Coronado Times

CIFF Monthly Classic Film: "To Have and Have Not" (1945)
2026-02-25 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
To Have and Have Not

Release date: 1945
Runtime: 1 hours 40 minutes
Director: Howard Hawks
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Brennan, Lauren Bacall, Dolores Moran, Hoagy Carmichael, Sheldon Leonard
Synopsis: A Martinique charter boat skipper gets mixed up with the underground French resistance operatives during WWII.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Robot & Frank" (2012)
2026-02-25 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.
PLEASE NOTE: this film will take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

February 25: Robot & Frank (2012, PG-13, 89 min)
A wily Frank Langella shines as a slightly dotty ex-jewel thief in this smart and snappy futuristic yarn. Worried about his father’s increasing state of disorientation, his son (James Marsden) hires a robot to act as his dad’s aide and life coach. Before long Frank and the robot carry out a series of daring neighborhood burglaries. With Susan Sarandon, Liv Tyler and Peter Skarsgaard.

Duo Festudgioso Concert
2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Duo Festudgioso presents a diverse program for flute and guitar, exploring music from the Baroque to the contemporary era. The concert opens with Vivaldi’s elegant Sonata in F major, followed by the lyrical richness of Villa-Lobos in Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 and Distribuição de flores. Frederic Hand’s The Maverick brings modern rhythms and expressive interplay, and the program concludes with Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango, a vivid journey through the evolution of tango from its early roots to the concert stage of today.

Duo Festudgioso is a San Diego–based flute and guitar duo formed by flutist Dr. Yana Yan and guitarist Dr. Ming-Jui Liu. The ensemble brings together the warm, intimate sonorities of flute and guitar, presenting music that is expressive, colorful, and approachable. Their repertoire spans Classical and Romantic works, folk-inspired melodies, and the rhythmic vitality of tango. Duo Festudgioso has performed at venues throughout Southern California, including Roxbury Community Center (Beverly Hills), Encinitas Library, Encinitas Community and Senior Center, and La Jolla/Riford Library.
Dr. Yana Yan, Flutist, is an active performer and dedicated educator based in San Diego. A winner of the 2024 La Jolla Symphony Emerging Artist Competition, she has appeared in concerts across the United States. In recent seasons, she has performed extensively in chamber recitals with her ensembles Duo Festudgioso and Connessa Collective throughout Southern California. Yan has held faculty positions at Augustana College and Black Hawk College. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Flute and Piano from the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, her Master of Music from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and her Doctor of Musical Arts from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. More information is available at yanayanflute.com.
Dr. Ming-Jui Liu, Composer and Guitarist, is a San Diego–based guitarist and composer whose work encompasses performance, composition, and pedagogy. His music and performances have been presented in Taiwan, the United States, and internationally across South America, Europe, and Asia. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has appeared at festivals and institutions including the I Seminário Internacional de Violão do IFCE, Long Island Guitar Festival, Qinling International Guitar Festival, and Résonance Guitar Music Festival, and has given a masterclass at Hunter College (New York). Liu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University. His album Nostalgia: Original Compositions & Arrangements I is available on major streaming platforms.

Peter Sprague plays The Beatles and Beyond
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Peter Sprague plays The Beatles and Beyond featuring Rebecca Jade

Come together with us on a whimsical musical ride, featuring all-new arrangements of your favorite Beatles songs! Renowned guitarist Peter Sprague leads his exceptional ensemble in a reimagining of The Beatles’ timeless hits, blending the familiar melodies of the Fab Four with Peter’s innovative and jazzified creations. From there we launch into the beyond.

Peter Sprague — guitar
Rebecca Jade — voice
Danny Green — piano
Mack Leighton — bass

Duncan Moore — drums

PAWS of Coronado Ruff Run
2026-03-07 08:00 | Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all dogs (and their humans). The Ruff Run is a 5K run/walk celebrating our furry friends.
More info here
Note: Dogs are not required to participate — everyone is welcome!
Come on out to Tidelands Park on Saturday, March 7 for some tail-wagging fun!

Movie on the Beach: "Jumanji, Welcome to the Jungle" (2017)
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Tonight’s Showing: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle “(2017)
Watch your favorite films under the stars with the ocean as your backdrop. From a relaxed seat in the sand to a private bonfire experience complete with s’mores, tailor your movie night exactly how you want it—simple, social, or indulgently unforgettable. Click to The Del’s website to purchase tickets.
General Admission
Enjoy the movie under the stars from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Family Roast Package
Your ultimate beach movie night for up to six guests.
Includes:

Six Del Beach sand chairs
Private beach bonfire
Unlimited s’mores

Roast Family Package with Beach Daybed
Upgrade to the most luxurious setup on the sand.
Includes:

One Del Beach Day Bed
Four Del Beach sand chairs
Private beach bonfire
Unlimited s’mores

Line dancing through the decades
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:30 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of great dancing, music and socializing. Bring a friend and create new memories. Refreshments and nibbles provided. Register by March 6.

Cancer Cartel's Fashion Funds the Fight
2026-03-12 16:00 - 19:00 | CA
Let’s come together to make an impact at our upcoming event,
featuring fabulous fashion finds, bubbles, bites, and beats!
100% of funds raised go directly to Cancer Warriors in need.

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Swifties Workshop: A sparkly night of music & fun!
2026-03-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Let your child enjoy a memorable night of music and creativity at the Swifties Workshop, designed for children ages 6–11. This engaging evening combines sing-alongs, dancing, hands-on crafts, and social time at the Coronado Community Center. It’s a great way for Taylor Swift fans to build friendships and have fun while their parents enjoy a night out.
Friday, March 13, 5–8 p.m. Register at www.coronado.ca.us/register or tap the direct link: bit.ly/SwiftiesWorkshop.

Movie on the Beach: "Barbie"
2026-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Tonight’s Showing: Barbie (2023)
Watch your favorite films under the stars with the ocean as your backdrop. From a relaxed seat in the sand to a private bonfire experience complete with s’mores, tailor your movie night exactly how you want it—simple, social, or indulgently unforgettable. Click to The Del’s website to purchase tickets.
General Admission
Enjoy the movie under the stars from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Family Roast Package
Your ultimate beach movie night for up to six guests.
Includes:

Six Del Beach sand chairs
Private beach bonfire
Unlimited s’mores

Roast Family Package with Beach Daybed
Upgrade to the most luxurious setup on the sand.
Includes:

One Del Beach Day Bed
Four Del Beach sand chairs
Private beach bonfire
Unlimited s’mores

La Jolla Playhouse 2026 POP Tour: "Colorín, Colorado"
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Public Library as we welcome the La Jolla Playhouse’s Performance Outreach Program (POP) team for a performance of Colorín, Colorado!
This free event is first come, first seated.
Georgie, a shy fourth-grader with a hidden talent for guitar, panics when asked to read aloud and ends up in the principal’s office, sparking an unexpected friendship with the fearless and ever-curious Inez. While Georgie worries about her grandfather in the hospital, she discovers an old story he once wrote: the magical tale of two fantastical creatures: Goyo and Gato. With help from her new BFF Inez, Georgie finds the courage to face her reading challenges and brings the story to life — just in time for the Festival de Primavera. In the end, talents are discovered, a family bond is deepened, and the story finds its perfect ending: ¡Colorín, Colorado, este cuento se ha acabado!
CAST:
GEORGIE – Karla Leon
INEZ – Nancy Batres
TATA – Dave Rivas
UNDERSTUDY – Mikaela Rae Macias
CREATIVE TEAM:
Playwright – Mabelle Reynoso
Director – Tori Rice
Stage Manager (Tour) – Brian Salvanera
Production Assistant (Tour) – Lisa Fang
Dramaturg – Melanie Queponds
Costume Designer – Claire Peterson
Sound Designer – Marc Akiyama
Set Designer – Jonathan Gilmer
Sound Engineer – Alfredo Madrigal

ABOUT THE POP TOUR
One of La Jolla Playhouse’s signature Learning and Engagement programs, the Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour is an annual world-premiere, Playhouse-commissioned production that brings the magic of theatre to San Diego classrooms. Launched in 1987, the POP Tour can be accessed by schools, libraries and community centers. Prior to each performance, a Playhouse teaching artist visits each school, either in person or virtually, to engage students in an interactive workshop that explores issues and themes at the core of the play. The Playhouse also provides schools with an interactive standards-based engagement guide that enables educators to integrate the play into their curriculum, including exciting interviews with the cast and the creative team. Ideal for students in grades 3 – 6.

Coronado School of the Arts 30th anniversary Gala, Emerald Expressions
2026-03-14 18:00 | Venue 808, 808 J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Tickets are available for the Coronado School of the Arts 30th anniversary Gala, Emerald Expressions, Celebrating 30 Years of Creativity, taking place on March 14 at Venue 808 in Downtown San Diego.
Presented by the CoSA Foundation, the event promises to reflect the creativity, talent, energy, and excitement that define CoSA. “We have been working very hard to make this event memorable and special. All six conservatories will participate in the entertainment, there will be a plated dinner, live and silent auction, photo booth, and dancing to DJ-curated music,” shared CoSA Foundation President and event chair Linda Edison.
LEARN MORE HERE

San Diego Storytelling Festival
2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Storytelling Festival Returns to the Coronado Public Library

Head over the Coronado Bridge for the San Diego Storytelling Festival as it returns to the Coronado Public Library on Saturday, March 21. This year’s theme, “Light in the Dark,” invites audiences to explore stories that illuminate hope and resilience through a full day of free performances, workshops, and interactive experiences.
The festival opens at 10 am with Light in the Dark, featuring local and visiting storytellers sharing folktales, history, and personal narratives inspired by the international theme At 11 am, audiences can choose between Sea to Shining Sea, celebrating America’s 250th birthday through stories from coast to coast, and Good Craic: Irish Stories and Music, where twice All-Ireland storytelling champion Mairtín de Cógáin brings the lively Irish seanchaí tradition to life with wit and charm.
The day will also include a special workshop with Grammy winner Adam Mellema, who will share his “secret sauce” for gathering and preserving family stories. In the afternoon, Deidra Davis will create a live art installation with stories during A Community Tree, while Darci Tucker’s dynamic first-person portrayal in Revolutionary Women offers a vivid look at colonial America.
The day also features Out Loud: Teen Voices, showcasing student storytellers from Morse High School, and a Story Circle/Open Mic where community members are invited to share short, heartfelt stories of their own. The festival concludes with Voices at the Water’s Edge, an inspiring celebration of personal and traditional stories designed to send audiences home with new stories, good memories, and light in the dark.
Hosted in partnership with Storytellers of San Diego, which has brought oral storytelling to the region for more than 40 years, the festival is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to join for one event or stay for the day to experience storytelling in its oldest and most vibrant form. Learn more at coronadolibrary.org.

CIFF Educational Classic Film: "Shane"
2026-03-22 13:30 - 16:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Island Film Festival’s 2026 Educational Classic Film Program presents the 1953 Classic Western “Shane” directed by George Stevens.
The screening is FREE and open to the public of all ages.

Shane: Hollywood’s Most Iconic Western?
Five short years before the release of Shane, Director George Stevens returned from a harrowing tour on active-duty during WWII in the Army’s European Film Unit, for which he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Stevens filmed both the D-Day Invasion and the liberation of the Nazi Death Camp at Dachau, experiences that profoundly changed him, for the man with the camera cannot avert his eyes. George Stevens understood death’s horrible finality as few other filmmakers ever have.
Stevens’ young son, George Jr., after reading Jack Schaefer’s huge 1949 bestselling novel, Shane, urged his father to bring the story to the big screen. In Stevens’ capable hands as both producer and director, A. B. Guthrie Jr.’s Oscar nominated screenplay adaptation of Shane yielded one of Hollywood’s most enduring Western classics. Set in the post-civil war homesteading era, Stevens’ movie never glorifies violence; it is shown sparingly and realistically. Set against the majestic Wyoming mountains, and based on an actual range war, Shane is a complex, multi-layered story of men reluctantly called to defend their homes, wives, children, and community by standing up to other men who have no qualms about violently imposing their will on homesteaders who are “inconvenient” to their way of life on what was once a vast Western open range.
Stevens’ masterpiece features an all-star cast, including two Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominees, 10-year-old Brandon DeWilde, then the youngest nominee ever for a competitive Oscar, and Jack Palance, in his first movie role, as Shane’s darkly menacing adversary. Loyal Griggs breathtakingly captures the splendor of the homesteader’s valley set against the majesty of the Grand Tetons, work for which Griggs won a Best Cinematography Oscar.
At the movie’s core is the unforgettable performance of one of Hollywood’s most unlikely stars, the diminutive Alan Ladd as Shane, the tale’s enigmatic Knight Errant. Few cinematic moments are more iconic than Shane riding toward the horizon, as a young boy’s call to the man he and his family will never forget, to “come back,” echo off the Wyoming mountains.
Shane is the fourth screening in the 2026 Educational Classic Film Program “The Art of Adaptation,” which continues to run through the end of May.
Don’t miss this chance to screen this milestone film in the chronicle of American cinema and participate in post-screening discussion of Shane’s significance cinematically, historically and culturally. The screener with “The Best Take” during discussion will receive a handsome hard-copy of the Jack Schaefer novel compliments of CIFF. The remaining 2026 “The Art of Adaptation” screening schedule is, in April: The Maltese Falcon (1941) and Double Indemnity (1944); and in May: A Tale of Two Cities (1937), and Les Misérables (1935).

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The Birds"
2026-03-25 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 pm 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.
March 25: The Birds (1963, PG-13, 119 min)
Alfred Hitchcock’s elaborate tease bristles with terror as the peaceful town of Bodega Bay descends into chaos when a massive avian onslaught attacks without warning. A bored socialite (Tippi Hedren) and a self-righteous lawyer (Rod Taylor) are thrust into the thick of mother nature’s revolt. With Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy and Veronica Cartwright.
PLEASE NOTE this film will take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Movies on the Beach: "Hook" (1991)
2026-03-27 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, March 27 – 8:00PM
Hook (1991)
Saturday, March 28 – 8:00PM
Spellbound (2024)
Friday, April 3 – 8:00PM
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Saturday, April 4 – 8:00PM
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

San Diego Writers Festival
2026-03-28 09:00 - 18:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The San Diego Writers Festival is a free, community-based event designed to celebrate the power of writing and storytelling.
Stories transform both the teller and the listener. In whatever form you welcome a story into your life—by reading a memoir or graphic novel, listening to a podcast or a poetry reading, watching a movie or play or going to the theater—stories are our pathways, our links, our bridges to one another.
At the San Diego Writers Festival, we ask two important questions: What if there was a place where all stories could be nurtured and heard? What if we opened up our community to stories from those who have been under-served, disenfranchised, or neglected?
We invite you to join us on our mission to hear one another, be educated and illuminated by one another, and inspired by one another—one story at a time.
Jodi Picoult headlines 7th annual San Diego Writers Festival in Coronado

Movies on the Beach: "Spellbound" (2024)
2026-03-28 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Saturday, March 28 – 8:00PM
Spellbound (2024)
Friday, April 3 – 8:00PM
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Saturday, April 4 – 8:00PM
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Movies on the Beach: "Lilo & Stitch" (2025)
2026-04-03 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, April 3 – 8:00PM
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Saturday, April 4 – 8:00PM
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Movies on the Beach: "Peter Rabbit" (2018)
2026-04-04 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Saturday, April 4 – 8:00PM
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Easter at The Del
2026-04-05 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Del is offering a lineup of festive Easter programming for the whole family.
On April 5, guests can indulge in a lavish Easter Brunch in the Crown Room, featuring classic breakfast favorites, fresh seafood, sushi and sashimi, interactive carving stations, and an over-the-top dessert display. Guests 21+ can start the feast with a complimentary glass of champagne and toast to the holiday.
The Easter Garden Fair will be held in the Victorian Garden Courtyard with family-friendly activities including animal encounters presented by Zovargo featuring rabbits, ducks, ferrets, hedgehogs, and quail in addition to a tortoise race, arts and crafts, games, and special prizes. Little ones can also meet the Easter Bunny for photos and take home a professional 5×7 printed keepsake.

Spring Fling Luncheon at the Spreckels Center
2026-04-08 12:30 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Senior Association starts their 2026 luncheon events with a “Spring Fling Luncheon” on Wednesday, April 8 from 12:30 to 2 pm in the Grand Room of the John D. Spreckels Center. Our volunteers will be serving to the public chicken alfredo, garden salad, garlic bread, French macarons, coffee, iced tea, and water.
Come for some good food, socialization, oldies music, fun and a chance to win a door prize. The cost is only $5! All attendees of all ages must pre-register. The public may purchase tickets by paying at the Spreckels Center front desk, calling the front desk at 619-522-7343 or going online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec.
We hope to see you there for a hearty meal. Sign up soon to attend this economical event.
If you need a ride to this event or any other event, free rides for seniors in Coronado are available by contacting the Coronado Community Foundation at 619-389-5280 to register as a rider.
For more information contact the Spreckels Center staff at 619-522-7343.

Artemis II watch party
2026-04-10 16:30 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Hotel del Coronado Sun Deck. Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado.
In celebration of the NASA Artemis II mission returning to Earth approximately 50 miles offshore of San Diego, Hotel del Coronado invites guests to experience the moment from the resort’s Sun Deck — renamed the “Moon Deck” for the evening — on April 10.
The landing will be livestreamed so guests can watch while they enjoy a “Splashdown” cocktail to mark the occasion.
The current estimated splashdown time is 5:07 pm PDT.

Movies on the Beach: "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982)
2026-04-10 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, April 10 – 8:00PM
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Movies on the Beach: "Frozen 2" (2019)
2026-04-11 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Saturday, April 11 – 8:00PM
Frozen 2 (2019)
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

CIFF Educational Classic Film "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)
2026-04-12 13:30 - 16:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Island Film Festival presents Director John Huston’s 1941 Best Picture Oscar Nominated feature film, “The Maltese Falcon” on Sunday, April 12, 1:30-4 pm in the Coronado Public Library Ruby Room. The screening is free and open to the public of all ages and is part of this year’s Educational Classic Film Series – “The Art of Adaptation.”

John Huston’s Landmark Film Noir Classic: “The Maltese Falcon”
As darkness descended on Europe in the late 1930s and early ’40s, a new movie genre, (in retrospect) labeled Film Noir, emerged from Hollywood. It featured stories of the darker side of human nature and fatalistic themes of murder, crime, double-dealing, and corruption. The moral ambiguity of the genre appealed to the anxieties of audiences facing a world seemingly gone mad.
Warner Brothers long held the film rights to Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 novel, The Maltese Falcon, based on a story he serialized in the pulp fiction magazine Black Mask. The Warners produced a notorious pre-code version in 1931 and a later comedic version in 1936, “Satan Met a Lady,” starring Bette Davis that was a notable flop.
The Warners offered a young, promising screenwriter, John Huston, the opportunity to adapt and remake Hammett’s story for a third time as his directorial debut. The result: perhaps the most enduring, admired, and imitated detective mystery movie ever made. “The Maltese Falcon” is a definite must-see in the American film canon.
In addition to the story’s appeal with audiences, Bogart’s “hard-boiled” detective, Sam Spade, proved his breakout role as a leading man. The supporting ensemble cast includes an exceptional roster of Warner Brothers Golden Age contract talent: Mary Astor as the story’s femme fatale, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre in their first of many screen pairings and the inimitable Elisha Cook, Jr. as Greenstreet’s gun-toting “boy” who Bogart’s Sam Spade continually delights in humiliating.
Featuring a roster of menacing, murderous, deceitful characters, and crackling, quotable dialogue, all wrapped in Arthur Edeson’s shadowy cinematography, its themes of betrayal, greed, and cynicism make “The Maltese Falcon” the quintessential example of the Film Noir genre. Don’t miss this timeless 1941 Warner Brothers Classic!
This screening is free and open to the public of all ages.

National Poetry Month celebration
2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:30 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate National Poetry Month at the John D. Spreckels Center with a special National Poetry Celebration featuring Paola Capó-García, San Diego’s Poet Laureate of the Year. This engaging evening will showcase powerful, thought-provoking poetry that reflects the richness and diversity of San Diego’s literary community, inviting attendees of all backgrounds to connect through the art of spoken word.
Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or simply curious, this welcoming event offers a chance to be inspired, challenged, and reminded that poetry is for everyone.
Photo by Victor / Pexels

Coronado’s 2026 brochure release party
2026-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The countdown to summer starts now. Join Recreation and Golf Services for its first-ever Summer Brochure 2026 Release Party on Friday, April 17 from 3 to 5 pm at the Coronado Community Center. This free, family-friendly event offers an exclusive sneak peek at the exciting programs, camps, and activities planned for summer 2026.
Explore hands-on activities, enjoy fun giveaways, and mingle with summer staff who are ready to answer your questions and help you get a head start on registration. Be among the first to flip through the hot-off-the-press summer brochure and start planning unforgettable experiences for the whole family.
Call 619-522-7342 for more details.

Free community concert: CPO Woodwind Quintet
2026-04-17 18:30 - 22:30 | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 700 D Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy the Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra’s Free Community Concert Series

CPO Woodwind Quintet

Performing: Amy Beach, Valerie Coleman, among other composers.

Movies on the Beach: "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003)
2026-04-17 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, April 17 – 8:00PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00PM
50 First Dates (2004)
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)
