The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of July 27, 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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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

This one is worth clearing your evening for. Guest List Volume 001 is turning Good Night John Boy into a contemporary gallery for one night...

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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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Celebrate 70 Years of Cabrillo National Monument Under the Stars

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...

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Elements Design & Build: The San Diego Remodeler That Treats Communication Like Craft

Before Jordan Zloof and Ben Sharon started Elements Design & Build, they worked through every stage of residential construction from the ground up.

Step Into Baja Glamour at Tierra y Mar, Harrah’s Newest Restaurant

Harrah’s just did something really cool. Tierra y Mar is their brand-new $10.7 million Baja-inspired restaurant, and it’s the kind of opening that makes the...

Hamadryas baboon infant Makeda at San Diego Zoo

Come Meet Makeda – San Diego Zoo’s Newest Hamadryas Baboon

San Diego Zoo has a new addition, and she already has a name with some serious weight behind it. Meet Makeda, a hamadryas baboon infant...

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Spend a Summer Night With Sarah McLachlan at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Experience the magic of Sarah McLachlan's Better Broken Tour and enjoy her beautiful voice in picturesque venues across the country.

Maranello restaurant little italy san diego

Little Italy

Take a Gran Turismo Through Northern Italy at Maranello in Little Italy

Little Italy has a new dinner spot, and it’s one that makes the whole evening feel like an occasion. Maranello just opened at 2101 Kettner...

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2026 at The Conrad

Celebrate 40 Years of SummerFest With a Week Full of Music

La Jolla Music Society is celebrating 40 years of SummerFest, its annual chamber music festival that brings top classical musicians from around the world to...

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

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

February 10, 2027

7:30 pm

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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Mission Bayfest Returns to Mariner’s Point Park With Rebelution, Kolohe Kai & The Offspring

October 16, 2026

3:00 pm

Mariners Point

Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...