Little Italy Archives - Times of San Diego

Little Italy News | The Feast, Galbani Bella Vita, and Trick or Treats

by Christopher Gomez • Special to Times of San Diego Sept. 28, 2026, 5:53 a.m.Sept. 28, 2026, 5:53 a.m.

October is Italian Heritage Month, and the Little Italy Association has everything for a festive celebration

Festive cultural parade with horseback riders and people in traditional dress, smiling and waving in a lively town street.

San Diego Weekend Guide Sept. 11-13: Dia De La Independencia Edition

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego Sept. 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m.Sept. 11, 2026, 10:41 a.m.

A knockout event — Punches in the Piazza returns to Little Italy

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego Aug. 31, 2026, 2:07 p.m.Aug. 31, 2026, 2:08 p.m.

Staycation September: The Best of Little Italy

by Christopher Gomez • Special to Times of San Diego Aug. 31, 2026, 8:42 a.m.Aug. 31, 2026, 8:42 a.m.

Arts

An album drop, a farewell, plus a bandleader and the blues — Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego Aug. 18, 2026, 11:05 a.m.Aug. 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

July in Little Italy: Summer celebrations, sweet treats & community traditions

by Christopher Gomez • Special to Times of San Diego June 29, 2026, 1:54 p.m.June 29, 2026, 1:54 p.m.

June in Little Italy: Celebrating dad, summer nights & signature events

by Christopher Gomez • Special to Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 10:52 a.m.June 2, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

Arts

Dillon Forte, a big draw in the ‘small tat world,’ is bringing his sacred geometry tattoos to San Diego

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego May 22, 2026, 10:05 a.m.May 20, 2026, 6:49 p.m.

One chef, two cultures, and an unexpected career twist for North Park resident

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego May 6, 2026, 9:12 a.m.May 6, 2026, 9:12 a.m.

Historic Little Italy church throws stones at State Street bike lane

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego May 5, 2026, 4:32 p.m.May 5, 2026, 4:47 p.m.

Arts

At Little Italy ArtWalk, nature serves as muse for featured painters

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego April 23, 2026, 2:44 p.m.April 23, 2026, 2:44 p.m.

Bustling Little Italy street in San Diego, marked by an arched sign with a visible dent, reading "Little Italy."

Life

Community waits for restoration after garbage truck damages iconic Little Italy sign

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego April 23, 2026, 9:10 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:27 p.m.

Owner of Little Italy tower faces foreclosure over $33 million on past-due loan

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego March 3, 2026, 1:30 p.m.March 3, 2026, 1:31 p.m.

Advertisement for Beetlejuice musical at the San Diego Civic Theater

Arts

Six shows (and some rooftop movies) to see in San Diego this weekend

by Matthew Lickona • Special for Times of San Diego Feb. 26, 2026, 12:15 p.m.Feb. 26, 2026, 12:49 p.m.