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.
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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 | CA
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
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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.
