Coronado Times

Concert in the Park: MIRAGE - Visions of Fleetwood Mac
2026-05-31 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Mirage – Visions of Fleetwood Mac
The Rumors are True. Making a rare San Diego County appearance, Mirage is widely regarded as the #1 Fleetwood Mac tribute band in America! So authentic are their sounds and costumes, that you will swear you are attending a real Fleetwood Mac concert! Mirage is, in fact, the only Fleetwood Mac tribute band personally endorsed by the iconic Stevie Nicks herself!
Website: MIRAGETRIBUTE.com
Sponsored by
Coronado Woman’s Club
and
Coronado Junior Woman’s Club

Concert in the Park: Blue Breeze Band
2026-06-07 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Blue Breeze Band
Blue Breeze Band blends contemporary hits, classic favorites, R&B, pop and dance music into a seamless musical experience!
Website: Blue Breeze Band
(2026 Music Scholarship Winners to Be Announced.)
Sponsored by
Linda & Rich Hascup
and
Debbie & Pat Starke

Summer on the Strand: Interactive drum circle
2026-06-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, 92118, United States
Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy.
Please note that public restrooms are not available at this location.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado.

On Wednesday, June 10, Felix will bring the drums, and you bring the hands. Enjoy a fun drum performance, then get ready to make music with a drumming lesson.

Summer Festival Concert: Jazz vocalist Erika Davies
2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with San Diego vocalist Erika Davies. Known for her distinctive vintage sound and captivating stage presence, Davies brings warmth, charm, and elegance to a program of jazz standards and timeless classics.
This Summer Festival Concerts offer a perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room.
About Erika:
Erika Davies is a jazz musician and long-standing presence in the San Diego music scene. Known for her soulful voice and authentic jazz noir vibe, she draws inspiration from the vocal jazz traditions of a bygone era, where themes of love — longed for, experienced, and unrequited — take center stage. With over 25 years as a working San Diego musician, her performances are both intimate and transportive. Davies is joined by a carefully curated band that complements her signature style, delivering jazz that is timeless, cinematic, and deeply expressive.

Concert in the Park: Journeymen
2026-06-14 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Journeymen
The 5-piece lineup delivers the jumbo-arena energy of Journey and other classic rock icons like Foreigner, Styx, Toto and Boston.
Website: Journeymen
Sponsored by
the Friends of Tom Chestnut /
Joe, Pam, Marty, Dino, Kimberly & Micheal

Concert in the Park: Crown Town
2026-06-21 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Arrive early for the Naval Aviation Alumni Choir at 5:15 pm

Crown Town
Coronado’s own Matt Heinecke has been playing gigs in our town since he was a freshman at Coronado High School.
Website: Crown Town
Sponsored by
FOCUS
and
Coronado Community Foundation
VFW Picnic Dinner
The VFW Auxiliary is offering picnic dinners on Sunday evenings. All meals are packed to-go, and you can eat in the VFW dining hall or garden area, or take away – perfect for Concert in the Park.
Father’s Day Menu:
Burger
Chef Mike’s Potato Salad
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Suggested $15 donation — this week’s sponsorship is supporting youth & young adult scholarships.
Serving Sunday picnic dinners at the Coronado VFW.
Coronado VFW
557 Orange Ave · 4:30–6:30 pm · Every Sunday through August
Meals packed “to order” & “to-go”

Summer Festival Concert - Latin jazz pianist Irving Flores
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for a special Summer Festival Concert featuring San Diego pianist and composer Irving Flores. A celebrated Latin jazz artist with more than four decades of experience, Flores is known for his vibrant piano style, inventive arrangements, and dynamic performances that blend jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and Latin musical traditions.
Flores has performed and collaborated with many acclaimed musicians, including Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague, Horacio “El Negro” Hernández, and others. His work as a composer and arranger has also included projects with the San Diego Symphony, demonstrating his wide-ranging artistry and deep connection to the region’s music community.
Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Winn Room as Flores brings his signature energy, rhythmic sophistication, and expressive musicianship to the Library’s Summer Festival Concert series.

Concert in the Park: Big Time Operator
2026-06-28 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Big Time Operator
BTO will take you back to the ’30s – ’40s era of the New York Savoy Ballroom with the great swing classics of the past, updated with their own brand of jump, jive and hepcat swing.
Website: Big Time Operator
( 5:00 pm – Dance Instructions)
Sponsored by
Friends of Rick Wilcoxon /
Steve Pittendrigh & Karen Greenberg

Sit a Spell Piano grand opening and sing along
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Head to the library on Wednesday, July 1 at 1 p.m. for a grand opening celebration as the city’s Sit a Spell Piano is unveiled in front of the Library.
This public art piano, sponsored by the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, is designed to bring music, creativity, and community together in a shared public space.
Enjoy an hour of live music as you sing along to beloved favorites and patriotic tunes — no singing experience required. Bring friends and family and help celebrate this community addition.
This event will take place outside.

All-Class Reunion
2026-07-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Looking for something to do the night before the 4th?
All are welcome at Coronado’s all-class reunion, even if you didn’t graduate from or attend Coronado High School. It’s family-friendly too!
Head to Feast & Fareway at the Coronado Golf Course on Friday, July 3 for the annual event. The $10 entry fee covers a night of mingling with friends old and new as well as dancing to the tunes of The West Coast Iron Works and Special Guests, still rockin’ after 60 years. Food is available for an additional fee, and the no-host bar will be open.

4th of July in Coronado
2026-07-04
See our dedicated 4th of July page for all the details:
Coronado 4th of July Schedule

Concert in the Park: Nate Nathan & The MacDaddy-O's
2026-07-05 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nate Nathan & The MacDaddy-O’s
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.
Website: Nate Nathan & The MacDaddy-O’s
Sponsored by
The Canu Family

Summer Concert: The Sweethearts of Swing
2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Sweethearts of Swing are a talented trio of singers who have captured note for note the unique style and harmonies of America’s most popular female singing group, The Andrews Sisters. They bring their familiar songs from the era of the wartime years right into the 21st century in true USO show fashion. They have been singing together for over 20 years and genuinely have a great time on stage which transcends to their audiences to an exciting show and entertainment. This is a show not to be missed.
The Library’s Summer Concerts offer the perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room. This concert is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated and doors will open at 12:45 p.m.

Concert in the Park: The Pine Mountain Logs
2026-07-12 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Pine Mountain Logs
Come early and be ready to dance, as The Pine Mountain Logs will have you up on your feet and screaming for more!
Website: The Pine Mountain Logs
Sponsored by
CalPrivate Bank
and
Coronado Shores Company

Community summer sing-along
2026-07-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Crown City Chorale and Musica Vitale invite everyone to the fifth annual Coronado Community Summer Sing-Along. Come sing songs and enjoy a morning of music.
Sing songs from Broadway musicals, movies and plays, famous tunes by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, ABBA, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles as well as patriotic songs and Navy hymns, and much more.
This event goes from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested below, but it is not required.
Come, meet new friends, and sing your heart out 🎶

Concert in the Park: ABBAFab
2026-07-19 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
ABBAFab
Not to be missed. A tribute to the music of the 1970s Swedish pop sensation ABBA, this multimedia production covers all the band’s essential hits.
Website: ABBAFab
Sponsored by
Coronado Real Estate Association
and
Brigantine Family of Restaurants

Free summer concert: Blues musician Anthony Cullins
2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Anthony Cullins is a guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Fallbrook. His musical influences include R&B, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and blues, and are prominently displayed in his eclectic improvisational style he calls “psychedelic soul music,” ranging from Eddie Hazel and Jeff Beck to George Benson and Eric Johnson with dozens of influences in between. Anthony won “Best Blues Artist” in the 2023 and 2024 San Diego Music Awards and “Artist of the Year” in the 2025 San Diego Music Awards. He is working on two studio albums, and has begun to tour in London, Norway, and all over the states.
The Library’s Summer Concerts offer the perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room. This concert is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated and doors will open at 12:45pm.

Concert in the Park: Ron's Garage
2026-07-26 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ron’s Garage
Coronado’s own Ron’s Garage brings together a team of talented musicians as adept playing for thousands in Spreckels Park as they are bringing all of Orange Avenue to life on an afternoon from the patio at McP’s.
Website: Ron’s Garage
Sponsored by
Sharp Hospital of Coronado

Free summer concert: The Journeybirds
2026-07-31 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate summer with an afternoon of live music at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, July 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a free performance by The JourneyBirds, an acoustic duo known for their heartfelt harmonies and fresh interpretations of classic folk and Woodstock-era favorites. Featuring timeless songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell, this uplifting concert is sure to delight music lovers of all ages.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required to reserve your seat. Register online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call (619) 522-7343, or visit the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street.

Concert in the Park: Cassie B
2026-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cassie B
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.
Website: Cassie B
Sponsored by
The O’Briens at PorchLight Realty
and
Dr. Kurt Hummeldorf, DMD

Summer Concert: Bluegrass band, The Shoreline Pickers
2026-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Shoreline Pickers band originated from casual jam sessions at the shoreline of Mission Bay. They love acoustic music and enjoy the contributions of the various instruments. The members are Mary Jane Cupp on mandolin, Mark Pullin on guitar, Pete Varhola on bass, John Deckard on harmonica, and Jacob Blythe on banjo. All members contribute vocals as well. The Shoreline Pickers have performed at churches, civic organizations, San Diego County libraries, as well as at the San Diego County Fair. They enjoy playing traditional Bluegrass, some Old Time, and other Americana.

The Library’s Summer Concerts offer the perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room. This concert is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated and doors will open at 12:45pm.

Concert in the Park: High Tide Society
2026-08-09 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
High Tide Society
Get Ready to Make a Splash, don your captain’s hat and your ascot tie and get ready to dance the night away with High Tide Society. This energetic 8-10 piece band – with their breezy 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.
Website: High Tide Society
Sponsored by
Kory Kavanewsky of CMG Mortgage

Summer Concert: Classic Swing with Judy Carmichael
2026-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Grammy-nominated pianist/vocalist, Judy Carmichael brings the joy of classic swing to the Coronado Library once again with her signature stride and boogie piano. Judy dives into 1930s and ’40s favorites from Gershwin, Fats Waller, Cole Porter and Peggy Lee, along with originals inspired by her hilarious adventures from her life the road.

The Library’s Summer Concerts offer the perfect midday musical escape in the Winn Room. This concert is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated and doors will open at 12:45pm.

About Judy Carmichael:
Grammy-nominated pianist, vocalist, and radio host Judy Carmichael is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano. Nicknamed “Stride” by Count Basie, she has built an international career performing everywhere from Carnegie Hall and major jazz festivals to concert halls, castles, and nightclubs across Europe, Australia, and South America. A celebrated recording artist, Carmichael has released acclaimed vocal and instrumental albums featuring collaborations with jazz greats including Mike Renzi, Harry Allen, and Jay Leonhart. Jazz Times praised her vocal style for blending the warmth of Peggy Lee with the insight and sophistication of Annie Ross.
Beyond the stage, Carmichael has been a prominent advocate for jazz through media and education. She is the creator and longtime host of Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired, the award-winning NPR series she has produced for more than 25 years. A prolific writer, she has authored books on stride piano, numerous jazz articles, the memoir Swinger! A Jazz Girl’s Adventures From Hollywood to Harlem, and Great Inspirations: 22 Years of Jazz Inspired on NPR. A Steinway Artist and the first woman jazz pianist invited into that distinguished roster, Carmichael has been featured on NPR, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, the BBC, and many other international media outlets.

Concert in the Park: Perfect Blend
2026-08-16 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Perfect Blend
The Perfect Blend Quartet is a popular Southern California act featuring Loulou and François, celebrated for their fresh take on classic hits from the ’70s and beyond. They have audiences dreaming, cheering, and dancing along.
Website: Perfect Blend
Sponsored by
Stay Coronado
and
Diane Jolley & Bill Subang

Sharp Coronado Hospital: Music therapy for health and wellness
2026-08-20 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Meet at the John D. Spreckels Center for an interactive learning experience from a seasoned music therapist from Sharp Coronado Hospital. Participants will learn how music therapy works and participate in a demonstration on how music can be used in a variety of ways for health and wellness. No previous musical experience required.

Military Appreciation Day Concert in the Park: Navy Band Southwest's 32nd Street Brass Band AND SixWire & Guests
2026-08-23 16:30 - 19:30 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
4:30 pm

Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band
With over 90 years of service in San Diego, the New Orleans-style brass band is one of the Navy’s and region’s finest and oldest continuing musical organizations.
Website: Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band
Sponsored by
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce

6:00 pm

SixWire & Guests
A Little Bit Country and A Little Bit Rock and Roll, SixWire is one of the best bands to come out of Nashville. This year’s TWO special guests will be announced at the show.
Special Guests – To be Announced at Concert
Website: SixWire
Sponsored by
The Auen Foundation
and
Arlene Inch

Sondheim Served Straight
2026-08-24 19:00 | Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sondheim Served Straight: music and cocktails celebrating Stephen Sondheim.
A fundraiser for Into the Woods

Concert in the Park: Desperado
2026-08-30 17:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Desperado
Premier Eagles tribute band, so get ready to spend an energetic and nostalgic evening with the Boys of Summer as they Take It to the Limit.
Website: Desperado
Sponsored by
California American Water

Concert in the Park: The Suenamis
2026-09-06 17:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Suenamis
It’s a Coronado Suenami Alert! One of our community’s engaging local music groups will take center stage at Spreckels Park for a fun-filled event.
Website: The Suenamis
Sponsored by
The Rotary Club of Coronado
and
Peggy & John Duncan
