Theย La Jolla Light presents this continuing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet, as well as local in-person events.
Lectures & learning
โข The American Lung Association and Burr Heart and Lung Clinic at Sharp Grossmont Hospital presentย โSan Diego Community Connections: Dinner with the Docsโย at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, online. The live webinar will feature Capt. Alma Lowry of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and local intensive-care nurses. The series continues weekly through Wednesday, Nov. 17, with various local experts. Free.ย bit.ly/ALASDwebinars
โข St. Germaine Childrenโs Charity presentsย โCocktails and Conversation with UPLIFT San Diegoโย at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at a private home on Inspiration Drive in La Jolla. UPLIFT provides tutoring and mentoring services for low-income students and helps house San Diegoโs homeless people. $40; seating is limited.ย stgchildrenscharity@gmail.com
โข Theย Pen to Paper writing classย continues at 1 p.m. every Thursday at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The class is open to writers 18 and older of all experience levels. Masks are required. Free. (858) 552-1657
Families & children
โข The La Jolla/Riford Library and La Jolla Playhouse present a theater workshop and viewing of the playhouseโs 2021 Pop Tourย โPick Me Lastโย at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at 7555 Draper Ave. Playhouse teaching artist Wilfred Paloma will lead games and exercises, followed by a recording of the show. The event is geared toward third- to sixth-graders, but all ages are welcome. Free.ย lajollalibrary.org/events
โข The La Jolla/Riford Library presents itsย โNot-So-Elementary Book Clubโย at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7555 Draper Ave. A volunteer will read the first chapter of โThe Silver Arrowโ by Lev Grossman, followed by a librarian-led discussion. Previous reading of the book is not required. Free.ย grahamk@sandiego.gov
Arts & culture
โข The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents the first concert of itsโฏโAcoustic Evening Series with Jefferson Jayโโฏat 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The event, curated and hosted by San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jay, will feature Sue Palmer, Rob Deez and Jon Zampese. $15 for Athenaeum members ($39 for the three-concert series); $20 for non-members ($54 for the series).โฏljathenaeum.org/acoustics
โข B Free Studio presentsย โHuman Connectionsโย beginning Friday, Oct. 1,โฏat 7857 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibition includes work by painters Scott Prior and Brent Jacobs and runs through Sunday, Oct. 17. Free.โฏbfreestudio.net
โข The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents theโฏJoyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festivalโฏstarting Friday, Oct. 1, online and at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The three-day festival will feature 25 short films from the United States, Israel and Argentina. $15 and up.โฏlfjcc.org/cjc/sdijff.aspx
โข The La Jolla Presbyterian Church gallery opens its 2021 Fall Artist Series with a solo exhibit by La Jolla painterย Katherine Keeling. A โmeet the artistโ event will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at 7715 Draper Ave. The exhibit will run through Sunday, Nov. 7. Free.
โข The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its 22nd annualโฏโSummer Festivalโโฏbeginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The event, held in October this year, will feature pianist Gustavo Romero on four consecutive Sundays. $50 per concert for Athenaeum members ($192 for the series); $55 per concert for non-members ($212 for the series). Dinner options are available.โฏljathenaeum.org/summer-festival
โข Adventures by the Book presentsย โPlay Nice But Win: An ABTB Means Business Fireside Adventureโย at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, online. Dell Computer founder and Chief Executive Michael Dell will speak with billionaire entrepreneur, Fireside co-founder and โShark Tankโ cast member Mark Cuban. Admission includes a hardcover copy of โPlay Nice But Win.โ $31.50.ย adventuresbythebook.com/event/michael-dell-mark-cuban
โข The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library continues itsย โDivine Danteโย lecture series with โLa Divina Commedia โ Purgatorioโ at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, online. Victoria Martino leads the series commemorating the 700th anniversary of the poetโs death. $16 per lecture for Athenaeum members; $21 for non-members.ย ljathenaeum.org/special-lectures
โข Warwickโs bookstore and Penguin Random House present authorย Richard Osmanย at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, online. Osman will discuss his new book, โThe Man Who Died Twice,โ in conversation with author Jeffery Deaver. Free. Autographed book copies will be for sale.ย warwicks.com/event/osman-2021
โข The La Jolla Community Center presents aย reception for La Jolla Art Association artistsย at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The event will feature the works of LJAA members Joan Everds, Beverly Brock, Jennifer Taylor, Toni Williams, Lindsay Ahart, Leah Higgins and Ernest Alvarez, including landscapes, still lifes and digital paintings. Their exhibition opens Saturday, Oct. 2, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 27. Reservations are required.ย ljcommunitycenter.org
โข Vanguard Culture presentsย โWomXnโย at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, online. The third installment of the nonprofitโs โThe History of Joyโ series will feature cinematic performances inspired by real-life stories of struggle, beauty and triumph. $15 and up.ย bit.ly/womxnOct7
โข The Roustabouts Theatre is streaming a filmed production ofย โBook of Leavesโย through Sunday, Oct. 10. The play by Will Cooper was filmed with six actors performing solo before a green screen. $15.ย theroustabouts.org/bookofleaves
โข La Jolla Playhouse presentsโฏโThe Gardenโโฏthrough Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The world-premiere play explores the complex relationship between two women. $25 and up.โฏlajollaplayhouse.org
โขย โCome From Away,โย a musical about airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on 9/11, is streaming on Apple TV+. The musical premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2015, began a Broadway run in 2017 and earned director and playhouse artistic director Christopher Ashley a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. The streaming production features several cast members from the local premiere. Free for seven days with an Apple TV+ subscription.ย bit.ly/CFAAppleTV
Galas & events
โข La Valencia Hotel presents aย โPink Teaโย at 11 a.m. Fridays in October at 1132 Prospect St., La Jolla. Offerings include finger sandwiches, pink homemade sweets, scones and a glass of brut rosรฉ.โฏPink attire is encouraged.โฏTen percent of proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen San Diego. $95 per person; reservations are required.ย bit.ly/LaVPinkTea
AUTHOR: ELISABETH FRAUSTO
DATE PUBLISHED:ย September 28, 2021
SOURCE:ย Lajollalight.com
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