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A Virtual Event presented by the Optimist Club of Coronado Registration is now open for the inaugural fitness event that runs from July 4 through Labor Day, Sept. 1. The entry fee is $50 and sign up is available at the top of the Optimist Club home page at optimistclubofcoronado.org. This is something new for […]
Use or create an Impact activities account to register at impactca.clubautomation.com. Part 1: intro to pickleball with focus on stroke development Part2: (optional class) stroke development / court positioning / game play
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on clay art class designed for adults. Join us for Clay Creations, where you'll learn to create charming flower bouquets using hand-molding techniques. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy a relaxing, artistic experience. All materials will be provided. This program is intended for adults over the age of […]
Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 am all summer long! Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick […]
Wild creatures are coming to Coronado! Enter the mysterious world of the rainforest—without leaving town! On Wednesday, July 30 at noon, the Coronado Community Center's Nautilus Room becomes the gateway to Wild Wonders, an unforgettable wildlife experience. Watch in awe as captivating creatures from South America emerge from the shadows—Think a slinking boa constrictor, a […]
Teen Summer Reading events happen every Wednesday at 3 pm during the Summer Reading Program, June 16-August 9. Today's Activity: Make a Mini Fairy Garden -- design and decorate your own mini fairy garden, complete with mini fairy house you'll get to paint. Teen events are for those entering or finishing grades 6-12.
Join us for a free and informative presentation by Elder Law and Advocacy, a nonprofit organization supported by San Diego County. Learn about crucial estate planning tips and how to navigate the complex legal system with confidence. Since 1978, Elder Law and Advocacy has been dedicated to helping older adults overcome legal challenges and better […]
Step into a world of delightful distortion and curious proportions in this whimsical art class inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Participants will explore the imaginative realm of scale through the […]
Dynamite Dave is back again for some foamy fun! Enjoy the end of summer with some non-toxic and hypoallergenic foam! For the third year in a row the library invites you and your family for this fun event. Bathing suits highly recommended, goggles suggested but not necessary!
Military Appreciation Concert in the Park and Awards Ceremony will begin at 5 pm honoring local military members and their families. The Coronado Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a very special Concert in the Park on Sunday, August 3 at Spreckels Park beginning at 5 pm honoring our local military members and their […]
Join us for a special session of Mystery Book Club with guest speaker Bryan Plank, who will take us through a brief history of the genre and discuss some of the formative historic mysteries. Bryan first started reading mysteries in elementary school with the Sherlock Holmes stories and novels. What really connected him to the […]
"When the kingdom's most wanted bandit is taken hostage by Rapunzel — a teen with 70 feet of golden hair who's looking to escape the tower where she's been locked away for years — the unlikely duo sets off on a hair-raising escapade." * Rating: PG Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes Summers […]
Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 am all summer long. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick […]
Get ready to defy gravity and explore the invisible forces all around us. Mad Science – Up Up and Away is a FREE interactive science show that will blow your mind as you discover the principles of air and pressure. From giant wind bags to vortex generators—and even a real hovercraft—you’ll see science come alive in the most […]
Teen Summer Reading events happen every Wednesday at 3 pm during the Summer Reading Program, June 16-August 9. Today's activity: Mini Droid. Make your own mini wooden, motorized droid. Choose from a number of different robot kits. Teen events are for those entering or finishing grades 6-12.
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 pm 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 […]
The City of Coronado Cultural Arts Commission, in partnership with the Coronado Historical Association, invites the community to an Art Outside the Box dedication event on Thursday, August 7, at 5 pm at the Coronado Historical Association Lecture Hall. Art Outside the Box: Take 2 is the second iteration of artful wraps on the Caltrans […]
Treat yourself to an afternoon of musical nostalgia and playful interaction when pianist Glenn Kramer brings his one-man show to the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room on Friday, August 8 at 1 pm. A mainstay of San Diego’s music scene since 2000, Glenn glides effortlessly through pop favorites, jazz gems, show-tune classics, and beloved standards from the Great […]
Add some flavor to your afternoon with a vibrant, hands-on culinary workshop featuring three iconic Mexican dishes. On Friday, August 8, from 2 to 3:30 pm, the John D. Spreckels […]
Join Linda Cassady for a journey into the literary wonderland of Charles Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, through the treasured Cassady Carroll Collection of USC's Special Collections. This engaging lecture explores how a remarkable book collection has inspired students to discover the genius behind Alice's adventures, transforming some into artists in their own right. […]
All are welcome to the opening reception of the Coronado Plein Air Art Exhibition. Meet the artists, listen to live music, and enjoy light refreshments. Meet the winner of the Coronado Art Prize, artist Mary Hale. The exhibit will feature artists: Mary Hale, Jim Nix, Katie Karosich, Connie Spitzer, Jody Esquer, Doris Rice, Joan Nie, […]
The '80s Never Go Out of Style. Pac-Man, Thriller, the Berlin Wall, New Coke, The Breakfast Club, and the Cabbage Patch Doll — the 1980s were a time of political change, new technology, bad fashions, and some memorable pop music. Formed in 2009, BETAMAXX recreates and celebrates the sounds of that decade in a live musical […]
Get ready for a fun filled morning of music with Ralph's World at this special Baby Storytime takeover. Perfect for littles (and their bigger siblings) to enjoy musical favorites and interactive fun. Baby storytime will resume as normal the following week.
CALLING ALL NAVY LEAGUE/MOAA MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Join us in welcoming Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Thomas as guest speaker at our Navy League/MOAA Dinner Meeting on Monday, August 11, at the Coronado Yacht Club (CYC). Cocktail hour begins at 5:30, followed by a lovely buffet dinner and fascinating update on the trilateral security […]
Join the John D. Spreckels Center for a unique cultural outing to the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, home to some of the most celebrated exhibitions in the country. This day trip offers a chance to experience the World of the Terracotta Warriors exhibition up close, featuring life-sized statues and artifacts buried over 2,000 years […]
Feeling crafty? Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts. In the month of August, we'll incorporate a bit of the beach by decoupaging seashells. This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.
Once home to the notorious Stingaree district, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has transformed from a rowdy red-light zone into a vibrant, historic hub of culture, architecture, and commerce. Join the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation as they trace the area's evolution—from its Wild West beginnings and waterfront vice to its Victorian revival and present-day status as […]
The QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all […]
In a cardiac emergency, every second counts. San Diego Project Heartbeat is offering a free, hands-only CPR and AED training session to help community members learn how to act quickly […]
A Community Sing-Along will take place at 1 pm on Friday, August 15, at the Coronado Public Library where the Sit a Spell and Play a Tune piano is located next to the coffee cart. Sponsored by the Library and Cultural Arts Commission, this free event is for singers of all ages and abilities - […]
Auditions for the H2A dance teams are being held on Saturday, August 16 with different times for the various age groups. Visit https://forms.gle/cCFBdvt5hXM9Xk8RA to register.
Join the Library for an afternoon of opera as soprano Gabriella Rodmac takes the stage for "The Girl from the West." She'll be accompanied by Michele Scanlon in a performance featuring Spanish boleros, West Side Story highlights and some Italian favorites. Doors open at 12:45. About Gabriella Rodmac Born in San Diego, California and raised also […]
The Coronado Community Center is throwing a party—and you’re invited! Join us Sunday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we celebrate two decades of community, connection, and countless memories at the Coronado Community Center. Get ready to explore every corner of the building at 1845 Strand Way, where something exciting for all […]
Courtesy photo One of our community’s newest local music groups will take the gazebo stage at Spreckels Park on August 17. Imagine pumping quarters into the jukebox in a roadside diner along a dark highway, only to hear rock classics obscured by the clatter of dishes and the clang of the pinball machine under […]
Travel Talk at 5 PM · Armchair Presentation at 6:30 PM John D. Spreckels Center Join us for an evening of cultural exploration at the John D. Spreckels Center’s popular Armchair Travel event on Wednesday, August 20. The evening begins with Travel Talk from 5 to 6 pm in the lounge — a free, informal […]
Coronado Democratic Club Hosts Bayfront Evening of Insight and Community The Coronado Democratic Club invites members and the public to join us for our August General Meeting on Wednesday, August 20, at the scenic Coronado Boathouse (1985 Strand Way), overlooking Glorietta Bay Park. Club Room & Boathouse. Image: City of Coronado website Meeting & Speaker […]
CORRECTION: This listing was incorrectly put on the calendar for Aug. 28. We apologize for the error. The event took place on Aug. 21. Join us for our first Wine & Lecture of the season! The Coronado Historical Association will host long-time Coronado resident Captain George Galdorisi (U.S. Navy – retired), who will talk about […]
The largest summertime water event on San Diego Bay — the annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta — will be held on Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, 2025. The events are hosted by Sharp HospiceCare, Coronado Yacht Club and Cortez Racing Association. The event kicks off Friday evening, August 22, with a […]
Step into a rich, resonant world of jazz when the Rob Thorsen Trio brings their signature blend of swing, soul, and sophistication to the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room on Friday, August 22 at 1 p.m. Led by acclaimed bassist Rob Thorsen—a mainstay of the Southern California jazz scene and a passionate jazz educator—the trio […]
Join Emerald Keepers volunteers on Saturday, August 23 from 8 to 10 am to clean up the bay at the Ferry Landing. Emerald Keepers will be cleaning up the shoreline […]
Courtesy photo Making a rare San Diego County appearance, Mirage is widely regarded as the #1 Fleetwood Mac tribute band in America. So authentic are their sounds and costumes, that you will swear you are attending a real Fleetwood Mac concert. Mirage is, in fact, the only Fleetwood Mac tribute band personally endorsed by the […]
Use or create an Impact activities account to register at impactca.clubautomation.com. Part 1: intro to pickleball with focus on stroke development Part2: (optional class) stroke development / court positioning / game play
On August 25, Representative Scott Peters will host an informative reception for students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Peters has the privilege of nominating students to attend our nation's service academies, which include the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine […]
Join the Rotary Club of Coronado in raising funds to eradicate polio internationally and combat mental health issues in Coronado. In addition to the club’s traditional cause of ending polio throughout the world, the club has chosen to support Safe Harbor Coronado as a vital resource locally to combat loneliness, depression and suicidal thoughts. You […]
As artificial intelligence and autonomous systems increasingly permeate our daily lives, we face new questions about trust, dependence, and the erosion of critical thinking. University of San Diego's Dr. Darby Vickers explores the the psychological and ethical consequences of offloading human judgment to machines.
Have you ever wondered why some singers are universally loved, and what makes their voices so captivating? Or, perhaps you've wondered whether you could learn to develop your own voice. […]
The Coronado Senior Association presents a Summer Picnic Luncheon on Aug. 27, from 12:30 to 2 pm in the Spreckels Center Grand Room. The cost is $5, and includes fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, and watermelon. For reservations, call 619-522-7343 or pay at the front desk of the Spreckels Center (1019 Seventh Street) prior to […]
Coronado Island Film Festival's monthly classic film for August is 1998's "Shakespeare in Love" starring Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton; and directed by John Madden. Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter,” before it’s even written. When a lovely noblewoman […]
Motivational speaker John Polo will be giving a free speech on kindness at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort on Thursday, Aug. 28 with the simple goal of bringing more kindness to the world and to his community. About John John Polo is a keynote speaker, best-selling author and international coach. In January of 2016, John […]
Step into a space of deep relaxation and inner calm with a Sound Bath led by instructor Lisette, on Friday, August 29, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street. This all-levels class invites participants to experience the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic sound […]
VFW Post 2422 will host its Summer Bazaar on August 30 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Coronado VFW hall. The event will feature food, vendors, craft cocktails and a lively market atmosphere celebrating the end of the summer season.
Experience a hands-on creative workshop designed for adults. Participants will be guided step-by-step through building the Lego® Yellow Travel Suitcase, a 184-piece set that’s included with registration, a $15 value you’ll take home at the end of the program. No prior Lego experience is necessary. LEGO® Yellow Travel Suitcase This relaxed, instructor-led session offers a […]
The Avanti Flute Choir will present a Summer Concert on Saturday, August 30 at 3 p.m. in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, featuring Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas, Pachelbel's Canon in D, songs by Cyndi Lauper, the Monkees, and more.
Courtesy photo Coronado’s own Matt Heinecke has been playing gigs in our town since he was a freshman at Coronado High School. His unique style of guitar draws on a wide range of influences, including folk, classical, rock, jazz, country and bluegrass. Over a 20+ year career of professional performances the singer-songwriter has been featured everywhere […]
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