Concert in the Park: Laurie Beebe Lewis & The Electric Underground
2025-06-01 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

An Evening with Viet Thanh Nguyen
2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Public Library as we welcome Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen. He’ll discuss his newest title To Save and To Destroy, a moving, personal meditation on otherness and a call for political solidarity, with Lily Hoang. Originally given as a series of Norton lectures, these captivating essays earned a starred review from Library Journal as ‘[a]n essential addition for collections about the process and theory of writing, authors of diverse backgrounds, and particularly the experiences of Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees in the United States.”
A book-signing will follow. 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 To Save and To Destroy through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/nguyen-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

About Viet Thanh Nguyen
Viet Thanh Nguyen is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer, Nothing Ever Dies, and, most recently, To Save and to Destroy. A recipient of the MacArthur Foundation and Guggenheim fellowships and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Nguyen is Aerol Arnold Chair of English and Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California.
About To Save and To Destroy
Born in war-ravaged Vietnam, Viet Nguyen arrived in the United States as a child refugee in 1975. The Nguyen family would soon move to San Jose, California, where the author grew up, attending UC Berkeley in the aftermath of the shocking murder of Vincent Chin, which shaped the political sensibilities of a new generation of Asian Americans.
The essays here, delivered originally as the prestigious Norton Lectures, proffer a new answer to a classic literary question: What does the outsider mean to literary writing? Over the course of six captivating and moving chapters, Nguyen explores the idea of being an outsider through lenses that are, by turns, literary, historical, political, and familial.
Each piece moves between writers who influenced Nguyen’s craft and weaves in the haunting story of his late mother’s mental illness. Nguyen unfolds the novels and nonfiction of Herman Melville, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ralph Ellison, William Carlos Williams, and Maxine Hong Kingston, until aesthetic theories give way to pressing concerns raised by war and politics. What is a writer’s responsibility in a time of violence? Should we celebrate fiction that gives voice to the voiceless–or do we confront the forces that render millions voiceless in the first place? What are the burdens and pleasures of the “minor” writer in any society? Unsatisfied with the modest inclusion accorded to “model minorities” such as Asian Americans, Nguyen sets the agenda for a more radical and disquieting solidarity with those whose lives have been devastated by imperialism and forever wars.
About Lily Hoang
Lily Hoang is the author of eight books, including most recently A Knock at the Door (Texas Review Press’s Innovative Prose Series), Underneath (winner of the Red Hen Press Fiction Award), A Bestiary (PEN/USA Non-Fiction Award finalist), and Changing (recipient of a PEN/Open Books Award). She is a Professor of Literature at UC San Diego, where she teaches in their MFA in Writing.

Elder Abuse Presentation
2025-06-06 11:30 - 12:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and take action against a growing issue affecting older adults in our communities. Many people are unaware of just how widespread elder abuse is—or how to recognize and report it. As a result, these harmful acts often go unnoticed and unreported, continuing to rise across San Diego County.
Join us at the John D. Spreckels Center on Friday, June 6 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a free, informative presentation led by the County of San Diego’s Aging & Independence Services. Learn the facts about elder abuse, discover the warning signs to watch and listen for, and find out how you can play a role in preventing it.
This one-hour session is open to all and is especially important for older adults, caregivers, family members, neighbors, and community advocates. By starting the conversation and spreading awareness, we can create a stronger, safer, and more informed community.
To register, please visit ca-coronado.civicrec.com, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk.
Take a stand against elder abuse—because protecting our elders starts with awareness.

Coronado Rally for Veterans
2025-06-06 14:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
More than 6 million veterans and their families receive essential support from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including medical care, education programs, and pensions to support them and their families.
On June 6, the 81st anniversary of D-Day, military veterans and their supporters plan to rally in support of veterans’ rights on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and in state capitals across the country.
In Coronado, a group of veterans, family members, and their supporters plan to rally on the same day to defend veterans’ benefits and pay tribute to their sacrifices amidst President Donald Trump’s calls for reforms and downsizing of the VA. The rally will take place beginning at Spreckels Park in Coronado, and then they will march along Orange Avenue to 4th Street.
Organizers and supporters of the event explained how the cuts will impact them in this video:

The rally is in memory of Coronado resident John Pottridge, a twice-wounded Vietnam War veteran who passed away May 17, 2025.
LEARN MORE:
Coronado Veterans & Supporters Will Take to the Streets to Defend Veterans Benefits

Adopt-A-Pet Day -- Fees Waived
2025-06-07 | PAWS of Coronado, 1395 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Fees waived at many California shelters, including PAWS of Coronado, on the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.
LEARN MORE:
PAWS of Coronado Waives Adoption Fees on California Adopt-a-Pet Day, Saturday, June 7, 2025

Beach Cleanup
2025-06-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Coronado Central Beach, 600 Ocean Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
(The Coronado Times)
Join us Saturday June 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. to help clean up Central Beach. Bring work gloves and buckets and pickers if you have them. Emerald Keepers will have extras on hand. Look for the Emerald Keepers flag near the main lifeguard tower.
Come for all two hours or just part of the time. It’s a great way to start off the day and meet other Emerald Keepers. See you there!

Concert in the Park: Navy Band Southwest, 32nd Street Brass Band
2025-06-08 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Navy Band Southwest’s
32nd Street Brass Band

Always a fan favorite at Concerts in the Park, Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band brings premier musical talent and a strong emotional connection to our community’s largest and most visible institution. With over 90 years of service in San Diego, the band is one of the Navy’s and region’s finest and oldest continuing musical organizations.
Under the direction of MU2 Cameron Clements, the Lieutenant New Orleans-style brass band is located onboard Naval Base San Diego, and serves the military and civilian communities throughout the Southwestern United States. The band averages over 600 performances a year including at professional sporting events and community concert series like ours.
Website: Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Dinner
2025-06-09 17:30 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The MOAA meeting is scheduled for 9 June 2025 at the Coronado Yacht Club. Cocktails will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner and the guest speaker.
Vice Admiral John Wade, Commander U.S. Third Fleet will be the guest speaker.
Commander U.S. Third Fleet Vice Admiral John Wade to Speak at MOAA Meeting

Crafty Hour: Mini Art Paintings
2025-06-10 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.
In the month of June, we’ll be making our own mini art masterpieces! Participants will have the chance to have their paintings displayed in the library’s mini museum of art.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Jet Trails & Tall Tales: Vincent “Jell-O” Aiello Discusses "Through the Yellow Visor"
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Public Library for a high-octane evening with Vincent “Jell-O” Aiello, former TOPGUN instructor, combat pilot, and host of the popular Fighter Pilot Podcast, as he shares stories from his gripping memoir, Through the Yellow Visor.
More than just dogfights and flybys, Aiello’s book offers an unfiltered look into the real world of naval aviation — where grit, resilience, and teamwork matter more than ego. From flight school challenges to combat missions over Iraq, his journey reveals the human side of life at Mach speed.
Don’t miss this chance to meet the man behind the mic, hear what it’s really like to land on a moving aircraft carrier, and get a signed copy of the book that podcast fans have been waiting for.

About the Book:
Ride Along with a Real Top Gun and Get His View from the Cockpit
You’ve heard him as host of the Fighter Pilot Podcast. More than 100k listeners have been waiting for this book.
Now ride along. From the cockpit of a Navy jet circling overhead, an aircraft carrier — 1,000 feet long and displacing 98,000 tons — looks no bigger than a child’s toy. No wonder the fighter pilots call it a boat. Try landing on one of these bucking broncos without boltering.
TOPGUN instructor and seasoned naval aviator, E. Vincent “Jell-O” Aiello takes readers on an exhilarating flight from being a wide-eyed eight-year-old peering into a jet’s cockpit at the Point Mugu Airshow to flying one. Not the Hollywood version by any means, Vincent explains his tough, terrifying, and trusted path to flying America’s war planes.
From flying F/A-18 Hornets on missions worldwide, to serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, to teaching the art of air combat at TOPGUN, Jell-O brings you into the adrenaline-fueled world of naval aviation while proving that persistence is a pilot’s most valuable skill.
After retiring from the Navy with more than 3,800 flight hours and 700 carrier landings, Vincent, now an airline pilot, hosts the popular Fighter Pilot Podcast, where he explores the fascinating world of air combat with stimulating revelations about:

The complex, multi-million-dollar aircraft,
The lethal weapons systems they employ, and
The fearless people who protect our country every single day.

This is the personal story of a boy with big dreams who became the man behind the yellow visor.
About the Author:
Commander Aiello is native of California. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles and was commissioned through the Navy ROTC Program in August 1992. Commander Aiello attended Navy pilot training and was awarded the coveted wings of gold in August 1995. Following initial training in the F/A-18 Hornet with VMFAT-101 at MCAS El Toro, Santa Ana, California, Commander Aiello’s first operational assignment was with VFA86 at NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida. During this tour he deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH aboard the aircraft carriers USS GEORGE WASHINGTON and USS JOHN F. KENNEDY.
In 2000, Commander Aiello reported to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center at NAS Fallon, Nevada where he attended the Navy Fighter Weapons School, or TOPGUN, and remained on the staff as an instructor. In 2003 he was assigned to VFA97 in NAS Lemoore, California where he deployed to the Arabian Gulf aboard the carrier USS NIMITZ in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. In 2004 Commander Aiello attended the School of Naval Aviation Safety at the Naval Postgraduate School before reporting to VFA-94 in Lemoore for his department head tour. In 2005 he again deployed aboard NIMITZ to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf in support of OIF.
Commander Aiello reported to the Strike Fighter Weapons School, Pacific at Lemoore in 2006 and remained until 2009 when he was assigned to the staff of Carrier Air Wing FIVE in NAF Atsugi, Japan where he deployed to the Western Pacific aboard GEORGE WASHINGTON. Commander Aiello’s next assignment came in 2010 to the staff of Commander, U.S. THIRD Fleet, San Diego, California where he deployed to Afghanistan as an ‘individual augmentee’ with a Joint Special Operations Command task force in support of Operation ALLIED FORCE. During this assignment Commander Aiello completed a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.
In 2013 Commander Aiello returned to NSAWC in Fallon where he served as Program Manager for the Navy’s F-16 adversary fleet. In 2015 Commander Aiello reported to the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest at NAS North Island, California where he served as the F/A-18 Integrated Project Team Military Program Manager and F/A18A-F Hornet and Super Hornet functional check pilot.
Commander Aiello retired from the US Navy in March 2017 following nearly 25 years of faithful and honorable service. He accrued 3,800 total flight hours including 3,200 in all models of the F/A-18 and nearly 200 in the F-16A/B. He has flown more than 70 combat missions over Iraq and performed over 700 carrier-arrested landings. His decorations include two Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Medals, four Navy Commendation Medals, and numerous personal and unit decorations.
Commander Aiello is married to the former Beth Grimm of Rogers, Arkansas; they reside in Coronado with their three sons: Slater, Anthony, and Dawson.

Flag Day Concert Featuring Navy Band Southwest
2025-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the spirit of Old Glory a day early with an uplifting afternoon of music as the Coronado Public Library proudly hosts the Woodwind Quartet of Navy Band Southwest on Friday, June 13.
Settle into the Winn Room and let these accomplished Navy musicians fill the air with patriotic favorites and summertime classics — perfect for tapping toes, stirring memories, and honoring those who have served. The concert is free, fully accessible, and specially timed so our community’s seniors and veterans can enjoy a relaxing, air-conditioned getaway while connecting with neighbors and fellow patriots.
Bring a friend, wear your red-white-and-blue, and help us strike up the band as we salute Flag Day together!

Walk with a Doc
2025-06-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Glorietta Bay Park, 1975 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Dr. Gina Casian, Board Certified Internal Medicine physician and Coronado resident, is passionate about protecting and improving good health and well-being, and as such is bringing this free health-promoting program to Coronado.

The walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your own pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is free and all are welcome.
Meet at the fountain, “Sea Passage” next to the Coronado Community Center, 1835 Strand Way, for a walk along Glorietta Bay Park Promenade.

Concert in the Park: Ron's Garage
2025-06-15 18:00 | Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Photo: RonsGarageBand.net
Ron’s Garage is San Diego’s go-to band for classic rock with a twist of soul. Featuring powerhouse musicians with decades of experience, this group brings an electrifying mix of timeless hits and unique musical chemistry to every stage they grace.
Founded by Ron Wheeler in the early ’90s, the band has evolved into a dynamic ensemble of top-notch talent, including Claudio Martin’s masterful guitar work, Gary Taylor’s unmatched drumming, and Phil Lean’s rock-solid bass grooves.
Whether setting the perfect vibe for a laid-back evening or turning up the energy for a show-stopping night, Ron’s Garage delivers unforgettable performances every time. Rock on with Ron’s Garage!

Dog Days of Summer, Dog Run Educational Event at Cays Park
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Cays Dog Park, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado has recently installed new signage at Cays Park to clearly define the Dog Run boundaries. To celebrate, the city, in partnership with PAWS of Coronado, is hosting a Dog Days of Summer kick-off event on Wednesday, June 18, from 3 to 4 pm.
This collaborative event will feature participation from Recreation, Police, Public Services, and PAWS of Coronado. Enjoy free dog treats provided by the Recreation Department, chat with Police Services Officers about leash laws and enforcement, and meet adoptable dogs from PAWS of Coronado.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "UFOria" (1985)
2025-06-18 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 6:00 p.m. 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.
June 18: UFOria (1985, PG, 93 min)
A giddy, whimsically, witty ditty about the need to believe. Shelved by studio execs with cold feet, this snappy slice of contemporary Americana achieved cult status. A backwater grocery store clerk (Cindy Williams), a bogus faith healer (Harry Dean Stanton) and a hapless drifter (Fred Ward) wait on the arrival of an interplanetary Noah’s Ark.

Armchair Travel: Africa on Water & Foot
2025-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Africa with renowned nature and wildlife artist Fred Krakowiak. In his captivating program, The Artist’s Safari, Fred combines his artistic talent with vivid storytelling drawn from his personal safari adventures. Experience the thrill of charging elephants, close encounters with crocodiles and cape buffalo, and the joy of connecting with local communities as he teaches African children how to paint.
Through stunning visuals and engaging narration, Fred offers a one-of-a-kind perspective on the raw beauty, culture, and wildlife of Africa—bringing the safari experience to life from the comfort of your seat.
Ticket prices:

Senior (55+)

Resident $7
Nonresident: $9

Adult

Resident: $9
Nonresident: $11

All tickets are $9 at the door. Reserve your spot today for this inspiring evening of art, adventure, and cultural discovery. To register, visit coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.

Lights, Camera… Conspiracy: A.C. Adams discusses "Chasing Shadows"
2025-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Public Library and Ollie Media as they welcome author duo A.C. Adams to discuss their debut novel, a gripping tale of mystery, betrayal, and the search for truth. In Chasing Shadows, a young woman’s father disappears without warning and a cryptic message is all he leaves behind. Her quest to find him leads across continents and into a tangle of buried secrets that will shatter everything she believed about her family. The authors, veterans of the entertainment industry with backgrounds in both television and theatre, will discuss their inspirations for the book and more.
Watch the trailer for their book here.
A book signing will follow the talk. This event is free and open to the public to attend. Books will be available for sale.
About Chasing Shadows
When renowned professor Dr. Aidan Ryan vanishes without explanation, he leaves behind a haunting message revealing he has a new life and can never return. His devastated daughter Sofia embarks on a global search to uncover the truth behind her father’s disappearance. What she finds is more shocking than she could have imagined—a web of family secrets and lies that challenges everything she thought she knew.
After clues send her to Italy, Sofia reconnects with her estranged mother Ella who reveals a hidden past of trauma and deceit. When they discover Aidan’s ties to The Brotherhood, an elusive, powerful society that operates in the shadows of world affairs, Sofia and Ella become ensnared in a deadly conspiracy. Trapped in ancient catacombs beneath the Roman countryside, they must confront their mysterious captors and fight for their lives. But as they edge closer to escape, one question remains: Will Aidan choose his family or The Brotherhood?
A.C. Adams is the nom de plume of co-authors Anthony Leigh Adams and Christina Adams. They have written and produced film and television projects for studios including Disney, ABC, CBS, NBC, and OWN. Their production company, Adams Entertainment, is based in La Jolla, California. For more information about Chasing Shadows and A.C. Adams’s other projects, visit adamsentertainment.com.

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party
2025-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program with a party in the park. Art, activities, snacks and more! Everyone is welcome.

Concert in the Park: The Surf City Allstars
2025-06-22 18:00 | 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.

Sunlit Scents Fragrance Workshop
2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join us for a guided smelling session with local perfume designer Jil Croquet. Learn how to smell a perfume properly on scent strips, what to notice, and how to apply fragrances. Get ready to smell and explore together on this fragrant journey.
Registration is required

About Jil Croquet
Bonjour, I’m Jil Croquet, a Perfume Designer from France. My lifelong passion for perfumery led me to establish my fragrance collection, “Jil CROQUET Parfum” here in San Diego when I moved to America in 2018. I gained recognition as a 2022 Award Finalist for one of my captivating scents, Great Wall Valley. I create bespoke fragrances, host Perfume Parties, and participate in various craft events including the Little Italy Farmers Markets. You can explore my boutique, a go-to destination for perfume lovers.

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

Coronado Democratic Club Monthly Meeting
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Featured Speaker: Will Rodriguez-Kennedy
Topic: Standing Up for Those Who Serve
The Coronado Democratic Club invites the community to its next general meeting on Wednesday, June 25 at the Coronado Library’s Winn Room. Our featured guest will be Will Rodriguez-Kennedy, Defense and Veteran Affairs Field Representative for Congressman Scott Peters.
Rodriguez-Kennedy will speak on “Standing Up for Those Who Serve,” a look into Congressman Peters’ long-standing commitment to our military community. Representing the 50th Congressional District, Rodriguez-Kennedy works directly with servicemembers, veterans, and their families assuring they receive the federal benefits and support they’ve earned. From navigating bureaucratic systems to advocating for stronger protections and services, his work on the ground is a vital extension of Congressman Peters’ efforts in Washington.
Doors open at 6 pm for a brief social gathering, with the program beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit coronadodemocrats.com

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!

"Summer Salads" Cooking Workshop
2025-06-27 14:00 - 15:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Discover Fresh Flavors at the “Summer Salads” Cooking Workshop – at the John D. Spreckels Center
(Image: The Coronado Times)
Embrace the taste of summer by learning to make fresh, seasonal salads and sides using locally-sourced ingredients. Join us for an engaging and hands-on “Summer Salads” Cooking Workshop where you’ll create vibrant dishes perfect for warm weather dining.
In this class, you’ll prepare a variety of delicious recipes including:

Tomato Feta Salad
Orzo Vegetable Pasta
Romaine with Shallot, Walnut & Pistachio Vinaigrette

All ingredients and materials are provided, and you’ll take home samples of each dish to enjoy or share!
Price
$60 – Senior Residents
$75 – Senior Nonresidents
$75 – Adult Residents
$90 – Adult Nonresidents
Sign up by:

Visiting www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec
Calling 619-522-7343
Stopping by the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your culinary skills with fresh, healthy, and delicious summer salads, bring the flavors of the season to your table!

Low Tide Ride & Stride
2025-06-28 08:00 | Sunset Park, 101 Ocean Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado Rotary Club is hosting this Run, Walk, Bike event benefiting Warrior Foundation Freedom Station and other military and first responder organizations.

Celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Low Tide Ride & Stride with a our 5K Course during the lowest tide of the month on the beach from North Beach down to the end of the Shores and back. Kick off summer with this fun, family-friendly, 5K chip-timed race. Run! Walk! Bike! Stroll! This Coronado signature event takes place along one of the top 10 beaches in the world and provides much needed funds with Local Military and First Responders being the primary beneficiaries. Drop your beach chair and reusable water bottle in Sunset Park. After the race, join the fun at Sunset Park – kick back and enjoy LIVE MUSIC, grab a snack, visit local vendors’ booths, and more.

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

Pickleball Beginner Clinics
2025-06-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
Use or create an Impact activities account to register at impactca.clubautomation.com.
Part 1: intro to pickleball with focus on stroke development
Part2: (optional class) stroke development / court positioning / game play

Free Summer Shuttle Begins
2025-07-01 09:00
The City’s Free Summer Shuttle bus begins service on Tuesday, July 1. Join us at Spreckels Park at 9 am to launch the first ride for the 2025 summer! The Summer Shuttle provides free rides for residents and visitors in Coronado during the summer months.
This year’s Summer Shuttle service will run between July 1 and Labor Day (September 1). The Summer Shuttle program is operated by MTS and is funded by the City of Coronado. The City has offered the free service since 2013 to reduce the number of vehicles driving around town during Coronado’s busy summer season.
The Free Summer Shuttle buses run along the bus route from the Shores and City Hall through downtown and to the Ferry Landing and Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa.

Summer Shuttle Runs: July 1 – September 1, 2025
Seven Days a Week
9 AM to 8 PM in 15-minute intervals

MTS 904 Route Schedule

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
