Coronado Times

Threads of Resilience: Celebrating human resilience through dance
2025-12-13 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Photo courtesy CUSD
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Dance invites audiences to Threads of Resilience, a powerful showcase of original dance works that explore personal transformation and strength. The concert takes the stage Dec. 12 and 13 at 7pm at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D Avenue. Tickets are available at www.cosafoundation.org/events.
“Adversity and resilience are innate to the human experience,” said Caryn Ipapo-Glass, COSA Dance Director. “In times of divisiveness and polarity it can be difficult to hold on to empathy, or to remember that we collectively have lived experiences that unify us. Our journeys may be vastly different, but joy, fear, love, and loss are universal; and the opportunity for personal growth is always present. Cathartic connection is one of the most powerful aspects of dance, and one of the things I love most about it. When artists are brave enough to share, and audiences are brave enough to be present and to feel, that is when powerful human connections are made.”
This remarkable concert features 10 original dance works, choreographed by both faculty and student artists, and will also include six innovative short dance films that push the boundaries of artistic expression; featuring “Resilience Poems” written by several of the COSA Dance students.
Each dance piece represents a deeply personal narrative, capturing moments of profound life experiences where individuals have confronted adversity and emerged transformed. The choreographers explore themes of resilience, personal growth, and the human spirit’s remarkable capacity to overcome challenges.

“This concert marks my first artistic endeavor with my COSA Dance students and colleagues. Transition in and of itself can be adverse. With it comes a great deal of uncertainty, vulnerability, and required trust. It has been an absolute honor to work within this collective of students and colleagues and I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity we were given to come together to thread and weave our lived experiences, and to witness the impact of our collective resilience,” said Ipapo-Glass.
For more information about this compelling evening of dance, visit CoSASanDiego.com.
About CoSA
Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) is San Diego County’s premier public school arts conservatory, home to 200 scholar artists grades 9 through 12, who attend the nationally ranked Coronado High School. CoSA provides an intense, pre-professional arts education to students from Coronado and from all over San Diego, who are admitted after a competitive application/audition process.
Each school day, CoSA offers approximately three hours of instruction, pairing young artists with educators who are also industry specialists. With a curriculum designed by professional artist/educators, students are immersed in their chosen specialty in one of six conservatories: Classical and Contemporary Dance, Digital Arts (Animation, Filmmaking and Graphic Design), Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre & Drama, Theatre Production, Design & Management and Visual Art. CoSA is a State of California-approved Career Technical Education program.

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights (1 of 2)
2025-12-14 17:30 - 19:45 | San Diego Bay, 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The 55th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights will illuminate the bayfront on Dec. 14 and 21, 2025.
Photo: San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 55th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during two December evenings: Dec. 14 & 21. Participants in this year’s holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s theme: An Out of This World Christmas 👽🛸
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors to the shores of San Diego Bay each year. The procession of approximately 80 lavishly decorated boats will dazzle and delight. There is no cost to view the parade.
This year, for the seventh time, the parade will proceed to the pier at Cesar Chavez Park before making the turn to Coronado, giving spectators another area to view the parade.
The procession will start at 5:30 p.m. and will follow the predetermined parade route.
The APPROXIMATE arrival times of the parade at various locations are:

Shelter Island (start of parade) 5:30 p.m.
Harbor Island 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.
Seaport Village 6:20 – 6:45 p.m.
The Embarcadero 6:50 – 7:15 p.m.
The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park 7:20 – 7:30 p.m.
Ferry Landing on Coronado 7:40 p.m.

Musical storytime takeover with Nightingale Music
2025-12-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy a special storytime takeover by Nightingale Music. We’ll play with lollipop drums, rainbow scarves, tambourines, maracas and more. Marvin the Monkey will come by and teach us the major scale and we’ll learn to stomp and dance like the elephants in the jungle. We’ll pop bubbles to the beat and have a guitar time sing-a-long. Nightingale Music classes bring out your child’s natural ability for music and create a relaxed, playful environment for learning, so don’t miss the fun Tuesday, December 16 at 11 am.
Toddler storytime will resume as normal after this fun takeover.

Christmas Elf Adventures Holiday Workshop
2025-12-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Club Room, 1985 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Elf Adventures Holiday Workshop is here. Young elves ages 6-11 are invited to join in for a festive day filled with winter crafts, holiday baking, reindeer games, and loads of holiday fun. It’s happening Thursday, Dec. 18, from 3:30 to 5 pm in the Club Room in Glorietta Bay Park.
Dress in your favorite holiday attire and come ready for adventure. Sign up by calling 619-522-7342 or visiting coronado.ca.us/register. Let’s make this the jolliest holiday yet.
Direct Link: https://bit.ly/ChristmasElfAdventures

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights (2 of 2)
2025-12-21 17:30 - 19:45 | San Diego Bay, 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States

Family Feud: Snowy Showdown
2025-12-30 12:30 - 13:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Wrap Up the Season with a Festive Family Feud: Snowy Showdown at the Spreckels Center

As the holiday season comes to a close, the John D. Spreckels Center invites the community to join in one last burst of festive fun at our Family Feud: Snowy Showdown on Tuesday, December 30, from 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Four teams will be formed to face off in a friendly, fast-paced competition to guess the most popular answers to holiday-themed survey questions. Expect plenty of laughter, lighthearted rivalry, and a joyful atmosphere perfect for the season’s grand finale. While the grand prize may be “small but mighty,” the bragging rights are huge—and the fun even bigger.
This event is offered at a cheerful, budget-friendly rate, with prices ranging from $5–$9, depending on senior discount and residency.
Whether you’re competing or cheering from the audience, this snowy showdown promises a delightful hour of entertainment and community spirit.
To learn more about this event or other seasonal activities, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street in Coronado. Let the holiday games begin!

Noon Year
2025-12-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s time to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026, but midnight is way too late! Celebrate the new year with a 2026 headband, streamers, and a balloon drop at noon sharp.
