Coronado Times

The Science Guys of San Diego: Frostbite Frenzy
2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Tinker Tuesday presents: The Science Guys of San Diego! Come explore pressure and states of matter, with dry ice as the star of the show. Kids will go crazy for the insane cup popper and dry ice bubbles. Learn about sublimation and increasing pressure, ending with silly explosions.
Tinker Tuesdays is a hands-on educational program that allows children to explore, create, design, and problem solve focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.

Maker space for crafters
2026-04-21 16:00 - 19:00 | John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green, 1019 7th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling all crafters and artists! Enjoy three hours of dedicated, uninterrupted time in a bright, well-lit makers space designed for focus, productivity and building community. Spread out on your own table, bring your supplies, and make meaningful progress on your creative projects. This is a self-led session with tables, chairs, and a small sink provided — just bring your materials and get creating.

Armchair Travel - On Two Feet & Three Wheels: Travel Adventures Overcoming Age & Disability
2026-04-21 18:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Courtesy image (Spreckels Center)
The John D. Spreckels Center invites the community to its monthly Armchair Travel program on April 21, featuring an inspiring presentation: On Two Feet & Three Wheels: Travel Adventures Overcoming Age & Disability. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Local author Cary Lowe, joined by his wife Trish Butler, will share stories from their remarkable journeys across the United States and abroad. Traveling by planes, trains, ships, buses, and cars, the pair have embraced adventure while navigating age and physical challenges — proving that limitations don’t have to stop exploration.
Cary’s talk offers encouragement and insight for older adults and individuals with disabilities who may feel hesitant about travel, delivering a powerful message: it’s never too late to keep moving forward.
Snacks will be provided. Admission is $7 for resident seniors and $9 general admission. To register, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.

Image by Julita from Pixabay

Best of the Best Book Club: "Every Living Thing" by Jason Roberts
2026-04-22 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 April meeting, we will discuss the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner Every Little Thing by Jason Roberts, an epic and extraordinary account of scientific rivalry and obsession in the quest to survey all of life on Earth.

About Every Little Thing
In the eighteenth century, two men — exact contemporaries and polar opposites — dedicated their lives to the same daunting task: identifying and describing all life on Earth. Carl Linnaeus, a pious Swedish doctor with a huckster’s flair, believed that life belonged in tidy, static categories. Georges-Louis de Buffon, an aristocratic polymath and keeper of France’s royal garden, viewed life as a dynamic swirl of complexities. Each began his task believing it to be difficult but not impossible: How could the planet possibly hold more than a few thousand species — or as many could fit on Noah’s Ark?
Both fell far short of their goal, but in the process they articulated starkly divergent views on nature, the future of the Earth, and humanity itself. Linnaeus gave the world such concepts as mammal, primate, and Homo sapiens, but he also denied that species change and he promulgated racist pseudoscience. Buffon formulated early prototypes of evolution and genetics, warned of global climate change, and argued passionately against prejudice. The clash of their conflicting worldviews continued well after their deaths, as their successors contended for dominance in the emerging science that came to be called biology.
In Every Living Thing, Jason Roberts weaves a sweeping, unforgettable narrative spell, exploring the intertwined lives and legacies of Linnaeus and Buffon — as well as the groundbreaking, often fatal adventures of their acolytes — to trace an arc of insight and discovery that extends across three centuries into the present day.

Coronado Job Fair
2026-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado residents in need of employment will have an opportunity to meet directly with local businesses at the free Coronado Job Fair on April 22. Now in its third year, the fair continues to expand to address need on the island.
The fair is open to job seekers of all ages and experience levels. Retired residents and seniors are encouraged to participate as a way to apply their decades of professional experience, stay engaged in the community, make new friends, and earn supplemental income.
The Coronado Job Fair comes at a time when numerous residents are looking for work following government downsizing and amid rising costs for housing, food, utilities and healthcare. The event will take place in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library and is meant to connect Coronadans with jobs close to home. Four of Coronado’s resorts and about a dozen Coronado businesses will have hiring representatives available to discuss current openings and collect resumes.
Event hours have been adjusted this year (noon-4 pm) to fully accommodate students from Coronado High School, allowing them to explore summer employment opportunities with local employers.
“We want this event to open doors for residents at every stage of life,” said Claudia Ludlow, Interim Chair of Discover Coronado. “Whether someone is looking for their very first job, returning to the workforce, or looking to stay active in retirement, the Coronado Job Fair connects our community with real opportunities right here at home.”
The April 22 Coronado Job Fair is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes. More details can be found at DiscoverCoronado.com.

Musical Fun with Nightingale Music
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy a special musical hour Nightingale Music. We’ll play with lollipop drums, rainbow scarves, tambourines, maracas and more. Marvin the Monkey will come by and teach us the major scale and we’ll learn to stomp and dance like the elephants in the jungle. We’ll pop bubbles to the beat and have a guitar time sing-a-long.
Nightingale Music classes bring out your child’s natural ability for music and creates a relaxed, playful environment for learning, so don’t miss the fun Thursday, April 23 at 11 am.

KMAC Regatta
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
14th Annual KMAC Regatta and Hansa Championship of the Americas
One of the finest regattas on the west coast for sailors from all walks of life with disabilities. The sailors love sailing in Glorietta Bay with its wild wind shifts, all sorts of traffic, limited geographic space, and ability for close viewing from shore.
The Coronado Yacht Club has provided a multitude of support each year for the regattas with financial support and the warmest welcome from members and staff.

Spring Fling Opera Concert
2026-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Opera À la Carte San Diego presents Spring Fling, a joyful concert celebrating the beauty, renewal, and romance of the spring season. This lively program features a delightful mix of opera arias, art songs, musical theatre selections, and sparkling duets and ensembles inspired by springtime, flowers, and composers born in April.
From lyrical melodies to playful and passionate moments, Spring Fling captures the spirit of the season in music that is fresh, colorful, and full of life.
Featuring an outstanding roster of artists including:
Abla Lynn Hamza, soprano
Chelsea Seener Gornall, soprano
Danielle Perrault, mezzo-soprano
Lily Prado, soprano
Christopher Walters, baritone
Michele Scanlon, piano
Join Opera À la Carte San Diego for an uplifting evening of music that celebrates spring in full bloom.

Opera À la Carte San Diego is a women-run nonprofit opera company dedicated to making opera accessible, engaging, and affordable for the San Diego community. Featuring professional local artists, the company presents lively concert programs and fully staged productions that bring together opera, art song, and musical theatre in welcoming community venues throughout the region.

April Spice It Up, Coronado!
2026-04-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, 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 April we will be sampling North African spice blend, Rose Harissa.
See photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE (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 to the public.

Movies on the Beach: "Mean Girls" (2004)
2026-04-24 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, April 24 – 8:00PM
Mean Girls (2004)
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Earth Week beach cleanup
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Shores Beach, 1850 Avenue de las Arenas, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Emerald Keepers will be cleaning Shores Beach (aka Stan’s Beach) as part of I Love A Clean San Diego’s Creek to Bay Cleanup. Coronado will be one of many sites around San Diego County in this regional cleanup. The Creek to Bay Cleanup is one of the largest single-day environmental action events in San Diego County.
Look for the Emerald Keepers flag at the end of Avenida Del Sol (between the Hotel Del and the Shores). Parking is extremely limited in the area, so people are encouraged to bike or walk to the event. Come for all or part of the time. Bring sunscreen, water, gloves, and a picker, if you have one.
Click here to register online with I Love a Clean San Diego.

Kids Eco Camp: Recycling and composting
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Coronado High School Garden, Garden behind the high school stadium, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
These fun, free camps, led by Emerald Keepers high school interns and held at the Emerald Keepers High School Garden, are designed as an introduction to environmental stewardship for elementary schoolchildren. Campers will be gardening and playing games while learning about the environment.
First through fifth graders are welcome.

CWC Shredding & E-Waste event
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | U.S. Bank Coronado Branch, 800 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Woman’s Club next shredding and e-waste event will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the US Bank parking lot on D Avenue, near 8th Street. A contribution of $8/box is suggested for shredding.

Movies on the Beach: "Clueless" (1995)
2026-04-25 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00PM
Clueless (1995)
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

CIFF Educational Classic Film: "Double Indemnity" (1944)
2026-04-26 13:30 - 16:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Island Film Festival presents Paramount’s 1944 Best Picture Oscar Nominated Feature Double Indemnity for its next Educational Classic Film on Sunday, April 26 from 1:30 to 4 pm in the Library’s Winn Room.
This screening is FREE and open to the public of all ages – adults, teens, seniors, grandkids.

Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity – No Happy Endings
In the mid-1940s, a new genre of Hollywood crime film appeared; these films, mingling crime, violence, lust and greed, later came to be labeled film noir. All are characterized by an emotionally disturbing atmospheric darkness, or as critic Roger Ebert once observed: “A film noir film is a movie which, at no time, misleads you into thinking that there is going to be a happy ending.”
Double Indemnity is recognized today by many film historians as the premier exemplar of the genre. It remains a “must-see” for everyone interested in film history and cinematic technique. Billy Wilder’s direction and screenplay, with dialogue penned by legendary “hard-boiled” pulp fiction crime writer Raymond Chandler, combine with cinematographer John F. Seitz’s masterful use of low-key lighting and Miklós Rózsa’s score, to make Double Indemnity a haunting cinematic experience audiences will not soon forget.
The film’s all-star cast features Fred MacMurray, here cast against type, as ill-fated insurance salesman Walter Neff; a tragic soul utterly defenseless against the siren song of arguably the definitive cinematic femme fatale, Phyllis Dietrichson, chillingly portrayed by Barbara Stanwyck. Edward G. Robinson rounds out the superb cast as Barton Keyes, Walter’s colleague and only friend, the implacable insurance investigator who cannot shake his gut instinct that the accidental death of Phyllis Dietrichson’s well-insured husband was no accident at all.
All CIFF Educational Classic Film Program screenings are FREE and open the public. A cross generational experience is encouraged – many seniors would love to join and bring young people or grandkids – everyone is welcome. View the schedule at: coronadofilmfest.com/educational-classic-film-program/. Follow us on Instagram.
The 2026 “The Art of Adaptation” remaining line-up features all Best Pictures Oscar Nominees: A Tale of Two Cities (1937), and Les Miserables (1935).

Pickleball beginner clinics
2026-04-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
Part 1 – intro to pickleball; focus on stroke development
Part 2 (optional) – stroke development; court positioning; game play
All classes 9 to 10:30 am at the Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts.

Monday Night Mystery Author
2026-04-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Mystery fans will want to make sure to attend a special Monday Night Mystery Author event featuring bestselling authors Wendy Walker and Ellery Adams on Monday, April 27 at 6:30pm. With over 45 books published between the two authors, they have mastered the art of crafting mysteries that keep readers hooked. During the program, they’ll share insights from their writing careers and offer a behind-the-scenes look at how they build suspenseful stories that keep fans coming back for more. Each author will also discuss their newest release: Wendy Walker’s psychological thriller Blade, set in the high-stakes world of elite figure skating, and Ellery Adams’ Invasive Species, a chilling mystery unfolding in the small town of Cold Harbor.
The event is free and open to the public, with limited preferred seating available through pre-order from Adventures by the Book.

Trio Aquarelle Concert
2026-05-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Be inspired by the flute, cello, and piano in concert as Trio Aquarelle performs at the Coronado Public Library on Friday, May 1 at 1 pm. Trio Aquarelle takes its name from Philippe Gaubert’s luminous Trois Aquarelles — sharing a performance inspired by watercolors in this classical chamber music concert. This event is free to attend thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and City of Coronado.
Seating is first come, first seated and doors open at 12:45 pm. Learn more at cplevents.org.
Formed by three musicians whose roots span different corners of the world, Trio Aquarelle brings a richly layered perspective to the chamber music stage. Elena Yarritu, of Japanese and Mexican descent, holds advanced degrees from Yale University and Stony Brook University, has studied and concertized throughout Europe, and performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall — her recordings on MSR Classics have been hailed as “fearsome and adventurous” and “jubilantly virtuosic.” Daniel Grab brings a globe-spanning energy to the ensemble — at home as principal cellist in Southern California concert halls and each summer on faculty at the Burgos International Music Festival in Spain. When not on stage, he can be found exploring the Southern California coastline in search of uncrowded waves, occasionally with a cello student in tow. Cho-Hyun Park, a native of South Korea, holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and took first prize at the Bartók-Kabalevsky-Prokofiev International Piano Competition in Italy, a distinction that led to her Carnegie Hall debut in 2015. Together, they move fluidly across a wide expressive range, from high-spirited virtuosity to moments of the most sublime lyricism — and it is precisely this diversity of background, temperament, and training that gives the ensemble its distinctive spark.
Central to Trio Aquarelle’s mission is a commitment to music that tells a fuller story. The ensemble actively champions works by women composers across the ages, believing that great music has always existed in more voices than history has acknowledged. They are passionate about bringing newly discovered and rarely heard works to light, programming them alongside the beloved standards audiences know and love — creating concerts that feel both like a homecoming and an adventure.
Trio Aquarelle invites you into their world — one where music transcends the familiar, carries you somewhere unexpected, and stays with you long after the last note fades.

Double Served Tennis Tournament
2026-05-01 14:30 | Coronado Tennis Center, 1501 Glorietta Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club’s (CJWC) fifth annual “Double Served” Tennis Tournament will be held on May 1 (doors open at 2:30) at the Coronado Tennis Center.
The event draws both competitive and casual players, local food lovers, and supporters of a worthy cause. This year’s tournament experience offers expanded play, local restaurant samplings, raffle prizes, and a high-energy atmosphere that brings the Coronado community together.
Players can expect exciting tennis matches surrounded by creative team names and some of the most entertaining on-court outfits around. Spectators join in the fun with food from local restaurants, drinks, music, raffles, and a silent auction — all included with a $53.74 ticket.
“We’ve seen this event grow every year, and we’re expecting our biggest turnout yet,” said Lyle Anderson, Chair of the Double Served Tournament. “Whether you’re competing, cheering, or just coming for the food and fun, it’s a great way to support Coronado and give back.”
Ticket Information
Team Registration (2 players): $184.74
Spectator Tickets: $53.74 – Includes access to all the food, drinks, and festivities
Proceeds benefit Safe Harbor Coronado, a nonprofit supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of local youth and families, as well as ongoing philanthropic work of CJWC, a 501(c)(3) organization serving Coronado since 1960.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
LEARN MORE HERE
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

SOLD OUT. Four-Star Admiral McRaven to discuss his latest book, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life"
2026-05-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This event is sold out.

The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and Warwick’s Books, will host an evening with Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired Four-Star Admiral, former Commander of U.S. Special Operations Forces, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. This event will take place on Friday, May 1 at 7 pm at the Coronado Commmunity Center’s Nautilus Room.
McRaven will discuss his latest book, Duty, Honor, Country, and Life, in conversation with fellow Navy SEAL veteran Dan’l Steward. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, which supports library programs and services for the community. Tickets are required for entry, with complimentary admission available for those presenting a valid military ID.
Ticket options include:

$10 entry only
$30.48 for admission for one person and one copy of Duty, Honor, Country, and Life
$41.80 for admission for two people and one copy of Duty, Honor, Country, and Life
Free Military Admission – please present I.D.

Through a collection of speeches, letters, and reflections, Duty, Honor, Country, and Life offers stories of courage, sacrifice, and integrity. The book pays tribute to a wide range of individuals — from military service members and first responders to students and public servants — while emphasizing enduring values such as duty, honor, and civility.
Full of inspiration and wisdom, Duty, Honor, Country, and Life is a reminder to us all of our time-honored American values of civility and decency — and a reflection on what these values mean for the future of our country.
McRaven is the author of the bestselling Make Your Bed and Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations. Over the course of his military career, he commanded at every level, culminating in his role leading all U.S. Special Operations Forces. Following his retirement, he served as Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018.
Joining him in conversation is Dan’l Steward, a Coronado resident and former Navy SEAL who trained alongside McRaven in BUD/S Class 95. Steward served more than 17 years in Naval Special Warfare, including assignments with SEAL Teams 1 and 2, the Pentagon, and international operations. After retiring as a Navy Captain, he continued to support the Naval Special Warfare community in a civilian role for nearly two decades.
Learn more about this event and purchase tickets at cplevents.org.

Movies on the Beach: "Forrest Gump" (1994)
2026-05-01 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Snuggle up on Del Beach for favorite family movies and cult classics in a theater under the stars. Guests can cuddle up around a private bonfire with s’mores and relax in a beach daybed or enjoy seating in Del Beach sand chairs.

General Admission:
Enjoy the movie from a comfortable Del Beach sand chair.
Roast Family Movie Package:
Including sand chairs, a beach bonfire, s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Roast Bonfire Package with Beach Daybed:
Including a Del Beach daybed, sand chairs, a beach bonfire, unlimited s’mores, and tickets for up to six people.
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, May 1 – 8:00PM
Forrest Gump (1994)

Coronado Woman's Club Spring Garage Sale
2026-05-02 08:00 - 11:00 | 801 Adella Avenue, 801 Adella Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) is hosting a spring Garage Sale on Saturday morning, May 2, from 8 to 11 a.m. at 801 Adella Avenue.
If you have items you would like to donate to a good cause or are you looking for some great deals, this is your opportunity.
DONATIONS:
Items to be donated (no clothes) can be dropped off the previous Wednesday through Friday (April 29-May 1) from 3 to 5 p.m. at 801 Adella Avenue. All proceeds will benefit the philanthropic efforts of the CWC, an all-volunteer nonprofit that is returning $25,000 this year to Coronado and San Diego organizations.

For more information, visit www.coronadowomansclub.org.

Third annual Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament
2026-05-02 10:00 - 19:00 | Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A little fun making a big impact
Elleaire and her father James Lyons at the Second Annual Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament
The third annual charity Elleaire Fore Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, May 2 at the Coronado Golf Course. Prepare to tee off to increase awareness, resources, and funding for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP). ​
Space is limited, and the event is anticipated to sell out. Registration is $250 for a single golfer and $1,000 for a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For sponsorship opportunities, tournament registration, or to make a donation, please visit elleairefore.org.​
All tournament proceeds will benefit the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, which is committed to advancing research and finding cures for this rare neuromuscular disorder.

Chili Cook-off
2026-05-02 12:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 2422, 557 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Safe Harbor, in partnership with the Optimist Coronado Club, and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Coronado, presents a Chili Cook-off.
All skill levels welcome to enter this friendly competition. Sign up today to showcase your skills and bring a batch of your chili to this fun afternoon.

Strawberry Shortcake Children's Tea
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Strawberry Shortcake is here for tea! Bring your little ones for the annual Coronado Public Library’s Children’s Tea. Enjoy a fruity photobooth, games, and snacks. Register for some fruit filled fun today. *
* PLEASE REGISTER EACH ATTENDEE (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) SEPERATELY. This helps ensure correct numbers for seats.

MotorCars on MainStreet
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | CA
The 37th Annual MotorCars on MainStreet will be held on Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – rain or shine.
Coronado MainStreet proudly presents this extraordinary celebration of classic and custom automobiles. This year’s event will feature 1975 and older restored antiques, classics, rods, and custom cars, trucks, and lowriders — showcasing the craftsmanship, passion, and history that make these vehicles so iconic.
MotorCars on MainStreet isn’t just a car show, it’s an experience. Set in the heart of downtown Coronado, just steps from the sparkling Pacific Ocean, the event draws car enthusiasts and families alike to enjoy an unforgettable day of automotive excellence. With over 300 meticulously maintained and jaw-dropping vehicles lining Isabella Avenue and Star Park, there’s sure to be something to captivate every kind of car lover. The restaurants and shopping that add to Coronado’s distinctive character are just around the corner, so be sure to plan time for exploration.​
This annual tradition has become one of the premier automotive events in Southern California, combining a vibrant atmosphere with the charm of Coronado. Whether you’re a gearhead, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates the timeless beauty of vintage cars, you’ll find plenty to love at MotorCars on MainStreet.​
Thanks to the generous support of the City of Coronado, this event continues to be a highlight of the year. Thousands of spectators from near and far flock to the show to admire these rolling works of art, enjoy live music, and participate in prize drawings throughout the day.
Best of all, admission for spectators is completely free.

Youth chess tournament
2026-05-03 12:00 - 16:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling youth chess enthusiasts! The eightn annual Youth Chess Tournament will take place on Saturday, May 3 at the Coronado Public Library. The tournament, co-sponsored by the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Global Neighborhood Project (GNP), welcomes chess players from the ages of 8 to 18 to showcase their skills and passion for chess. Not only can youth showcase their skills and passion for chess, but they will also have an opportunity to meet Chess Grandmaster Vasif Durarbayli. The GNP is a nonprofit organization that partners with neighborhoods around the world to connect people and cultures.
There is no charge to players who want to participate in the event. The free event will run from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Interested participants can register online through the Coronado Public Library’s website at cplevents.org.

URT Dig
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Dog Beach Coronado, coronado beach, Coronado, 92118, United States
Image: URT Dig
2026 URT DIG SIGN UP
Holy Moley!
The URT DIG is back as part of the 10th year celebration of life of our dear friend Charlie Keating. The event will take place on Sunday, May 3 in Coronado at Dog Beach starting at 1:30 PM. Please show up at 1:00 to check in and sign your waiver.
The day will mark the 10 year anniversary since Charlie’s passing and kicks off the “Live Heavy Weekend.” All proceeds from the event will be donated to the C4 Foundation.
The rules are quite simple. Each contestant will be generously given 10 minutes to dig as deep as they can. Holes will be immediately measured and the winners will be announced upon conclusion of all three digging divisions. We are excited to have our friend Jonathan Wayne Freeman (@jonathanwaynefreeman) as the MC.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHOVEL.
KIDS MUST DIG WITH PLASTIC SHOVELS.
The URT DIG features four Digvisions.

PLASTIC: 12 Years and younger. Plastic Shovels Only. 1:30 pm start
METAL: Your shovel, your choice. 2 pm start
HANDS: Hands only! 2:30 pm start.
PAWS: Dog division. 3 pm start

History:
Charlie won the URT Dig in 2013 and was runner up in 2014 in the Metal Digvision. His winning golden shovel adorns the walls of one of Coronado’s more anonymous watering holes. It is with this rich history that we kick off the “Live Heavy Weekend.”
To SIGN UP please click on the following link:
2026 URT DIG SIGN UP

CIFF Educational Classic Film: "A Tale of Two Cities" (1937)
2026-05-03 13:30 - 16:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Island Film Festival presents MGM’S 1937 Best Picture Oscar Nominated Feature A Tale of Two Cities on Sunday, May 3 at 1:30 pm in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library.

The screening is free and open to the public of all ages and is part of this year’s Educational Classic Film Series – “The Art of Adaptation.”
A Tale of Two Cities – Dickens’ Epic Tale of Love and Revolution
Directed by Jack Conway, A Tale of Two Cities was the last film Selznick produced before leaving MGM to found Selznick International Pictures. This 1935 MGM adaptation is viewed by most critics as the definitive movie version of Dickens’ heart-wrenching tale of self-sacrificial love in the wake of the French Revolution, the horrors of mob rule, and death by guillotine that followed the overthrow of Louis XVI.
At its core is a performance for the ages by Ronald Colman as alcoholic barrister Sydney Carton, a role he felt compelled to play. “In a sense, I selected my favorite role quite a few years ago when I was a schoolboy in England. At that time, I read and reread Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities and was intrigued by the part of Sydney Carton … To me, this is fiction’s outstanding example of regeneration through sacrifice. There are times when every actor should play one of the great classic roles of drama and literature… [doing so] represented the fulfillment of a long-cherished desire.”
All CIFF Educational Classic Film Program screenings are FREE and open the public.

"It’s a Beautiful Day" art exhibit opening reception
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the opening of the Coronado Art Association’s new exhibit It’s a Beautiful Day at the Coronado Public Library on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. This exhibit will be on display in the Spreckels Reading Room through July. Enjoy inspiring artwork, light refreshments, and have a chance to meet the artists during this opening event.
