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

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This La Jolla Light Showcasing an ongoing list of online events and local live events.

Lectures and Learning

• La Jolla/Riford Library Display “(P)Luck: Improving Healthcare and the World – Book Talks and Writers’ Event” Thursday, September 8 at 1 p.m. at 7555 Draper Ave. La Jollan Blair Sadler will discuss the history and future of American healthcare from his new book, “(pick,” Written with his twin brother Alfred Sadler. free. lajollalibrary.org

• Presented by the Institute of the Americas “Earth Order: How Natural Law Defines Human Life” Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. at 10111 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. Saleem Ali, an environmental economist and professor of energy and the environment at the University of Delaware, will share highlights from his new book on how the laws of nature affect and define our lives, and how the science of natural and social systems informs us about current and emerging planetary crises. free. bit.ly/IOA2022

family and children

• La Jolla/Riford Library Display “Bilingual Storytime: Spanish” Wednesday, September 7, 10:30am at 7555 Draper Ave. The program is designed to allow preschoolers to experience English and Spanish in a fun environment. free. lajollalibrary.org

Health and Fitness

• Provided by La Jolla Cove Bridge Club “Smart Health Yoga Immersion: Neck, Shoulder and Spine Flexibility“Tuesday, September 6 at 9:30am, 1160 Shore Drive. Jaruska Solyova will lead the workshop. $25. Reservations recommended. Emailsolyoga@yahoo.com.

• 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

• Book Adventures “Stuck in Reading” Online, Thursday, September 1 at 4 p.m. Author Gill Paul will discuss her book Manhattan Girls: A Novel by Dorothy Parker and Her Friends. The series will continue on Thursday, September 8th at 4pm with Carol Van Den Hende discussing her book “The Orchid Blooms”.Free; books available for purchase . bit.ly/3pfmf7h

• Introduced by La Jolla Village Chamber of Commerce First Friday La Jolla Art Walk Friday, September 2 at 4pm at The Village locations. Several galleries will be open and will provide food and entertainment in partnership with local businesses. free. bit.ly/VMAFirstFriday

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

Faith Carrion will take part in the stage reading of the La Jolla Theatre Orchestra "fresh mountain air"

Faith Carrion will participate in the staged readings of “Fresh Mountain Air” by the La Jolla Theater Ensemble on Saturday, September 3rd and Tuesday, September 6th.

(Courtesy of La Jolla Theatre Orchestra)

• La Jolla Theatre Ensemble presents staged reading “Fresh mountain air” Saturday, September 3 at 2 pm and Tuesday, September 6 at 6 pm at 7555 Draper Ave. Michael Eichler’s screenplay, featuring three women played by Lindsay Bates, Faith Carrion and Lizzie Morse, explores race, gender and culture through a nearby jailbreak. A $10 donation is suggested.

• 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 RezThrough Sunday, Sept. 4, the exhibit at 780 Prospect St. aims to remind viewers of the continued presence of Native Americans in Southern California and some of the art they created. Free. lajollahistory.org

The Warwick Bookstore in La Jolla will introduce author M. Margaret McKeown on Thursday, September 8th.

The Warwick Bookstore in La Jolla will introduce author M. Margaret McKeown on Thursday, September 8th.

(Courtesy of M. Margaret McKeown)

• Warwick’s bookstore gift M.Margaret McKeon Thursday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. McKeown will discuss and sign her new book, Citizen Justice: The Environmental Legacy of William O. Douglas—Public Advocates and Conservation Advocates. Free, or $29.95 to reserve a seat and book. warwicks.com/event/mckeown-2022

• The Athena Music and Art Library will host a new exhibit opening reception on Friday, September 9 at 6:30 pm at 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla. “Continuum: The Art of Faiya Fredman” A close-up look at the 70 years of Fredman’s (1925-2020) artistic career. “Derrick Posier: Careers” is a visual survey of the various occupations of humor presented in Posier’s characteristic mind. “Towards One Hundred” Featured in the Erika and Fred Torri artist book collection at Athenaeum. The exhibition will run until Saturday, November 5th. free. ljathenaeum.org

• La Jolla artist and writer Peggy Hinekian Will appear at the La Jolla/Riford Library at 7555 Draper Ave on Saturday, September 10 at 1 p.m. Hinaekian will discuss and sign her fourth book, Lovers of Tomorrow.

• 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

• La Jolla Playhouse gift “The Fandango of Butterflies (and Coyotes)” By Sunday, September 25 at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The work was inspired by interviews with Latin American immigrants. $25 and up. lajollaplayhouse.org

• The La Jolla Community Center and the La Jolla Art Society will be hosting an art exhibit at 6811 La Jolla Blvd until Monday, October 10th. 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

A photo of a homeless man named James is part of an exhibit at the La Jolla/Rifford Library that runs through Saturday, October 15th.

This Saturday, October 15th photo of James the Homeless by Jordan Verdin is part of the La Jolla/Rifford Library exhibit.

(Courtesy of Jordan Vidin)

• La Jolla/Riford Library presents a Photography Exhibition Jordan Verdin showcases the faces and stories of homeless people in the area on Saturday, October 15 at 7555 Draper Ave.The show doubles as a fundraiser human showers, which provides pop-up showers for the homeless and serves as a donation drive for socks, sleeping bags and hygiene products. free. lajollalibrary.org

Gala and Events

• 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

• The San Diego Sparkles Foundation proposes a Child Welfare Fashion Show and Luncheon Saturday, September 17 at 10:30am at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Blvd. The inauguration will include a speech by San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. $100 and up.e-mailtamarpak77@gmail.com.

• 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, with proceeds going to senior housing at Union Tower. 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.



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