Plein Air painting
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24 | CA
Learn to paint outdoors in Coronado this spring.

Doris Rice, an internationally known Watercolor Instructor, is coming to Coronado to paint Plein Air for five days, from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, from morning until later afternoon, with different subjects featured each day.
You can also see Doris ahead of the workshop volunteering at the Coronado Flower Show the weekend before demonstrating plein air watercolor painting.
Courtesy photo
For more information, contact Doris at doris.watercolor@gmail.com at 603-724-7779 (in New Hampshire).

Maker space for crafters
2026-04-21 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all crafters and artists! Enjoy three hours of dedicated, uninterrupted time in a bright, well-lit makers space designed for focus, productivity and building community. Spread out on your own table, bring your supplies, and make meaningful progress on your creative projects. This is a self-led session with tables, chairs, and a small sink provided — just bring your materials and get creating.

"It’s a Beautiful Day" art exhibit opening reception
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the opening of the Coronado Art Association’s new exhibit It’s a Beautiful Day at the Coronado Public Library on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. This exhibit will be on display in the Spreckels Reading Room through July. Enjoy inspiring artwork, light refreshments, and have a chance to meet the artists during this opening event.

Coronado Art & Wine Festival
2026-05-09 | CA
The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is a collaboration between the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, two nonprofits bringing together vital areas of our community: the schools, the arts, and local businessses.
A family-friendly joyful celebration and showcase of art, wine, food, music, and community to benefit K-12 STEM classes
An afternoon dedicated to highlighting the finest artists from Southern California and beyond. Enjoy a captivating display of diverse art styles and mediums.
Multiple options to purchase tickets for wine tasting.
Volunteers are needed! Sign up HERE.
The best of Coronado will be on display at the fifth Coronado Art & Wine Festival

Musica Vitale and Friends
2026-05-09 19:00 | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 700 D Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Musica Vitale closes its anniversary season with the birthday bash, celebrating 20 years of music making, friendships and collaborations.
On stage: Musica Vitale, Octet Vox Humana, The Ghukasyan String Orchestra and Crown City Chorale.
The program consists of choral and instrumental compositions by Schnittke, Briggs, Tchaikovsky, Khachaturyan, Poulenc and others.
Artistic Directors: Elena Vizuet, nonna Aladhverdova
TICKETS

Drawing & Painting a Portrait
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Portrait by Nolan Lee
Master the art of portraiture in this dynamic two-session workshop with talented artist Nolan Lee. Learn proven techniques to capture accurate facial structure and achieve a strong likeness, then bring your work to life with acrylic painting — exploring color mixing, skin tones, and value. A rewarding, skill-building experience designed to challenge and inspire artists.
Second class on Thursday, May 21. For ages 18+

Mystery Book Club: "The Hunter"
2026-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Mystery Book club meets regularly on the third Monday of each month. Due to scheduling issues, this month’s meeting has been moved up by one week to the second Monday in June. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering. Registration is encouraged but not required.
We will be discussing The Hunter by Richard Stark (1962). Check out the book in print or ebook format from the Coronado Library Catalog by clicking here.

Crafty Hour: Rainbow beaded suncatchers
2026-06-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
In the month of June, we’re celebrating PRIDE month by creating our own rainbow beaded suncatchers. It’s the perfect thing to decorate your window or patio this summer.
Can’t make it to this program? Check back here the day after to download the instructions so you can recreate the craft at home.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Intro to block printing: Carve & print your own designs
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover the magic of block printing in this 90-minute introductory workshop. Led by local-artist and printmaker Kasey Leung, you’ll be guided step-by-step through designing, carving, and printing your very own original block. Use it to create small art prints — perfect for gifting, sharing, or keeping for yourself. The emphasis is on process over perfection, with plenty of room to experiment and enjoy making with your hands.

No experience needed and all materials are provided. You’ll leave with finished prints and your carved block to take home, so you can keep printing and making art long after the workshops ends.

This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Kasey Leung, owner of MOS Designs, is a San Diego-based artist and adventurer who transforms outdoor-inspired nostalgia into handcrafted prints and illustrations. Drawing on her experiences snowboarding, rock climbing, surfing, and everyday outdoor moments, she uses bold flowy lines and imperfect shapes to capture movement and memories outside. Kasey loves helping beginners explore their creativity and bring their own designs to life, believing everyone is an artist in their own unique way.

Art as History: Contemporary perspectives on American and San Diego stories
2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Drawing on the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s permanent collection, this presentation explores how contemporary artists over the last 50 years have engaged with United States history and reflected on it through their practices. Through a virtual tour of selected works, we will examine how artists have reimagined historical narratives — with a special focus on San Diego histories and the stories that shape our region. Join us for this visual journey connecting art, memory, and place.
