Coronado Times

Gonzo Live at The Islander
2023-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Islander, 1015 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Shaka Islanders, Nado’s favorite, Gonzo will be playing at The Islander every other Wednesday, from 6 to 8pm! Come in early to grab Happy Hour drinks and bites (3-6pm) and stay for Gonzo live!
See you there. Mahalo!

Crown City Chorale Community Singalong
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
What if your Saturday morning promised to be fun, provide nourishment, lessen stress, and help make new friends? Such is the benefit of attending the Crown City Chorale’s Third Annual Singalong at the Coronado Library’s Winn Room on Saturday, July 6, from 10 am to noon. The free event is open to residents and visitors alike, but registration is required through the Library by calling 619-522-7390 or registering on their website.
Prepare to sing out the classics from Broadway to the Beatles, with side trips to ABBA, Stevie Wonder, Simon and Garfunkel, and patriotic tunes too. Light refreshments and lyric sheets will be provided.
Learn more:
Tune In With The Crown City Chorale’s Community Singalong on July 6

Ferry Landing Concert: Billy Lee and the Golf Coasters
2024-07-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
🎶 Add some free live music to your weekend with the Ferry Landing Weekend Concert Series, held on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm. Enjoy shopping, dining and dancing, all in one place at the Coronado Ferry Landing.

Ferry Landing Concert: Wild Rumor
2024-07-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Add some free live music to your weekend with the Ferry Landing Weekend Concert Series, held on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm. Enjoy shopping, dining and dancing, all in one place at the Coronado Ferry Landing.

FOCUS “Light Up the Night” Gala
2024-07-13 18:00 - 22:00 | USS Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS) is hosting its annual gala on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum. The guests in 2023 lauded it as the event of the year. Dancing under the stars is magical. This dazzling party offering fabulous food, premier wines, auctions and live music by the Kicks Band is all for a great cause.
“Light Up the Night,” on Saturday, July 13, will raise funds for the aid and comfort of some of San Diego’s most disadvantaged foster, homeless, trafficked, abused, disabled and children of our Jr. Enlisted military families.
Browse, Bid & Buy
A long list of auction items awaits
This unique 501(c)(3) organization is composed of all volunteers who proudly operate with virtually no overhead. All funds raised provide necessary and needed items for disadvantaged San Diego children.

Ferry Landing Concert: Breezn
2024-07-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

Wild Wonders: Walk on the Wild Side
2024-07-17 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Visit the Coronado Community Center at noon on Wednesday, July 17, for an interactive presentation by Wild Wonders called “Walk on the Wild Side.” This program will bring science to life with entertaining and educational information about wildlife. Trained biologists and their furry, feathered, and scaly friends will take you around the globe, providing a wealth of knowledge about these unique creatures from South America, Africa, Australia, and Asia.
This presentation is suitable for all ages, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet the animal ambassadors and learn about their role in maintaining a green sustainable environment.
Wild Wonders will present in the Nautilus Room on July 17 at noon. For more information on this FREE program or on the Summer Entertainment Series overall, call the community center at 619-522-7342.

Ferry Landing Concert: The Moonlight Serenade
2024-07-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

Ferry Landing Concert: BlueFrog Band
2024-07-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Add some free live music to your weekend with the Ferry Landing Weekend Concert Series, held on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm. Enjoy shopping, dining and dancing, all in one place at the Coronado Ferry Landing.
Editor’s note: This article previously incorrectly listed the band name.

John Abrams' Magic Show
2024-07-24 12:00 | Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, United States
Moms, dads, children, and grandparents, this is your ticket to not just great FREE entertainment this summer at the Coronado Community Center, but also to unforgettable family moments. Look for Wednesday entertainment at noon at the Coronado Community Center.
On Wednesday, July 24, you will be wowed by John Abrams’ magic show. John’s combination of comedy, magic, music, audience participation, and live exotic pets will amaze all who attend.

This free Animal Magic Show is a nonstop, action-packed, high-energy 45-minute magic show with all live, exotic pets. It is designed to not just entertain, but to leave a lasting and positive impression on adults and children. This is not just a reptile show where the animals are simply shown. The spectators of this show will be involved in a multi-media, audience-participation magic show “experience” with live animals ranging from chinchillas to silkie chickens, doves to tarantulas, tortoises to bunnies, flying squirrels, snakes, and others.

Ferry Landing Concert: Baywolf
2024-07-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

Ferry Landing Concert: The Suenamis
2024-07-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Still Sizzles After All These Years
2024-07-31 17:00 - 19:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Every month, Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) treats the town to a classic movie at the gloriously restored 1947 Village Theatre at 820 Orange Avenue. You may have seen these films a zillion times on TV, but to see them the way they were meant to be seen – larger than life on the big screen – is a whole new experience!
Join CIFF on Wednesday, July 31, for the 1958 film adaption of the Tennessee Williams 1955 Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway play, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Feast your eyes on two of the most gorgeous icons in cinematic history, Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman, who star as Maggie the Cat and her alcoholic husband Brick Pollitt. Burl Ives, reprising his role from the play, also shines as the bombastic family patriarch, Big Daddy Pollitt. Doors open at 5 p.m. for complimentary adult beverages, followed at 5:30 by a vintage cartoon and the feature presentation. Tickets are $15 and are on sale now at coronadofilmfest.com.
Creating a sense of claustrophobia and tension, while adding to the film’s Southern personality, the story is set in the confines of the family mansion and takes place over the course of one day in the life of the wealthy southern Pollitt family. The family, in all its glorious dysfunction, is gathered under one roof to celebrate Big Daddy’s 65th birthday. The film also stars Jack Carson and Judith Anderson, along with an impressive supporting cast. This movie is a Master Class in ensemble acting, worth watching closely for that reason alone.
Although Tennessee Williams was disappointed in the changes to his original play, necessary due the the censorship of the time, the film nonetheless holds up brilliantly as a thought-provoking study of the complexities of the human relationship. It was well-received critically and at the box office, and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Paul Newman), Best Actress (Elizabeth Taylor), Best Director (Richard Brooks), Best Writing (Richard Brooks and James Poe), and Best Cinematography (William Daniels). It was MGM’s most successful release of 1958, but “Gigi” swept the 1959 Oscars with a record-breaking nine wins!
Next month, celebrate America’s love of baseball with the 1984 heartwarmer, “The Natural,” starring Robert Redford, on Aug. 28. Tickets are available now. And – YES! – now is the time to get your badges for CIFF 2024, Wed. Nov. 6 – Sun. Nov. 10.

Concert in the Park - Sixwire
2024-08-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
All the way from Nashville, along with a special guest, Sixwire will bring on the country music and so much more.
A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll. Sixwire is one of the busiest, hardest-working bands to come out of Nashville. In addition to performing their own spectacular shows featuring everything from their own hits to the best in pop, rock, classic rock, and even country, Sixwire regularly welcomes special celebrity guests to sit in with them.
Sixwire members served as “house band” on USA Network’s “Nashville Star”, and continued their television work on FOX’s “Next Great American Band”, CMT’s “Next Superstar”, and ABC’s dramatic series “Nashville”. The band also served as the first ever house band for the NFL Draft on ESPN, and most recently performed for the Las Vegas Raiders’ private event at this year’s Super Bowl. Be sure to join as a special guest will be revealed at the concert.
Website: SixWire.com

National S'mores Day at The Del
2024-08-10 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Tuck your toes in the sand and roast some delicious s’mores during your own private beach bonfire under the stars at the Hotel del Coronado to celebrate National S’mores Day! Fire pits can be reserved for a one-hour experience which includes unlimited s’mores and water.
Beach bonfire and s’mores. Photo: Hotel del Coronado
Set on one of America’s most iconic beaches, the legendary Hotel del Coronado has been welcoming families for over 135 years to experience the very best of Southern California’s coastal lifestyle. A living seaside legend, this historic property is perfect for families looking for that classic, old-meets-new beach vacation, accommodations that feel like a home-away-from-home and a laundry-list of kid-friendly activities to partake in.

"Chasing the Dream" Movie and Paddle Out with Jamie O'Brien
2024-08-10 17:00
The Del is hosting a one-of-a-kind movie experience and paddle out with North Shore native and professional surfer Jamie O’Brien for the debut of his latest surf film, “Chasing the Dream.”
One of The Del’s year-round programming offerings is the Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience, and The Del is honored that he’ll be debuting his newest film at the property on Saturday, August 10 with fun things planned for the evening.
Beginning at 5 pm, events include the debut of O’Brien’s newest surf film, poster signing, BYOB (bring your own board) to surf alongside some pros at Coronado Beach, a raffle to benefit Coronado Lifeguards, a Happy Hour with a live DJ, and more!
The event is free to the public and intended for the local community to take part.

Concert in the Park - Cassie B
2024-08-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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.
The Perfect Mix. With show-stopping talent and extreme passion, Cassie B stops at nothing to create an extraordinary experience you’ll never forget. Cassie B’s music draws from the rich sounds of Motown soul and funk that she grew up listening to. She loves creating feel good music that makes you want to move.
Website: Cassie B

"My Penguin Friend" Free Film Screening
2024-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A sweeping family adventure, My Penguin Friend is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman João (International star Jean Reno) has turned away from the world in the wake of tragedy. But when he discovers a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill, his first instinct is to help. To his wife’s (Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza) dismay, he not only rescues the sea creature, but takes the flightless bird under his wing. For the first time in years João starts to feel joy, even if he cannot fathom just how unbreakable a bond is being formed. When the penguin suddenly disappears back into the immense wilds of the ocean, João believes it is impossible that he will ever see his friend again. But thousands of miles away, the penguin is caught in misadventures of his own, determined to use his unique GPS-like powers to find his way back to the place he now considers home. Based on an emotional true story that riveted the world and filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina, My Penguin Friend is a tale that traverses the magic of the ocean, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love.
Seating is not guaranteed, so arrive early to secure your spot in line!
5:00pm Line opens
5:30pm Theater doors open
6:00pm Film presentation begins
PLEASE READ

General Public Seating is open on a first come basis. Although there are plenty of seats in the Village main theater we recommend arriving early.
Saving seats will not be allowed so please make sure your whole party enters the theater at the same time.

AI International Film Festival, Final 11 Screening
2024-08-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Out of 91 submissions from 25 countries, the final 11 winning selections of the AI International Film Festival will be screened on Aug. 15. The festival includes four World Premieres, numerous US and Festival Premieres, Audience Choice, and Awards Show.
Mark your schedules and get your tickets at bit.ly/aifilmfestshorts (before they sell out). The festival will take place on Thursday, August 15, 6:30-9 pm at the Coronado Village Theatre.
At the festival, cutting-edge international and domestic filmmakers will engage in discussions and Q&A sessions, both in person and via Zoom, making this a truly interactive event.
Click the links to check out this month’s selection of outstanding short films including:

ADAM – Yaniv Bloch – Israel – Animated Humous Short about our Future with AI
Ocular Whispers – David André, Bruno Pereira – Portugal – Animated Short in Comic Style about our Future with AI
Mother – Meta Puppet – USA – Classic Horror / Thriller using AI
Postcards – Directed by Kenneth Russo – Spain – AI Animated Photography brings postcards to life
Gone Producer – Directed by M-phago (AI machine) – Korea – Experimental Documentary Web Series Pilot directed by AI
Evolution Goes Wrong – Reza Delevar – Iran – AI Animation
Broccoligeddon – Rosa Lykiardopoulos – UK – AI Children’s Thriller
Modello Linguistico Divino – Arthur Machado – New Zealand (in Italian language) – Experimental AI Art Music Video
Blackbird – Michael Cole – USA – AI Fan Music Video
Solidify Me – Wang Yue – China – Brilliant AI Treatise on Aging and Depression
Chocolate Gate – Zoé Mahfouz – France – AI short on Cyber-bullying and Chocolate

An enthusiastic full house for the previous sold-out program in July enjoyed 14 boundary-busting short films from around the world, and enlightening audience/filmmaker discussions centering on the future of AI followed each short.
“Now that AI tools have democratized creativity, curation is more important than ever. During the festival, I was amazed at the quality of the selected films, and excited to interact with such talented creators via zoom,” said winning Argentinian filmmaker Andres Aloi (The Abyss), “As such, taking home two major awards was certainly an honor.”
“As a film professional, I drove 75 miles to see this festival, and it was worth it” says attendee Mila Albertson. “Fantastic films all of them, and it was fascinating to discuss each film interactively together with a panel of such wonderful international filmmakers and an engaged audience.”
Reserve your tickets at bit.ly/aifilmfestshorts.

Coronado Concert Band Viva Musica
2024-08-15 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Featuring Mariachi Garibaldi from Southwestern College, and the Coronado Concert Band.LEARN MORE:
Coronado Concert Band and Garibaldi Mariachi Make Music History

Imperial Beach’s Sun & Sea Festival
2024-08-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Portwood Pier Plaza, 900-914 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932, United States
A Gigantic Monument Castle, Street Fair, Kids-n-Kastles Competition and Live Entertainment
One of San Diego County’s most beloved traditions and the largest local festival held annually on the sand at Portwood Pier Plaza is back this year – with a few changes. The most notable will be the gigantic “Sandcastle City”-style monument castle without the typical sandcastle competition, though there will be a Kids-n-Kastles competition, according to co-chair Shirley Nakawatase. “We all loved the master’s competition, but since the pandemic, it’s been a challenge getting business sponsorships and new volunteers to help produce this large-scale event,” she said.
This year’s Kids-n-Kastles competition will feature 15 teams and is sponsored by the Imperial Beach/South Bay Kiwanis. This year’s Sandcastle Ball is free and open to the public at Mike Hess Brewing Company on Seacoast Boulevard. Donations are requested for Rad Swag Bags (supplies are limited).
Event Co-Chair Sandi Crosby is part of the new wave of younger volunteer members. “Bringing new energy onto the committee is exciting,” said Crosby. “I am looking forward to seeing the type of impact that they will make.”
FRIDAY, August 16

The Sandcastle Ball will be held from 6 pm to midnight at Mike Hess Brewing 805 Ocean Ln, Imperial Beach. Free admission, all ages welcome. Donations are appreciated.

SATURDAY, August 17

The “Mega” Castle will be crafted from 80 cubic yards of sand. Watch our progress at Pier Plaza from Thursday through Saturday. The best viewing days will be Friday and Saturday.
Music and Entertainment: Pier Plaza Stage – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Performers TBD
Kids-n-Kastles Competition: 9 a.m. arrival. Fifteen teams compete from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the sand just north of the Pier. Those interested can sign up at www.sunandseafestival.com.

Photo: Trina Frederiksen for The Coronado Times
The City of Imperial Beach is famous for sandcastles, starting with the U.S. Open Sandcastle competition held on July 25, 1981. The annual competition lasted for 31 years and ended in 2011. In 2012, The San Diego Port District produced IB Kids Fest at Pier Plaza in June. This reignited the tradition of the original Imperial Beach celebration with a new Sun & Sea Festival in 2013 featuring a professional sand sculpture display and the children’s Kids ‘N Kastles competition. The festival format, adopted by a large group of local volunteers, stayed the same until the 2020 pandemic. In 2021, organizers, in partnership with the City of Imperial Beach and the San Diego Port District, were able to continue the town’s love of sandcastles without the street festival. The event, billed as Sandcastle City, presented the largest sandcastle ever built on Imperial Beach’s Pier Plaza along with several smaller sand sculpture displays at local businesses for several weeks. The ninth annual Sun & Sea Festival held in July 2022 returned to the original festival format with a smaller sandcastle competition and a scaled-back street festival. The event took a one-year hiatus in 2023.
2024 Sun & Sea Festival Seeks Sponsors
The festival committee is seeking sponsorship funding from regional and local businesses to uphold our tradition of hosting a free public event. “Imperial Beach is the home of the original sandcastle competition, and it is part of our culture,” said Mariko Nakawatase, sponsorship chair. We are deeply grateful to our longtime sponsors, many of whom continue to support us in 2024. Those who have signed up to date are: The Port of San Diego, the City of Imperial Beach, and EDCO. “We are thrilled to include local businesses who we are looking forward to working with, they are Imperial Beach Community Clinic, Dwayne Snyder Stucco , WyYerd Fiber, Ashley Ortega- Mortgage Lender, Raising Cane’s, Southbay Urgent Care, and Pacific Realty Sales and Management. “We are always thankful for the support and look forward to collaborating with any business interested in joining us,” adds Nakawatase. If you would like to participate as a sponsor, please contact Mariko Nakawatase at marikonakawatase@gmail.com.

Concert in the Park - The Zippers
2024-08-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Back for an encore performance – with an impressive playlist that covers every conceivable era and style of music, The Zippers got their start early on as favorites on the national TV show Star Search. After winning multiple shows they went on to become finalists in that national competition, gaining the attention of many fans and industry professionals.
Using this valuable publicity as a springboard, the band has since propelled itself to the top of the corporate entertainment ladder, becoming one of the most sought after acts in the country. They were recently named Best Dance Band In The USA by the National Music Awards.
Website: The Zippers

Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-24
Sharp HospiceCare Regatta 2023. Photo by Cynthia Sinclair Photography, courtesy Sharp.
The largest summertime water event on San Diego Bay — the annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta — is back! This year’s festivities will be held on Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, 2024. The events are hosted by Sharp HospiceCare, Coronado Yacht Club, and Cortez Racing Association.
The event kicks off Friday evening, August 23, with a pre-race dinner and silent auction, followed by all-day festivities on Saturday, August 24, when guests will board yachts and cruise along the racecourse for a breathtaking view of the regatta and San Diego Bay.
All proceeds from the regatta support Sharp HospiceCare, an organization that provides comprehensive care and compassionate support for patients and their families struggling with a life-limiting illness.
The 2024 regatta beneficiary will be Sharp HospiceCare’s Homes for Hospice campaign, which raises money to build and maintain residential hospice homes in San Diego county. The homes offer a unique environment for patients with a life-limiting illness, to meet their needs in a comfortable home setting.
Sharp HospiceCare is currently fundraising for its fourth hospice home, Moore MountainView Hospice Home, which is under construction in Poway and set to open in Spring 2025. Sharp HospiceCare currently has three homes in the neighborhoods of La Mesa, Del Cerro and Bonita. These homes are funded and maintained entirely through philanthropic support from the community.
Pre-Race Event – Friday, August 23, 2024, 5 p.m.
Marriott Marquis San Diego Hotel and Marina
Tickets: $300; includes full-course dinner, dancing and silent auction
Race and Spectator Yacht Seating – Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
Tickets: $175; includes yacht reservation, lunch, refreshments, and post-race dinner party
The race portion of the event starts on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the east end of Harbor Island, winding around San Diego Bay and finishing near the Coronado Yacht Club. Competitors will race for a chance to compete in the 2024 Hospice Regattas National Championship in Charleston, South Carolina.
For tickets to the pre-race event and spectator party, or to become an event sponsor, please call Bill Navrides at 619-740-4316. To learn more about the regatta or pay online visit https://grossmontfoundation.ejoinme.org/regatta2024.
To find out more about Sharp HospiceCare, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or visit www.sharp.com/services/hospice.
Racers can register sailboats to compete in the regatta by visiting http://www.cortezracing.com/.

Concert in the Park: Crown Town
2024-08-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Summer concert series in Spreckels Park.
Coronado’s own Matt Heinecke has been playing gigs in our town since he was a freshman at Coronado High School. His unique style of guitar draws on a wide range of influences, including folk, classical, rock, jazz, country and bluegrass.
Over a 20+ year career of professional performances the singer-songwriter has been featured everywhere from Coronado coffee shops to the studios of Los Angeles and Nashville. In addition to a full performance schedule, he is the band director of the Coronado Unified School District, preparing a new generation of artists for our stage and well beyond.

Website: Crown Town

CIFF Classic Film "The Natural"
2024-08-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
If you’re following the smokin’ hot San Diego Padres these days, then you understand why Coronado Island Film Festival couldn’t resist bringing you the beloved 1983 baseball classic, “The Natural,” as its monthly Classic Movie selection for August.
See this inspiring film as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen at Coronado’s Village Theatre. Doors open at 5 p.m. for complimentary adult beverages, followed at 5:30 by a vintage cartoon and the feature presentation. Tickets are $15 and are on sale now at coronadofilmfest.com.
The stellar cast includes Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Barbara Hershey, Robert Prosky, and Richard Farnsworth. The film is based on Bernard Malamud’s 1952 novel and was directed by Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson (“Rain Man,” 1988).
It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Glenn Close.
Film critics have noted that, unlike most Hollywood actors who have starred as baseball players down through the years, Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs in the 1983 classic “The Natural,” actually looks the part!
Redford, who celebrated his 88th birthday on August 18, was 47 when he filmed “The Natural,” portraying Hobbs at ages 19 and 35. Too old for the part, yes, but his boyish good looks and genuine athletic ability make it all work.

Concert in the Park: It's Never 2L8
2024-09-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Summer concert series in Spreckels Park.

A Coronado local favorite! We welcome again to the stage It’s Never 2L8, a four-piece rock, classic rock, pop and dance cover band from San Diego. The band is led by one of Southern California’s most amazing, dynamic and versatile female lead singers, Deanna Haala.
It’s Never 2L8 will get you up on your feet, dancing and singing at the top of your lungs. Their playlist includes mainstream, classic hits ranging from the ’60s to present-day dance tunes.

Website: It’s Never 2L8

Film Forum Coronado: "Woman on the Run"
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:45 | 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.
September 4: Woman on the Run (1950, PG-13, 80 min)
A lost gem rediscovered! Orson Welles protege Norman Foster directed this witty, wise-cracking take on the travails of romance and marriage. Join the wild chase around San Francisco as the sole witness to a gangland slaying goes into hiding, trailed by a police bird dog, a roguish newspaper man (Dennis O’ Keefe) and the witness’s wife (Ann Sheridan).

Autumn Concert Series: La Camarada
2024-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 6 to October 25. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. Our first performance of the series features the Camarada Tango Quartet, live before their second tour in Argentina.

The mission of CAMARADA is to elevate and enrich the San Diego community and beyond by presenting phenomenal chamber music concerts, while engaging diverse audiences through visionary and educational programming, featuring living composers, commissioning new music, and igniting a powerful connection between the audience, artists and music.
Camarada is dedicated to presenting invigorating performances of musical masterworks. Established in 1994, Camarada shares the joy of chamber music by pairing performers of the highest caliber with intimate spaces throughout San Diego. Original founders Beth Ross Buckley, Ann Chase, and Mary Barranger had a vision of concert experiences that are inviting and engaging for audiences. In 2008 Dana Burnett joined Beth Ross Buckley as Co-Artistic Director continuing this tradition. Both have significant chamber music experience and bring to Camarada a renewed zest for playing intimate chamber music, collaborating with a variety of artists, commissioning music by American composers, and recording new projects.
