Concert in the Park: Perfect Blend
2026-08-16 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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

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

6:00 pm

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

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

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.

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

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

Van Trip: Navy SEAL Museum
2026-09-09 10:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A special van trip will depart from the Spreckels Center on Wed., Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. and head to the Navy SEAL Museum in San Diego. Enjoy a docent-led tour and gain a deeper appreciation for the courage, dedication, and history of our nation’s elite special operations teams through this immersive experience.
Following the museum tour, lunch will be on your own at a local eatery before the van returns to the Spreckels Center.
The cost is $65–$75, depending on eligibility for senior and resident discounts.
To attend, register online at www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or visit the John D. Spreckels Center at 1019 Seventh Street.

CSF Gala at The Del
2026-09-12 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

The Golden Gala
2026-09-12 17:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Golden Gala 2026

Your ticket to an evening of pure gold…

Join the Coronado Schools Foundation for an unforgettable evening as the Hotel del Coronado transforms into The Golden Gala: A Night of Legacy & Luxury, sponsored by The Kato Family, all to support our schools.
Evening Events
5:00 pm
Guest Arrival to The Garden for Champagne Hour
6:00 pm
Guests to Ocean Ballroom
6:30 pm
Three-Course Plated Dinner & Wine Service
7:00 pm
Live Auction & Raise Your Paddle for Our Students
8:00 pm
The Gala After Dark, Hosted by The Canu Family
After Party: Dancing, Gambling & Hidden Surprises

San Diego Restaurant Week
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-20 | CA
Eight Days of Celebrating San Diego’s Culinary Scene
San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW), presented by the California Restaurant Association (CRA), returns September 13-20, calling all foodies to celebrate San Diego’s culinary scene with eight days of specially curated dining experiences throughout the county. More than 120 participating restaurants across 30+ neighborhoods will offer exclusive two-course lunch and three-course dinner menus starting at just $30, giving locals and visitors alike the opportunity to discover new favorites while supporting the region’s hospitality community.
Beyond the meals, SDRW continues to give back through its partnership with Restaurants Care, with a portion of participating restaurant fees supporting California restaurant workers facing unexpected hardships. SDRW is also teaming up once again with Specialty Produce to spotlight seasonal ingredients in select menus, bringing even more local flavor to this year’s event.
From award-winning fine dining destinations to neighborhood gems, SDRW showcases the flavors, cultures, and creativity of San Diego dining destinations. Participating restaurants span neighborhoods including Downtown, La Jolla, North County Coastal and North County Inland, South Bay, East County, Mission Bay and Beaches, Point Loma, Hillcrest, North Park, Coronado, and more.

Celebrate Coronado! community awards and dinner
2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Feast & Fareway, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate Coronado! is the Coronado Chamber of Commerce’s annual community awards event to honor deserving city employees of the year. Police, Fire, Lifeguard and City Manager’s employees of the year, along with Chamber members reaching milestone anniversaries, will be celebrated and recognized, and the Lewis Hardy Community Service Award will be presented.

Tickets are $65 each and include a three-course dinner.

A Taste of Coronado
2026-10-07 17:00 - 21:00 | CA
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club’s 17th annual culinary event returns on Wednesday, Oct. 7, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Promises2Kids.
Photo credit: Shay Studios
The annual event showcases Coronado restaurants and businesses while raising funds for community programs and the featured nonprofit beneficiary.
The event’s popular VIP Experience, with a limited number of tickets is already sold out. General admission tickets usually sell out as well, so reserve early.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or tickets, visit the event website or follow A Taste of Coronado on Instagram and Facebook.
