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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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TwitchCon | What to do in San Diego | El Cordova Hotel
TwitchCon 2025

TwitchCon returns to San Diego in 2025 for its biggest 10th anniversary celebration yet, featuring live streaming, esports, and internet culture. Experience panels, workshops, streamer meet & greets, Rivals showdowns, exclusive merch, live music, and the chance to connect with the Twitch community in person.

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Gondola Company: A Haunting In Venice | What to do in San Diego | El Cordova Hotel
The Gondola Company: A Hunting In Venice

Ready to be spooked? Ghostly gondola ride awaits! Explore Coronado Cays' eerie canals on Halloween.

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

Be part of history at the Opening Day celebration, where time-honored traditions and spectacular pageantry come together for an unforgettable experience. Join the festivities as we kick off the season with a grand display of ceremonial excellence, entertainment, and community spirit.

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