This is an ongoing list of online events and local in-person events.
Lectures and Learning
• Yiddishland California gift “Learn Yiddish with the Songs of Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh” Monday, January 23 starting at 6:30 pm, online and at 1128 Wall St., La Jolla. Guests can learn about the history of the Yiddish language behind various songs, lullabies and more. $30 per lesson or $150 for six lessons. bit.ly/yiddishsongsJan
The Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine will present a public keynote address by Walter Longo, author of The Longevity Diet, on Friday, January 27 in La Jolla.
(Scripps Health)
• Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine delivered a public keynote speech Walter Longo, author of “The Longevity Diet,” Friday, January 27 at 7:30 pm at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla in Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive. This address is the only public portion of the 18th Annual Natural Supplements Conference for Medical Professionals. $30 per person or $40 for two. scripps.org/naturalsupplements
• This pen and paper writing class Held every Thursday at 1 p.m. at La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Weekly lessons are open to writers of all experience levels, ages 18 and up. free. (858) 552-1657
family and children
• La Jolla/Riford Library Display bilingual story time Wednesday, January 25 at 10:30 a.m., 7555 Draper Ave. Storytime for toddlers and speakers of all levels will be conducted in French. free. lajollalibrary.org
• Presented by the La Jolla Music Society 123 Andres Saturday, January 28 at 9:30 and 11:30 am at JAI, 7600 Fay Ave. The husband and wife duo will perform and invite all ages to dance and dance. $15 for children, $25 for adults. theconrad.org/events/123-andres-3
health and fitness
• La Jolla Cove Bridge Club gift “Breathe, Feel, Stretch, Relax and Heal” Every Wednesday through February at 4:40 p.m. at 1160 Coast Blvd. Weekly lessons are available for all levels. $15 per lesson.e-mail solyoga@yahoo.com.
• The La Jolla Woman’s Club gift “Gentle Yoga” Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at 7791 Draper Ave. Weekly lessons are for all levels and are open to the public. 15 dollars.
Arts and Culture
• Hosted by the Early Music Society of San Diego Ars Lyrica Houston Friday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. St. James’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. The Grammy Award-nominated American Orchestra will perform works from 17th and 18th century colonial and Latin American cultures. $10-50. sdems.org
• Gift from Quint Gallery “Kenneth Capps: Prism/Index” Through Saturday, January 21 at 7655 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibition consists of six galvanized steel structures. free. Quint Gallery
• La Jolla Historical Society Presentation “The Smallest Show on Earth: Exploring the Paper Theater” Through Sunday, January 22 at 780 Prospect St. Exhibits include Paper Theater replicas, posters and accessory exhibits showcasing the iconic local stage of yesteryear. free. lajollahistory.org
Warwick’s Bookstore will feature author Seth Mallios on Tuesday, January 24th in La Jolla.
(Lauren Ladakh)
• Gift from Warwick Bookstore Seth Marios Tuesday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m., 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Mallios will discuss and sign his new book, 100 Seasons of Aztec Football. Free, or $129 to reserve a seat and a copy of the book. warwicks.com/event/mallios-2023
• Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla gift Danielle Glorioso Thursday, January 26 at 10 a.m., 3880 Nobel Blvd. Glorioso, executive director of the UC San Diego Center for Healthy Aging and the Sam and Rothstein Institute on Aging, will discuss how to preserve cognitive ability. free.Register at (858) 450-2500 or eventsLJ@belmontvillage.com.
• The La Jolla Arts Association hosted a art demonstration Thursday, January 26 at 4 p.m., La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The accompanying exhibition “Celebrate the Old Year, Welcome the New Year” will run until Friday 27 January. DanaBet@yahoo.com.
• Presented by BFree Studio “Collage Plus Workshop by Sylvia Taylor” Thursday, January 26 at 5 p.m., 7857 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Workshops include all materials and are open to all skill levels. $45. bit.ly/BFreeCollagePlus
• Introduction of Qualcomm Research Institute “Beyond the Metaverse with Our World: Indigenous Stories Everywhere” Thursday, January 26 through Friday, March 17 at the QI Gallery in Atkinson Hall, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. The exhibit is an educational extended reality platform and mobile app designed to integrate Native American heritage and knowledge with everyday environments. free. galleryqi.ucsd.edu
• Gift from The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Pianist Rosina Greco Saturday, January 28 at 4 p.m., 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla. Following her performance, there will be dinner with a local La Jolan. $50 for Athenaeum members; $55 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org
• UC San Diego Department of Visual Arts presents a lecture Michael Cardenas,Tuesday, January 31 at 4 p.m., UC Santa Cruz Professor of Performance, Games, and Design and Associate Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. free. bit.ly/UCSD Cardenas
Le Salon de Musiques will present “Chopin: Concerto for a Blue-Eyed Beauty” on Sunday, February 5 in La Jolla.
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• Music salon performance“Chopin: Concerto by a Blue-Eyed Beauty”Sunday, February 5th at the La Jolla La Jolla Ladies Club, 7791 Draper Ave., at 4 p.m. Performances will include soprano Alisa Johnston, violinists Ambrose Obren and Benjamin Hoffman, viola virtuoso Jonah Sirota, cellist Michael Kaufman, double bass Virtuoso Ryan Baird and pianist Vijay Venkatesh. $95. lesalondemusiques.com
• Presented by BFree Studio“Blue Sky: Painting”Through Sunday, February 5, at 7857 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The solo exhibition includes works by Cecilia Wong Kaiser. free.bfreestudio.net
• Presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego“Alexis Smith: The American Way”Through Sunday, February 5 at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The exhibition features Smith’s mixed-media collages that draw heavily on film, literature and popular culture. $25.mcasd.org website
• RB Stevenson Gallery presentation“monochrome”Through Saturday, February 11, at 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibit features the latest work by San Francisco-based artists Judith Foosaner and Mark Perlman.rbstevensongallery.com
Evenings and Events
• Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters reveals its nextchef tableThursday, January 26 at 6.30pm at 2259 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla. Executive Chef Marty Fay and Resident Senior Sommelier Evan Vallee will host a Mediterranean/Italian themed six-course wine pairing dinner. $165.bit.ly/ChefsTableJan
• Mission Bay High SchoolEnvironmental Jazz BandA fundraising concert at the La Jolla Women’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave., on Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support the band’s biennial San Diego-Yokohama Sister City Goodwill Mission Tour in April, during which the band will perform in Japan. 20 dollars.missionbaymusic.com/japanmbhs
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