Coronado Times

Concert in the Park: The Surf City Allstars
2025-06-22 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Step back in time to the sounds of the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean with The Surf City Allstars.

Summer Family Dance Party
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to move and groove at the Community Center Dance Party on Wednesday, June 25, from 12 to 1 pm. This free event is the first of our Summer Entertainment Series 2025.
Parents, grandparents, and children of all ages are invited to come and show off their moves at this one-hour, fun-filled event. Dance the day away with the DJ’s playlist packed full of kid-favorite dance songs like YMCA, ChaCha Slide, Baby Shark, Happy, Shake it Off, Chicken Dance, Hawaiian Roller Coaster (Lilo and Stitch Theme), I am a Gummy Bear, It’s Raining Tacos and more!
There’s a beat for everyone to enjoy. Come fueled up and ready for big-time fun. Whether you’re busting out your best moves or enjoying the music, this is a great way to connect, laugh, and dance. Bring your swim gear so that after dancing in the Nautilus Room, you can pay for admission to the pool for a full afternoon of dancing and swimming.
For more details call 619-522-7342.

Classic Film Series: "Moonstruck" (1987)
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Island Film Festival’s June Classic Film is the 1987 “Moonstruck” starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. Tickets are $15 and are available now at coronadofilmfest.com. Doors open at 5 pm for a complimentary glass of wine, followed at 5:30 by the film intro, a vintage cartoon, and the classic film you’ll be thrilled to see on the big screen.
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini (
Cher) believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny (Danny Aiello), even though she doesn’t love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny (Nicolas Cage), an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she’s not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
Director: Norman Jewison
Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Julie Bovasso

Summer Festival Concert with Club Havana
2025-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Heat up your afternoon with the vibrant pulse of Latin jazz when Club Havana takes over the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room! Powered by the globe-spanning lineup of Ignacio Arango (Cuba) on bass, Yasser Cruz (Cuba) on timbales, Robert Felcher (New York) on congas, and the brilliant Turiya Mareya (Tijuana) at the piano, the group melds fiery Afro-Cuban rhythms with sleek modern harmonies. A critically acclaimed composer and one of Southern California’s most innovative—and criminally underrated—artists, Mareya will lead the band through her own genre-bending originals alongside beloved Latin-jazz standards, weaving funk, tradition, and avant-garde sparks into an irresistibly dance-worthy set. Admission is free, the vibe is electric, and the music is guaranteed to transport you straight to a sultry Havana night—come catch the groove!

Concert in the Park: American Flyboys
2025-06-29 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Big Band at its Best
American Flyboys was originally created in 2009 as a small jazz band, eventually morphing into a 20-piece Swing Jazz Band, and they have been swinging ever since.
The American Flyboys name was adopted to honor the men and women of the “Greatest Generation” who sacrificed so much while dancing and singing to this great music. While swing is their core, they will get you into the groove by playing a variety of engaging music to keep your toes tapping.
Dance Instruction before the concert, from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.
American Flyboys

Land of the Free Event
2025-07-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate America’s birthday with the one and only Nate Nathan, and the Mac Daddy O’s Band at the world-famous Hotel del Coronado on the Windsor Lawn.
Tickets

Coronado All-Class Reunion
2025-07-03 19:30 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
On Thursday, July 3, the award-winning 58-year-old local group West Coast Iron Works will perform at Coronado’s All-Class Reunion. The event takes place at Feast and Fareway, located at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course, and begins at 7:30 pm. The entry fee is $10, or $25 which includes a wristband for food.

Coronado 4th of July
2025-07-04 | Coronado, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Visit our dedicated 4th of July page for a detailed timeline of the festivities and celebrations:
Coronado 4th of July Schedule

Concert in the Park: Nate Nathan & the MacDaddy-O's
2025-07-06 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nate Nathan has a passion for music. As an outlet for this passion, he gathered some of his musically-inclined friends, including Betsy Ganz and his guitar teacher and friend Doug Mann, and started a band. As Nate’s desire to play increased, he asked Doug to take the band to “the next level.” Doug gathered some of the most experienced and world class musicians that the Southwest has to offer, including members of the Herndon Bros Band, The Sunpunchers, Michael ‘Gonzo’ Gonzales, and many others – and the current 13 piece juggernaut of musical talent was born: Nate Nathan & The MacDaddyOs!
The group often shares their dedication and affection for the gift of music through many philanthropic performances. Join Nate and his friends for a unique musical extravaganza, as they play your classic rock favorites and some great original tunes by the band.
Pre-event:
5:15-5:45 pm Kat Dugas’ Fairy Princess Disney Show
Coronado Promenade Concerts

Free Interactive STEM Show for Families
2025-07-09 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready for a science-filled adventure the whole family will love! Join Science Heroes at the Coronado Community Center on Wednesday, July 9 at 12 PM for “Adventure of the Missing Color”—a FREE interactive STEM show packed with exciting experiments and theatrical storytelling.
Kids will be amazed by hands-on science fun exploring chemical reactions, air pressure, and explosive physics! This unique blend of education and entertainment will keep them engaged from start to finish. Happening in the Nautilus Room, this is a can’t-miss event for curious minds of all ages!
For more info, call 619-522-7342.

Film Friday: "Thelma"
2025-07-11 12:00 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Looking for a relaxing and entertaining way to spend your day this summer? Film Friday will take place at the John D. Spreckels Center on July 11. Gather your friends and join us for an afternoon of cinematic enjoyment in a welcoming, cozy environment — complete with air conditioning to keep you cool during the summer heat, and light refreshments provided.

Settle in and enjoy a screening of “Thelma,” a heartwarming and action-packed story about a 93-year-old woman who sets out on a daring mission after falling victim to a phone scam.
This event is free and open to ages 18+. For more information or to register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh St.
We look forward to seeing you at the next Film Friday—where it’s always cool to be!

Summer Festival Concert Featuring The Waylon Hicks Project
2025-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Turn up your Friday afternoon with the pure, feel-good energy of The Waylon Hicks Project— a musical powerhouse fusing the slick syncopation of jazz with the irresistible groove of classic funk. Join us in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room on July 11 at 1 pm for a free concert: comfortable seating, easy accessibility, and rhythms that spark smiles.
Expect tight horns, soulful sax solos, and bass lines that practically dance down the aisles — perfect for toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and reliving the golden age of live bands. Bring a friend, cool off indoors, and let the Waylon Hicks Project add some summer swing to your day!
Doors open 15 minutes before showtime.

CIFF Movie on the Beach "Mamma Mia"
2025-07-11 19:30 | CA
On Friday, July 11, the beachfront will transform into a Greek island escape. The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is turning up the summer vibes with the return of its annual “movie on the beach” fundraiser at the historic Hotel del Coronado. CIFF has partnered with Presenting Sponsor Auen Foundation for this year’s Beach Bash event featuring a sunset screening of the ultimate feel-good film, Mamma Mia!
This year’s event invites guests to bask in the warm coastal breeze and sing along under the stars—ABBA-style. The evening promises cinematic magic and community celebration as we begin the countdown to CIFF’s milestone 10th Anniversary Film Festival this November.
Grab your boas, bell-bottoms, and island glam—Mamma Mia mania is taking over the sand! From disco divas to dreamy destination wedding vibes, if your outfit screams ABBA-fabulous, you just might steal the spotlight (and a prize)!
Slip off your sandals and hit the sand early—Sue Allen Villalva and her Dancing Queens are turning up the volume with a pre-show dance party that’ll have you grooving to all your favorite hits and summertime sounds. Enjoy themed cocktails at the cash bar, an opportunity drawing, and photo ops, while basking in the golden-hour glow of summer magic.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit Coronado Island Film Festival’s Development Fund and its mission to spotlight cinematic storytelling, support filmmakers, educational initiatives, and bring world-class programming to Coronado year-round and during the annual 5-day film festival (November 5-9, 2025).
General Admission tickets are $40 for pre-party and movie. VIP Packages and Sponsorships are available and include premiere fire pit seating for up to six guests, making it the perfect setting for friends, family, or corporate gatherings.
Ticket sales open on Friday, April 18, and sponsorship information is available now at coronadofilmfest.com or contact Event Chair, Doug St. Denis to become a sponsor at doug@coronadofilm.com. Come celebrate the power of film, the joy of friendship, love and taking chances! Beach. Boas. ABBA. You in?

Concert in the Park: Cassie B
2025-07-13 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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.
Performing a mix of originals and covers, including “Lady Marmalade” and “Purple Rain,” Cassie B, a local musical inspiration, and her talented team also have the honor of being the San Diego Padres house band.
Website: Cassie B

Wildlife Comes to Coronado: Free Live Animal Show at the Community Center
2025-07-16 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us at the Coronado Community Center on Wednesday, July 16 at 12 pm for a free live animal show that’s as educational as it is exciting.

Presented by Zovargo, a wildlife education organization, this event offers a hands-on learning experience where you can meet reptiles, mammals, birds, and more. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, the show takes place in the Nautilus Room and will introduce you to a variety of fascinating animals while teaching about their ecosystems and the importance of conservation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature right in your own community!
For details, call 619-522-7342

Concert in the Park: The Pine Mountain Logs
2025-07-20 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Pine Mountain Logs, a.k.a. Venice, began with their appearance on the first-ever airing of “Star Search” back in 1983. The Pine Mountain Logs have performed live on-stage with musical icons such as David Crosby, America, Jeff Bridges, and countless others. Their amazing vocal harmonies have been compared to other Southern California favorites such as The Eagles and The Beach Boys. Come early and be ready to dance, as The Pine Mountain Logs will have you up on your feet and yelling for more.
Website: The Pine Mountain Logs

Meet the Creatures of San Diego: A Free Live Reptile Show for Families
2025-07-23 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Community Center invites you to a free, live, interactive reptile show presented by The Living Coast Discovery Center on Wednesday, July 23 at noon.
This family-friendly presentation features local wildlife in their exciting “Move It!” program. Find out how animals slither, swim, jump, and fly in the most interesting ways. Participants will learn about local animals that call San Diego home. Through fun dance moves and up-close animal encounters, participants will walk away knowing how to crawl like a tortoise and slither like a snake.
No advanced registration is required; come to the Nautilus Room in the community center for some up-close and personal animal encounters right here in Coronado. Bring your family to share your love of nature with them.
For more information, call 619-522-7342.

Step Back in Time: Rat Pack Reborn Live at John D. Spreckels Center
2025-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Experience the golden age of swing and swagger as the Rat Pack Reborn brings classic hits to the John D. Spreckels Center on July 25, from 1 to 2 pm. This special performance promises an hour filled with the timeless music and charm of the legendary Rat Pack era, featuring the unforgettable songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and more.
The Rat Pack Reborn ensemble, known for their smooth vocals and charismatic stage presence, will transport audiences to the smoky lounges of the 1950s and ’60s. Expect to hear beloved standards and crowd favorites that defined an era.
The John D. Spreckels Center, a hub for community events and cultural experiences, provides the perfect backdrop for this nostalgic afternoon. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Rat Pack or discovering their music for the first time, this event offers a unique opportunity to relive the magic of classic crooners in an intimate setting.
Don’t miss your chance to swing, sway, and sing along to the sounds that shaped a generation. To register, please visit ca-coronado.civicrec.com, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk.

Summer Festival Concert with The Ed Kornhauser Trio
2025-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Spend a summer afternoon wrapped in award-winning jazz when The Ed Kornhauser Trio takes the stage in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room on Friday, July 25, at 1 pm. Led by San Diego piano virtuoso Ed Kornhauser—a four-time San Diego Music Award honoree, including “Best Jazz Album” for The Short Years and “Best Jazz” in 2022, 2023, and 2025—the trio delivers a compelling blend of lyrical grace and modern swing. Whether you’re new to jazz or a seasoned aficionado, you’ll enjoy a set featuring sparkling originals from Kornhauser’s celebrated recordings, inventive takes on classic standards, and the dynamic interplay that defines his work with top local talent.
Admission is free and seating is open, so arrive early, relax in the cool library vibe, and let The Ed Kornhauser Trio lift your afternoon with soul-stirring, toe-tapping melodies.

Concert in the Park: High Tide Society
2025-07-27 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Making their Coronado Concert in the Park debut is High Tide Society, formerly known as AM Gold, San Diego County’s premier yacht rock band for over a decade. This 8-10 piece band, with their blend of horns, guitars, keyboards, and harmonic vocals, combines soft rock, upbeat R&B, and disco dance hits from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond. So don your captain’s hat and your ascot tie and get ready to dance the night away.
Website: High Tide Society
Pre-Show Special Appearance by Lamb’s Players
at 5:15pm:
The ’70s – The Golden Age of the Album!

A Wild Encounter in Coronado – Up Close with Exotic Animals
2025-07-30 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Wild creatures are coming to Coronado! Enter the mysterious world of the rainforest—without leaving town! On Wednesday, July 30 at noon, the Coronado Community Center’s Nautilus Room becomes the gateway to Wild Wonders, an unforgettable wildlife experience. Watch in awe as captivating creatures from South America emerge from the shadows—Think a slinking boa constrictor, a wide-eyed kinkajou, or even a curious armadillo. This free event invites animal lovers of all ages to meet these exotic animals up close, guided by the knowledge and passion of a seasoned animal biologist. Let your wild side roam!

Concert in the Park: Military Appreciation Concert: Sixwire & Guest Star
2025-08-03 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Military Appreciation Concert in the Park and Awards Ceremony will begin at 5 pm honoring local military members and their families.
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a very special Concert in the Park on Sunday, August 3 at Spreckels Park beginning at 5 pm honoring our local military members and their families. The evening promises an unforgettable blend of patriotic pride, heartfelt recognition, and outstanding musical entertainment—all free and open to the public.
This event offers a unique opportunity for Coronado residents and the local business community to come together in gratitude and support of the brave service members who protect our nation. Join us for a beautiful evening of community, connections, and celebration.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and be seated by 5 pm. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner for a meaningful and festive summer evening in Spreckels Park.
There is limited reserved parking for active-duty military members at the CUSD parking lots on Sixth and Seventh Streets.
Event Schedule
5:00 – 5:15 pm
The evening opens with the 1st Marine Division Band, performing the National Anthem and other selections, accompanied by the Coronado High School NJROTC Color Guard.
5:15 – 5:20 pm
Welcome remarks will be given by Chamber Board Member Mike Woiwode and Captain Loren Jacobi, Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado.
5:20 – 5:45 pm
Presentation of Military and Community Awards:

CAPT Harry T. Jenkins Memorial Award
VADM James & Sybil Stockdale Community Service Award
VADM Edward H. Martin Distinguished Community Service Award, presented by the City of Coronado

5:45 – 6:00 pm
Announcements and acknowledgments of the generous sponsors who made this evening possible – Gail & Bob Bardin, Carol Sommer, Arlene Inch and the Auen Foundation.
6:00 – 7:45 pm
The concert begins with the acclaimed Nashville band Sixwire, joined by a very special surprise guest who will remain after the show for photos with attendees.

Sixwire
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.
And, Special Guest – To be Announced at Concert

Drive In Movie: Tangled
2025-08-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
“When the kingdom’s most wanted bandit is taken hostage by Rapunzel — a teen with 70 feet of golden hair who’s looking to escape the tower where she’s been locked away for years — the unlikely duo sets off on a hair-raising escapade.” *
Rating: PG Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Summers are for drive in movies! Design your own car, grab some snacks, and watch Tangled with your friends from the comfort of your own car.
* Summary from Disney Plus

Mad Science Show – Up Up and Away
2025-08-06 12:00 | Nautilus Room, Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to defy gravity and explore the invisible forces all around us. Mad Science – Up Up and Away is a FREE interactive science show that will blow your mind as you discover the principles of air and pressure. From giant wind bags to vortex generators—and even a real hovercraft—you’ll see science come alive in the most amazing ways.
Join us Wednesday, August 6 at noon at the Coronado Community Center’s Nautilus Room. Open to all ages and completely free.

Summer Festival Concert with Glenn Kramer
2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Treat yourself to an afternoon of musical nostalgia and playful interaction when pianist Glenn Kramer brings his one-man show to the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room on Friday, August 8 at 1 pm. A mainstay of San Diego’s music scene since 2000, Glenn glides effortlessly through pop favorites, jazz gems, show-tune classics, and beloved standards from the Great American Songbook — often tossing in audience requests on the spot. Between dazzling arrangements and lively stories, he’ll invite listeners to join his signature “Name That Tune” and music – Bingo games, complete with lyric books and handheld rhythm instruments so everyone can play along. Whether you come to hum, test your trivia savvy, or simply relax to masterful piano, this free, one-hour concert promises smiles, surprises, and a melodic stroll down memory lane. Mark your calendar and let Glenn Kramer turn your Friday into a grand piano party!

Concert in the Park: Betamaxx
2025-08-10 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The ’80s Never Go Out of Style. Pac-Man, Thriller, the Berlin Wall, New Coke, The Breakfast Club, and the Cabbage Patch Doll — the 1980s were a time of political change, new technology, bad fashions, and some memorable pop music. Formed in 2009, BETAMAXX recreates and celebrates the sounds of that decade in a live musical experience.
BETAMAXX covers the whole range of ’80s music: the rock of Pat Benatar, the glossy pop of Journey, Michael Jackson’s funk, The Smiths’ jangle, and the new wave of Depeche Mode. BETAMAXX knows what people love because they loved it when it first hit the charts. The versatility and high level of musicianship within the band allows BETAMAXX to play it all.
Website: BETAMAXX

Sit a Spell and Play a Tune Piano Community Sing-along
2025-08-15 13:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A Community Sing-Along will take place at 1 pm on Friday, August 15, at the Coronado Public Library where the Sit a Spell and Play a Tune piano is located next to the coffee cart. Sponsored by the Library and Cultural Arts Commission, this free event is for singers of all ages and abilities – no talent required.
Friday’s event will feature popular songs from multiple decades that everyone seems to know and love. Lyric sheets will be provided to all singers and wannabe singers, and in a twist from previous years, musicians are invited to bring along their own instruments. Whether guitarists, violinists, or even ukulele strummers (who made a welcomed surprise appearance last year), all are invited to join the jam.
LEARN MORE:
“Sit a Spell and Play a Tune” Piano Will Hit the Right Note at Community Sing-along

Summer Festival Concert: An Afternoon of Opera with Gabriella Rodmac
2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Library for an afternoon of opera as soprano Gabriella Rodmac takes the stage for “The Girl from the West.” She’ll be accompanied by Michele Scanlon in a performance featuring Spanish boleros, West Side Story highlights and some Italian favorites.
Doors open at 12:45.

About Gabriella Rodmac
Born in San Diego, California and raised also in Tijuana, Mexico. Gabriella began her musical journey at a very young age performing at school concerts and as a member of the local church choir. She studied classical singing at the Conservatorio de la OBC in Tijuana after which she enrolled as a Dramatic Arts major and music minor at Mesa College in San Diego. Gabriella continued her theatrical studies in Madrid, Spain at the Escuela Superior de Artes y Espectaculos. In 2010 Gabriella performed the role of Carmen in a production of Bizet’s opera at Festival De Opera en la Calle with Opera de Tijuana. She continued her collaboration with them until 2012 including the role of Lola in Cavalleria Rusticana. After obtaining her Bachelor’s in Classical Singing at Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado in Milan she went on to debut her first operatic role in a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni at Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto, Italy, where she went back to perform the role of Kate Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. She was Tosca in a concert form production of Puccini’s Opera at Teatro Gatto in Switzerland and reprised the role of Donna Elvira in a production of Don Giovanni in Varese, Italy. She was Maria in a Scuola Civica Claudio Abbado’s production of West Side Story and reprised the role in two other occasions in the city of Milan. She recently performed the roles of La Fata Turchina and La Volpe in a production of Natalia Valli’s Pinocchio and Serafina in Opera Italia’s production of Donizetti’s Il Campanello in Los Angeles. She currently trains and performs in Italy where she also resides. Gabriella is currently on her second consecutive season on the 2024-2025 Singer Roster at Teatro Lirico Sperimentale di Spoleto, one of Italy’s most important opera companies and an official member of the historical choir Corale Monzese in Italy. Gabriella is known for the warmth and roundness of her voice as well as for the extended range and versatility. Her recent collaboration with the city of Coronado brought about the sold out concert: Le Stagioni dell’Amore (The Season’s of Love). Gabriella has sung at numerous prestigious venues including but not limited to Vigorelli Stadium in Milan, Italy where she was invited to sing the US National Anthem in collaboration with the U.S Consulate of Milan, at the XXV Italian Super Bowl.

Coronado Community Center Celebrates 20 Years
2025-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Community Center is throwing a party—and you’re invited! Join us Sunday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we celebrate two decades of community, connection, and countless memories at the Coronado Community Center.
Get ready to explore every corner of the building at 1845 Strand Way, where something exciting for all ages will be happening in almost every room. The fun begins at 11 a.m. with an official ribbon cutting. Enjoy hands-on crafts, carnival games, a cooking station, and interactive dance and fitness demos. Feeling adventurous? Test your skills at inflatable archery or on the climbing wall and try your luck at basketball free throws or corn hole.
Make a splash at the Aquatics Center, home to a massive inflatable obstacle course, water exercise classes, lap swim, family swim, and classic deck games.
The celebration doesn’t stop there: enjoy a treasure hunt, spin the prize wheel, get your face painted, and refuel with free pizza, drinks, and party cupcakes.
Admission is free, however space is limited. Pre-registration is required and includes general entry, goodie bag, and food. Please note additional sign-ups are required for select activities. Reserve your spot now and help us celebrate 20 amazing years of this lively, active community hub.

Concert in the Park: The Suenamis
2025-08-17 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Courtesy photo
One of our community’s newest local music groups will take the gazebo stage at Spreckels Park on August 17.
Imagine pumping quarters into the jukebox in a roadside diner along a dark highway, only to hear rock classics obscured by the clatter of dishes and the clang of the pinball machine under stark fluorescent lights. The antidote is hearing great tunes live, played and sung by a group that has the vibe just right — powerful vocals backed by the warmth and energy of a tight, soulful band.
The Suenamis have high energy and a rocking sound, featuring lead singer Sue Shirey. The versatile band also consists of: Robb Huff, Guitar and Vocals; Tricialynn Naval, Keys and Vocals; René Roques, Guitar; Phil Hammett, Bass; and Marty Bastuba on Drums.
The Suenamis
