Coronado Times

Summer Concert: Bluegrass band, The Shoreline Pickers
2026-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Coronado Democratic Club to welcome Nicole Crosby and representative from Scott Peters campaign
2026-08-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club will welcome San Diego City Council candidate Nicole Crosby, and Jasmine Truong, Campaign Coordinator for Scott Peters for Congress, at its General Meeting on Saturday, August 8, in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library.
Crosby, a candidate for San Diego City Council District 2, will be the meeting’s featured speaker. She will provide an update on her campaign and discuss the priorities and issues shaping her race ahead of the November election. Her presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions from attendees.
Truong will provide an update related to Congressman Scott Peters and his campaign for reelection in California’s 50th Congressional District. Her remarks will address current federal issues and ways local Democrats can remain informed and engaged during the 2026 election season.
The program will also include reports and updates from representatives of other Democratic elected officials.
Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee, conversation, and a half-hour social gathering. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue.

Darkroomers: Where We Wander exhibit opening reception
2026-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Where We Wander is a collection of photographs created by members of the Darkroomers Photographic Club, captured both close to home and around the world.

Together, these images reflect the many ways we move through and observe the world around us. Some photographs come from distant places. Others were made in familiar neighborhoods, quiet corners, or everyday spaces. What connects them is the photographer’s attention to the moment.
Wherever we wander, we are looking closely. We are noticing light, place, people, details, and stories. This exhibition celebrates the act of slowing down, seeing with intention, and appreciating the world through photography.
About Darkroomers: The Darkroomers Photo Club (DRPC) is a photography club with a strong emphasis on printing photographs, thoughtful critiques, and creative growth. Quarterly photo challenges, interclub competition, photo field trips, workshops, and friendly camaraderie are the hallmark of the club.
We are a member of the Southern California Association of Camera Clubs (SCACC). The Darkroomers club meets monthly at the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park adjacent to Spanish Village. These meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd, and sometimes a 5th Wednesday of the month. Social hour begins at 6pm and the meeting begins at 7pm.
The club holds quarterly challenges and annual interclub competitions with members of other SCACC member clubs. Workshops are held at least once a quarter by one of the club members, on a variety of topics such as: photo processing, camera techniques, and experimenting with creative photography. For more information contact Angela at 619-848-5464, anglouise@gmail.com, or Michael Peddecord 619-286-9625, michael.peddecord@gmail.com

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

Crafty Hour: Kinusaiga
2026-08-11 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 August, we’re learning the Japanese art of Kinusaiga. This art form combines elements of traditional textile techniques with modern materials and methods, resulting in a textured and layered artwork without the need for sewing.
Can’t make it to this program? Check back here the day after this program to download the instructions so you can recreate this craft at home.
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Descendants of Early San Diego lecture and genealogy workshop
2026-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
What does your family history reveal? Join the Descendants of Early San Diego (DESD) where we will learn about solving the mysteries of your family tree. We will hear about the remarkable stories of DESD members who are examples of how modern genealogy tools can rewrite what we thought we knew about our own origins. Then, take part in an interactive workshop with practical guidance on genealogy resources, DNA testing basics, and more. This is the perfect opportunity to get what you need to start exploring your own family story.

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.

Friends of the Coronado Public Library Family Picnic & Scavenger Hunt
2026-08-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Friends of the Coronado Public Library will host their second annual Family Picnic & Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. outside the Coronado Public Library. The free event will celebrate the end of summer with books, scavenger hunts, prizes, and activities for all ages.
Families can bring a picnic, relax in the park, and participate in age-appropriate scavenger hunts throughout the Library. This year’s event includes new activities for young readers and teens.
For elementary school students, the Friends’ Reading Dragon Hunt will feature Friends’ Reading Dragons hidden throughout the Children’s Library. Inspired by Imagine Dragon (“Ima”), the dragon sculpture outside the Library, the hunt encourages young readers to explore the collection, meet Library staff, and discover Library resources. The first 15 children to find a dragon can take one home as a keepsake.
Middle and high school students will have their own scavenger hunts, with challenges and hidden clues designed for their age groups. Everyone who completes a scavenger hunt will receive a prize and be entered into a raffle for additional giveaways.
In addition to the option to bring a picnic lunch, the Friends are also offering a special lunch option for current members. Friends members may reserve a Which Wich lunch for $5 per person. Reservations and payment must be received by Thursday, Aug. 13, by emailing events@coronadofol.org.
Those interested in joining the Friends can sign up for a Family Membership, which includes a complimentary Friends picnic blanket while supplies last.
Become a Friends of the Coronado Public Library member.

Shakespearean dramaturgy in action
2026-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Dramaturgy is the art or technique of dramatic composition and theatrical representation. Dr. Gideon Rappaport, retired teacher and active dramaturge, who has spent over 45 years teaching Shakespeare, will explain how a dramaturge helps to improve the quality of the productions of Shakespeare’s plays for the benefit of the audience.

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

Cancer support and healing circle
2026-08-18 17:45 - 19:00 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Find connection, encouragement, and understanding in this monthly support group for cancer fighters and survivors, facilitated by a two-time cancer survivor and licensed trauma therapist. Gather in a safe, compassionate space to explore tools that support your well-being while connecting with others who understand the challenges of the cancer journey.
Theme: The Power of Attention

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "All the King's Men"
2026-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.

August 19: All the King’s Men (1949, PG-13, 110 min)
He might have been a pretty good guy… If power… And women… Hadn’t gone to his head. This barbed and pungent indictment of political chicanery chronicles the rise and fall of a bull-headed, backwoods lawyer and political demagogue Broderick Crawford (Academy Award), Mercedes McCambridge (Academy Award), John Ireland and Joanne Dru star.

We Must All Hang Together: How Revolutionary Americans imagined the United States into being
2026-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
During the American Revolution, Americans were not only fighting for independence. They were also trying to imagine what their new nation would look like. Revolutionary leaders such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington helped promote powerful visual symbols — from flags and seals to allegorical figures like Liberty — that expressed the ideals of the emerging United States and helped unite a diverse population around a shared identity. At the same time, writers such as the enslaved poet Phillis Wheatley and radical voices like Abigail Adams used words and imagery to challenge Americans to think about who should be included in this new nation. This talk explores how a wide range of Americans helped create the symbols and ideas that allowed people to imagine — and ultimately bring into being — the United States.

Edward J. Blum is a professor of nineteenth-century United States History in the History Department at San Diego State University. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. His research, writing, and teaching involve politics, constitutionalism, war, society, and culture in the United States from the founding of the nation through the era of the Civil War. He has particular interests in how numerical information, data, demography, statistics, and the Census play roles in shaping the course of United States history.
Professor Blum is committed to both top-notch scholarship and reaching out to the broader public. He is the author and co-author of several books including War is All Hell: The Nature of Evil and the Civil War (2021), Reforging the White Republic: Race, Religion, and American Nationalism, 1865-1898 (2005; reissued 2015), W. E. B. Du Bois, American Prophet (2007), and The Color of Christ: The Son of God and the Saga of Race in America (2012). For these, he has won the C. Vann Woodward Prize from the Southern Historical Association, the Peter Seaborg Award for Civil War Scholarship, the Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities, and the John T. Hubbell Prize for best article published in Civil War History in 2015.
Publicly, Blum has authored pieces for the New York Times, CNN, the Atlantic Monthly, Newsweek, and many other outlets. He is also the Project Director for the American Revolution and Constitution History Project at SDSU, which looks to energize civic and patriotic reflection in San Diego.

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.

Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Regatta
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-22 | CA
The annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta returns to San Diego Bay Aug. 21-22. Hosted by Sharp HospiceCare, the Coronado Yacht Club, and the Cortez Racing Association, the two-day fundraiser begins with a dinner, dancing, and live auction on Friday, followed by the regatta on Saturday, when guests can watch the race from yachts on the bay. Proceeds support Sharp HospiceCare’s services for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Pre-Race Event – Friday, August 21, 6 p.m.
USS Midway, 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $350; includes full-course dinner, dancing, and silent auction
The event is OUTSIDE on the Flight Deck

Race and Spectator Yacht Seating – Saturday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
Tickets: $200; includes yacht reservation, lunch, refreshments, and post-race dinner party
The race portion of the event starts on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the east end of Harbor Island, winding around San Diego Bay and finishing near the Coronado Yacht Club.
To learn more about the regatta or pay online visit https://grossmontfoundation.ejoinme.org/regatta2026

Sound bath
2026-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Experience the soothing vibrations that support your body’s natural ability to rest and restore. This gentle, all-levels class uses crystal singing bowls, chimes, and therapeutic sound tools to help calm your nervous system and ease physical tension. Sound healing works by shifting your body into a deeply relaxed state — where natural healing and renewal can happen. The resonant frequencies encourage the release of stress, support circulation, and help soothe muscles and joints. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow for comfort. Chairs available for those who prefer a seated experience. Please arrive early as doors will close promptly at 12 p.m. to honor the peaceful space being created together.

Park Place Liquor & Deli 20th anniversary celebration
2026-08-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Park Place Liquor & Deli, 1000 Park Place, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Park Place Liquor & Deli will celebrate 20 years in Coronado with a free Customer Appreciation Party on Friday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature live music, complimentary food and drinks, kids activities, face painting, giveaways, and prizes.
Guests can also enjoy 20% off all sandwiches throughout the day. The celebration will take place at Park Place Liquor & Deli, 1000 Park Place. Admission is free and open to the public.

Operation Clean Sweep (Coronado Yacht Club, Coronado Ferry Landing)
2026-08-22 07:30 - 09:30 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Port of San Diego and San Diego Working Waterfront invite the public to participate in the 36th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 22, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at various locations around San Diego Bay. Following the cleanup, volunteers are invited to an afterparty from 10 a.m. to noon at Shelter Island Shoreline Park North to celebrate their efforts.
The Coronado Ferry Landing and Coronado Yacht Club will be among the sites slated for cleanup during the San Diego Working Waterfront’s annual Operation Clean Sweep.

Look for the Emerald Keepers flag for the Ferry Landing cleanup.
To help clean by the Yacht Club, meet at the south parking lot. Do not park in the Yacht Club parking lot (unless you are a member).

Go to the Working Waterfront’s website to register. Participants will receive a T-shirt, cleaning supplies, water and an invitation to the after party on Shelter Island from 10am to noon.

Operation Clean Sweep is one of the region’s largest volunteer cleanup efforts and focuses on removing trash and debris from San Diego Bay, its shorelines, and the waterways that flow into the bay. Volunteer divers, boaters, paddlers, and walkers are needed at public and private cleanup sites throughout the Port’s five member cities – Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and San Diego, which includes Barrio Logan, the Embarcadero, Harbor Island, Seaport Village, and Shelter Island.

Bike the Bay
2026-08-23 06:30 | CA
Bike the Bay Rolls into its 19th year on Sunday, August 23
San Diego’s summer cycling tradition will have waves of riders departing Embarcadero Marina Park South from 6:30 – 8 am. Riders have the rare opportunity to pedal across the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge and experience the beauty of the Bayshore Bikeway on a fully supported, non-competitive ride.
A fundraiser for the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, the ride highlights the region’s commitment to active transportation, community connection, and scenic exploration. Bike the Bay: Your Way, with three ride length options:
25-mile route

The traditional 25-mile route winds through five vibrant cities and along San Diego’s stunning waterfront;
The 50-mile route makes the same loop twice, providing avid riders two opportunities to enjoy the views and vibes;
The 5-mile route turns off immediately after the bridge and includes a return ferry ticket.

5-Miler, aka: Just the Bridge
With three ways to bike the bay, it’s perfect for casual riders, families, and experienced cyclists alike. Class 1 & 2 e-bikes are welcome!
At the post-ride festival at Embarcadero Marina Park South, riders can unwind and enjoy complimentary live music by award-winning local artist Elizabeth Bowersox, play cornhole, join a guided yoga routine, or relax on picnic blankets.
There will be plenty of food and refreshments available, including coffee from Café Suavecito and Café Moto, street tacos from Taquizas Jose, and beer from Coronado Brewing Company in the bayside beer garden. Plus, this year we are offering staffed, secure bike parking. All participants go home with a finisher medal that doubles as a coaster!
E-Bike Test Rides & Bike Rental:

Troxus is offering e-bike demo reservations for the ride itself, letting participants experience the Bay Bridge crossing on one of their newest models, including bikes equipped with Ride iQ smart technology.
RAD Power Bikes is offering 20 e-bikes for rent at a discounted event rate of $50 for the day, down from their standard $115 rate, delivered directly to the starting line at the Embarcadero.
Walk-up test rides will be available at the ALSO booth during the festival, no reservation required.

For registration, route info, and volunteer opportunities, visit www.bikethebay.net.

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
For PDF of Military Appreciation Day schedule, click here
4:30-5:15 pm
Arrive early and please be seated by 4:15 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

5:15-5:35 pm
Welcome remarks and presentation of awards
For PDF of Military Appreciation Day schedule, click here

6:00 pm

SixWire & Special 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.
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.
Learn more here.

Best of the Best Book Club: "The Story of a Heart" by Rachel Clarke
2026-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards.
For our August meeting, we will read and discuss the winner of the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction winner The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke, an unforgettable and inspiring true story of how one family’s grief transformed into a lifesaving gift.

About The Story of a Heart
The first of our organs to form and the last to die, the heart is both a simple pump and the symbol of what makes us human; as long as it continues to beat, there is hope. In The Story of a Heart, Dr. Rachel Clarke blends the history of medical innovations behind transplant surgery with the story of two children — one of whom desperately needs a new heart.
One summer day, nine-year-old Keira Ball was in a terrible car accident and suffered catastrophic brain injuries. As the rest of her body began to shut down, her heart continued to beat. In an act of extraordinary generosity, Keira’s parents and siblings immediately agreed that she would have wanted to be an organ donor. Meanwhile nine-year-old Max Johnson had been in a hospital for nearly a year, valiantly fighting the virus that was causing his young heart to fail. When Max’s parents received the call they had been hoping for, they knew it came at a terrible cost to another family — in what Clarke calls “the brutal arithmetic of transplant surgery.”
The act of Keira’s heart resuming its rhythm inside Max’s body was a medical miracle. But this was only part of the story. While waiting on the transplant list, Max had become the hopeful face of a campaign to change the UK’s laws around organ donation. Following his successful surgery, Keira’s mother saw the little boy beaming on the front page of the newspaper and knew it was the same boy whose parents had recently sent her an anonymous letter overflowing with gratitude for her daughter’s heart. The two mothers began to exchange messages and eventually decided to meet.
In this “profoundly moving…[and] beautiful, humane book” (Rob Delaney) Clarke relates the urgent journey of Keira’s heart and explores the history of the remarkable surgery that made it possible, stretching back over a century and involving the knowledge and dedication of surgeons, nurses and technicians, immunologists and paramedics. A powerful tale of two families linked by one heart, The Story of a Heart is a testament to compassion for the dying, the many ways we honor our loved ones, and the tenacity of love.

Community Salute
2026-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate community, history, art, and patriotism with the Coronado Historical Association and the Coronado Community Foundation.
Join us for a festive evening reception honoring America250 and celebrating CHA’s Flag Mural Project. Enjoy inspiring patriotic music performed by Westwind Brass while mingling with friends and neighbors over complimentary drinks and light bites.
CHA’s Flag Mural Project was funded through the Coronado Community Foundation’s Fall 2025 Arts & Culture Grant Program, which invested in projects that celebrate creativity, inspire learning, and strengthen Coronado’s cultural landscape. Composed of over 200 hand-painted tiles created by Coronado residents, the mural represents a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and organizations, and celebrates the many individuals and groups that contribute to community life. Participants included many local organizations as well as individual residents and community leaders, including representatives of local government, the military, civic organizations, public safety, education, and faith-based communities. Together the tiles form a visual representation of the values of America as well as the relationships and shared experiences that make Coronado unique. The mural also reflects a central theme of both the exhibit and the broader America250 commemoration: history is not only something we inherit but something we continue to create.
Come raise a glass as we salute our nation’s past and celebrate our shared community. All are welcome and admission is free.

About the Coronado Community Foundation
Since 2021, Coronado Community Foundation has been working to address unmet needs in the Coronado community by partnering with nonprofits, city government, organizations, and individuals. Their initiatives and grants strengthen the community as well as build capacity and capability in partner nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ccfcoronado.org.

About Westwind Brass
Westwind Brass is a professional brass chamber ensemble in residence at San Diego State University, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. Since 1986, the ensemble has brought high-caliber brass chamber music to audiences across San Diego through free public concerts, school and youth outreach, and veteran and community programming.
For this performance, audiences can expect a lively, accessible program that draws on the classical brass chamber repertoire alongside jazz- and Latin-influenced arrangements and popular tunes reimagined for brass — the kind of mix that appeals to longtime concertgoers and first-time listeners alike. All performing musicians are professional members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 325, San Diego’s musicians’ union, reflecting Westwind Brass’s commitment to fair labor standards and to the professional music community that sustains San Diego’s cultural life.

August Spice It Up, Coronado!
2026-08-28 14:30 | On Zoom, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up a sample, cook at home, and discuss your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion.
For the month of August we will be sampling dried fig leaves.
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Free and Open

Avanti Flute Choir summer concert
2026-08-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Avanti Flute Choir will present their annual concert on Saturday, August 29 at 1 p.m. They will be performing a variety of film and pop tunes from How to Train Your Dragon, Wicked, Leonard Cohen, and more.

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

An evening of mystery with author Tess Gerritsen
2026-08-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, a San Diego native whose thrilling novels have captivated readers around the world and inspired the hit television series Rizzoli & Isles, will be at the Coronado Public Library to share her newest book The Shadow Friends. The third installment in her Martini Club series, the books is full of Cold War secrets, international intrigue, and deadly revenge. Gerritsen will share her writing inspirations, delve into the world of mystery stories, and more. This event will include an audience Q&A and a book signing.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-seated, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of a book through Adventures by the Book. Please visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/tess-gerritsen-8-31-26pm/ for more information.

Tess Gerritsen is the NYT bestselling author of more than 31 bestselling suspense and mystery novels. Her 1996 medical thriller Harvest marked her debut on the NYT bestsellers list. Since then her novels have been bestsellers ever since, including Gravity, The Surgeon, Vanish, The Bone Garden, The Spy Coast, and her series The Martini Club. Worldwide her books have sold more than 40 million copies and have been translated into 40 languages. She has won both the Nero Wolfe Award and the Rita Award. Tess is also the accredited filmmaker of the feature-length documentary “Magnificent Beast,” a film about the ancient origins of the pig taboo, and “Island Zero,” feature-length horror movie
Gerristsen’s latest novel The Shadow Friends is the third book in her series The Martini Club, a thrilling series surrounding a group of retired spies who are dragged back into the world of espionage with every new exciting mystery that arises. When a renowned disease expert and Russian defector dies mysteriously during a global affairs conference in Purity, Maine, the tight-knit band of former spies in the Martini Club once again sees their quiet coastal retirement interrupted by international intrigue. Desperate to uncover the truth behind the murder, Ingrid and the Martini Club are once again drawn back into the world of mystery they thought they left behind.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Animal Crackers"
2026-09-02 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.

September 2: Animal Crackers (1930, G, 97 min)
Hooray for Captain Spaulding! Those agents of chaos and anarchy, the Marx Brothers, scale the heights of lunacy in this absurdist romp. The brothers run amok at the lavish estate of a society matron (Margaret Dumont) when a valuable painting goes missing.

Phone filmmaking class
2026-09-03 16:30 - 17:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This class has an active waiting list.

Thursdays, September 3–24 | 4:30–5:30 p.m.
John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street
$30–$42, based on senior and resident discount qualifications
Learn how to turn the camera in your smartphone into a creative filmmaking tool in this four-week class taught by Toni Perri. Participants will gain confidence and learn the skills to create high-quality films using their smartphones. The class will take place at the John D. Spreckels Center on Thursdays from Sept. 3 through 24, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Explore storytelling, shooting techniques, apps, and post-production while learning how to bring your creative ideas to life. Whether you are new to filmmaking or looking to build on your existing skills, this class offers a fun, hands-on introduction to smartphone filmmaking.
Cost for the four-week class is $30-$42, based on senior and resident discount qualifications. Registration is available online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, by calling 619-522-7343, or stop by the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street.

Autumn concert series: Eric Starr featuring Hyemi Kwon
2026-09-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 4 to October 23. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 4, we will have Eric Starr on brass featuring Hyemi Kwon on piano.

Dr. Eric Starr maintains a multi-faceted musical career as a faculty member at SDSU, Trombonist for Westwind Brass, board member for the Hausmann Quartet Foundation and for San Diego New Music where he is Director of the Emerging Composers Project and was Executive Director from 2012 to 2022. At SDSU, Dr. Starr serves as Studio Artist Teacher, Lecturer, Brass Coordinator, Director of Brass Chamber Music, Co-director of the Experimental Music Ensemble, Program Advisor for the Music, Entrepreneurship and Business degree and Head Coach for SDSU Cycling. He was named “Most Influential Faculty” in 2025, 2023 and 2018. Dubbed a “Trombone Champion” with “Stunning Style” (San Diego Union-Tribune), Eric has performed with the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, San Diego Opera, La Jolla Music Society, Art of Elan, Ojai Festival and Broadway shows including Frozen and Mary Poppins. As an Arts entrepreneur, Eric is Creative Director of Sounds and Swells for Art of Elan, pairing surfing videos and classical music, and has developed Tasting Notes, a curated evening of music and wine. He lives in Ocean Beach with his wife, Sarah, where he watches the waves daily, has continued interests in fine wines, cooking, summer time body surfing, and is a member of the San Diego Bicycle Club race team.
Hyemi Kwon grew up and studied in South Korea, was admitted to the Sunhwa Arts middle and high school, and completed her BM in Piano Performance at Sungshin University, where she also became a Teaching Assistant for the Piano department. Hyemi earned her Master of Music in Piano Performance at Roosevelt University in Chicago and worked for Chicago Civic Orchestra as an Associated keyboard member and earned her Artist Diploma at San Diego State University. Hyemi performs throughout San Diego including with the San Diego Symphony on multiple occasions.
