Coronado Times

Reading Legacies Special Story Time to Feature Local Actor and Author Parker Young
2025-05-03 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Liberty Station, 2642 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
A special story time event will be held at Liberty Station on May 3 at 3 pm with Coronado local Parker Young reading his recently published children’s book, “The Tale of Dolores,” as part of the event. All of the proceeds from the book sales will be donated to Reading Legacies.
The Tale of Dolores book cover

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MotorCars on MainStreet 2025
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00
Step back in time and celebrate the artistry and heritage of the automobile at MotorCars on MainStreet 2025, Coronado’s premier automotive event. This distinguished gathering showcases 400 exceptional vehicles, from pre-1980 Rods, Customs, Classics, and Trucks to Exotics, EVs, and the newly introduced Low Rider category. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of design, engineering, and craftsmanship that shaped the golden age of motoring.
Take a leisurely stroll among the gleaming machines, explore Coronado’s delightful shops and dining, and revel in a day filled with nostalgia and camaraderie.
Free for spectators
Family-friendly event
Live music
100+ raffle prizes
Whether you’re showcasing a vehicle or simply attending, MotorCars on MainStreet offers an unforgettable experience that bridges history, passion, and community spirit. Register your car today, or mark your calendar for this extraordinary event.
Get ready for a legendary event like no other. This family-friendly event is free to attend, with registration just $50 for participants. Early registrants who sign up before April 1 will receive a complimentary event T-shirt and dash plaque, celebrating their role in this iconic tradition.
For attendees, MotorCars on MainStreet is more than just a car show—it’s a celebration of community and learning. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or a casual visitor, you’ll have the opportunity to admire stunning vehicles, learn about automotive history and craftsmanship, share stories, and enjoy the charm of Coronado’s MainStreet.

Sculpt A... Koi Fish
2025-05-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come play with some clay! This bimonthly program provides two chances to create a work of art using quick dry clay. This month, Ms. Wendy will be guiding you in creating a Koi Fish.*
*This program is geared towards kids aged seven and up. Kids under seven will require additional parental assistance and may find the class challenging.
There is a 15 minute window for arrival. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of the program starting, your spot may be given away based on demand.

Mother’s Day Art Auction to Benefit the Coronado Historical Association
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00
CHA is combining Coronado’s rich history and vibrant art scene for its annual Mother’s Day tradition. The 2025 Coronado Historic Home Tour on Sunday, May 11, 2025, will not only showcase six exquisite historic homes but also feature an online art auction to support the association’s mission.
The Home Tour, a highlight of Coronado’s Preservation Month, is a major fundraiser for CHA. It allows attendees to step inside some of Coronado’s most charming and meticulously restored residences.
This year, the tour’s celebration of preservation and architecture is enhanced by an online auction of unique artwork donated by talented local artists. These Coronado masters have generously contributed their creations to support CHA’s educational programs.
The auction features a diverse array of media. Works include a hand-painted porcelain pitcher by Mary Hale, watercolors by Robert Gerdes, Connie Spitzer and Jody Esquer, acrylic giclee prints by Tina Christiansen, original paintings by Louise Nutter, and mixed-media art by Jean Pierre Marques.
Auction artwork will be showcased within the historic homes featured on the tour. Online bidding is open now and will close promptly at 5 p.m. PST on Sunday, May 11, following the conclusion of the Home Tour. Auction winners can pick up their pieces at CHA starting on Tuesday, May 14.
To view the artwork and place bids, visit new.biddingowl.com/CHA. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Coronado Historical Association and its ongoing efforts to engage and educate the community about Coronado’s unique island history.
Tickets for the Home Tour can be purchased online here.

Viva Mexico! Explore Rituals, Customs, and Heroes
2025-05-06 13:30 - 14:45 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Viva Mexico! Rituals, Customs, and Heroes is a fascinating presentation that delves into the rich traditions, folklore, and historical events of Mexico’s annual celebrations. From the vibrant commemorations of Mexican Independence in September to the deeply symbolic Día de los Muertos in November, this engaging session will explore the pre-Columbian beliefs that shaped Mexico’s cultural identity and the pivotal moments that led to its independence from Spanish rule.
Leading the presentation is Raquel, a talented designer and art historian with a profound passion for Mexican culture. With 13 years of experience as a docent at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park, she has guided countless visitors through the world of Mexican folk art and traditions. Raquel also curates cultural trips to Mexico, offering travelers a deeper connection to the country’s history, artistry, and customs.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Mexico’s vibrant heritage. To register, visit coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.

Crafty Hour: Zentangles
2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Join us on the second* Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
* Please note the date difference for the month of May.

In May we’ll relax for Mental Health Awareness Month by painting some soothing zentangles.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Spring Fling Luncheon, Sponsored by Coronado Senior Association
2025-05-07 12:30 - 14:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Sponsored by the Coronado Senior Association, this fun luncheon is only $5 – lunch, door prizes, music! To be held in the John D. Spreckels Center Grand Room.
Please register at the front desk of the Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street. For more information, call 619-522-7343.

Spring Bike Rodeo - Training to Emphasize Bike Safety
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Middle School (CMS), 550 F Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City is co-hosting three bicycle safety clinics, known as Bike Rodeos, this May. While all students are encouraged to attend, there will be a special focus on e-bike safety.
The City, Coronado Unified School District, and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition invite students and parents to join one of the three Bike Rodeos to learn about the rules of the road, register bikes, and participate in raffle contests.
Event Dates:

Wednesday, May 7 at 2 pm – Coronado Middle School
Tuesday, May 13 at 3:15 pm – Village Elementary School
Tuesday, May 20 at 3:15 pm – Strand Elementary

All bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards are welcome!

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "The Magnificent Ambersons"
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:30 | 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.
May 7: The Magnificent Ambersons (1942, Approved, 89 min)
Orson Welles’s compromised masterpiece, re-edited by a nervous studio, offers a wistful elegy for a bygone era. The film chronicles the decline of the Amberson clan with the coming Industrial Revolution leaving them on the brink of financial ruin and obsolescence. Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead, Anne Baxter and Tim Holt.

Sharp Hospital Auxiliary’s Summer Fair Fundraiser
2025-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Sharp Coronado Hospital Auditorium Sandermann Education Center, 265 Soledad Place, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Sharp Coronado Hospital Auxiliary Summer Fair Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 9 from 9am to 2pm at 265 Soledad Place. More than two dozen vendors are participating to help raise money for hospital projects.
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Rhythm and Riffs Concert with The Adam Wolff Trio
2025-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Adam Wolff Trio combines a love of the great American standards and jazz classics with a soulful swinging energy. Prepare to swing and be swung!

About The Adam Wolff Trio:
Adam Wolff has been playing the piano since he was eight years old. Raised in New York and Chicago, he spent years playing professionally and teaching music in Manhattan. Relocating to San Diego, Adam Wolff has become a widespread presence in the music scene here, playing with a diverse range of musical groups. Wolff’s music contains elements of excitement and hard swinging, soulful, creative musical expression.
Caleb Furgatch has been playing the bass in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego regions for many years. He also resided in Amsterdam for a time, touring and playing with a variety of blues and jazz groups in Europe and the U.K. Equally adept at both electric and upright, Furgatch has his own distinct style, combining a strong groove feel with a great sense of adventure and humor.
Percussionist Michael Evans has been a mainstay of San Diego’s music scene for decades. In his early teens he spent several years playing gigs around Southern California with a future superstar, Nathan East (bassist for Eric Clapton). Many San Diego vocalists ask for Evans as their drummer of choice, because of his listening skills and tasteful grooves.

Spring Tea Party
2025-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The John D. Spreckels Center is inviting the community to celebrate the season in style at its upcoming Spring Tea Party, happening Friday, May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Guests will enjoy an authentic tea experience featuring elegant table settings with fine bone china and silverware. The afternoon will include a selection of finger sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked scones, dessert, and two fragrant teas.
The event offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for sharing with a friend or meeting someone new. Tickets are $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents.
Advance registration is required by May 1. Sign up online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh St. for more information.

Mommy and Me Mother's Day!
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Club Room, 1985 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember! Join us for a Mommy and Me Mother’s Day celebration on Saturday, May 10, from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Club Room.
This heartwarming event is designed for moms, grandmas, and aunties to enjoy a special morning with their little ones (ages 4-9), filled with tea, treats, and creative activities to celebrate the joy of motherhood. Space is limited, so don’t wait—register now at coronado.ca.us/register or call 619-522-7342.

Coronado Democratic Club Meeting
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Democratic Club to Host Investigative Journalist Lorie Hearn, CCAT Team, and InclusioNado Leaders at May Meeting
The Coronado Democratic Club invites the community to its upcoming general meeting on Saturday, May 10, at the Coronado Library’s Winn Room. The meeting will feature a dual program, welcoming award-winning journalist Lorie Hearn, founder of inewsource, representatives from the Citizens Casualty Awareness Training (CCAT) team, and a brief update on the important work of InclusioNado by Marely Ramirez and Nina Smart.

Lorie Hearn — A Nieman Fellow and former senior editor at The San Diego Union-Tribune, Hearn will speak about the power of investigative journalism and the role of inewsource, the nonprofit news organization she founded in 2009. Known for holding the powerful accountable, inewsource integrates in-depth reporting with “community-powered” journalism — training and paying everyday residents to monitor public meetings and strengthen local civic engagement.
CCAT (Citizens Casualty Awareness Training) — The second part of the meeting will provide a preview of CCAT’s lifesaving emergency training program. Attendees will learn practical ways to help in a crisis, such as stopping severe bleeding, using an AED, and applying a tourniquet — tools anyone can use to help save lives while waiting for emergency responders.
InclusioNado — Marely Ramirez and Nina Smart will provide a brief update on InclusioNado’s continued advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in Coronado. Their work supports creating a more inclusive and informed community through education, engagement, and allyship.

For more information, please visit CoronadoDemocrats.com or communications@coronadodemocrats.com

Coronado Art & Wine Festival
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00
The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is a collaboration between the Coronado Schools Foundation and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce—two nonprofits working together to celebrate and support vital areas of our community: the schools, the arts, and our local businesses.
The event is free, but wine tasting requires a paid ticket.
Find the festival at 10th Street and C Avenue in Coronado.
At the Fourth Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival you’ll find:

A Vibrant Street Festival
Over 100 Artist Booths
Three Ticketed Wine Areas
VIP Experience
Wine Village Bubbles Lounge
Live Sound Stage with DJ
Student Art & Performances
Kids STEM Artopia (FREE)

More Than Concrete and Steel: The Science Behind Bridges
2025-05-10 14:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Whether you’re fascinated by physics, architecture, or infrastructure, join us to uncover the science and engineering behind building bridges that last.

About the Speaker:
Prior to coming to UC San Diego, Palermo was a professor in structural Engineering at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, which he joined in 2009. He started his career as a Faculty in 2005 as Assistant Professor (tenured) at Politecnico di Milano, Department of Structural Engineering.
Palermo has three patents, over 400 publications in international journals and conference proceedings. Palermo is a member of several associations and is a Fellow of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), Engineering New Zealand, the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE). He served as President of the Concrete NZ Learned Society in 2021-2022 and New Zealand Head Delegate of the fib (Federation International du Beton) 2015-2023. Palermo is a passionate teacher and received several awards at the University of Canterbury. In 2021 Palermo was awarded as the “Most Influential International Accelerated Bridge Construction Person of the Year Outside U.S.” in Academia at the 2021 Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference in Miami.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Volunteer Opportunity
2025-05-10 15:30 - 18:00 | Coronado Post Office, 1400-1498 Ynez Place, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Volunteers will gather at the post office parking lot on Saturday, May 10 to sort, box and distribute food collected by letter carriers during the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The food will be distributed to junior enlisted families and families in crisis through Military Outreach Ministries and New Day Urban Ministries. The Coronado-based public charity, the Rick and Katie Moore Foundation, needs volunteers to help with this process on Saturday afternoon. Each year, about 5000-10000 pounds of food is distributed. The Foundation’s Serve4Good program allows volunteers to receive the blessings of helping neighbors in need.
Generally, about 30 volunteers work from 3:30 to 6 pm and then the Foundation’s truck takes the sorted food to New Day Urban Ministries and Military Outreach Ministries food supply stations
To volunteer for sorting and boxing at the post office, visit eventbrite.com.
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.
You can help by joining letter carriers and partner organizations in the fight to end hunger by participating. Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox on May 10.

All photos courtesy of The Rick & Katie Moore Foundation.

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The BlueFrog Band
2025-05-10 20:00 - 23:59 | McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The BlueFrog Band will be playing at McP’s from 8 pm to midnight on Saturday, May 10.
BlueFrog combines Jump Swing Blues, Rock and Roll, Southern Fried Favorites, Funk, Honky-Tonk, and originals to make your feet and ears happy.
Patrick “BlueFrog” Ellis is a retired SEAL Master Chief who has been entertaining Coronado residents since 2011. He also toured for the U.S.O. while Stationed in South Korea as the Command Master Chief for Special Operations Command before returning home to retire after more than 33 years of military service.
His Motto: It’s not about me, it’s about the music!

www.TheBlueFrogBand.com
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Mother's Day at Loews Coronado Bay Resort
2025-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA, United States
This Mother’s Day, treat mom to decadent bayside brunch at Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
Photo courtesy Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Set inside of the Commodore Ballroom, the resort’s culinary team is preparing a lavish brunch spread featuring freshly baked pastries, brioche French toast, eggs Benedict and more breakfast favorites, as well as crab and oyster shooters, made-to-order sushi rolls, seafood paella, roasted salmon with beurre blanc, an assortment of sweet treats and more.
Photo credit: Native Poppy
To make the day even more special, guests can pre-order a wrapped or vase floral bouquet from Native Poppy, a woman-owned flower shop in San Diego, for an additional cost. Mimosas, or a bottle of prosecco or champagne are also available to enhance the dining experience.
Mother’s Day Brunch starts at $95 per person, $35 per child (6-12) and is complimentary for children 5 and under. Reservations available Sunday, May 11 from 10 am to 2 pm via the resort’s Resy.

2025 Annual Historic Home Tour
2025-05-11 11:00 - 16:00
Join us in celebrating! Explore the historic homes of charming Coronado Island while supporting community history. We invite you to support the community you love, its history, and the Coronado Historical Association with someone special this Mother’s Day.
Walk through the doors of these exclusive private homes open to ticket holders one day only on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025. General Admission on sale NOW!

CIFF Student Classic Film: "The Search"
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:45 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
“The Search” – A Mother’s Day Story of the Indomitable Love of a Mother Determined to Find Her Lost Son

Sunday, May 11 at 1 PM, the 2025 “War That Shaped Our World” CIFF Student Classic Film Series continues with director Fred Zinneman’s “The Search,” the story of “The Lost Children of Europe.” “The Search” features the Oscar nominated first feature film appearance of Montgomery Clift and a Special Juvenile Academy Award winning performance by nine-year old Ivan Jandl. The Search is also noteworthy as American immigrant, Austrian-born Jewish director Fred Zinnemann’s first box office success and as perhaps the first Hollywood feature film dramatizing the consequences of The Holocaust.
Following the War, orphaned children are moved to a United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation camp in Germany. During an interview to determine his identity a young boy named Karel, separated from his mother at Auschwitz, is only able to say in broken German: “I don’t know.” While being transported to a second camp, some children panic. Karel and another boy escape by jumping in a river. As Karel’s companion drowns, Karel reaches the riverbank, but when only a hat is recovered UN officials presume he has drowned. Simultaneously, the audience learns his mother, Hanna, has survived the death camps and is searching for her son. While hiding in the city’s ruins Karel encounters an American soldier, “Steve” Stevenson (Montgomery Clift) who becomes determined to help the boy. Convinced his relatives are dead, Stevenson works on a plan to take Karel to the U.S. when his tour of duty ends in hopes of adopting him. The dramatic narrative intensifies as circumstances conspire with a mother’s indomitable love to resolve the drama: Will these two Holocaust survivors be reunited as mother and son?

Director Fred Zinnemann lost both parents to the Holocaust. In this documentary-style post-war feature, he creates a realistic cinematic account to dramatize the real-world plight of hundreds of thousands of orphaned children struggling to survive and the compassionate people working to help redeem their post-war lives. Nominated for three Oscars in 1948 including Best Best Director for Zinnemann, “The Search” is a movie you will never forget.
The complete 2025 Student Classic schedule and reservations are available on the CIFF website under the “Year-Round” dropdown tab. The screening is free and open to the public.

"The Art of Abstraction" Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Spreckels Reading Room, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with us at the opening reception of The Art of Abstraction, an exhibition of contemporary artists curated by the Coronado Art Association. The exhibit will be on display in the Spreckels Reading Room. Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring artwork, light refreshments, and live guitar music. As a special treat, artists Nancy Plank and Tina Christiansen will offer quick-draw portraits—creating free take-home sketches for a few moms randomly selected during the event.
The exhibit features local artists: St. Denis, Werner, Plank, Al-Assil, Bermann-Enn, Espaniola, and Christiansen.

Bulky Trash Pick-Up Spring Cleanup – May 12-16
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16
The City’s Spring Bulky Curbside Trash Collection event will take place the week of May 12 to 16. Residents may place bulky items, such as furniture, mattresses, broken appliances, water heaters, and other large household items, curbside with their regular carts on their normal collection day.
Items must be placed at the curb by 6 am on your scheduled service day. No hazardous waste will be accepted.
This service is offered twice a year, in the spring and fall, to assist residents with disposing of large, unwanted household items.
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Learn to Design Like a Pro at the “Intro to Canva” Tech Workshop
2025-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ready to unlock your inner designer? Don’t miss the Tech Workshop: Intro to Canva on May 12 from 2 to 3 pm at the John D. Spreckels Center (1019 Seventh Street). This free, hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of Canva — a user-friendly graphic design tool perfect for creating stunning visuals for social media, presentations, invitations, and flyers.
Whether you’re completely new to design or just want to sharpen your skills, this session will help you build confidence and bring your ideas to life. Bring your device and your creativity — we’ll help you with the rest!
Sign up online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh St. for more information.

Makers Monday: Mad Hatter Hattery
2025-05-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Mad Hatter Hattery is coming to the Coronado Public Library! Join Tony, aka the Rad Hatter, to design and create your own hat! Make it rad, mad, and everything in between and you’re ready to host your very own Tea Party!

Spring Bike Rodeo - Training to Emphasize Bike Safety
2025-05-13 15:15 - 16:15 | Village Elementary School, 600 6th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

The Power of Story: A Conversation with Asian American Pacific Islander Authors
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Library and Adventures by the Book for a special author event in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month! New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi, TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen, Sarah Ahn, debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton, and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris will all be sharing their stories.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of one of the listed authors books through Adventures by the Book.
Please visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/aapi-coronadopl-5-13-25/ for more information.

Bike Anywhere Day
2025-05-15 06:30 - 09:30
Join thousands of riders across San Diego by biking to work, school, or anywhere in the region. Cyclists can stop by and pick up a free t-shirt and snacks at the City of Coronado’s pit stop between 6 and 9 am – near the Community Center, on the Coronado promenade.
Bike Anywhere Day 2024 pit stop at Coronado Community Center (The Coronado Times)
In celebration of National Bike Month, SANDAG invites the San Diego region to participate in Bike Anywhere Day from 6:30 to 9:30 am on Thursday, May 15. SANDAG has hosted the annual biking event in the region for more than 30 years. Bike Anywhere Day aims to alleviate traffic and reduce air pollution while promoting biking as a fun, sustainable, and healthy transportation choice.
Bike Anywhere Day is a free event open to everyone. It encourages participants to bike to work, school, or anywhere. Participants can pedal to one of 100 pit stops across the region to pick up a free commemorative Bike Anywhere Day 2025 t-shirt, while supplies last.
Use the SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day 2025 Pit Stop Map to help plan your route for the annual event on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
In 2024, participants made more than 9,000 visits to pit stops across the San Diego region.
Participants who register will receive a free t-shirt at a Bike Anywhere Day Pit stop on May 15. They will also be offered fun and engaging opportunities to take breaks with refreshments and snacks, while supplies last. Pit stop hosts include community organizations, local businesses, healthcare providers, schools, government agencies, and event sponsors.
This year, eligible participants who register in advance will be automatically entered into the Bike Anywhere Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three e-bikes, powered by Rad Power Bikes.
On Bike Anywhere Day, riders can explore more than 1,800 miles of bikeways throughout the region, from Oceanside to El Cajon and Tijuana. The SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day 2025 Pit Stop Map includes more than 100 locations, with expanded coverage reaching even more communities and including stops along newly completed bikeways.

2025 Preservation Symposium: Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | 1000 Orange Ave, 1000 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
May is National Preservation Month, and Coronado is joining communities nationwide in celebrating our unique heritage! We’re fortunate to have so many meaningful historic places, and we’ll be highlighting them throughout the month. Our celebrations include a City Council Proclamation, the presentation of plaques to recently designated historic homes, and the beloved Historic Home Tour on Mother’s Day, May 11.
The celebrations will culminate in the annual Preservation Symposium on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The program will include a reception starting at 5:30 pm followed by the presentations at 6 pm.
Join Coronado MainStreet, the Historical Association, and the City of Coronado for the Preservation Symposium sponsored by the Coronado Community Foundation as we champion preservation in our community. This year’s speakers include a City Planner who will outline the City’s approach to historic preservation, as well as keynote speaker Elsa Sevilla, host of KPBS’s Historic Places. Elsa will share how she approaches her work incorporating history into entertaining media. In the latest from the series, Elsa steps inside the legendary Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Monument, as it undergoes a stunning transformation. Discover the secrets, craftsmanship, and untold stories behind the restoration of this iconic landmark. From its Victorian grandeur to modern-day elegance, witness history come back to life as Elsa talks about making this captivating series of Historic Places!
Tickets are available now

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CoSA Dance and Digital Arts Bring “Envision” to the Stage
2025-05-16 19:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Have you ever wondered how a choreographer brings an idea to life in movement? The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Dance Conservatory, in partnership with the Digital Arts Conservatory, will showcase Envision–an exciting evening of dance and filmmaking at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 16 and Saturday May 17 at 7pm.
Tickets are on sale at CoSASanDiego.com and at this link.
The evening of original dances offers a behind-the-scenes peek of our dancemakers and their creative processes by CoSA Digital Arts Film students. The event also features solo performances from the five graduating seniors.
“In Envision, CoSA Dance invites audiences to peek behind the curtain and witness how dances are made from concept to concert,” said Gina Bolles Sorensen, conservatory chair. Three filmmakers have stepped into the studio to witness CoSA dancemakers in the creative process, according to Sorensen. The event features documentary films threaded throughout the program to share insights about how dances are made, complete with interviews with the choreographers and footage of the rehearsal process. One highlight in the program is ‘The Point of Vanishing,’ a nine-minute dance for the full ensemble, directed by Sorensen.
“The thing about dance is that it’s here and gone,” said Sorensen. “A dance is never performed or seen the same way twice. We work in an artform that is always in a state of vanishing.”
In addition to dances by seven CoSA Dance faculty, the program features dances by eleven student choreographers.
