{"id":213782,"date":"2025-09-09T21:05:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T21:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/213782\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T21:05:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T21:05:12","slug":"a-quick-guide-to-la-jolla-entertainment-and-experiences-san-diego-union-tribune-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/213782\/","title":{"rendered":"A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences \u2013 San Diego Union-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0La Jolla Light\u00a0presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities.<\/p>\n<p>Lectures &amp; learning<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The La Jolla Community Center hosts <strong>\u201cAbout Immigration,\u201d<\/strong> a series of lectures as part of the Peer Learning Collaborative, at 3 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 11, 18 and 25, at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The speakers are: Sept. 11, immigration attorney Grace Zimmerman on a general view of the U.S. immigration system; Sept. 18, immigration attorney Jonathan Montag on due process; Sept. 25, Carmen Chavez of the Casa Cornelia Law Center on asylum. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ljcommunitycenter.org\/plc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ljcommunitycenter.org\/plc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The La Jolla Historical Society hosts a <strong>seminar on tax-efficient charitable giving<\/strong> led by local financial planning adviser Will Beamer at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at 780 Prospect St. The event will include coffee, pastries and a Q&amp;A. Free. 858-459-5335<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Jacob Goldberg<\/strong>, former senior adviser to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, explores Israeli and Middle Eastern politics, Arab-Israeli and U.S.-Israeli relations and global diplomacy in a virtual lecture at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, via Zoom in an event presented by the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla. $18-$20. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.lfjcc.org\/15692\/15693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my.lfjcc.org\/15692\/15693 <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Gabe Fleisher<\/strong>, author of the daily political newsletter Wake Up to Politics, speaks at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive,\u00a0La Jolla.\u00a0$20-$24. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.lfjcc.org\/15536\/15537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my.lfjcc.org\/15536\/15537<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Health &amp; fitness<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The relaxation class <strong>\u201cFit &amp; Flexible\u201d<\/strong> is presented at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 28 at the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd. Free for newcomers, $25 for others. Register via email at solyoga@yahoo.com.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>\u201cRestorative Bliss yoga with Ocean Savasana\u201d<\/strong> is offered at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 29 at the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd. Free for newcomers, $25 for others. Register via email at solyoga@yahoo.com.<\/p>\n<p>Art &amp; film<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla presents the online exhibition <strong>\u201cGary Krueger: (Re)Discoveries\u201d<\/strong> through Saturday, Sept. 13. The exhibit is a new collection of photographs from the artist\u2019s archive, taken mostly in Los Angeles in the 1970s. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.josephbellows.com\/exhibitions\/gary-krueger4?view=slider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">josephbellows.com\/exhibitions\/gary-krueger4?view=slider<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Athenaeum Music &amp; Arts Library concludes the art history lecture series <strong>\u201cDecoding Portraits from Antiquity\u201d<\/strong> with Katherine Schwab at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The remaining session will cover the Roman World. $16 for Athenaeum members, $21 for non-members. 858-454-5872. <a href=\"http:\/\/ljathenaeum.org\/art-history-lectures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ljathenaeum.org\/art-history-lectures<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Level of Service Not Required, a contemporary art gallery in La Jolla, presents <strong>\u201cWhat is Art?\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>a collection of artworks by the gallery\u2019s founders, from Wednesday, Sept. 17, to Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7910 Ivanhoe Ave. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.losnotrequired.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">losnotrequired.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/07\/03\/returning-exhibit-takes-la-jolla-library-guests-into-the-underwater-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cLife in the Ocean,\u201d<\/strong><\/a> an exhibition presented by the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society in partnership with the arts committee of Friends of the La Jolla Library, runs through Thursday, Sept. 25, at the La Jolla\/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The annual event features many local photographers. Free. 858-552-1657<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 San Diego County\u2019s \u201cSummer Movies in the Park\u201d presents the live-action 2025 remake of <strong>\u201cLilo &amp; Stitch\u201d<\/strong> at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. Food will be available for purchase, and pre-movie activities will include a bounce house, a raffle and face painting. The movie will begin 15 minutes after sunset. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4m5VVrh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/4m5VVrh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Quint Gallery presents artist <strong>Peter Halasz\u2019s<\/strong> exhibition \u201cSee You at Sunset\u201d through Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7655 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quintgallery.com\/exhibitions\/257-peter-halasz-see-you-at-sunset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quintgallery.com\/exhibitions\/257-peter-halasz-see-you-at-sunset<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Artists <strong>Esteban Cabeza de Baca and Heidi Howard<\/strong> present the exhibition\u00a0\u201cVisions for Civic Gardens\u201d through Saturday, Oct. 4, at Two Rooms gallery, 5560 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tworoomsgallery.com\/temp\/visions-for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tworoomsgallery.com\/temp\/visions-for<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/06\/14\/museum-of-contemporary-art-explores-hybridity-with-prospect-2025-exhibit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> \u201cProspect 2025,\u201d<\/strong><\/a> this year\u2019s renewal of an annual exhibition highlighting artworks being considered for acquisition, runs through Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The show features five sculptural artworks by Hugh Hayden, Daniela Gomez Paz, Ryan Preciado, Sarah Rosalena and Barbara Sanchez-Kane. <a href=\"https:\/\/mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/prospect-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/prospect-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Salon of Art Gallery presents artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2024\/11\/26\/this-artist-sees-100-million-colors-her-art-is-on-display-at-new-store-in-la-jolla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Concetta Antico\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> exhibition \u201cEthereal Beauty\u201d through Friday, Nov. 14, at 7655 Fay Ave., La Jolla. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4fRGK3h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/4fRGK3h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>\u201cLand and Sea: Selections from the Collection,\u201d<\/strong> an exhibit featuring land and seascapes by more than 20 artists with connections to the region, runs through Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. It includes pieces in the museum\u2019s current collection, as well as new acquisitions. <a href=\"https:\/\/mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/new-on-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/new-on-view<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/07\/25\/alex-katz-art-exhibition-to-make-next-stop-in-la-jolla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cAlex Katz: Theater and Dance\u201d<\/strong><\/a> continues at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego through Sunday, Jan. 4, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The exhibit is the first comprehensive exploration of Katz\u2019s collaborations with choreographers, dancers and members of avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades, showcasing rare archival materials, major sets and paintings and previously unexhibited sketches. <a href=\"https:\/\/mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/alex-katz-theater-and-dance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/alex-katz-theater-and-dance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/05\/11\/in-the-curators-words-at-mcasd-larger-than-life-a-burial-in-shanghai-makes-its-u-s-debut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cA Burial in Shanghai,\u201d<\/a> an exhibit of large paintings by Chinese-born artist <strong>Yan Pei-Ming<\/strong>, through Sunday, Jan. 4, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. <a href=\"https:\/\/mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/yan-pei-ming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/yan-pei-ming<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla presents the online exhibition <strong>\u201cScreen Towers: The Drive-In Theater in America,\u201d<\/strong> a collection of photos by Steve Fitch of drive-in movie theaters taken during his travels throughout the United States starting in 1971. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.josephbellows.com\/exhibitions\/steve-fitch3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">josephbellows.com\/exhibitions\/steve-fitch3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Found Studio presents the art exhibit <strong>\u201cShape of Summer\u201d<\/strong> at 5490 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. The exhibit features summer-themed paintings and installations by artists Dawn Bassett and Kyle LeBlanc. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/foundstudiosd.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foundstudiosd.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2024\/09\/28\/new-birch-aquarium-exhibit-views-the-ocean-through-artistic-and-scientific-lenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cEmbodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen\u201d<\/strong><\/a> at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration. The exhibition is part of the Getty Foundation series \u201cPST Art: Art &amp; Science Collide.\u201d Included with aquarium admission. <a href=\"http:\/\/aquarium.ucsd.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aquarium.ucsd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Music &amp; dance<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Violinist <strong>Asi Matathias<\/strong> plays at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.lfjcc.org\/15530\/15531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my.lfjcc.org\/15530\/15531<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Singer <strong>David Roberts<\/strong> and his band perform tunes from the Great American Songbook at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the La Jolla Community Center,\u00a06811 La Jolla Blvd.\u00a0$20 for Community Center members, $25 for non-members. Refreshments will be available for purchase. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<strong>City Ballet of San Diego<\/strong> presents the ballet performance \u201cSinatra\u201d at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The show will include takes on some of the most famous songs sung by Frank Sinatra. $40-$84. <a href=\"https:\/\/amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/cityballet-sinatra-sep12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/cityballet-sinatra-sep12<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Turtle Rock Ridge Wine Bar presents pianist <strong>John Intrabartolo<\/strong> playing jazz and other tunes from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at 1261 Prospect St., La Jolla. Free. 760-533-4397<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>TranscenDance<\/strong> presents its 20th-anniversary celebration from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The event will include food and beverages available for purchase, live music by Afro-Cuban band Ritmo de Plebes, a performance featuring students and alumni, and an after-party. $40-$55. <a href=\"https:\/\/amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/transcendancecelebration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/transcendancecelebration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Singer, composer and producer <strong>Sacha Boutros<\/strong> presents the concert \u201cParis After Dark,\u201d featuring music of French and American composers such as Dalida, Gilbert B\u00e9caud, Cole Porter, Joe Dassin, Serge Gainsbourg and Sidney Bechet, at\u00a07:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $28-$98. <a href=\"https:\/\/theconrad.org\/events\/paris-after-dark-sachas-supper-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theconrad.org\/events\/paris-after-dark-sachas-supper-club<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Classical pianist <strong>Jeeyoon Kim<\/strong> performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $49-$82. <a href=\"https:\/\/theconrad.org\/events\/jeeyoon-kim-namus-classics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theconrad.org\/events\/jeeyoon-kim-namus-classics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 UC San Diego\u2019s ArtPower opens its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/06\/22\/artpowers-22nd-season-at-uc-san-diego-follows-record-setting-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025-26 season<\/a> with <strong>drummer Nate Smith and trumpeter Keyon Harrold<\/strong> headlining a performance celebrating late jazz icon John Coltrane at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $30-$55. <a href=\"https:\/\/amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/nate-smith-keyon-harrold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/nate-smith-keyon-harrold<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The La Jolla Music Society opens its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/06\/15\/la-jolla-music-society-2025-26-season-exclusive-heres-the-full-lineup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025-26 season<\/a> with two concerts by Grammy Award-winning pianist <strong>Daniil Trifonov<\/strong> at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 24-25, in the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $63.50-$110. <a href=\"https:\/\/theconrad.org\/the-2025-2026-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theconrad.org\/the-2025-2026-season<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Brazilian singer and composer Bia Ferreira will perform Wednesday, Sept. 24, at The Loft at UC San Diego in La Jolla. (ArtPower)\" width=\"717\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bia-Ferreira.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9452511\" \/>Brazilian singer and composer Bia Ferreira will perform Wednesday, Sept. 24, at The Loft at UC San Diego in La Jolla. (ArtPower)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 ArtPower presents Brazilian singer and composer <strong>Bia Ferreira<\/strong> at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at The Loft at UC San Diego, 3151 Matthews Lane, La Jolla. $25-$43. <a href=\"https:\/\/artpower.ucsd.edu\/event\/bia-ferreira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artpower.ucsd.edu\/event\/bia-ferreira<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 ArtPower presents <strong>La Lom<\/strong>, an instrumental trio, at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $30-$63. <a href=\"https:\/\/amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/la-lom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/la-lom<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The La Jolla Community Center presents its 2025 <strong>Fourth Friday Jazz Series<\/strong> at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Upcoming performances, beginning at 8 p.m., are: Sept. 26, Gilbert Castellanos, \u201cAfro-Cuban Latin Jazz Celebration,\u201d and Oct. 24, Holly Hofmann, \u201cSome of My Best Friends are Guitar Players.\u201d $25 per concert for Community Center members and $30 for non-members in advance; $35 at the door. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ljcommunitycenter.org\/ffjs\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.ljcommunitycenter.org\/ffjs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ljcommunitycenter.org\/ffjs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ballet Collective San Diego presents <strong>\u201cIdioma,\u201d<\/strong> a dance performance, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $51-$85. <a href=\"https:\/\/theconrad.org\/events\/25-26-ballet-collective\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theconrad.org\/events\/25-26-ballet-collective<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Books<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Athenaeum Music &amp; Arts Library hosts a <strong>book sale<\/strong> at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ljathenaeum.org\/events\/book-sale-2025-0913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ljathenaeum.org\/events\/book-sale-2025-0913<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Author <strong>Beatriz Williams<\/strong> appears at \u201cBooked for Lunch\u201d to discuss her book \u201cUnder the Stars\u201d at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at a location near Warwick\u2019s bookstore in La Jolla. Email booked4lunch@warwicks.com, call 858-454-0347 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warwicks.com\/event\/booked-williams-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warwicks.com\/event\/booked-williams-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The <strong>La Jolla Library Poetry Group<\/strong> meets from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Community Room at the La Jolla\/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. New and experienced poets can gather to read and share their poems. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiego.librarymarket.com\/event\/la-jolla-library-poetry-group-447928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandiego.librarymarket.com\/event\/la-jolla-library-poetry-group-447928<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Warwick's bookstore will host Ph\u00e1p Luu discussing his book &quot;Hiking Zen: Train Your Mind in Nature&quot; on Thursday, Sept. 18, in La Jolla. (Warwick's)\" width=\"694\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phap-Luu.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9452512\" \/>Warwick\u2019s bookstore will host Ph\u00e1p Luu discussing his book \u201cHiking Zen: Train Your Mind in Nature\u201d on Thursday, Sept. 18, in La Jolla. (Warwick\u2019s)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents ordained monk <strong>Ph\u00e1p Luu<\/strong> discussing his book \u201cHiking Zen: Train Your Mind in Nature\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $18.95 for a reserved seat and book copy. Before the book talk and signing, Luu will lead a guided walk that will gather at 6:15 p.m. at Warwick\u2019s.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.warwicks.com\/event\/luu-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warwicks.com\/event\/luu-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Author Lisa Marie Russell will discuss her book &quot;Brave Like Lukas&quot; on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Warwick's bookstore in La Jolla.(Provided by Lisa Marie Russell)\" width=\"1091\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LJL-L-BRAVE-LIKE-LUKAS-02.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9281347\" \/>Author Lisa Marie Russell will discuss her book \u201cBrave Like Lukas\u201d on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore in La Jolla.(Provided by Lisa Marie Russell)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Author <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/04\/11\/bishops-school-alumna-encourages-children-to-be-brave-like-lukas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lisa Marie Russell<\/strong><\/a> discusses her book \u201cBrave Like Lukas\u201d at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warwicks.com\/event\/russell-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warwicks.com\/event\/russell-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents authors and editors of <strong>\u201cDread Coast: SoCal Horror Tales\u201d<\/strong> at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Contributors appearing will include Dennis Crosby, Theresa Halvorsen, KC Grifant, Henry Herz, Elle Jauffret and James Jensen. Free, or $16.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warwicks.com\/event\/dread-coast-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warwicks.com\/event\/dread-coast-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lizzy Wright discusses her book &quot;Marinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art and Addiction&quot; on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Warwick's bookstore in La Jolla. (Warwick's)\" width=\"520\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lizzy-Wright.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9452513\" \/>Lizzy Wright discusses her book \u201cMarinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art and Addiction\u201d on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore in La Jolla. (Warwick\u2019s)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Lizzy Wright and Jeff Pearlman<\/strong> discuss Wright\u2019s book \u201cMarinovich: Outside the Lines in Football, Art and Addiction\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The book is about former USC and NFL quarterback Todd Marinovich\u00a0 Free, or $28 for a reserved seat and book copy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warwicks.com\/event\/wright-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warwicks.com\/event\/wright-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Hendrika de Vries will discuss her book &quot;Open Turns&quot; on Thursday, Sept. 25, in La Jolla. (Warwick's)\" width=\"487\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hendrika-de-Vries.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"9452514\" \/>Hendrika de Vries will discuss her book \u201cOpen Turns\u201d on Thursday, Sept. 25, in La Jolla. (Warwick\u2019s)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents author<strong> Hendrika de Vries<\/strong> discussing her book \u201cOpen Turns\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $17.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warwicks.com\/event\/de-vries-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warwicks.com\/event\/de-vries-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The La Jolla Historical Society presents the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/06\/09\/la-jolla-exhibit-to-showcase-kumeyaay-past-present-and-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cKumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project,\u201d<\/strong><\/a> an exhibition that brings together the graphic novels \u201cOur, Past, Present and Future\u201d and \u201cBeyond Gaming,\u201d written by Kumeyaay tribal historians Ethan Banegas, Michael Connolly Miskwish, Lorraine Orosco and Stanley Rodriguez and illustrated by John Swogger. The event runs through Sunday, Oct. 19, at 780 Prospect St. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lajollahistory.org\/current-and-upcoming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lajollahistory.org\/current-and-upcoming<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Theater<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 La Jolla Playhouse presents the world-premiere drama\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/08\/29\/directors-fellowship-finale-at-la-jolla-playhouse-will-be-her-biggest-show-yet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cAll the Men Who\u2019ve Frightened Me\u201d<\/strong><\/a> from Tuesday, Sept. 16, to Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The play is written by Noah Diaz and directed by Kat Yen. Tickets start at $30.<a href=\"https:\/\/lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/all-the-men-whove-frightened-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/all-the-men-whove-frightened-me<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 La Jolla Playhouse presents the new musical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/08\/11\/la-jolla-playhouse-puts-heart-into-world-premiere-musical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cThe Heart\u201d<\/strong><\/a> through Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The production follows the heart of a late young surfer on its 24-hour lifesaving journey to a new recipient. The play, directed by Christopher Ashley, features music and lyrics by Anne and Ian Eisendrath, a book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan and choreography by Mandy Moore. Tickets start at $30. <a href=\"https:\/\/lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/the-heart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/the-heart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Galas &amp; events<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>La Jolla 101<\/strong>, a twice-yearly community networking event, returns from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1111 Prospect St. Guests will have an opportunity to connect with local businesses, nonprofits and community advocates, hear presentations from La Jolla leaders and taste food and beverage offerings from local establishments.\u00a0In addition, the nearby La Valencia Hotel at 1132 Prospect will hold a ceremonial \u201ccutting of the palm fronds\u201d to officially unveil its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/07\/23\/la-valencia-hotel-replaces-trees-infested-by-palm-weevil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new palm trees<\/a>.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.TheLaJolla101.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TheLaJolla101.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 UC San Diego\u2019s Moores Cancer Center presents <strong>Legends of Science and Surfing<\/strong> over two days for the first time Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13, in La Jolla. The event will include the Legends of Science symposium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road, featuring internationally recognized experts discussing artificial intelligence and cancer, advances in oncology, drug development for cancer, early detection and more. Then from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 13, surfers, scientists, cancer survivors and other community members will participate in the annual\u00a0 Legends of Surfing Invitational competition near Scripps Pier to raise funds to support research at Moores Cancer Center. <a href=\"https:\/\/mcclegends.ucsd.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mcclegends.ucsd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center hosts a <strong>Rosh Hashanah Block Party<\/strong> at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, to mark the start of the Jewish New Year. The event at\u00a04126 Executive Drive in\u00a0La Jolla\u00a0will feature <a href=\"https:\/\/shuktothecore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shuk to the Core<\/a>, an authentic Israeli market with 23 small businesses. <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252175470619157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">form.jotform.com\/252175470619157<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Estancia La Jolla Hotel &amp; Spa continues its <strong>Tea in the Garden Series<\/strong> with a rotating lineup of themed afternoon high teas on Sundays, Sept. 14 and Oct. 19, at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. $75. <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4jZblwR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/4jZblwR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0The <strong>Dream on Concert Gala<\/strong> to benefit Promises2Kids begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at the La Jolla home of Joan Waitt. The gala will benefit current and former foster children in the San Diego area. $1,000-$12,500. <a href=\"https:\/\/promises2kids.org\/dream-on-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promises2kids.org\/dream-on-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Estancia La Jolla Hotel &amp; Spa presents its annual <strong>Whiskey &amp; Wine Party<\/strong> from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. The event for guests 21 and older will feature a Southern-style meal under the stars alongside live music and sampled pours of whiskey, bourbon and wine. $95. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/46ddH72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/46ddH72<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0The San Diego Police Foundation presents its annual <strong>\u201cCop Hop\u201d<\/strong> fundraiser beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel, 10950 N. Torrey Pines Road. The event will feature an outdoor dinner and reception, followed by coffee, dessert and a program in the ballroom highlighting K9 officers and their four-legged partners, plus dancing. $400. <a href=\"http:\/\/sdpolicefoundation.org\/event\/soiree-the-cop-hop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sdpolicefoundation.org\/event\/soiree-the-cop-hop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0The Sparkles Foundation presents its fourth annual <strong>Children\u2019s Benefit Fashion Show Luncheon<\/strong> from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel, 10950 N. Torrey Pines Road. San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan will speak. $50-$150. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdsparklesfoundation.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sdsparklesfoundation.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/08\/25\/reporters-notebook-looking-for-a-mystery-ucsd-has-a-clue-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cClue: A Walking Mystery,\u201d<\/strong><\/a> an immersive twist on the iconic board game, runs through Sunday, Sept. 28, beginning at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater and continuing onto the rest of the La Jolla campus. Players track down missing pieces, solve hidden puzzles and get to the bottom of three questions: Who committed a murder, where and with what? \u201cInvestigations\u201d occur in 30-minute intervals, and each accommodates up to 20 people. $30-$40. <a href=\"http:\/\/artpower.ucsd.edu\/clue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artpower.ucsd.edu\/clue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The\u00a0La Jolla\/Riford Library hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2025\/01\/02\/exhibit-honoring-holocaust-survivors-finds-temporary-home-at-la-jolla-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cRemember Us the Holocaust,\u201d<\/strong><\/a> or \u201cRUTH,\u201d an exhibit that features stories of Holocaust survivors living in San Diego County and artifacts from the Holocaust and World War II, through June 28 at 7555 Draper Ave. Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/49TLiDr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/49TLiDr<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiego.librarymarket.com\/event\/ruth-exhibit-program-418127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandiego.librarymarket.com\/event\/ruth-exhibit-program-418127<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have an event \u2014 online or in person \u2014 that you\u2019d like to see here? Email your leads to Rob Vardon at robert.vardon@lajollalight.com by noon Friday for publication in the following week\u2019s edition. \u2666<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The\u00a0La Jolla Light\u00a0presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities. 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