\u2022 ArtPower presents \u201cUp Close: A Conversation with Brad Bird and Michael Giacchino\u201d<\/strong> at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive. La Jolla. Bird and Giacchino\u2019s discussion will offer a peek behind the curtain on the creative partnership between a filmmaker and a composer. $35-$80. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/up-close-brad-bird-michael-giacchino<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and ArtLeadHer present \u201cCreating with Care: Women Artists on Art Making and Personal Wellness\u201d<\/strong> from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at MCASD\u2019s Jacobs Hall, 650 S. Coast Blvd., La Jolla. Free, though registration is required. mcasd.org\/events\/creating-with-care<\/a><\/p>\n Health & Fitness<\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Newcomers Club presents Saturday Morning Walkers<\/strong> at 9:30 a.m. July 11, starting at the front lawn of the La Jolla Recreation Center at 615 Prospect St. and continuing through the residential area of Virginia Way and High Street. A coffee meet-up will follow. lajollanewcomersclub.org<\/a><\/p>\n Art & film<\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\u2019s Summer Camp<\/strong> runs Mondays through Fridays through July 24 at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. Campers will have the opportunity to create art projects based on the \u201cGiants\u201d exhibition and other collections at MCASD. The remaining schedule is: July 13-17, \u201cUtopia: Imagining a Perfect World,\u201d composed of community-building and creative projects; and July 20-24. \u201cMighty Makers and Menders,\u201d featuring painting, patching and lessons. $400 for museum members, $450 for non-members. Register two people together and receive 25% off with the code \u201cSUMMERPAIR.\u201d Additional weeks are 25% off with the code \u201cMORECAMP.\u201d mcasd.org\/events\/summer-camp-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents a Murals of La Jolla guided tour<\/strong> beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free, though registration is required. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/murals-0715<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts a \u201cFocused Narratives\u201d<\/strong> public tour from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, beginning in the Browar Lobby at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. Museum workers will guide guests through its permanent collection and special exhibitions and shed light on the artworks\u2019 themes. Free. mcasd.org\/events\/focused-narratives-7-16<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library displays photos from the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society<\/strong> through Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the Community Room at 7555 Draper Ave. A reception for the display is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=326164<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Quint Gallery presents \u201cStars and Stripes,\u201d<\/strong> an exhibition by artist Nancy Blum, through Saturday, July 25, at 7722 Girard Ave., La Jolla. quintgallery.com\/exhibitions\/268-nancy-blum<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its 2026 art exhibitions<\/strong> at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The remaining schedule is: \u201cWithin the Context of Time,\u201d featuring artists Coralys Carter and May-ling Martinez, through Saturday, July 25; 34th annual Juried Exhibition, opening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, and continuing through Saturday, Oct. 10; and Sylvia Fernandez, opening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and continuing through Saturday, Jan. 2. ljathenaeum.org\/upcoming-exhibitions<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents \u201cGiants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys,\u201d<\/strong> an exhibition consisting of more than 130 works of art and set to the soundtrack of Marvin Gaye, through Sunday, Aug. 9, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/giants<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla presents the online exhibition \u201cDavid Freund: Gas Stop,\u201d<\/strong> featuring prints from Freund\u2019s black-and-white gas station photographs shot in 47 states from 1978 to 1981. josephbellows.com\/exhibitions\/david-freund-gas-stop2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The San Diego Art Directory presents \u201cIn Situ: La Jolla,\u201d<\/strong> a curated installation placing original works by local artists inside Unscripted Spaces, a luxury interior design showroom at 7730 Girard Ave. The show runs through September. Free. (619) 361-1055<\/p>\n \u2022 Summers Salon<\/strong> in La Jolla commemorated the 100th birthday June 1 of late film legend Marilyn Monroe by decorating the walls with photos of her. The exhibit will be on display through the end of the year at 7946 Ivanhoe Ave. facebook.com\/asummerssalon<\/a><\/p>\n Music & dance<\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower hosts Barcelona-based female sextet Maruja L\u00edmon<\/strong> at 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive., La Jolla. $35-$40. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/maruja-limon<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The San Diego Gay Men\u2019s Choir presents \u201cSmooth Sailing,\u201d<\/strong> a concert of soft rock and nu yacht rock, at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $35-$82. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/smooth_sailing<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Kiwanis Club of La Jolla presents the 2026 Concerts by the Sea<\/strong> series from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, July 12 through Aug. 2, at Scripps Park, 1160 Coast Blvd. The lineup is: July 12, Detroit Underground (Motown music); July 19, Abbey Road (Beatles tribute); July 26, The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen tribute); and Aug. 2, Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones tribute). Free. kiwanisclublajolla.org\/event\/concerts-by-the-sea<\/a><\/p>\n File<\/p>\n Gustavo Romero performs in July for the Summer Festival at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla. (File)<\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its 27th annual Summer Festival<\/strong> featuring pianist Gustavo Romero playing music by Franz Liszt. Remaining shows are at 4 p.m. Sundays, July 12, 19 and 26, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Dinner will be offered after the last show. $55-$60 for individual concerts, $210 for individual shows with dinner. ljathenaeum.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Opera Neo presents the annual Aria Gala<\/strong> at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the La Jolla Woman\u2019s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. The event will feature young singers performing signature arias, followed by a reception including hors d\u2019oeuvres, wine and dessert. $65-$95. operaneo.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Woman\u2019s Club hosts \u201cA Night at the Museum,\u201d<\/strong> a celebration of the San Diego Museum of Art\u2019s centennial and Opera Neo\u2019s 15th anniversary, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at 7791 Draper Ave. The musical \u201cexhibition\u201d will feature songs curated to explore and complement some of the works in the Museum of Art\u2019s galleries and will be accompanied by immersive projections. $10-$55. operaneo.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini<\/strong> and pianist Tamir Hendelman<\/strong> in concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $53 for Athenaeum members, $58 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/jazz-26-0718<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents \u201cShredding the Multiverse\u201d<\/strong> at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Composers Mick Giacchino, Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg will present music of movie hits. $30-$45. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/shredding-the-multiverse<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla concludes its Jazz Summer Series<\/strong> with Sean Jones, Billy Childs and Ben Williams at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the library\u2019s Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room, 1008 Wall St. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/jazz-26-farrell-series<\/a><\/p>\n Books<\/p>\n \u2022 Trinity Theater Company presents an interactive story time for \u201cThe Little Red Hen\u201d<\/strong> as part of the city of San Diego\u2019s 2026 Summer Reading Program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 10, at the La Jolla\/Riford Library\u2019s Community Room, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=326563<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents author Robinne Lee<\/strong> as she discusses her new book, \u201cCrash Into Me,\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. She will be joined by Jeniffer Thompson, an author, branding coach, marketing strategist, publishing consultant and co-founder of the San Diego Writers Festival. Free, or $30 for a book copy and reserved seat. warwicks.com\/event\/2026-07-13\/robinne-lee-crash-me-jeniffer-thompson<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Hannah Corbin<\/strong> holds a meet-and-greet for her book \u201cDid You Stretch Tho: 52 Stretches to Increase Flexibility, Balance and Performance\u201d at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. One ticket admits two guests to the book signing and photo line. Tickets also include one copy of the book. $35. warwicks.com\/event\/corbin-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author Michelle Huneven<\/strong> discusses and signs a new paperback edition of her book \u201cBug Hollow\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $20 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/huneven-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents author Dan Werb<\/strong> as he discusses his new book, \u201cOur Wild Familiars: How Animals Are Adapting to Cities and Reshaping the Natural World,\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/2026-07-16\/dan-werb-our-wild-familiars<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author and podcast host Jo Piazza<\/strong> discusses her book \u201cThe Parisian Heist\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/2026-07-20\/jo-piazza-parisian-heist<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author Alicia Upano<\/strong> discusses her debut novel, \u201cEverything to the Sea,\u201d in conversation with author Andrew Kelly Stewart at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/upano-2026<\/a><\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Theater Ensemble and the San Diego Shakespeare Society present Rob Crisell\u2019s one-man show, \u201cRed, White and Bard!\u201d<\/strong> at 6 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the La Jolla\/Riford Library\u2019s Community Room, 7555 Draper Ave. The show, coinciding with America\u2019s 250th anniversary, features humor, audience participation, slides and props. Free. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=331362<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cThe Family Album\u201d<\/strong> comes to La Jolla Playhouse from Friday, July 17, to Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theater, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The show is described as \u201ca humorous and poignant original musical about a singer-songwriter finding her voice and using it for change.\u201d $30-$109. lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/the-family-album<\/a><\/p>\n Galas & events<\/p>\n \u2022 Shark Summer<\/strong> continues through July at Birch Aquarium at UC San Diego\u2019s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. This year\u2019s activities include shark exploration stations, shark feedings, themed dive presentations, \u201cSharks and Rays 101\u201d talks and more.<\/p>\n Activities are included with aquarium admission, except for \u201cOceans at Night: Sharks\u201d<\/strong> from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9. The after-hours event for guests 21 and older will feature shark experts; scuba divers feeding eels, sharks and more in the Living Seas exhibition; a DJ and more. $54 for aquarium members, $60 for non-members. Reservations are recommended. aquarium.ucsd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 UC San Diego\u2019s \u201cDecoding DaVinci,\u201d<\/strong> an interactive theatrical venture from the makers of \u201cClue: A Walking Mystery,\u201d runs Thursdays through Sundays through July 12 at 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. \u201cDecoding DaVinci\u201d takes players on an espionage-fueled caper across the campus in which they must solve puzzles, interact with clandestine operatives and untangle a centuries-old mystery. $30-$40. artpower.ucsd.edu\/decoding-davinci<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library hosts a second week of debate camp<\/strong> for middle-schoolers from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 13-17, at 7555 Draper Ave. Free, though registration is required. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=321098<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Historical Society presents its Young Architects Summer Program<\/strong> for middle and high school students Mondays through Fridays, July 13-17 and 20-24, at 780 Prospect St. $850 for Week 1 and $900 for Week 2. lajollahistory.org\/young-architects-summer-program<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa invites guests to its Tea in the Garden<\/strong> series from noon to 3 p.m. one Sunday a month through Oct. 18 at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. The remaining events are: July 19, \u201cMediterranean Daydream\u201d; Aug. 23, \u201cA Gilded Garden Tea\u201d; Sept. 27, \u201cHarvest & Herb Tea\u201d; Oct. 18, \u201cA Curious Mad Hatter Tea Party.\u201d $75 per person per event. eventbrite.com\/e\/tea-in-the-garden-series-tickets-1982386840404?aff=erellivmlt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla-based nonprofit Operation for Hope<\/strong> presents its ninth annual Caring, Sharing & Champagning fundraiser from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, starting at the Target store at 17170 Camino del Sur, San Diego, and continuing at a private residence in Rancho Santa Fe. The address for the latter will be available upon registration. operationforhope.org<\/a><\/p>\n Do you have an event \u2014 online or in person \u2014 that you\u2019d like to see here? 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Jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini will sing at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla on Saturday, July 18. (Athenaeum Music & Arts Library)<\/p>\n![\"Author](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LJL-L-BETS-0709-02.jpg\")
Author Alicia Upano will discuss her debut novel, \u201cEverything to the Sea,\u201d on Thursday, July 23, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore in La Jolla. (Mar Mizunaka)<\/p>\n