The La Jolla Light presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities.
Lectures & learning
• The La Jolla Community Center hosts the final session of “Making Sense of U.S. Health Insurance Policies” at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. as part of the Peer Learning Collaborative series. The discussion will feature health professionals Irene Su, Sara Averbach and Bonnie Sao. Free for Community Center , $35 for non-. ljcommunitycenter.org/plc
• Shark researcher and National Geographic explorer Jess Cramp discusses “The Untold Story of Sharks” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $30.50-$53. theconrad.org/events/jess-cramp
• The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center hosts a “Retirement Academy” at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, April 29 through June 17, at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The series will feature tips and lessons about retirement. $360 for Jewish Community Center , $400 for non-. lfjcc.org/seniors/retirementacademy.aspx
• “Why Ecosystems Matter,” taught by biologist Christopher Wills, is set for 2:45 p.m. Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22, at the La Jolla Community Center at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. as part of the Peer Learning Collaborative. Topics will be: May 1, “Defining the Problem”; May 8, “The Consequences of Biological Loss”; May 15, “How Ecosystems Evolve”; May 22, “How Can We Repair Our Ecosystems?” Free for Community Center , $35 for non-. ljcommunitycenter.org/plc
• St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church presents “Voices of Grace and Grit” at 9 a.m. Sundays through May 4 at 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. Each lecture features women of the Bible. 858-459-3421
Health & fitness
• The “Fit, Flexible & Fabulous” yoga class is presented at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd. The class is open to all levels. $20. Email [email protected].
• “Sunset Stretch & Peaceful Ocean Savasana” is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd. All levels are welcome. $20. Email [email protected].
Arts & culture
• La Jolla Playhouse presents the 2025 WOW (Without Walls) Festival, featuring more than 20 mostly free events of theater, dance, music, puppetry and more Thursday through Sunday, April 24-27, at UC San Diego. For the full schedule and tickets, visit lajollaplayhouse.org/wowfestival.
• Claudia Lebenthal discusses her book “Surfer Stories” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $40 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/lebenthal-2025
• The Athenaeum Jazz Spring Series concludes with the Ben Wendel Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $50 for Athenaeum , $55 for non-. ljathenaeum.org/jazz
• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library hosts an opening reception for the exhibition “Harvest & Gather: Missed Connections” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The exhibit, featuring papier-maché sculptures and fiber installations made with paper waste, will run Saturday, April 26, through Saturday, July 19. ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2025-harvest-gather
• The La Jolla Music Society presents the American Patchwork Quartet at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. $57.50-$83. theconrad.org/events/american-patchwork-quartet
• The La Jolla Community Center presents its 2025 Fourth Friday Jazz Series at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. performances, beginning at 8 p.m., are: April 25: Peter Sprague, “The Beatles”; May 23: Sherry Williams, “Sentimental & Swingin’”; June 27: Lori Bell, “Higher Standards”; July 25: Brian Levy, “Jazz Standards & Ballads”; Aug. 22: Rose Mallett, “Standards Exuding Peace & Joy”; Sept. 26: Holly Hofmann, “Autumn Jazz”; and Oct. 24: Gilbert Castellanos, “Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz Celebration.” $25 per concert for Community Center and $30 for non- in advance; $35 at the door. ljcommunitycenter.org/ffjs
• Warwick’s bookstore celebrates St. Jordi’s Day and Independent Bookstore Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The event will include raffles, live music, treats and a bilingual storytime. Free. warwicks.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-2025
• Young people looking to display their artwork can do so at a community Kids Artwalk at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at 6608 Avenida Bizarro, La Jolla. Email [email protected].
• The musical ensemble Camarada presents “All You Need is Love,” featuring Beatles classics, at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in the Baker-Baum Concert Hall at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $28-$98. theconrad.org/events/24-25-camarada_love_beatles
The concert will precede Camarada’s 30th-anniversary party from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 27 at The JAI, also at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. The event will include hors d’oeuvres and a light dinner, as well as performances by Andres Martín and the Camarada Tango Quartet. $250-$300. camarada.org/30th-anniversary-celebration
• UC San Diego presents the Malpaso Dance Company at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at UCSD’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $17.50-$53. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/malpaso-dance-company
• A celebration of Día de los Niños (Children’s Day) with story time and crafts is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/dia-storytime-442684
• Author Aimie Runyan discusses her book “The Wandering Season” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, via Zoom in an event presented by Warwick’s bookstore in La Jolla. Free. warwicks.com/event/runyan-2025
• La Jolla artist Ed Whitmore displays about 40 of his paintings in the exhibit “Forging Beauty” in the Gotthelf Art Gallery at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center through Sunday, June 8, at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. He will demonstrate oxidation techniques Thursday, May 1, at the Jewish Community Center. lfjcc.org/cjc/gag.aspx
• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Sarah Penner discussing her book “The Amalfi Curse” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/penner-2025
• The La Jolla Music Society presents the Leonard Patton Trio, featuring jazz vocalist Patton, pianist Ed Kornha and bassist Justin Grinnell, at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. Free. theconrad.org/events/qrt-yrd-leonard-patton
• Bach Collegium San Diego presents “Knockout Sounds with Reginald Mobley: The Return of Bach to Bop,” a baroque and jazz concert, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $15-$70. theconrad.org/events/knockout-sounds-with-reginald-mobley-the-return-of-bach-to-bop
• The La Jolla Community Center presents “An Enchanting Evening of Song” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The event will feature soprano Anna Belaya and pianist Michele Scanlon. $50 in advance; $60 at the door. ljcommunitycenter.org/specialevents
• Bodhi Tree Concerts presents its 14th season at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. The series will continue at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, with “Mariachi y Folklorico,” featuring Mariachi Cali and DanzArts San Diego. Bodhi Tree also will participate in the Music en la Calle festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in City Heights. $20-$50 for individual concerts. bodhitreeconcerts.org
• The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents “Echoes of Time,” a concert exploring musical history, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Mandeville Auditorium, 9390 Mandeville Lane. Sameer Patel will conduct and Wu Man will be on the pipa. $20-$45. ljsc.org/echoes
• The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts The Avant Garde Ball, a night of music and fashion, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the museum’s Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $225-$450 for museum , $250-$500 for non-. mcasd.org/events/the-avant-garde-ball
• An art-making workshop with Michelle Montjoy is set for noon Sunday, May 4, as part of the La Jolla Historical Society’s Family Day program at 780 Prospect St. Free. lajollahistory.org/family-day
• The La Jolla/Riford Library presents the spring art exhibition “Culinary Arts” through Sunday, May 18, at 7555 Draper Ave. An artists reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4. The exhibit, featuring depictions of all things edible, showcases the work of 15 artists who study at La Jolla’s Athenaeum Music & Arts Library under artist and teacher Jeff Yeomans. All art is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the La Jolla Library. 858-552-1657
• Le Salon de Musiques presents a concert of music by Beethoven, Hiller and Brahms performed by violinist Ray Ushikubo, cellist Sarah Kim and pianist Francois Chouchan at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. The program will be introduced by musicologist Adam Gilbert and followed by a Q&A with the musicians and a high tea buffet with French champagne. $69-$120. lesalondemusiques.com
• Warwick’s bookstore presents sportscaster Jim Lampley, a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, discussing his book “It Happened! A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports Television” in conversation with Scott Kaplan at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/lampley-2025
• Author Laura Day discusses her book “The Prism” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $32 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/laura-day-2025
• The La Jolla Music Society presents bilingual dance band Lucky Diaz at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. The concert is intended for children ages 3-8. The band won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Music Album with “Brillo, Brillo!” $33-$43. theconrad.org/events/lucky-diaz
• The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center hosts the play “Something Rotten!” by the JCompany Youth Theatre May 10-18 at the Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $22-$29. lfjcc.org/cjc/jco_youth_theatre.aspx
• “La Jolla Surf: Culture, Art, Craft,” an exhibition featuring artists, surfers and surfboard builders of La Jolla, runs through Sunday, May 25, at the La Jolla Historical Society, 780 Prospect St. Free. lajollahistory.org/la-jolla-surf
• LOS/NR (Level of Service Not Required) hosts the art exhibition “Writings,” featuring works from C Fodoreanu, through Monday, May 26, at the gallery, 7910 Ivanhoe Ave., La Jolla. The exhibit includes paintings, photographs, video work and a site-specific installation composed of water, wood, acrylics and silks. losnotrequired.com
• UC San Diego’s Mandeville Art Gallery presents “Border Craft,” featuring contemporary artists highlighting border regions, through Sunday, June 15, at 9390 Mandeville Lane, La Jolla. Free. mandevilleartgallery.ucsd.edu/exhibitions/border-craft.html
• K. Nathan Gallery in La Jolla presents an exhibition of paintings from early California to French post-Impressionism through June at The Lodge at Torrey Pines hotel, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. knathangallery.com
• The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts the art exhibition “An Artful Life: A Tribute to Matthew C. Strauss” through Sunday, Aug. 3, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. mcasd.org/exhibitions/an-artful-life
• Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography hosts “Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen” 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, part of the Getty Foundation series “PST Art: Art & Science Collide,” runs until September. Included with aquarium ission. aquarium.ucsd.edu
• “Land and Sea: Selections from the Collection,” 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’s current collection, as well as new acquisitions. mcasd.org/exhibitions/new-on-view
Galas & events
• The Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition presents “Be the Light,” its annual charity event fighting sex and labor trafficking, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at The Lot, 7611 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $75. bsccoalition.org
• The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance car show returns Friday through Sunday, April 25-27. The event will open with the annual VIP party from 6 to 10 p.m. April 25 at Scripps Park and continue with the Tour d’Elegance from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 and “Porsches and Power on Prospect” from 5 to 9 p.m. April 26. The Concours will culminate with its ticketed car show in Scripps Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27. lajollaconcours.com
• The Lodge at Torrey Pines hosts “Celebrate the Craft,” its annual festival with area chefs, food artisans, produce, wine and craft beer, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. $307-$441. Proceeds will benefit The Ecology Center. lodgetorreypines.com/celebrate-the-craft
• The La Jolla Community Center hosts a Mother’s Day Shop & Sip Tea Party at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The event will include August Brockhaus fashions. $20 for Community Center , $30 for non-; $35 after Friday, April 25. ljcommunitycenter.org/specialevents
• The Preuss School on the UC San Diego campus presents its annual fundraiser, “The Preuss Promise,” at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at 3750 Voigt Drive, La Jolla. The evening will feature dinner and a reception to benefit the charter middle and high school for students from low-income households. $250-$400. bit.ly/3YEIHbU
• The La Jolla Newcomers Club presents a “Picnic on the Coast” at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, just south of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego at Cuvier Street and Coast Boulevard. Bring your own picnic basket. No registration is required. lajollanewcomers.org
• “The Talk of the Town: Casablanca,” the annual benefit for the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The evening will feature food, an open bar, music, dancing and art themed to the 1940s film “Casablanca.” $250. bit.ly/42LQyGY
• La Jolla Playhouse presents “59 Acres — An Immersive Speculative Soundwalk” through June. Participate by ing the “59 Acres” app for audio and then walking a scenic route between La Jolla Playhouse’s Potiker Theatre and UC San Diego’s Geisel Library. Free. lajollaplayhouse.org/59-acres
• The La Jolla/Riford Library hosts “ Us The Holocaust,” or “RUTH,” an exhibit that features stories of Holocaust survivors living in San Diego County and artifacts from the Holocaust and World War II, through Sunday, Dec. 14, at 7555 Draper Ave. bit.ly/49TLiDr. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/ruth-exhibit-program-418121
Do you have an event — online or in person — that you’d like to see here? Email your leads to Rob Vardon at [email protected] by noon Friday for publication in the following week’s edition. ♦
