\u2022 La Jolla Community Center presents a CPR & AED Awareness Workshop<\/strong> at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The workshop is presented as part of an ongoing Eagle Scout project and in partnership with the American Heart Association. Free, with registration required. Email avani@ljcommunitycenter.org to RSVP.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents a Murals of La Jolla<\/strong> guided walking tour at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, starting at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free, though registration is required. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/murals-0812<\/a><\/p>\n Health & fitness<\/p>\n \u2022 Curebound Cancer Challenge<\/strong> returns with various competitions and festivities starting at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at UC San Diego\u2019s RIMAC Field, 10100 Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. curebound.org\/curebound-cancer-challenge<\/a><\/p>\n Art & film<\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library<\/strong> presents its 2026 art exhibitions at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The remaining schedule is: 34th annual Juried Exhibition, with an opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31; and works by Sylvia Fernandez, with an opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. ljathenaeum.org\/upcoming-exhibitions<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts a \u201cReflections\u201d<\/strong> showcase with artwork from participants in the program from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 23 at MCASD\u2019s Axline Court, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. Reflections is an art-making workshop series for adults 55 and up. Open to the public during regular gallery hours. mcasd.org\/events\/reflections-showcase-2026-3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library hosts the 2026 iteration of Flicks on the Bricks<\/strong> at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 6-27 at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cAmerica 250: The American Dream Through the Eyes of an Immigrant.\u201d The schedule is as follows: \u201cMr. Deeds Goes to Town\u201d on Aug. 6; \u201cMr. Smith Goes to Washington\u201d on Aug. 13; \u201cMeet John Doe\u201d on Aug. 20; and \u201cIt\u2019s a Wonderful Life\u201d on Aug. 27. Single-film tickets are $24 for members and $29 for non-members. The series of four films is $88 for members and $108 for nonmembers. Popcorn is included with the ticket. ljathenaeum.org\/flicks<\/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, on view through Sunday, Aug. 9, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. A closing celebration with music, keynote speaking and art will be held 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, $65 for non-members, 10% off for members. mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/giants<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center hosts a kickoff for the 37th annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival<\/strong> with a screening of \u201cHola!\u2026Ciao\u201d at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the LFJCC\u2019s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla. $17 for members, $20 for non-members, and $22.50 for day-of tickets. Also a part of the festival is the Joyce Short Film Series, taking place on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at LFJCC\u2019s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. Complimentary for members, $12.50 for non-members and $15the day of. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Joseph Bellows Gallery presents \u201cSurfboard,\u201d<\/strong> an exhibition of photographs by Joni Sternbach, through Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla. josephbellows.com\/exhibitions<\/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. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=326164<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library hosts \u201cIn the Land of\u2026\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0an exhibition put together by Feminist Image Group artists with their interpretation of the realities of censorship, through Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7555 Draper Ave. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=374852<\/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., La Jolla. The show runs through Sept. 30. Free. (619) 361-1055.<\/p>\n \u2022 Summers Salon<\/strong> in La Jolla commemorated what would have been the 100th birthday of late film legend Marilyn Monroe on June 1 by decorating the walls with photos of her. The exhibit will be on display through the end of the year at 7946 Ivanhoe Ave., La Jolla. facebook.com\/asummerssalon<\/a><\/p>\n Music & dance<\/p>\n \u2022 The Kiwanis Club of La Jolla presents the final performance of the 2026 Concerts by the Sea series<\/strong> from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Scripps Park, 1160 Coast Blvd. The concert features Jumping Jack Flash, a Rolling Stones cover band. Free. kiwanisclublajolla.org\/event\/concerts-by-the-sea<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents surrealist blues poet Aja Monet<\/strong> as she shares music from her new album \u201cThe Color of Rain\u201d at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Aja\u2019s album blends poetry, blues, hip hop and soul. $40-45. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/aja-monet-the-color-of-rain<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents SummerFest 2026<\/strong> Friday, July 31 to Saturday, Aug. 29, primarily at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall and starting at 7 p.m. The series as a whole is composed of 21 concerts, with only one show outside of La Jolla. Upcoming shows include: \u201cVienna 1900\u201d on Saturday, Aug. 1;\u00a0 \u201cWhat If?\u201d on Sunday, Aug. 2; \u201cReshaping the Past\u201d on Wednesday, Aug. 5; \u201cEastern Visions\u201d on Friday, Aug. 7; \u201cRoots\u201d on Saturday, Aug. 8; \u201cLost and Found\u201d on Sunday, Aug. 9; \u201cAmerican Legacy\u201d on Wednesday, Aug. 12; and \u201cOut of the Shadows\u201d on Friday, Aug. 14. SummerFest ticket subscriptions for all concerts in the Baker-Baum Concert Hall range from $1,387 to $1,675, depending on seat location. Concerts in The JAI are added to packages. Tickets for individual concerts range from $45 to $145. theconrad.org\/summerfest<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents The Cream of Clapton Band<\/strong> at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. The band will perform cuts from a pair of Eric Clapton live albums, \u201cUnplugged\u201d and \u201c24 Nights.\u201d $35-80. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/the-cream-of-clapton-band-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower and Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company present \u201cFlamenco \u00cdntimo\u201d<\/strong> at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $35-80. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/siudy-garrido-flamenco-company<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents a special concert, \u201c1963: A Musical Time Capsule with Tod Macofsky & The Gand Band,\u201d<\/strong> at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Featuring music from artists such as The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, The Ronettes and The Beatles. $45 for members, $50 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/gand-26-0812<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents South Florida-born musician and artist Helado Negro<\/strong> and Mexican-born, Texas-raised guitarist and singer Reyna Tropical<\/strong> at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $35-45. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/helado-negro-reyna-tropical<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 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., La Jolla. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/jazz-26-farrell-series<\/a><\/p>\n Books<\/p>\n \u2022 Author and part-time La Jolla resident Robert McCaw<\/strong> discusses his latest book, \u201cTraitors\u201d at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 30 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/mccaw-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents author Phil Cousineau<\/strong> as he discusses his new book, \u201cThe Wisdom of The Odyssey: Twenty-Four Life Lessons from Homer\u2019s Epic\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $20 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/cousineau-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author and Los Angeles Times reporter James Queally<\/strong> discusses his book, \u201cSurviving the Lie\u201d in conversation with writer Curtis Ippolito at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $28 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/queally-2026<\/a><\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cHa ha ha ha ha ha ha,\u201d<\/strong> a La Jolla Playhouse Without Walls experience and Wolly Mammoth Theatre Company touring production, runs in matinee and evening shows from Tuesday, July 28 to Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The award-winning show from Julia Masli is described as \u201cpart clowning, part surreal social experiment and part connection-forming alchemy.\u201d $25-59. lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cThe Family Album\u201d<\/strong> is on stage at the La Jolla Playhouse through Sunday, Aug. 16, in 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 the month of 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. aquarium.ucsd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The 2026 Las Patronas Jewel Ball<\/strong> takes place starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla. This year\u2019s Jewel Ball is themed \u201cFesta Di Venezia.\u201d Ballroom seating costs $800, while premier seating (which includes early entry) is $1,450. laspatronas.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Kiwanis Club of La Jolla hosts its 63rd annual pancake breakfast<\/strong> from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect Drive. $15 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under before Aug. 12. $20 and $10 for adults and kids, respectively, at the door. Children under three can join for free. kiwanisclublajolla.org\/special-event\/annual-pancake-breakfast<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa invites guests to its Tea in the Garden<\/strong> series 12-3 p.m. one Sunday a month through Oct. 18 at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. The remaining events are: \u201cA Gilded Garden Tea\u201d on Aug. 23; \u201cHarvest & Herb Tea\u201d on Sept. 27; \u201cA Curious Mad Hatter Tea Party\u201d on Oct. 18. $75 per person per event. eventbrite.com\/e\/tea-in-the-garden-series-tickets-1982386840404?aff=erellivmlt<\/a><\/p>\n Do you have an event \u2014 online or in person \u2014 that you\u2019d like to see here? Email your leads to Noah Lyons at noah.lyons@lajollalight.com by noon Friday for publication in the following week\u2019s edition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The La Jolla Light presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities. 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\u201cAmerican Legacy,\u201d an upcoming show in La Jolla Music Society\u2019s SummerFest, explores the question: \u201cWhat does it mean to make history in America?\u201d (La Jolla Music Society)<\/p>\n![\"Siudy](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LJL-L-BETS-0730-02.jpg\")
Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company\u2019s \u201cFlamenco \u00cdntimo\u201d blends traditional flamenco forms with more contemporary ones. (ArtPower)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sut-l-stage-familyalbum-01.jpg\")
The creative team for La Jolla Playhouse\u2019s world premiere musical \u201cThe Family Album,\u201d clockwise from top, director Jess McLeod, bookwriter Sam Chanse, co-composer\/lyricist MILCK (aka Connie K. Lim) and co-composer\/Lyricist AG (aka Adrianne Gonzalez). (Jen Rosenstein)<\/p>\n