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Best of the Best: A Quick Guide to Online and In-Person Fun and Experiences

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This La Jolla Lights Showcasing ongoing listings of online events and local live events.

Lectures and Learning

• La Jolla Historical Society Presentation “La Jolla Courthouse” Thursday, November 17 at 2pm, starting at 850 Prospect St. A walking tour led by historian Carol Olten will explore the commercial courts that contributed to the commercial life of the village. Free for Historical Society members; $10 for non-members. bit.ly/CourtsTour

• This La Jolla Library Poetry Group Thursday, November 17 at 2pm at the La Jolla/Rifford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month for participants to read and share poems they have written with other budding or experienced poets. free.e-mail vmdandrea@hotmail.com.

• King’s Cross gift “Explore Life” Sunday, 6 p.m. through Nov. 20 at 7818 Ivanhoe Ave., La Jolla. The forum will discuss spirituality and is open to anyone regardless of religion. free.www.lifeexploredsd.com

• This pen and paper writing class Held every Thursday at 1 p.m. at La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Weekly lessons are for writers of all experience levels, ages 18 and up. free. (858) 552-1657

family and children

• La Jolla/Riford Library Display “A Book Campaign: We Are Water Protectors” Friday, November 18 at 4pm at 7555 Draper Ave. The event will feature readings and discussions of “We Are Water Guardians,” a 2022 book anthology for San Diego children. The book is written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade. There will also be related processes. free. lajollalibrary.org

health and fitness

• La Jolla Cove Bridge Club gift “Thanksgiving Twists and Breathing Techniques” Tuesdays through November at 9:30 am at 1160 Coast Blvd. Classes for all fitness levels will focus on digestive and skin health. $15 up front; $20 at the door.e-mailsolyoga@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

• The La Jolla Arts Association hosted a artist demonstration On Thursday, November 17th at 5pm, Dana Levine will give a talk and demonstrate image compositing. free. ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions

The La Jolla Community Center will be hosting an acrylic pouring workshop on Friday, November 18th.

The La Jolla Community Center will be hosting an acrylic pouring workshop on Friday, November 18th.

(La Jolla Community Center)

• The La Jolla Community Center offers a Acrylic pouring workshop Friday, November 18 at 2 p.m., 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Guests can learn to create abstract works. Include materials. $20 for community center members; $30 for non-members. ljcommunitycenter.org/art-classes

• Opening reception at RB Stevenson Gallery “ensemble” Saturday, November 19 at 5 p.m., 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The group exhibition will feature new and recent works by some of the gallery’s artists. free. rbstevensongallery.com

• Presented by BFree Studio “adjustable” Through Saturday, November 19 at 7857 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibit features paintings by local artists Jeff Yeomans and Brent Jacobs. free.bfreestudio.net

• St. James Gallery by-the-Sea showcases a artist demonstration Sunday, November 20 at 1 p.m., 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. Cherry Sweig will be showcasing her techniques in the exhibition “Seven Series”, which opens Sunday, December 18th. free. sjbts.org

• Author presented by Warwick Bookstore Vicki Rollins Sunday, November 20 at 2:30 pm, 7812 S Girard Ave., La Jolla. Rawlins is the author of Flower Power: Turning Fragments of Nature Into Transformative Works of Art. free.

Violinist Colin Jacobsen will perform at the Athenaeum Music and Art Library in La Jolla on Monday, November 21st.

Violinist Colin Jacobsen will perform with pianist Vicky Chow on Monday, November 21st at the Athenaeum Music and Art Library in La Jolla.

(Eileen Bayano)

• The Athena Library of Music and Art continues its Chamber music series Monday, November 21 at 7:30 pm at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Violinist Colin Jacobsen and pianist Vicky Chow will perform. $50 for Athenaeum members; $55 for non-members.ljathenaeum.org/chamber

• UCSD Libraries host annual Turkey Calling Show Wednesday, November 23 at noon in the Seuss Room of the Geisel Library, 9500 Gilman Blvd., La Jolla. Scott Paulson, UCSD Library Exhibits and Events Coordinator, will lead activities for all ages. free.e-mailspaulson@ucsd.edu.

On Wednesday, November 23rd, UC San Diego Libraries hosted the annual Turkey Calling Show in La Jolla with Scott Paulson.

On Wednesday, November 23rd, UC San Diego Libraries hosted the annual Turkey Calling Show in La Jolla with Scott Paulson.

(UC San Diego)

• Presented by La Jolla artist Yelena Yahontova “Goddess: A Celebration of Femininity” Through November at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, 5627 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. The exhibition features portraits of Yahontova. free. PhotographerOfJoy.com website

• La Jolla Playhouse gift “as you wish”Through Sunday, December 11 at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theater, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The work is a reimagined version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. $25 and up.lajollaplayhouse.org

• Tasende Gallery presents the artist’s new collection Fernando Botero Through Thursday, December 22 at 820 Prospect St., La Jolla. The exhibition includes three paintings and three works on paper from Botero’s personal collection. free.tasendegallery.com

• Gift from Quint Gallery “fashionable” Through Saturday, November 26 at 7655 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Jean Lowe’s solo exhibition turns the gallery space into an “unauthorized car dealership,” with an 18-foot paper model replica of an electric Hummer truck at its centerpiece. free. Quint Gallery

• The La Jolla Community Center and the La Jolla Art Association hosted a art exhibition Through Friday, December 2 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Featured media includes watercolors, photography, oils, digital art, and acrylics by artists Peggy Hinaekian, Eileen Mandela, Gwen Nobil, Dottie Stanley, Salli Sachse, and Laura Wheeler. free. lajollaartassociation.org

• Introduction of Qualcomm Research Institute “Becoming: An Interactive Music Journey in VR” Through Friday, December 2, at UC San Diego’s Atkinson Hall, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. The operatic VR experience is based on a poem by the 13th-century Persian poet Mowlana Rumi. free. galleryqi.ucsd.edu

La Jolla's Athena Library of Music and Art will present

La Jolla’s Athena Library of Music and Art will present “Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio: Cones of Light” in December.

(Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio)

• Gift from The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library “Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio: Cone of Light” Held at 1008 Wall Street in La Jolla through December. The exhibition features Ortiz-Rubio’s charcoal and graphite works that explore the human experience of time. free. ljathenaeum.org

• La Jolla/Riford Library Display “Reply…” Through Thursday, January 5 at 7555 Draper Ave. The exhibit features works by artists True Ryndes, Robert Treat and Pat Kelly. free.lajollalibrary.org

• La Jolla Historical Society Presentation “The Smallest Show on Earth: Exploring the Paper Theater” Through Sunday, January 22 at 780 Prospect St. Featuring paper theater replicas, posters and exhibits of accessories, the exhibit showcases the iconic local stage of yesteryear. free. lajollahistory.org

• 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

Evenings and Events

• The Lot La Jolla presents its annualholiday market Thursday, November 17 at 10 a.m., 7611 Fay Ave. Activities will include a variety of jewelry, crafts, decorations, food and more. free. No registration required.

• Estancia La Jolla presents its annualWhiskey and Wine FestivalFriday, November 18 at 6 p.m. at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. The event will feature a selection of Southern-inspired fare paired with whiskeys, bourbons and wines from Woodford Reserve, Heaven Hill, Elijah Craig, High West, Wild Turkey, Nelson, Suntory, Jim Beam, Angels Envy and more. $150 including valet parking. www.estancialajolla.com

• BFree Studio demonstrates a“Gingerbread House 101”Seminars will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 19-20 at 11 a.m. at 7857 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Replies are required to ensure sufficient material is provided. free. bit.ly/BFreeGH

• The Lodge at Torrey Pines gift“Beyond the Cellar”Saturday, November 19 at 5 p.m. at 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. The event will include winemakers and winery owners, showcasing rare and high-end wines not readily available to the public. $250.lodgetorreypines.com/beyond-the-cellar

• The La Jolla Village Merchants Association presented a“Girard/Silverado Holiday Open House”Sunday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Girard Avenue and Silverado Street. The event will include live music, demonstrations, prizes, merchant sales, treats, children’s activities and a visit from Santa. free. Register in advance to receive a free parking pass. lajollabythesea.com

• La Jolla St. Germain Children’s Charities hosts annual charity eventsilver teaTuesday, December 6th at 1pm at a private residence in La Jolla. The event will raise money for the nonprofit’s mission to help abused and neglected children by providing grants to local agencies that serve them. $125 up front; $150 at the door. StGermaineChildrensCharity.org/2022-silver-tea

Do you have an online or live event you’d like to watch here? Email your leads to efrausto@lajollalight.com by noon Friday to be featured in next week’s edition.



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