FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Yellow Rose"
2026-02-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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 or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
February 4: Yellow Rose (2019, PG-13, 95 min)
An undocumented Texas teen and aspiring singer/songwriter (Broadway star Eva Noblezada) pursues her country music dreams when her mother is deported back to the Philippines. Co-starring Tony winner Lea Salonga and country music legend Dale Watson.

Recreation jobs open house
2026-02-05 14:00 - 17:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the team that helps make Coronado a great place to live, work, and play.
The Recreation Jobs Open House will be held on Thursday, February 5 from 2 to 5 pm at the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 7th Street. Recreation and Golf Services is currently hiring for a variety of fun, flexible, part-time positions, including aquatics, day camps, and youth programs. Applicants can submit applications, learn about available roles, and interview on site. This event is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding job while serving the Coronado community.
For details, call 619-522-7342 or visit governmentjobs.com/careers/coronado.

Oyster shell craft workshop - EVENT FULL
2026-02-06 12:30 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sample Shell 2026 – 4
The John D. Spreckels Center will host an Oyster Shell Craft Workshop on Friday, February 6 from 12:30 to 2 pm. This hands-on class invites participants to decorate an oyster shell using decoupage, learning how to cut and glue decorative paper to create a one-of-a-kind piece.
The workshop is open to both experienced and beginner crafters, and all supplies are provided. The cost to attend ranges from $13–$19, depending on residency and senior discount eligibility. The event will take place at the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.
Space is limited, and spots tend to fill quickly. Registration opens January 14, with Coronado residents able to register online now at coronado.ca.us/civicrec.
For more information, call 619-522-7343 or stop and visit at 1019 Seventh Street.

The Love Songs of Gregory Page
2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready for Valentine’s Day as world-renowned troubadour, poet, and international touring and recording artist Gregory Page visits the Coronado Public Library for an afternoon of his timely and timeless original and re-imagined love songs. Please join us to experience the brilliant, romantic, nostalgic and evocative songbook of this true artist who captures his world travels (and our hearts) through the lens of music.

KMAC Accessible Sailing winter season
2026-02-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in Coronado is starting its winter sailing season at the Coronado Yacht Club. Join us from 11:30 am – 3 pm. Provided at not cost to individuals with disabilities and veterans. Sailors and new volunteers are always welcome.
More information at KMACFoundation.com.

KMAC Foundation Provides Access to the Sport of Sailing

Arts in the Military: MWR arts show
2026-02-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Library and the office of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation at a one day “Arts in the Military” exhibit. Featuring artwork created by sailors stationed on bases in Coronado, attendees can enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists at this gallery-style exhibit.

Souper Bowl of Caring
2026-02-08 11:00 - 15:00 | CA
It’s that time of year again for the Souper Bowl of Caring. This is a national event involving scouts, church groups, and any other service organization that chooses to be involved. The Coronado High and Middle School Jr Optimist club members are once again participating.
The students will be knocking on the doors of Coronado residents asking for non perishable food donations. This will take place on Sunday, Feb. 8, the same day as the big game. Don’t worry, the collection endeavors start at 11 am and end before kickoff.
The campaign is already active. If you want to donate prior to the 8th, please visit Sweat Circuit at 1007 Isabella Ave. in Coronado where a box for donations is in place. For pickup, call club advisor Erin at 619-675-1323.
Donations will go to Coronado Baptist Church where Pastor Roamer will see that this food goes to people in need. So as you are planning your Super Bowl party or picking up a few things to take to a party, remember those who are food insecure and grab a bag of rice, box of cereal, or jar of peanut butter, etc., to donate.

An evening with New York Times bestselling author Paula McClain
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwicks Bookstore presents Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, and Love and Ruin. McLain will discuss and sign her new novel, Skylark. A mesmerizing tale of Paris above and below, where a woman’s pursuit of artistic freedom in 1664 intertwines with a doctor’s dangerous mission during the German occupation of the 1940s, it’s a story of courage and resistance that transcends time.
A book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Skylark through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit www.warwicks.com/mclain-2026-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

About the Author
Paula McLain is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels, The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, and Love and Ruin. Her latest instant bestseller is When the Stars Go Dark.
Paula McLain was born in Fresno, California in 1965. After being abandoned by both parents, she and her two sisters became wards of the California Court System, moving in and out of various foster homes for the next fourteen years. When she aged out of the system, she supported herself by working as a nurse’s aide in a convalescent hospital, a pizza delivery girl, an auto-plant worker, a cocktail waitress — before discovering she could (and very much wanted to) write. She received her MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan in 1996.
McLain’s essays have appeared in Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, O the Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, The Guardian, The New York Times and elsewhere. She is also the author of the memoir, Like Family: Growing up in Other People’s Houses, two collections of poetry, and the debut novel, A Ticket to Ride. She lives with her family in Cleveland.

About Skylark
1664: Alouette Voland is the daughter of a master dyer at the famed Gobelin Tapestry Works, who secretly dreams of escaping her circumstances and creating her own masterpiece. When her father is unjustly imprisoned, Alouette’s efforts to save him lead to her own confinement in the notorious Salpêtrière asylum, where thousands of women are held captive and cruelly treated. But within its grim walls, she discovers a small group of brave allies, and the possibility of a life bigger than she ever imagined.
1939: Kristof Larson is a medical student beginning his psychiatric residency in Paris, whose neighbors on the Rue de Gobelins are a Jewish family who have fled Poland. When Nazi forces descend on the city, Kristof becomes their only hope for survival, even as his work as a doctor is jeopardized.
A spellbinding and transportive look at a side of Paris known to very few — the underground city that is a mirror reflection of the glories above — Paula McLain’s unforgettable new novel chronicles two parallel journeys of defiance and rescue that connect in ways both surprising and deeply moving.

Learn the art of storytelling: Shaping Your Story
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours?
The Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life, your grandparents, your friends, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21, 2026.
Registration was requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration.

February 10: Shaping Your Story and Making it Yours with Emily Stamets
Explore fun, practical techniques for learning, remembering, and making a story your own—no matter your style or experience level.
Emily Stamets is a storyteller specializing in original fantasy with a modern feminist twist. A dynamic and theatrical storyteller, she brings over two decades of Theatre Arts experience to the stage. With over ten years of full-time teaching experience and five+ years 1:1 coaching experience, Emily is a highly effective teaching artist and coach.

Crafty Hour artist highlight: Gee's Bend Quiltmakers
2026-02-10 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 February, we’ll celebrate Black History Month by learning about and getting inspired by the Gee’s Bend Quiltmakers.
Can’t make it to this program? Check back here the day after the program is scheduled to download the instructions so you can recreate this craft at home.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

Wine & Chocolate Walk - North of Fourth
2026-02-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The first Wine & Chocolate Walk will take place on Friday Feb. 13 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The delicious event will be a progressive walk around the uptown end of Coronado — north of Fourth. Visit businesses for a sip or sweet bite and enjoy all that Uptown Coronado has to offer, from Orange Ave to the Ferry Landing.
Start and finish at Coronado Tasting Room.
Only 100 tickets will be sold and the event is expected to sell out. Get your tickets on Eventbrite.

Learn the art of storytelling: Crafting Worlds with Words
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours?
The Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life, your grandparents, your friends, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21, 2026.
Registration was requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration.

February 17: “Crafting Worlds with Words” with Mindy Donner
Learn how to “show, not tell” and transport your listeners into the vivid and unforgettable world of your story through rich imagery and sensory detail.
Mindy Donner folds her background in movement and puppetry arts into her storytelling repertoire, exploring myths, folktales and personal tales. She taught Learning Through the Arts at Cal State San Marcos for nine years, and produced original puppet plays for children and adults. She enjoys performing South of the Border Tales in Spanish and English with a musical partner.

Armchair Travel: Boating on the Canadian Canals
2026-02-17 18:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sunset on the St. Lawrence Seaway, August 1, 2021. (The Coronado Times)
The John D. Spreckels Center invites the community to its monthly Armchair Travel presentation on Monday, February 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This special evening program offers a fascinating journey through Canada’s iconic waterways, guided by seasoned travelers Sue Steven and her husband Craig Blasingame.
Boating on the Canadian Canals
From the comfort of your seat, follow Sue and Craig as they navigate Canada’s inland waters aboard their 24-foot trawler, traveling through the Lachine, Rideau, and Trent–Severn Canals, as well as the mighty St. Lawrence Seaway. Along the way, they share stunning visuals and firsthand stories that bring to life how these waterways shaped the history, politics, economy, and natural beauty of Ontario and Quebec. As the presenters like to say—come “lock” through with us for an evening of discovery and adventure!
Register online at ca-coronado.civicrec.com, call 619-522-7343, or visit the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street.
Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. This Armchair Travel presentation promises an enriching and entertaining escape to Canada’s waterways — no passport required.

Free Community Health Talk: Sleep & Aging
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The John D. Spreckels Center, in partnership with Sharp Coronado Hospital, invites the community to a free health education presentation on sleep and aging. Join a board-certified sleep specialist to learn how sleep changes as we get older, common sleep challenges, healthy bedtime habits, and practical strategies to improve rest and overall well-being. Designed especially for older adults, with time for questions and discussion.
Thursday, February 19, 2-3 pm
John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street
For more information, call 619-522-7343 or stop and visit at 1019 Seventh Street.

Going the Extra Mile Dinner & Award Ceremony
2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Community Center 1845 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118, 4801 Coronado Cays Blvd, United States
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the:
Going the Extra Mile
Dinner & Award Ceremony
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Meet the Nominees VIP Reception 5 pm ~ Event 5:30 pm
Nautilus Room
1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA
Join us to make a toast to the nominees & raise the paddle to benefit CHA’s historic preservation work.
Reserve early as space is limited.

Learn the art of storytelling: Creating & Connecting through Emotion
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours?
The Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life, your grandparents, your friends, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21, 2026.
Registration was requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration.

February 24: “Creating & Connecting through Emotion” with Almena Mozon
Learn how to craft stories that resonate in this interactive workshop on using the power of emotions in your storytelling. Explore techniques for creating vivid moments, building authentic connection, and shaping narratives that move audiences.

Coronado Art & Wine Festival
2026-05-09 | CA
