been...

Cast performing in Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway

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Feel the Fire of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Civic Theatre

Alicia Keys is bringing her story to the stage, and honestly, this is a big one. Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen is making its way to San...

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Spend a Summer Evening at the Stone Garden Market in Escondido

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido

Stone Brewing’s gardens are one of those spots that already feel like an event on their own, and this summer, they’re turning the space into...

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Pull Up for Backgammon and Chess at BAC Club’s Night at Sonny’s Pizza

BAC Club is back, and this is a great excuse to finally show up. The beloved board game meetup returns to Sonny’s Pizza for an...

University Heights Community-Wide Garage Sale annual neighborhood event San Diego

Shop Local Art at the University Heights ‘Sip & Shop’

October 2, 2026

6:00 pm

Discover the charm of University Heights Sip & Shop, where local artists and delicious brews create an unforgettable evening.

San Diego

Pull on Your Boots for Billy Currington and Dylan Scott in Del Mar

October 2, 2026

5:30 pm

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Discover the magic of country music at the Billy Currington and Dylan Scott concert on a Friday night in Del Mar this October.

Del Mar

Confetti flying at the Orchids & Onions awarding ceremony

Toast to San Diego’s Design Scene at Orchids & Onions

October 2, 2026

5:30 pm

SDAF is throwing a golden anniversary celebration with the 50th edition of Orchids & Onions, honoring 50 years of celebrating the best of San Diego’s...

Liberty Station

Step Into Masquerade After Dark at Top of the Hyatt

October 2, 2026

5:00 pm

Manchester Grand Hyatt

Discover the enchanting atmosphere of Masquerade After Dark at the Top of the Hyatt, featuring cocktails and sushi with a twist.

San Diego

Prost! La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is Back for 3 Days of Bier, Brats, and Good Times

October 2, 2026

4:00 pm

La Mesa Village

Join the fun at La Mesa Oktoberfest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, and great food in San Diego's biggest German celebration.

La Mesa