Coronado Times

Live Music in the Cays Lounge
2022-12-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, 4001 Coronado Bay Rd, United States
https://www.loewshotels.com/coronado-bay-resort/dining/lounge
Listen to live music on Friday and Saturday from 7 – 9pm at Cays Lounge while sipping on craft cocktails and snacking on seasonal tapas. Friday and Saturday bar service is open until midnight, with last call at 11:30pm. Cays Lounge is open daily from 3 – 10pm with indoor and outdoor seating.
Join us for Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 3pm – 5pm.

Lamb's Festival of Christmas: "A Christmas Carol"
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Kerry Meads’ magical adaptation of Charles Dickens iconic redemption story wrapped in gorgeous music of the Season.
We presented A CHRISTMAS CAROL last December to great acclaim. As the popular show sold out, thousands of patrons could not get tickets. Then the Omicron surge swept through our fully vaccinated cast, and we were forced to cancel the final 5 sold-out performances.
So, we decided to bring it back for 2022!
Adapted & Directed by Kerry Meads
Assistant Director – Rachael VanWormer
Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy & Deborah Gilmour Smyth
Running Time: 90 minutes. No Intermission
Age Advisability: Because younger children may find some elements in the story to be frightening we recommend it for ages 8 and above.
Runs Dec. 1 through 24. Weekend 2pm matinees, and some Wednesdays.

Gingerbread House Decorating at The Del
2022-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the season by decorating a festive Gingerbread House. Kids of all ages will delight at the Candy Bar full of festive decorations and holiday treats. Best of all, to make your Gingerbread House an instant success, our culinary team will be pre-assembling the Gingerbread Houses so your family and friends will have more time for adding colorful candy décor and creating timeless holiday memories.
The resort’s Frosted by the Sea season will be in full swing with the return of Skating by the Sea®, thousands of holiday lights, a spectacular two-story lobby tree and stunning holiday décor.

Live Music at Babcock & Story Bar, Hotel Del
2022-12-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-16 18:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Babcock & Story Bar, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, United States
https://hoteldel.com/dine/babcock-and-story-bar/

Live Music at Emerald C Gallery
2022-12-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Emerald C Gallery, 1331 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, 101 Orange Ave, United States
https://www.facebook.com/emeraldcgallery/

“At First Light” Lightshow Spectacular
2022-11-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nov 17-Jan 1 | 5-9pm

Enhanced for 2022, the grove of towering Norfolk Island Pines on the Founders Lawn is the scene of an even more dynamic light show orchestrated to music, a brilliant ethereal experience that captivates guests with a finale of snow flurries. Showcased is the Norfolk Pine originally made famous in 1904 as the world’s first electrically lit outdoor Christmas tree.
The complimentary 11-minute show takes place every 30 minutes from 5-9pm nightly.
In the event of heavy rain, the light show may be canceled up to 24 hours following the storm in order to protect the safety of our team and equipment. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Photos with Santa at the Hotel del Coronado
2022-12-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Dec 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24

Capture the magic of the holiday season with a meeting and photo with Santa himself in the charming Garden Patio, the central courtyard of the majestic Victorian building.
Santa will also make a special appearance at the Holiday Festival on December 7.

Live Music at Beach & Taco Shack, Hotel Del
2022-12-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-16 14:00 - 17:00 | CA
https://hoteldel.com/dine/beach-taco-shack/

Photos with Santa at Coronado Ferry Landing
2022-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Santa Claus is coming to the Coronado Ferry Landing on three Saturdays in December. Photos with Santa are free and you will receive a digital version.
Find Santa near the Ferry Landing Christmas Tree on Saturdays, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17.

Holly Jolly Breakfast with Santa at SEA180
2022-12-17 09:00 - 11:30 | SEA180 Coastal Tavern, 800 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932, United States
Sleigh bells are ringing at SEA180° Coastal Tavern.
Enjoy a special holiday breakfast and visit from Santa, available exclusively from 9 to 11:30 on Saturday, Dec. 10, Sunday, Dec. 11, Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18.
Take complimentary photos with Santa on your phone in the holiday photo op area.
Please note: professional photographs will not be available.
Crafted by executive chef Paulo Mendoza, the specialty children’s menu will feature festive takes on popular breakfast dishes and drinks, priced at $12.95 per child. Children may choose between Christmas punch, a mix of orange juice, cranberry juice, pineapple juice and ginger ale; or holiday hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint. Breakfast dishes include a fresh fruit cup and Grinchie Cakes, green pancakes topped with seasonal sprinkles, whipped cream, whipped butter and maple syrup.
Additional holiday breakfast selections will include eggnog pancakes topped with powdered sugar, whipped butter and maple syrup; and a house-made cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting. The complete menu, featuring a selection of sweet and savory dishes, will also be available.
For those aged 21 and over, festive cocktails will include a Christmas mimosa, sparkling wine with orange and cranberry juice, garnished with cranberries and rosemary; gingerbread eggnog with Maker’s Mark Whisky and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum garnished with ground cinnamon, whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie; and the Naughty Elf, a combination of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pomegranate liqueur, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and Sprite garnished with holiday sprinkles and a candy cane.
Reservations are available by calling 619.631.4949.

SEA180° Coastal Tavern is located steps away from the beach at 800 Seacoast Dr. inside the Pier South Resort in Imperial Beach

Skating by the Sea®
2022-11-17 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nov 17-Jan 1, 2023

Skating by the Sea® at Hotel del Coronado will returning for the 2022 holiday season. This spectacular beachfront ice rink features stunning views of the Pacific and benefits Make-A-Wish® San Diego.
Guests can also reserve the rink-side or ocean-side Frostbite Lounge with plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations, and delectable bites. The resort will be in full swing with Frosted by the Sea celebrations and beachfront dining. Guests can also enjoy ice rink views from the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar, Sheerwater and Serẽa.
All holiday events are pre-paid and must be reserved in advance.
Schedule

Nov 17 – 20
Thurs : 4pm – 10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Nov 21 – 27
Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat: 11am – 10pm
Thanksgiving Day & Sun: 11am – 8pm
Nov 28 – Dec 18
Mon-Fri: 4pm – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Dec 19 – Jan 1
Mon-Sat: 11am – 10pm*
Sun: 11am – 8pm*
*Christmas Eve/Day: 11am-8pm
*New Year’s Eve: 11am-10pm
*New Year’s Day: 11am-8pm

Live Music at McP's Irish Pub
2022-12-16 20:00 - 2022-12-17 00:00, 2022-12-15 20:00 - 2022-12-16 00:00 | McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, 101 Orange Ave, United States
http://www.mcpspub.com/enter.htm

"A Christmas Carol" Live Radio Play
2022-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the season with a live radio play of “A Christmas Carol” presented by CoSA Foundation.

Tricia Lynn - Live Music at Garage Buona Forchetta
2022-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Garage Buona Forchetta, 1000 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

La Don Jones & Barbara Linette at Wine a Bit
2022-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine A Bit, 928 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, 101 A Ave, United States
Every Friday with https://mochatones.com/

Elegancia Doble Holiday Concert
2022-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Enjoy classic holiday tunes from Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Piazzolla and more in this four hands piano concert by Yumiko Oya & Naomi Hobbs with Ephraim Raitman on percussion.

Naomi Hobbs was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She earned her music degree at the Musashino Academia Musicae in Tokyo, where she also taught for ten years. In 1998, one year before she moved to San Diego, she performed Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto with the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. She was the instructor of Music and Piano class at San Diego Community College district for 10 years. She was the first prize winner of the 7th International Piano Competition in Mexico in 2012 and the gold medalist of 6th Seattle International Piano Competition in 2015.
Yumiko Oya grew up in Tokyo, Japan. She began playing piano at the age of three. After moving to the US in 1990, she began studying music theory at Orange Coast College. She was invited to play as a soloist, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, with its orchestra at their annual concert. Further study earned Yumiko her Master’s degree in Piano Performance at the California Institute of the Art. Since then Yumiko has been actively performing as a soloist and with various ensembles.
Elegancia Doble: As a duo, they won the first prize of the 17th Japanese Musician’s Association of California Piano competition in 2016.

See Santa at Garage Buona Forchetta
2022-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Garage Buona Forchetta, 1000 C Ave, Coronado, CA, United States
Roll into Garage Buona Forchetta on December 15 for photos with Santa, all to support Coronado schools!
Photos are donation based with 100% going directly to Coronado Schools Foundation.
Grab a delicious dinner while you’re there!
Don’t miss out or “yule” be sorry!

Sharp Brain Health Discussion
2022-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s never too late to make changes to improve the health of your brain. Find out more about this important topic with Sharp Coronado Hospital’s Marriage and Family Therapist, Veronica Campbell. She will teach attendees how diet, exercise and lifestyle choices can help your mind and body to function at its best.
This presentation will be held at the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, on Thursday, December 15 from 2 to 3 pm. Registration is not required, and the public is welcome free of charge. For questions, please call 619-522-7343.
Sharp Coronado Hospital’s trained physicians and healthcare workers provide quality presentations free to the public every month. This is a great way to learn more about strategies to stay healthy!
