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Best Bets: A Quick Guide to Online and In-person Fun and Experiences

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This is an ongoing list of online events and local live events.

Lectures and Learning

• This Pen to Paper Writing Class Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the La Jolla/Riford Library at 7555 Draper Ave. Weekly classes are open to writers of all experience levels 18 years and older. free. (858) 552-1657

family and children

• La Jolla/Riford Libraries and Warwick’s Bookshop display a Matt Drapena book sale On Friday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. at 7555 Draper Ave. Newbery Award winner de la Peña will debut his new picture book, Patchwork, and will read the story, discuss his inspiration and writing process, and sign the Copies of books. Free; books will be available for purchase. lajollalibrary.org

Health and Fitness

• Bodhi Yoga Gift “Flexibility and Mobility – Deep Stretching Workshop for the Hips and Waist by Jeny Dawson” Saturday, August 27 at 1 p.m. at 7843 Girard Ave., La Jolla. $65 in advance, $75 on the day of the event.buddhiyogalj.com

• Available at Nataraja Meditation and Yoga Center “Guided Meditation and Open Talk” Online and in person in La Jolla on Monday, August 29 at 5:45pm. Meditation teacher Erhard Vogel will discuss how to live a self-empowering life. Free; donations will be accepted. Call Pam at (858) 395-4033 by Sunday, August 28 to reserve a location and receive an address.

• Gift from La Jolla Ladies Club “Gentle Yoga” Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at 7791 Draper Ave. Weekly lessons are available to all levels and are open to the public. 15 dollars.

arts and culture

• Presented by La Jolla Music Society “Endgame: The Metamorphosis” Friday, August 26 at 7:30pm, 7600 Fay Ave. The ensemble performance is the end of the Music Society SummerFest series. $53 and up. theconrad.org/events

• Book Adventures “Stuck in Reading” Online, Thursday, August 25 at 4pm. Author Jamie Baker will discuss her book “Take It From Me.” The series continues on Thursday, September 1 at 4pm with author Gill Paul discussing her book Manhattan Girls: A Novel by Dorothy Parker and Her Friends. Free; book copies will be available for purchase. bit.ly/3pfmf7h

• La Jolla Community Center and La Jolla Arts Society art demonstration Thursday, August 25 at 4pm, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Artist Sherry Roper will demonstrate how to paint a still life in oil using the indirect painting method. Free; registration required. ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions

Warwick's Bookshop will be presenting author Joyce Carroll Oates online on Thursday 25 August.

Warwick’s Bookshop will be presenting author Joyce Carroll Oates online on Thursday 25 August.

(Nicholas Coulter)

• Warwick Bookstore presents the author Joyce Carroll Oates Online, Thursday, August 25 at 5 p.m. Oates will discuss her new book, The Nanny, with author Paula McLain. warwicks.com/event/oates-2022

• Bill Thune, founderEcological Protection, will appear at Artemis Gallery, 1152 Prospect Street, La Jolla, on Thursday, August 25 at 5:30 pm. Toone will discuss and sign his book “On the Wings of the Condor” and offer wine and cheese. free.

• This Fourth Friday Jazz Series The La Jolla Community Center will perform “Rhythm in a Riff: Billy Eckstine’s Music” on Friday, August 26 at 6811 La Jolla Avenue, featuring Christopher Hollyday on saxophone, Rob Thorsen on bass and Melonie Grinnell on piano. Reception starts at 7pm, concert at 8pm, $22 in advance for Community Center members and $25 for non-members; $30 at the door. ljcommunitycenter.org/ffjs

• L&G Projects showcase “The sun is coming” Through Saturday, August 27 at 7940 Herschel Ave., La Jolla. The exhibition showcases the work of Israeli artist Orit Fuchs. free. landgprojects.com

• Presented by RB Stevenson Gallery “Multiple Insights” Through Saturday, August 27 at 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibition features paintings and sculptures by a range of gallery artists. free. rbstevensongallery.com

• La Jolla Playhouse gift “The Fandango of Butterflies (and Coyotes)” Beginning Tuesday, August 30 at 7:30pm at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. Inspired by interviews with Latin American immigrants, this work is a celebration of the resilience and camaraderie that can be built when strangers become friends and friends become family. The show will run until Sunday, September 25th. $25 and up. lajollaplayhouse.org

• The Athena Music and Art Library showcases 30th Annual Jury Exhibition Through Friday, September 2, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Selected artists will showcase their work. free. ljathenaeum.org

• BFree Studio rendering “The Tide of Reversal” Through Saturday, September 3 at 7857 Girard Ave., La Jolla.Exhibition includes works by members of 12 female art groups time for women artists. Free. bfreestudio.net

• Presented by La Jolla Historical Society “Voice from Rez” Through Sunday, September 4, the exhibit at 780 Prospect St. aims to remind viewers of the continued presence of the Native Americans in Southern California and some of the art they created.free. lajollahistory.org

• Presented by Quint Gallery “New Sculpture” Through Saturday, September 17 at 7655 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibit features work by San Diego artists Adam Belt and Christopher Puccio and Bay Area artist Christolson. free. quintgallery.com

Work by Mark Sherman, Eileen Mandell and Beverly Brock is featured in an art exhibit at the La Jolla Community Center.

Work by Mark Sherman, Eileen Mandell and Beverly Brock will be on display at the La Jolla Community Center and the La Jolla Art Society art exhibition until Monday, October 10.

(Courtesy of La Jolla Community Center)

• La Jolla Community Center and La Jolla Arts Societyart exhibition By Monday, October 10 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The exhibition features about 50 works by local artists Beverly Brock, Chris Conroe, Dan Kilgore, Eileen Mandell, Jose Luis Nunez and Mark Sherman. free. ljcommunitycenter.org

• La Jolla/Riford Library presents a Photography Exhibition Jordan Verdin will be exhibiting portraits and stories of homeless people in the area on Saturday, October 15 at 7555 Draper Ave. The library will also collect donated socks and hygiene items. free. lajollalibrary.org

Gala and Events

St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church will host its 90th White Elephant Auction in La Jolla starting Friday, August 26.

St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church will host its 90th White Elephant Auction in La Jolla starting Friday, August 26.

(Courtesy of St James-on-Sea Anglican Church)

• St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church presents its 90th annualWhite Elephant SaleBeginning Friday, August 26 at 5 p.m. at 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. “Preferred Night” offers guests a preferred donation purchase with complimentary wine and appetizers. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. The “Major Sale” starts Saturday, August 27th at 9am. At 1pm, remaining items will be half price. At 3:30 p.m., guests can purchase a mystery bag for $5. Proceeds from past sales have supported the work of nonprofits ranging from baby supplies for military families to apartments for low-income seniors. bit.ly/stjameswes2022

• Presented by the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art“Party @MCASD”Saturday, September 10 at 5 p.m., 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla. The fundraiser will preview the museum’s upcoming exhibit, “Alexis Smith: The American Way,” and will include dinner and more. $600 and up. mcasd.org/gala

• Presented by La Jolla Social Service Coalition“Remember September 2022”Wednesday, September 21st at 5pm at the Darlington Building at 7441 Olivetas Ave. The fundraiser will include food, music and silent auction items. Proceeds will benefit senior housing at Union House. 100 dollars. Reply by Thursday, September 1st. ssloflj.org

Is there an online or live event you’d like to see here? Email your prospects to efrausto@lajollalight.com. â—†



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