Coronado Times

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The Birds"
2026-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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)

Coronado Flower Show, 104th annual event
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This year’s theme is Welcome to the Jungle 🐒🦜🪻
Saturday, April 18, 1 – 5 pm
Sunday, April 19, 10 am – 4 pm
Since 1922, the Coronado Flower Show has brought our community together beneath the tent to celebrate beauty, tradition, and the joy of things grown by hand.
In 2026, we turn the page to a bolder chapter — Welcome to the Jungle. This year’s show invites visitors to step off the garden path and into a lush, immersive world where color, texture, light, and shadow run wild, blending the familiar with the unexpected.
Rooted in more than a century of heritage and alive with new inspiration, the Coronado Flower Show continues to grow—beautifully, creatively, and together.
Each year our show is made possible by the generous involvement of our community. From designing an arrangement, to bringing in yard clippings, to greeting guests and classifying plants, the possibilities for involvement are as diverse as a great garden. Click here to learn more about ways to become a part of the time-honored tradition.
Learn more here

Movies on the Beach: "50 First Dates" (2004)
2026-04-18 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 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)

Coronado CARES Casino Night
2026-04-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado CARES invites the community to an exciting evening of games, food, and fun at its upcoming Casino Night fundraiser. It’s a great chance to gather with friends, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and support programs that help animals and pet owners in our community.

Guests will be able to try their luck at a variety of casino-style games while enjoying great food, drinks, and a festive atmosphere. The evening will also include a silent auction, giving attendees another fun way to support Coronado CARES and the work we do to assist animals and pet owners in Coronado and Imperial Beach.
Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased in advance through the Events page or from a Coronado CARES board member.
Tickets will also be available for purchase the night of the event at the door, so feel free to invite friends and neighbors to join you.

Armchair Travel - On Two Feet & Three Wheels: Travel Adventures Overcoming Age & Disability
2026-04-21 18:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Courtesy image (Spreckels Center)
The John D. Spreckels Center invites the community to its monthly Armchair Travel program on April 21, featuring an inspiring presentation: On Two Feet & Three Wheels: Travel Adventures Overcoming Age & Disability. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Local author Cary Lowe, joined by his wife Trish Butler, will share stories from their remarkable journeys across the United States and abroad. Traveling by planes, trains, ships, buses, and cars, the pair have embraced adventure while navigating age and physical challenges — proving that limitations don’t have to stop exploration.
Cary’s talk offers encouragement and insight for older adults and individuals with disabilities who may feel hesitant about travel, delivering a powerful message: it’s never too late to keep moving forward.
Snacks 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.

Image by Julita from Pixabay

Movies on the Beach: "Mean Girls" (2004)
2026-04-24 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 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: "Clueless" (1995)
2026-04-25 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 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Movies on the Beach: "Forrest Gump" (1994)
2026-05-01 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, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Coronado Art & Wine Festival
2026-05-09 | CA
The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is a collaboration between the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, two nonprofits bringing together vital areas of our community: the schools, the arts, and local businessses.
An afternoon dedicated to highlighting the finest artists from Southern California and beyond. Enjoy a captivating display of diverse art styles and mediums.
Multiple options to purchase tickets for wine tasting.

Westwind Brass performance
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join Westwind Brass for an unforgettable performance celebrating the rich tapestry of American music. From stirring patriotic anthems to the soulful swing of lively jazz, this dynamic ensemble brings history to life through bold brass and timeless tunes.
Photo by Paul Seling (Pexels)

Summer Reading Adventure
2026-05-12 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Featuring NYT bestseller Kristy Woodson Harvey, USA Today bestseller Meg Donohue, and Desi Arnaz’s granddaughter Kate Luckinbill

Adventures by the Book® invites you to join us for a joyful Summer Reading Adventure featuring beloved New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey, USA Today bestselling novelist Meg Donohue, and special guest Kate Luckinbill, granddaughter of iconic television legend Desi Arnaz. From sun-soaked coastal fiction to emotionally rich, thought-provoking storytelling — along with a unique perspective on storytelling legacy and Hollywood history — this special evening celebrates the books you’ll be packing in your bag all summer long.
As part of our ABTB signature event series, this Summer Reading Panel brings readers face-to-face with the authors behind Summer State of Mind and The Memory Gardener, offering an inside look at the inspiration, themes, and creative spark that make a story the perfect seasonal escape. Kate Luckinbill will also share reflections on growing up connected to one of television’s most beloved pioneers, adding a special multigenerational perspective on creativity, storytelling, and legacy in A Book By Desi Arnaz.
Whether you’re a devoted Kristy Woodson Harvey reader, a fan of Meg Donohue’s emotionally resonant fiction, intrigued by Kate Luckinbill’s connection to entertainment history, a book club looking to plan ahead, or simply a reader eager to discover what you should be reading this summer, this evening is designed for you. Come with friends, bring your book club, or join us solo — everyone is welcome in our community of passionate, curious readers.
Your Adventure includes a lively author conversation, audience Q&A, book signing, and the chance to connect with fellow readers who know that summer is always better with a great book in hand.
Registration
This event is FREE and open to the public, with general seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For readers who prefer a little peace of mind and want to show their early support of the authors, a VIP option includes guaranteed event admission and reserved seating with the pre-order of Summer State of Mind, A Book by Desi Arnaz, or The Memory Gardener.
And since we’re officially in a summer state of mind, we’re delighted to offer a discounted three-book bundle—the perfect pairing to kick off your summer reading season.

NASCAR race weekend at Naval Base Coronado
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | CA
NASCAR San Diego Weekend will be a three-day racing event headlined by the stars of the Cup Series on Sunday, along with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, and the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series on Friday

The Anduril 250, NASCAR’s second-ever Cup Series street race, is a new event for 2026 that will take place on Sunday, June 21

Access to a federal military base requires a government-issued ID for U.S. citizens and a passport for foreign nationals for any guest 18 and older. Please ensure you have this with you to access NASCAR San Diego weekend.
LEARN MORE

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
This June, as the checkered flag goes down on the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend, the Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will celebrate 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

CSF Gala at The Del
2026-09-12 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
