Event Calendar

Coronado Ferry Landing Weekend Concert Series | San Diego Events | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Ferry Landing Weekend Concert Series

Dive into the weekend vibes at Coronado Ferry Landing’s May Weekend Concert Series! 

Join us every weekend from 2pm-5pm on the Bay Front Lawn for live music, good company, and stunning views. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and cozy blankets for maximum comfort, and grab a delicious bite from one of our eateries to complete the experience.

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Art in the Park

Art-In-The-Park features more than fifty top artists in every genre including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, etching, photography, wood and metalworking, stained glass, ceramics and a variety of other unusual and distinctive art forms.

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Film Forum Coronado

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 6:00 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. 

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Live Jazz at Emerald C Gallery

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of jazz at Emerald C Gallery, featuring the extraordinary Jazz Pianist Adam Wolff! This free community event takes place every Wednesday from 3-5 PM.

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Food Truck Thursdays

Join the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa for a diverse array of food trucks from across San Diego!

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Art-in-the-Park

Art-In-The-Park features more than fifty top artists in every genre including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, etching, photography, wood and metalworking, stained glass, ceramics and a variety of other unusual and distinctive art forms.

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Film Forum Coronado

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 6:00 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. 

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San Diego Zoo - Nighttime Zoo | Things to do | El Cordova Hotel
San Diego Zoo - Nighttime Zoo

As daylight fades, the San Diego Zoo awakens with new energy during Nighttime Zoo, inviting families to discover wildlife from a captivating nocturnal perspective while enjoying world-class entertainment under the summer stars. This extraordinary after-hours experience features special live performances and global rhythms, all while showcasing the fascinating behaviors of animals in their twilight habitat—creating unforgettable summer memories against the backdrop of a transformed zoological wonderland.

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Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom! | San Diego Events | El Cordova Hotel
Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom!

San Diego's most magnificent Fourth of July tradition, the Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom, lights up the night sky with an immaculately choreographed 18-minute fireworks spectacular launched simultaneously from multiple barges positioned throughout the bay.

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Coronado Playhouse Presents: Head Over Heels | San Diego Events | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Playhouse Presents: Head Over Heels

"Head Over Heels" brings the infectious energy of The Go-Go's greatest hits to the stage August 8-31, following Arcadia's royal family on their quest to save their kingdom while discovering love and self-acceptance along the way. This vibrant jukebox musical runs Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Saturday-Sunday at 2pm, delivering a joyous, high-energy celebration that showcases the transformative power of music and love in an uplifting theatrical experience.

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Coronado Island Film Festival - The Classic Film Series: Shakespeare in Love | Things to do | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Island Film Festival - The Classic Film Series: Shakespeare in Love

Young Shakespeare faces the impossible task of staging his unwritten comedy "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter" when a beautiful noblewoman auditions for a role, sparking a forbidden romance that transforms both his life and his art. As their passionate yet doomed relationship unfolds, Shakespeare's lighthearted comedy evolves into the tragic masterpiece we know today, proving that life's greatest heartbreaks often inspire art's most enduring works.

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Coronado Island Film Festival - The Classic Film Series: The Thin Man | What to do in San Diego | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Island Film Festival - The Classic Film Series: The Thin Man

Retired detective Nick Charles and his wealthy socialite wife Nora are drawn back into the world of crime-solving when Nick's former client, inventor Clyde Wynant, disappears and becomes the prime suspect in his secretary's murder. The witty, cocktail-loving couple navigate New York's elite social circles and seedy underworld, trading sharp banter and martinis while unraveling a complex web of blackmail, betrayal, and murder that threatens to make them the next victims.

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Coronado Playhouse Presents: Pippin | San Diego Events | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Playhouse Presents: Pippin

Stephen Schwartz's musical masterpiece "Pippin" takes the stage October 10-November 2, 2025, following the titular character's extraordinary journey of self-discovery guided by the charismatic Leading Player and a troupe of mysterious performers through adventures of love, war, and personal awakening. With performances Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Saturday-Sunday at 2pm, this captivating production features an unforgettable score including beloved songs like "Magic to Do" and "Corner of the Sky" that have enchanted audiences for generations.

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Coronado Island Film Festival - The Classic Film Series: The Shining | What to do in San Diego | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Island Film Festival - The Classic Film Series: The Shining

When Jack Torrance takes a job as winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, he believes the solitude will provide the perfect opportunity to focus on his writing while his wife Wendy and son Danny enjoy a peaceful mountain retreat. However, the family soon discovers that the hotel harbors malevolent supernatural forces that feed on Jack's deteriorating mental state, transforming their winter sanctuary into a nightmarish prison where madness and murder become inevitable.

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Coronado Island Film Festival - 10th Year Anniversary | Things to do | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Island Film Festival - 10th Year Anniversary

CIFF proudly marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of cinematic excellence that has elevated Coronado's enduring film legacy through the presentation of transformational stories and groundbreaking industry talent. This significant milestone commemorates ten years of honoring visionary filmmakers, agents of change, and creative artists whose exceptional craft and inspiring work have left an indelible mark on audiences and the broader cinematic landscape.

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Coronado Island Film Festival - The Classic Film Series: Nobody’s Fool | Things to do | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Island Film Festival - The Classic Film Series: Nobody’s Fool

An aging rascal finds himself caught between multiple schemes as he fraudulently pursues a workers' compensation settlement while clandestinely working for his adversary and engaging in a risky flirtation with the man's wife. His precarious balancing act becomes even more challenging when his estranged son returns, bringing new family dynamics into the mix just as a vengeful banker moves to seize his home, creating a perfect storm of personal and financial disasters.

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Coronado Playhouse Presents: Holiday Cabaret 2025 | San Diego Events | El Cordova Hotel
Coronado Playhouse Presents: Holiday Cabaret 2025

Coronado Playhouse presents its beloved annual tradition, A Holiday Cabaret, featuring talented CPH alumni in a heartwarming sing-along celebration that has become a cherished part of the community's holiday season. This feel-good, family-friendly event invites audiences of all ages to join together in festive musical celebration, creating the perfect opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit with the entire family at CPH.

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