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On view through September 13 The Green of West Plaza: 90+ Years of The Coronado Lawn Bowling Club celebrates over 90 years of the Coronado Lawn Bowling Club (CLBC) with an emphasis on its history, community involvement, and contribution to the sport of lawn bowling. The bilingual English/Spanish exhibit features trophies and medals won by members […]
Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick […]
Join New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd for a captivating evening of mystery, romance, and literary intrigue inspired by her newest novel, Teach the Torches to Burn. In this imaginative reimagining of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the famous star-crossed lovers survived, married, and raised a daughter of their own. As Verona prepares for her wedding, a shocking murder […]
Celebrate summer with an afternoon of live music at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, July 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a free performance by The JourneyBirds, an acoustic duo known for their heartfelt harmonies and fresh interpretations of classic folk and Woodstock-era favorites. Featuring timeless songs by artists such as Bob […]
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up a sample, cook at home, and discuss your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion. For the month of July we will be sampling dried chervil. See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access. Disclaimer(s) Food […]
Emerald Keepers is looking for volunteers for their Aug. 1 cleanup on Stan's Beach. Meet at the end of the cul-de-sac on Avenida De Sol between the Del and the Shores at 8 am and look for the Emerald Keepers flag. Parking is extremely limited, so please consider biking or walking. Bring gloves, buckets and […]
Cassie B Performing a mix of originals and covers, including “Lady Marmalade” and “Purple Rain” Cassie B, a local musical inspiration and her talented team also has the honor of being the San Diego Padres house band. Website: Cassie B Sponsored by The O’Briens at PorchLight Realty and Dr. Kurt Hummeldorf, DMD
Bring your curiosity and step into a world of wildlife and wonder at the Coronado Community Center on Wednesday, August 5, at noon for Wild Wonders, a free interactive animal presentation the whole family can enjoy. Get up close with amazing animal ambassadors as expert wildlife biologists introduce furry, feathered, and scaly creatures from around […]
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting […]
The Woven Bowl is a perfect project for beginners to learn basketry skills. The bowl is woven on a slotted wooden base, and participants will learn weaving techniques that include twining, 2:1 twill, and creating a matchstick rim. Color choices for the dyed reed section will be available. All materials will be provided. Bringing an […]
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick's and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, presents Annie Jacobsen discussing Biological War: A Scenario. Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of Nuclear War: A Scenario. She will share insights into her latest work in which she explores a chilling scenario where a deliberate biological attack unleashes […]
The Shoreline Pickers band originated from casual jam sessions at the shoreline of Mission Bay. They love acoustic music and enjoy the contributions of the various instruments. The members are Mary Jane Cupp on mandolin, Mark Pullin on guitar, Pete Varhola on bass, John Deckard on harmonica, and Jacob Blythe on banjo. All members contribute […]
Where We Wander is a collection of photographs created by members of the Darkroomers Photographic Club, captured both close to home and around the world. Together, these images reflect the many ways we move through and observe the world around us. Some photographs come from distant places. Others were made in familiar neighborhoods, quiet corners, or […]
High Tide Society Get Ready to Make a Splash, don your captain’s hat and your ascot tie and get ready to dance the night away with High Tide Society. This energetic 8-10 piece band – with their breezy blend of horns, guitars, keyboards, and harmonic vocals – combines soft rock, upbeat R&B, and disco dance […]
Feeling crafty? Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts. In the month of August, we're learning the Japanese art of Kinusaiga. This art form combines elements of traditional textile techniques with modern materials and methods, resulting in a textured and layered artwork without the need for sewing. Can't make […]
What does your family history reveal? Join the Descendants of Early San Diego (DESD) where we will learn about solving the mysteries of your family tree. We will hear about the remarkable stories of DESD members who are examples of how modern genealogy tools can rewrite what we thought we knew about our own origins. […]
Grammy-nominated pianist/vocalist, Judy Carmichael brings the joy of classic swing to the Coronado Library once again with her signature stride and boogie piano. Judy dives into 1930s and ’40s favorites from Gershwin, Fats Waller, Cole Porter and Peggy Lee, along with originals inspired by her hilarious adventures from her life the road. The Library's Summer […]
The Friends of the Coronado Public Library will host their second annual Family Picnic & Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. outside the Coronado Public Library. The free event will celebrate the end of summer with books, scavenger hunts, prizes, and activities for all ages. Families can bring a picnic, […]
Dramaturgy is the art or technique of dramatic composition and theatrical representation. Dr. Gideon Rappaport, retired teacher and active dramaturge, who has spent over 45 years teaching Shakespeare, will explain how a dramaturge helps to improve the quality of the productions of Shakespeare's plays for the benefit of the audience.
Perfect Blend The Perfect Blend Quartet is a popular Southern California act featuring Loulou and François, celebrated for their fresh take on classic hits from the ’70s and beyond. They have audiences dreaming, cheering, and dancing along. Website: Perfect Blend Sponsored by Stay Coronado and Diane Jolley & Bill Subang
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting […]
During the American Revolution, Americans were not only fighting for independence. They were also trying to imagine what their new nation would look like. Revolutionary leaders such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington helped promote powerful visual symbols — from flags and seals to allegorical figures like Liberty — that expressed the ideals of the […]
Meet at the John D. Spreckels Center for an interactive learning experience from a seasoned music therapist from Sharp Coronado Hospital. Participants will learn how music therapy works and participate in a demonstration on how music can be used in a variety of ways for health and wellness. No previous musical experience required.
The annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta returns to San Diego Bay Aug. 21-22. Hosted by Sharp HospiceCare, the Coronado Yacht Club, and the Cortez Racing Association, the two-day fundraiser begins with a dinner, dancing, and live auction on Friday, followed by the regatta on Saturday, when guests can watch the race from yachts on the bay. […]
Park Place Liquor & Deli will celebrate 20 years in Coronado with a free Customer Appreciation Party on Friday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature live music, complimentary food and drinks, kids activities, face painting, giveaways, and prizes. Guests can also enjoy 20% off all sandwiches throughout the day. […]
The Port of San Diego and San Diego Working Waterfront invite the public to participate in the 36th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 22, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at various locations around San Diego Bay. Following the cleanup, volunteers are invited to an afterparty from 10 a.m. to noon at Shelter Island […]
Bike the Bay Rolls into its 19th year on Sunday, August 23 San Diego’s summer cycling tradition will have waves of riders departing Embarcadero Marina Park South from 6:30 - 8 am. Riders have the rare opportunity to pedal across the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge and experience the beauty of the Bayshore Bikeway on a […]
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY For PDF of Military Appreciation Day schedule, click here 4:30-5:15 pm Arrive early and please be seated by 4:15 pm Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band With over 90 years of service in San Diego, the New Orleans-style brass band is one of the Navy’s and region’s finest and oldest continuing […]
The Coronado Public Library's Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. For our August meeting, we will read and discuss the winner of the 2025 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction winner The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke, an unforgettable and […]
Celebrate community, history, art, and patriotism with the Coronado Historical Association and the Coronado Community Foundation. Join us for a festive evening reception honoring America250 and celebrating CHA's Flag Mural Project. Enjoy inspiring patriotic music performed by Westwind Brass while mingling with friends and neighbors over complimentary drinks and light bites. CHA's Flag Mural Project was […]
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up a sample, cook at home, and discuss your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion. For the month of August we will be sampling dried fig leaves. See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access. Disclaimer(s) […]
The Avanti Flute Choir will present their annual concert on Saturday, August 29 at 1 p.m. They will be performing a variety of film and pop tunes from How to Train Your Dragon, Wicked, Leonard Cohen, and more.
Desperado Premier Eagles tribute band, so get ready to spend an energetic and nostalgic evening with the Boys of Summer as they Take It to the Limit. Website: Desperado Sponsored by California American Water
New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, a San Diego native whose thrilling novels have captivated readers around the world and inspired the hit television series Rizzoli & Isles, will be at the Coronado Public Library to share her newest book The Shadow Friends. The third installment in her Martini Club series, the books is full of Cold […]
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting […]
Food Truck Thursday at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa. (Image: Coronado Island Marriott) Summer is winding down, which means Food Truck Thursdays at Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa is officially on its last week. For the official grand finale of the season, we’re bringing in The Suenamis to headline the final night […]
The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 4 to October 23. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 4, we will have Eric Starr on brass featuring Hyemi Kwon on piano. Dr. Eric Starr maintains a multi-faceted musical career as […]
Bring your pup and join Emerald Keepers in cleaning up Dog Beach. Look for the Emerald Keepers flag near the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Marina Avenue. Bicycle security will provided by a member of Emerald Keepers. Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, gloves, a bucket and a picker, if you have one. […]
The Female Maker Market is back at the Coronado Ferry Landing. Spend your Saturday shopping small while supporting women-owned and local businesses, makers, artists and creatives — all with beautiful San Diego Bay views as your backdrop. It's FREE to attend. Grab your friends, bring the family, and spend Labor Day weekend supporting local.
The Suenamis Celebrate the final concert of the summer 2026 season with The Suenamis! They are all Coronado locals and it's their fourth consecutive year performing. Website: The Suenamis Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Coronado and Peggy & John Duncan
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