McP's Irish Pub to Celebrate 40 Years!
2022-07-31 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
McP’s Irish Pub will hit its 40th Anniversary milestone on Friday, July 29, 2022 and will hold a celebration of that milestone on Sunday, July 31.
Head to McP’s Irish Pub, “where the locals go,” on Sunday, July 31 to celebrate 40 years of hearty food, drink and entertainment for locals, tourists and our military. Whether you prefer the indoor area for the many sporting events playing on the big screen TVs, or enjoy the fresh air on the outdoor “paddy-o,” stop by and raise a glass to 40 years!
The celebration will be underway on Sunday between 11am and 2pm with raffles and prizes to be won, and then at 2pm, Sidetraxx, a San Diego based rock cover band, will play on the outdoor stage until 6pm.
🍻 See you there! 🎶
1107 Orange Ave • Coronado

Check out this article from 2017 in advance of their 35 Year Celebration:
McP’s Irish Pub Celebrates 35 Years

Cooking Round the World - Mexico
2022-08-03 14:30 - 16:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Be whisked away to another country by learning to cook popular dishes from places like Germany, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Spain, or France. Students will learn about a country’s culture, culinary preferences, and geography. They will also review the recipes that have been selected before collaboratively cooking and eating them as a group! Each class will focus on a new country. Sign up for one or all six!
Mexico Menu: Chocolate Chicken Mole and Mexican Cucumber Mango Salad

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Cooking Round the World Adult Classes

Food Truck Thursday at the Coronado Island Marriott
2022-06-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, 2000 2nd St, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us on our Terrace every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm and enjoy delicious offerings from local vendors plus live music.
Food trucks, drinks and music with a view of the bay and bridge!
With rotating great local food and beverage vendors, this is a can’t-miss event.
Skyline Terrace
2000 Second Street
Find out which vendors will be there on the Marriott’s Facebook Events page.

Cooking Round the World - Greece
2022-08-10 14:30 - 16:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Be whisked away to another country by learning to cook popular dishes from places like Germany, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Spain, or France. Students will learn about a country’s culture, culinary preferences, and geography. They will also review the recipes that have been selected before collaboratively cooking and eating them as a group! Each class will focus on a new country. Sign up for one or all six! Last day to register is the Monday before class.
Menu: Spanakopita and Greek Lemon Cake

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Cooking Round the World Adult Classes

Cooking Round the World - Italy
2022-08-17 14:30 - 16:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Be whisked away to another country by learning to cook popular dishes from places like Germany, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Spain, or France. Students will learn about a country’s culture, culinary preferences, and geography. They will also review the recipes that have been selected before collaboratively cooking and eating them as a group! Each class will focus on a new country. Sign up for one or all six! Last day to register is the Monday before class.
Menu: Baked Ziti and Homemade Garlic Bread Sticks

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Cooking Round the World Adult Classes

Cooking Round the World - Spain
2022-08-24 14:30 - 16:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Be whisked away to another country by learning to cook popular dishes from places like Germany, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Spain, or France. Students will learn about a country’s culture, culinary preferences, and geography. They will also review the recipes that have been selected before collaboratively cooking and eating them as a group! Each class will focus on a new country. Sign up for one or all six! Last day to register is the Monday before class.
Menu: Spanish Paella and Valentine’s Day Pastel de Chocolate

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Cooking Round the World Adult Classes

August Spice It Up, Coronado!
2022-08-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover a new favorite spice or herb with the Coronado Public Library! Each month, the library invites community members to explore different spices used in dishes around the world. Registrants will pick up the monthly spice/herb selection at the library, cook with it, and join other food enthusiasts to talk about what they made and their thoughts about the spice. The meeting will be held on Zoom on Friday, August 26 at 2 pm. Once registered, participants will receive instructions on how to pick up a spice packet for the Spice It Up, Coronado program. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before we meet. Only one registrant per household, please.
This month we will trying lemon verbena.
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.
Programs are made possible by the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.

Cooking Round the World - France
2022-08-31 14:30 - 16:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Be whisked away to another country by learning to cook popular dishes from places like Germany, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Spain, or France. Students will learn about a country’s culture, culinary preferences, and geography. They will also review the recipes that have been selected before collaboratively cooking and eating them as a group! Each class will focus on a new country. Sign up for one or all six! Last day to register is the Monday before class.
Menu: Quiche Lorraine and Scallop Potato Au Gratin

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Cooking Round the World Adult Classes

Beer by the Bay 2022
2022-09-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come enjoy a local beer and wine fest like no other: Island Style! September 17, 2022
Beer by the Bay is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the beautiful Coronado Ferry Landing from 1pm to 5pm. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings from several of the best local craft breweries and best regional wineries, fantastic live entertainment, beer pong, flip cup, cornhole, giant Jenga and lots of fun in the sun overlooking beautiful San Diego Bay. Returning this year is the home brewers section and the yacht rock band High Tide Society.
Tickets can be purchased at: eventbrite. Get your tickets now for an incredible day! There will be 250 VIP Tickets that come with many perks including exclusive early access for VIPs only who can arrive at noon.
Along with the best local craft beers, wines and spirts, guests will enjoy a variety of great live music, unparalleled San Diego views, and tons of fun in the sun! Held at the festive Ferry Landing, this event is easy to get to by ferry, water taxi, or a short cab ride from the “mainland” over the iconic Bay Bridge.
Funds raised at this year’s Beer by the Bay will primarily benefit Safe Harbor (formerly SAFE), which offers a variety of valuable mental health and wellness programs to Coronado students and parents. Islander Ladies Club has been able to donate approximately $90,000 to local Coronado non-profit charities since launching Beer By the Bay in 2015.
**No Refunds. No pets. No one under 21. Rain or Shine.**
Islander Ladies Club is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to contributing to the betterment of the community and promoting tolerance. Special thanks to Island Beer Club and Coronado Brewing Company for helping with this event!
LEARN MORE HERE:
Beer by the Bay Craft Beer & Wine Festival (Sept. 17th)

FOCUS Presents Night of Stars
2022-09-17 18:00 - 22:00 | The Island Club, Naval Station North Island, Building X, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Our “Night of Stars” event on September 17, 2022, is now SOLD OUT. Please visit the FOCUS website to be aware of future event opportunities. If you would like to join FOCUS or renew your membership please JOIN us in having a meaningful impact in the lives of San Diego’s most vulnerable. The FOCUS experience of helping is a personally rewarding one that combines fun with philanthropy.
Join here: https://focus-sdkids.org/membership/
Donations to FOCUS are helping change lives for the better, each and every day in areas touching San Diego County in FOSTER CARE, HOMELESSNESS, SCHOOLS, LITERACY, HEALTH & WELL-BEING, SAFE HOUSING, REHABILITATION and MILITARY FAMILY NEEDS. Please Consider donating to FOCUS now so we can continue to serve the community: https://focus-sdkids.org/product/donate/

Join FOCUS on Saturday, September 17th on North Island Naval Base in the ocean view venue, “The Island Club,” for a Night of Stars. We will enjoy cocktail hour as the sun sets over the ocean, dinner with a choice of three entrees, dessert bar under the stars and live music from Frank Sinatra.
Acknowledging the stars that have made the FOCUS mission possible for the past 40 years, we will celebrate members, supporters, and agency partners. The evening promises to be an exciting event for our FOCUS members and guests. An amazing opportunity to learn more about the work of FOCUS and how you can be a part in helping San Diego’s most vulnerable children.
Space is limited so make sure that you, your friends, and family sign up quickly.
* Base access requires guests not to be added after August 31st – so please don’t miss out!

GenerateHope Presents "A Story of Freedom" Gala
2022-09-22 | Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Learn all about the gala HERE.
The gala will be hosted at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, so you can sip, dine and be inspired, all with a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean!
NBC7 News Anchor Monica Dean will be emcee for the evening, with a keynote presentation by San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, plus there will be full access to all exhibits, including the newly installed Little Blue Penguins!
Lauren Monroe – singer, songwriter, and healing artist – and husband Rick Allen, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Def Leppard drummer, will perform.
This is going to be a night to remember!
For tickets visit: GenerateHope.givesmart.com
GenerateHope is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization EIN 26-3405689

Spice It Up, Coronado! With Guest Speaker Stephanie Weaver
2022-09-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover a new favorite spice or herb with the Coronado Public Library! Each month, the library invites community members to explore different spices used in dishes around the world. Registrants will pick up the monthly spice/herb selection at the library, cook with it, and join other food enthusiasts to talk about what they made and their thoughts about the spice. The meeting will be held on Zoom on Friday, September 23 at 2 pm. Once registered, participants will receive instructions on how to pick up a spice packet for the Spice It Up, Coronado program. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before we meet. Only one registrant per household, please. Please register at cplevents.org.

This month we will have a special guest speaker, local cookbook author Stephanie Weaver.
Weaver will take us on a tour of her favorite spice — smoked paprika — and share five recipes from her books The Migraine Relief Plan and The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook. She’ll explain what goes into developing and testing a recipe that’s cookbook-worthy. She’ll also take us behind the scenes of the cookbook production process, including food photography and design.
Weaver is also a speaking coach based in Oceanside. She has a Master’s in Public Health in Nutrition Education and writes the popular food blog, MigraineReliefRecipes.com. Her recipes are suitable for anyone wanting to reduce inflammation and eat high-flavor, whole-foods dishes.
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

National Pancake Day
2022-09-26 | Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Clayton’s Coffee Shop and Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro will be stacked on Monday, Sept. 26 for National Pancake Day.
Clayton’s Coffee Shop, 979 Orange Ave, will highlight their signature hot cakes, served in a trio or a short stack of two jacks, with the option to add strawberries, blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips, and real maple syrup.
Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro, 849 Orange Ave, will feature its Dutch baby pancakes, soft, crepe-like pancakes topped with powdered sugar and fresh lemon with fresh berries and lemon curd.

Celebrate Coronado
2022-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Chamber of Commerce invites you to come out and support and celebrate Coronado’s:
Police Officer of the Year
Firefighter of the Year
Lifeguard of the Year
City Employee of the Year
Lewis Hardy Award Winner

Oktoberfest 2022
2022-10-08 16:00 - 21:00 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Oktoberfest is Saturday, October 8!
Food, Music, Beer & Cheer
Second annual beer stein holding contest and the winner (1 man, 1 woman) gets free beer the rest of the night 🍻 and $100 first place prize. Same for best Oktoberfest attire.
It’s the event of the season, and most importantly – all proceeds help support our military and veterans.

A Taste of Coronado 2022
2022-10-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is hosting their 13th annual “A Taste of Coronado” fundraiser on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. This is your chance to visit 38 participating restaurants and businesses around town, each offering a unique and delicious ‘Taste’ for their guests. Many of your favorite stops will return from last year, in addition to new participants.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Outdoor Outreach and the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club and the multiple non profits they support annually.
Learn more here:
Coronado Junior Woman’s Club To Host “A Taste Of Coronado” Fundraiser – Oct. 12, 2022

MooTime Creamery Celebrates 24 Years with 24¢ Mini Moos
2022-10-18 11:00 - 21:00 | MooTime Creamery, 1025 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 22308, United States
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MooTime Creamery has been a Coronado staple, serving mouthwatering ice cream treats since 1998. This month, MooTime turns 24, and to celebrate, MooTime invites you to stop by for 24¢ Mini Moos all day (during store hours) on October 18, 2022.

Halloween Bash (21+)
2022-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Recreation & Golf Services, Coronado Public Library and Coronado Cultural Arts Commission have joined forces to bring the community a special “Halloween Happening” on Friday, Oct. 28. This year, there will be fun for all ages at various locations around Coronado.
You don’t have to be a kid to have some fun on Halloween. We invite all costumed or non-costumed adults (21+) to celebrate the spooky season by attending the Halloween Bash at the Spreckels Center. DJ Marshall will be playing groovy hits from the 1960s and ‘70s for all to enjoy. There will be a mini monster cake walk and winners will receive a “Nothing Bundt Cake” prize. Appetizers and refreshments will be available, and a cash bar will be open for spirits. Costumes are not required but they are a lot of fun to see! To purchase a ticket or find out more details, call 619-522-7343 or email spreckelscenter@coronado.ca.us.
No matter where you go, wear a Halloween costume and come out for a hauntingly good time! Happy Halloween from the City of Coronado!
RELATED:
Halloween Happening in Coronado – Friday, October 28

Trick or Treat by the Bay at HalLOEWSween
2022-10-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA, United States
Join us for the first annual HalLOEWSween event at Loews Coronado Bay Resort
An epic seaside trick-or-treat trail, spooky cocktails, classic movies, and characters galore.
Saturday, October 29th | 6:00-10:00 PM
Free entry, candy and a movie for the little monsters.
Nightmarish cocktails for purchase – at your own risk.

Third Annual Collections Luncheon
2022-11-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the Third Annual Collections Luncheon. Fall in Love with CHA over a plated lunch and a program about CHA’s important work preserving Coronado’s artifacts and archives. Learn firsthand how CHA stewards local history by collecting and preserving over 30,000 tangible pieces of Coronado history. From everyday objects that have become treasured to extraordinary objects that are one-of-a-kind, CHA preserves the collection for future generations while sharing with them with current ones. The luncheon provides valuable support for CHA and the program includes opportunities to give to high-priority projects to ensure the continued protection of the collection. All proceeds benefit CHA and support local history.
Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 11:00 am
Feast & Fareway (2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA)
The luncheon is $50 per person. Reserve early as space is limited. Tickets can be purchased online using the website link below, in the Museum Store at 1100 Orange Avenue, or by calling 619-435-7242.

CSF Denim & Diamonds Gala
2022-11-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Southpointe Ballroom, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Hold on to your hats, we are back in the saddle for the CSF Annual Gala and Auction! In a great new space for the same great cause, it’s promising to be a two-steppin’ good time! This year’s Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) Annual Gala & Benefit Auction, presented by Donna Salof, has the adults blinged out in “Denim & Diamonds” to raise money for the kids, with proceeds benefitting Coronado’s public schools through CSF.
This year’s extravaganza, chaired by Donna Salof, will be a glamorous night of dining, drinks, and dancing on Saturday, November 12th at 5pm in the new Southpoint Ballroom at the Hotel del Coronado. Guests are encouraged to embrace the theme and come dressed to impress, cowboy boots and all!
“Don’t miss the chance to be among the first to see the Hotel Del’s gorgeous new Southpoint Ballroom,” shares Michelle Gilmore, CEO and President. “The Del continues to be a major supporter of our schools and students through their generous donations and support. Classes K-12 in engineering, robotics, instrumental music and choir, coding and more are all supported through our events, including the Denim & Diamonds Gala! Get gussied up to give back to the kids…we hope to see y’all there!”
To purchase tickets or sponsor a Coronado Unified teacher or staff member, visit www.csfkids.org/auction or call 619-437-8059 ext. 5.

Holiday Pie Party
2022-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The John D. Spreckels Center is getting into the holiday spirit by welcoming the community to our annual Pie Party. Enjoy the season with a tasty slice of pie, hot coffee, a trivia game, and good conversation.
This event is on Wednesday, November 16 from 1-2:30 pm. Requested registration is no later than Monday, November 14 at noon. The cost for residents is $5 and $10 for nonresidents.
To register online please visit, https://bit.ly/3Nu6Xa6. For more information or to register by phone, please call 619-522-7343.
