Coronado Playhouse invites the community to experience “The Mountain Song,” a folk musical by PigPen Theatre Co., that soars with imagination, humor and heart. The musical is narrated by a talking mountain and infused with live music, shadow puppetry and unique characters. At the heart of “The Mountain Song” is the story of a devoted […]
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Coronado Performing Arts Center presents ‘Cabaret’
The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Musical Theatre and Drama Conservatory is set to dazzle with its production of the Tony-Award winning musical, “Cabaret.” The thought-provoking production takes the stage at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on two weekends: April 25 – April 27 and May 2 – May 3. Tickets are available for […]
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MotorCars on MainStreet returns on May 4
MotorCars on MainStreet is back again for its 36th year on May 4 for an event filled with novelty, nostalgia and really, really cool cars. MotorCars on MainStreet was founded in 1988 by Coronado MainStreet as a way to celebrate Coronado’s identity through classic cars during Orange Avenue’s developmental growing pains. It started with a […]
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Calendar of events for the week of April 4
5 Saturday: Emerald Keepers, a local nonprofit focused on environmental stewardship, will be hosting a beach cleanup from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Coronado’s North Beach. 6 Sunday: Art in the Park, taking place in Spreckels Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features more than fifty top artists in every genre including oil, […]
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An inside look at Coronado’s historic homes: Tickets on sale now for the Mother’s Day tour
For over two decades, the Coronado Historical Association has hosted a Mother’s Day Historic Home Tour, providing community members the opportunity to get an inside look at the historical abodes that grace Coronado’s streets. This year, the tour is returning on Sunday, May 11, and participants will have the chance to walk through six historic […]
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Bernhard Schlink to speak at author event on April 22
New York Times bestselling author Bernhard Schlink will be speaking on his new book, “The Granddaughter,” on April 22. Hosted by Adventures by the Book, the free event will take place at the Coronado Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Schlink is the New York Times and bestselling German author of “The Reader,” which became an […]
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SunCoast Market Co-Op set to open summer 2025
What began as a response to a lack of grocery stores in Imperial Beach, has evolved into a community-driven initiative: SunCoast Market Co-Op, a locally owned and operated grocery store set to open this summer. Unlike traditional supermarkets, SunCoast is built by and for the residents of Imperial Beach and surrounding areas. “All co-ops start […]
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Calendar of events for the week of March 28
31 Monday: Children are welcome to attend a spring storytelling session by Aunt Li-Anne at 2:30 p.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. 1 Tuesday: Those interested in gathering wildflowers for the wildflower booth at the Coronado Flower Show, which takes place on April 12-13, can join a workshop at the Coronado […]
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Imperial Beach Pier Maintenance Project progresses with March 26 deck plank replacements
As part of the Port of San Diego’s ongoing maintenance efforts for the Imperial Beach Pier, crews from Reyes Construction, Inc. will begin replacing 154 of the pier’s 1,500 deck planks on Wednesday, March 26. Work will take place on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. To maintain safety in the active work zone, […]
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Coronado Little League introduces new ‘Teammate of the Year’ award
For the first time in over three decades, Coronado Little League is introducing a new annual award: the Teammate of the Year Award. Since its founding in 1953, the league has prided itself on fostering sportsmanship, teamwork and community spirit, said the league’s president, Doug Barker. Historically, the league has recognized contributions through four annual […]
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Need to do spring cleaning? Donate items at Sacred Heart Parish
Father Joe’s Villages is accepting new or gently-used goods to restock thrift store locations, with all the revenue going towards transforming the lives of unhoused individuals and families in San Diego. Sacred Heart Parish, at 655 C Ave., is among 15 drop-off bin locations accepting donations through April 18. Clothing, jewelry, books, household goods, accessories, […]
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Calendar of events for the week of March 21
24 Monday: Children are invited to build a pipe cleaner persimmon bouquet in the Ruby Room of the Coronado Public Library at 3:30 p.m. 25 Tuesday: At 5:15 on Tuesday in the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library, a free community meeting will be hosted by San Diego Coastkeeper and Proyecto Fronterizo. The meeting […]
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Veranda debuts at the Hotel del Coronado in April
The Hotel del Coronado will debut its new culinary concept, Veranda, this April in the space formerly known as Sheerwater. Veranda captures the Del’s past as it draws inspiration from the historic wraparound veranda. It also pays homage to its Southern California roots through a cuisine focused on locally sourced ingredients and partnerships. “Veranda is […]
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City of Coronado to plant trees for Arbor Day
Join the Coronado Public Services Department on Saturday, March 29 for Arbor Day. City employees will be planting trees throughout town, and tools and instructions for planting will be provided for those interested in joining. Volunteers should arrive at Spreckels Park, at 601 Orange Ave., by 8:30 a.m. and bring gloves and tree planting shoes. […]
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Spring Dinghy Regatta taking place at Coronado Yacht Club
The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing will be hosting its Spring Dinghy Regatta on March 22-23 at the Coronado Yacht Club. The KMAC Foundation uses specially adapted sailboats and provides therapeutic, recreational and other sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their mobility, well-being and independence. Jamie McArthur, the founder of the KMAC Foundation, […]
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Coronado Fourth of July board gears up for Independence Day celebrations
For the past few years, around 6:30 a.m. on July 4, Bruce and Diane O’Dell have driven from their home in North Park, crossed the Coronado Bridge and inflated two dozen red, white and blue balloons to decorate parade bleachers by 9 a.m. The O’Dells are among a team of more than 100 volunteers for […]