Emerald Keepers beach cleanup
2026-06-06 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Ferry Landing, Coronado, CA, USA, 601 Coronado Ave, United States
Join Emerald Keepers’ June cleanup by the Ferry Landing. Look for the Emerald Keepers flag at the parking lot by Il Fornaio. Bring sunscreen, water, gloves, and a picker, if you have one. See you there!

Concert in the Park: Blue Breeze Band
2026-06-07 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Blue Breeze Band
Blue Breeze Band blends contemporary hits, classic favorites, R&B, pop and dance music into a seamless musical experience!
Website: Blue Breeze Band
(2026 Music Scholarship Winners to Be Announced.)
Sponsored by
Linda & Rich Hascup
and
Debbie & Pat Starke

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.

Commissioning Ceremony for New Rosenbauer RTX Electric Fire Engine
2026-06-10 09:00 | Coronado Fire Department, 1001 Sixth Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado will host a commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, June 10 at 9 a.m. at the Coronado Fire Department Headquarters to celebrate the arrival of the new Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine.
This next-generation apparatus supports firefighter safety, health, and long-term wellness while enhancing emergency response capabilities. The RTX features advanced technology, improved maneuverability, and reduced emissions and noise, reflecting the City’s commitment to modern public safety innovation.
The public is invited to attend and help mark this milestone.
RELATED:
Coronado’s Next Fire Engine Will Be Electric

Summer on the Strand: Interactive drum circle
2026-06-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
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 up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy.
Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado.

On Wednesday, June 10, Felix will bring the drums, and you bring the hands. Enjoy a fun drum performance, then get ready to make music with a drumming lesson.

Brains and AI: The Future of Education and Learning
2026-06-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
On Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm, join the Coronado Public Library as we welcome UCSD’s Dr. Terrance Sejnowski who will share insights into the future impacts of AI on education and learning. Classrooms, teachers, lessons, homework, reading, writing, and arithmetic look the same today as they did when we were children, what will the future bring to education? How will artificial intelligence (AI) and personal social robots shape the next generation? This lecture is based his personal experiences with “Learning How to Learn,” a wildly popular Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), with 6 million viewers in 200 countries, his insights from how brains learn, and the recent developments in AI described in his book ChatGPT and the Future of AI. This free lecture is open to all.
Terry Sejnowski received his Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University. He was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School before joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins, where he was a Professor of Biophysics. He currently holds the Francis Crick Chair at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies and is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, where he is co-director of the Institute for Neural Computation. He also is the founding editor-in-chief of Neural Computation and is currently President of the Neural Information Processing Systems Foundation Board. In 1992, Sejnowski co-authored The Computational Brain with Patricia Churchland and in 2002 the book Liars, Lovers, and Heroes; What the New Brain Science Reveals About How We Become Who We Are with Steven R. Quartz. His book, The Deep Learning Revolution, was published by the MIT Press in 2018.

SOLD OUT Wine & Lecture: Navy SEALs: The Beginning
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:00 | 1000 Orange Ave, 1000 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This event has sold out.
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to join us for this month’s installment of the popular Wine & Lecture Series on Thursday, June 11, for an engaging evening exploring the origins and evolution of the U.S. Navy SEALs. The lecture will trace the SEALs’ beginnings with the Underwater Demolition Teams during World War II and their emergence in 1958–1959. Guests will hear fascinating stories about what SEAL training was like in the 1950s and learn how the SEAL mission has evolved from that time to the present day.
Join us on Thursday, June 11, at 5:30 pm for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 pm.
Tickets are available now by clicking HERE

Member: $15.00 each
Non-Member: $20.00 each

Important Registration Information: Reservations are required. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission. If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

Summer Festival Concert: Jazz vocalist Erika Davies
2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with San Diego vocalist Erika Davies. Known for her distinctive vintage sound and captivating stage presence, Davies brings warmth, charm, and elegance to a program of jazz standards and timeless classics.
This Summer Festival Concerts offer a perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room.
About Erika:
Erika Davies is a jazz musician and long-standing presence in the San Diego music scene. Known for her soulful voice and authentic jazz noir vibe, she draws inspiration from the vocal jazz traditions of a bygone era, where themes of love — longed for, experienced, and unrequited — take center stage. With over 25 years as a working San Diego musician, her performances are both intimate and transportive. Davies is joined by a carefully curated band that complements her signature style, delivering jazz that is timeless, cinematic, and deeply expressive.

Concert in the Park: Journeymen
2026-06-14 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Journeymen
The 5-piece lineup delivers the jumbo-arena energy of Journey and other classic rock icons like Foreigner, Styx, Toto and Boston.
Website: Journeymen
Sponsored by
the Friends of Tom Chestnut /
Joe, Pam, Marty, Dino, Kimberly & Micheal

Armchair Travel: South America and Antarctica
2026-06-16 18:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado’s John D. Spreckels Center presents another exciting evening in the popular Armchair Travel Series featuring world traveler Katherine Whitley. Katherine returns to share unforgettable adventures through South America and Antarctica.
Travel from the comfort of your seat as Katherine introduces guests to a remote jungle lodge deep within Ecuador’s rainforest, explores the towns and landscapes of Peru, visits the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu, and journeys through the dramatic Andes. The adventure then continues to Antarctica, where towering icebergs, heavy seas, penguins, and the remarkable silence of the seventh continent create an unforgettable experience.
Light bites will be provided. Admission is $7 for resident seniors and $9 general admission. To register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.

Summer on the Strand: Looney Dooney
2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
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 up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy.
Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado.

On Wednesday, June 17, welcome Looney Dooney and his balloons for a fun balloon show. Be prepared for giggles, amazement, and wonder.

Community forum on shoreline preservation and dune restoration
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join local residents and expert speakers for a free community forum on the topic of shoreline preservation and dune restoration. The forum will take place on Wednesday, June 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Nautilus Room at the Coronado Community Center.
Attendees will learn about current shoreline challenges, ongoing restoration efforts, and opportunities to become involved in protecting this important coastal resource. The event is sponsored by Amy Steward, Ella Mathis, and Kelly Purvis.

Register HERE
All are welcome.
This short preview video produced by the Coronado Rotary Committee to Protect the Environment takes 45 seconds to watch:

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Fear in the Night"
2026-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.
June 17: Fear in the Night (1947, PG, 75 min)
Maxwell Shane’s pulpy potboiler features Deforrest Kelley (Star Trek) in his film debut as a bank teller who awakens from a nightmare believing he has committed a murder. Was it only a dream? This tight and tidy thriller was re-made by the same director in a film called Nightmare with Edward G. Robinson and Kevin McCarthy.

CIFF screening of "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby"
2026-06-19 19:30 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will celebrate NASCAR San Diego Weekend with a special screening of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (PG-13).
The screening will take place at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue. Doors open at 7 pm and the film begins at 7:45 pm. General admission is $10 and a limited number of “Pit Crew” VIP Sponsor Packages are available for $200.

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

Concert in the Park: Crown Town
2026-06-21 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Arrive early for the Naval Aviation Alumni Choir at 5:15 pm

Crown Town
Coronado’s own Matt Heinecke has been playing gigs in our town since he was a freshman at Coronado High School.
Website: Crown Town
Sponsored by
FOCUS
and
Coronado Community Foundation
VFW Picnic Dinner
The VFW Auxiliary is offering picnic dinners on Sunday evenings. All meals are packed to-go, and you can eat in the VFW dining hall or garden area, or take away – perfect for Concert in the Park.
Father’s Day Menu:
Burger
Chef Mike’s Potato Salad
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Suggested $15 donation — this week’s sponsorship is supporting youth & young adult scholarships.
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
Coronado VFW
557 Orange Ave · 4:30–6:30 pm · Every Sunday through August
Meals packed “to order” & “to-go”

Big Bay Boom fireworks show
2026-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Colorful fireworks light up San Diego Bay in a previous Big Bay Boom event. Photo courtesy of bigbayboom.com and Port of San Diego
The annual Big Bay Boom fireworks show over San Diego Bay will return on Saturday, July 4, with a new start time of 9:15 p.m. The synchronized display marks the nation’s 250th anniversary and features fireworks launched simultaneously from four barges across the bay.
While Coronado will host its own Independence Day fireworks display over Glorietta Bay, residents looking for a different vantage point can also watch the Big Bay Boom from the Coronado Ferry Landing, one of several recommended viewing locations around the bay.
The fireworks are choreographed to a musical soundtrack that will be broadcast on 91X FM, with organizers recommending a traditional radio rather than a streaming app for the best synchronization.
Other popular viewing areas include Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero Marina Parks North and South, Seaport Village, and the Port park in Barrio Logan. Boaters may also watch from the water while remaining outside the required 1,000-foot safety zone surrounding the barges.
For those planning to attend in person, organizers encourage arriving early, as parking and viewing areas fill quickly each year. MTS will offer expanded train, trolley, and bus service on July 4, including its “Friends Ride Free” promotion. Free parking will be available at Port of San Diego waterfront meters and pay stations, although posted time limits will still be enforced.
Traffic is expected to be heavy following the show, so attendees should plan for extra travel time when leaving the area.
Those who prefer to watch from home can tune in to the live television broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. on Fox 5 San Diego or stream the event on the free Fox 5 KUSI NOW app.
Location of four fireworks barges.

Celebrating Independence Day with Richard Lederer
2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
On Tuesday, June 23 at 11 am, San Diego legend Richard Lederer will be serving up his trademark wit and wisdom in a special performance at the Coronado Public Library. This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s birth certificate and mission statement. Union Tribune columnist and International Punster of the Year, Richard Lederer will talk about the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address.
With more than 60 books to his name, including the exceptional Anguished English series, Dr. Lederer has a unique ability to make language both enlightening and fun. Dr. Lederer is also the founding co-host of the popular KPBS program, “A Way With Words.” A recipient of the prestigious Toastmasters International Golden Gavel award, Dr. Lederer will be sure to leave you laughing and learning. This event is free to attend thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado. Head to cplevents.org for more information.

Summer on the Strand: Lego Engineering Challenge
2026-06-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
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 up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy. Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado.

On Wednesday, June 24, get ready to build. We are bringing our LEGO Engineering Challenge to the Strand. Build your own creation, or see if you can complete the challenge.

Best of the Best Book Club: "The Thirty Names of Night" by Zeyn Joukhader
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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 June meeting, we will be discussing the winner of the 2020 Lambda Literary Award The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhader, a novel about three generations of Syrian Americans haunted by a mysterious species of bird and the truths they carry close to their hearts.

About Thirty Names of Night
Five years after a suspicious fire killed his ornithologist mother, a closeted Syrian American trans boy sheds his birth name and searches for a new one. As his grandmother’s sole caretaker, he spends his days cooped up in their apartment, avoiding his neighborhood masjid, his estranged sister, and even his best friend (who also happens to be his longtime crush). The only time he feels truly free is when he slips out at night to paint murals on buildings in the once-thriving Manhattan neighborhood known as Little Syria, but he’s been struggling ever since his mother’s ghost began visiting him each evening.
One night, he enters the abandoned community house and finds the tattered journal of a Syrian American artist named Laila Z, who dedicated her career to painting birds. She mysteriously disappeared more than sixty years before, but her journal contains proof that both his mother and Laila Z encountered the same rare bird before their deaths. In fact, Laila Z’s past is intimately tied to his mother’s in ways he never could have expected. Even more surprising, Laila Z’s story reveals the histories of queer and transgender people within his own community that he never knew. Realizing that he isn’t and has never been alone, he has the courage to claim a new name: Nadir, an Arabic name meaning rare.
As unprecedented numbers of birds are mysteriously drawn to the New York City skies, Nadir enlists the help of his family and friends to unravel what happened to Laila Z and the rare bird his mother died trying to save. Following his mother’s ghost, he uncovers the silences kept in the name of survival by his own community, his own family, and within himself, and discovers the family that was there all along.

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.

Summer Festival Concert - Latin jazz pianist Irving Flores
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for a special Summer Festival Concert featuring San Diego pianist and composer Irving Flores. A celebrated Latin jazz artist with more than four decades of experience, Flores is known for his vibrant piano style, inventive arrangements, and dynamic performances that blend jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and Latin musical traditions.
Flores has performed and collaborated with many acclaimed musicians, including Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague, Horacio “El Negro” Hernández, and others. His work as a composer and arranger has also included projects with the San Diego Symphony, demonstrating his wide-ranging artistry and deep connection to the region’s music community.
Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Winn Room as Flores brings his signature energy, rhythmic sophistication, and expressive musicianship to the Library’s Summer Festival Concert series.

San Diego Scam Jam: Building your fraud-prevention toolkit
2026-06-26 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This free informative presentation is designed to help you stay safe, prepared and empowered.

Learn how to spot, avoid, and respond to scams with confidence. This engaging presentation explores the tactics scammers use to create urgency and build trust while providing practical strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones. Through real-life examples and hands-on scam spotting exercise, you’ll build a fraud prevention toolkit and learn where to turn for reporting, recovery, and support. Presented by San Diego County Aging & Independence Services.
To reserve your spot today, register online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.

Spice It Up, Coronado!: Stories and lore on honey
2026-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Golden, sweet, and treasured for thousands of years, honey has flavored feasts, medicines, celebrations, and legends around the world. Storyteller Marilyn McPhie, an enthusiastic participant in the “Spice It Up, Coronado” program, will share the folklore, history, and delightful lore surrounding honey — from sacred honey cakes and ancient remedies to tales of abundance, sweetness, and temptation.
Note: There is no featured sample spice for the month of June. We will be meeting in person in the Winn Room.
Registration is not required.

Marilyn McPhile is the President, Storytellers of San Diego, www.storytellersofsandiego.org
ORACLE Award, National Storytelling Network, 2022
TEDx talk: “Storytelling: Do Try This At Home”
Miramar College, Child Development Advisory Committee
Global Neighborhood Project, Board of Global Advisors

See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

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Coronado Island Film Festival presents Movie on the Beach: "Dirty Dancing"
2026-06-26 19:00 | Hotel Del Beach
The Coronado Island Film Festival invites guests to step into the summer of 1963 on Friday, June 26, for its annual Movie on the Beach fundraiser — this year featuring the classic Dirty Dancing, presented under the stars on the Coronado shoreline.

With the Hotel del Coronado as the backdrop, the evening will transform the beach into a nostalgic coastal homage to Kellerman’s Mountain House in the Catskills. As the sun sets over the Pacific, guests will be welcomed by glowing bonfires, ocean breezes, and the nostalgic soundtrack that will have you “Swayzing” as DJ Trisha Lynn and Marilyn Klisser of Club Coronado bring some heat to the sand.
Beach chairs will be provided, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets or jackets as the night may get chilly when the evening breeze rolls in. With a themed cocktail in hand and feet in the sand, attendees can settle in for a unique cinematic experience.
For those seeking an elevated experience, a limited number of exclusive fire pit lounges are available. Each includes a private fire pit, seating for up to six guests, a double-wide chaise lounge, and a bespoke gift, offering an intimate way to experience the evening.
Movie on the Beach serves as a critical fundraiser supporting CIFF’s mission, year-round outreach, and cultural programming.
“Year after year, our movie on the beach — made possible by the Hotel del Coronado — grows into something more spectacular than the last,” said Merridee Book, CEO & Artistic Director, Coronado Island Film Festival. “And yet the heart of this gathering has never been about the spectacle. It is about what happens when a community comes together around something it loves — and chooses to invest in it. The funds raised sustain our five-day festival and the free educational programming that reaches students, emerging filmmakers, and film lovers throughout the year. This is cinematic magic with real, lasting impact.”
TICKETS
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Contact Jon Book at sponsorship@coronadofilm.com.

Spoilers Book Club: "Hamnet"
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
All spoilers, all the time! This month, Spoilers Book Club is reading Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet, the moving and imaginative novel about love, loss, family, and the story behind one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.
We’ll read the book, watch the film adaptation, and then dive into a lively discussion of what worked, what changed, what surprised us, and which version stayed with us most. Come ready to share your thoughts — spoilers encouraged!
No sign-up required.

Sea La Vie raffle drawing for Coronado Fourth of July
2026-06-28 - 2026-06-30 | Sea La Vie, 1110 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sea La Vie is holding a special drawing to raise funds for the Coronado Fourth of July organization. All funds raised will be donated to the non-profit.
Buy two raffle tickets (in store only) for $5 for a chance to win 4th of July-themed goodies.
Purchase your tickets from June 28 to June 30. The winner will be drawn on July 1.
Raffle prizes, valued at $250. The winner does not need to be present to win.

VFW Auxiliary summer Sunday picnic dinner to-go
2026-06-28 16:30 - 18:30 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
The Coronado VFW Auxiliary at Post 2422 are serving up Picnic To-Go dinners each Sunday through August, perfect for taking to Concert in the Park, or dining at the VFW dining hall or garden area. The meals are available for a suggested donation of $15 and are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals are prepared fresh to order and packaged for quick and easy take-out.
The June 28 dinner is grilled chicken on a generous spring greens salad, with a buttery croissant and chocolate chunk cookie.
This week the Auxiliary sponsorship is for Veterans and Family Support programs.
The VFW is a not-for-profit organization. Meals purchased are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit programs for Veterans, local active-duty military and their families and Post 2422 building maintenance.

Concert in the Park: Big Time Operator
2026-06-28 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Big Time Operator
BTO will take you back to the ’30s – ’40s era of the New York Savoy Ballroom with the great swing classics of the past, updated with their own brand of jump, jive and hepcat swing.
Website: Big Time Operator
( 5:00 pm – Dance Instructions)
Sponsored by
Friends of Rick Wilcoxon /
Steve Pittendrigh & Karen Greenberg

Sit a Spell Piano grand opening
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Head to the library on Wednesday, July 1 at 1 p.m. for a grand opening celebration as the city’s Sit a Spell Piano is unveiled in front of the Library.
This public art piano, sponsored by the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, is designed to bring music, creativity, and community together in a shared public space.
Enjoy an hour of live music as you sing along to beloved favorites and patriotic tunes — no singing experience required. Bring friends and family and help celebrate this community addition.
This event will take place outside.
