\u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents the art history lecture series \u201cArt Deco: From Paris to New York, Los Angeles & Miami\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through April 30. La Jolla resident and architectural historian Diane Kane will highlight the art deco style across different cities. The remaining schedule of topics is: April 9, Paris; April 16, New York; April 23, Los Angeles; April 30, Miami. $60-$80 for the series. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/kane-26-series<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Historical Society\u2019s \u201cSpace Maker,\u201d an exhibit featuring a blend of historical and contemporary pieces by local artists highlighting wide-ranging interpretations of form, geometry, color and place, continues through Sunday, June 7, at 780 Prospect St. Free. lajollahistory.org\/space-maker<\/a><\/p>\n An April Family Day hands-on architectural design workshop inspired by artist and architect Eugene Ray, whose work is on view in the \u201cSpace Maker\u201d exhibition, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at 780 Prospect St. Free.<\/p>\n \u2022 Birch Aquarium hosts the lecture \u201cFraming Earth: A Photographer\u2019s Odyssey Toward a New Vision of Planetary Change\u201d from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 13. Photographer, author and environmentalist James Balog will share adventures and insights from his 45 years of experience in those fields. Free for aquarium members, $12 for non-members. aquarium.ucsd.edu\/events\/charles-david-keeling-memorial-lecture<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Historical Society continues its series of guided walking tours at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, with a visit to La Jolla churches. The tour will begin at the Historical Society\u2019s Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St. $10 for Historical Society members, $20 for non-members. lajollahistory.org\/walking-tours<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents \u201cThe Making of Our Planet: Frozen Worlds,\u201d hosted by Sophie Lanfear and featuring behind-the-scenes stories from explorers, filmmakers, scientists and adventurers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $25-$40. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/our-planet-frozen-worlds<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Woman\u2019s Club hosts a Women in Leadership event with La Jolla Playhouse Managing Director Debby Buchholz from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at 7791 Draper Ave. Free.<\/p>\n \u2022 Republican Women of California \u2014 La Jolla presents commentator, writer and podcaster Kira Davis at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at a location that will be provided with registration by Thursday, April 16. $50, including lunch. Email skipandtoby@yahoo.com or call 858-293-3296.<\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library hosts the \u201cNavigating Senior Life\u201d lecture series from 10:30 a.m. to noon the fourth Friday of each month through August at 7555 Draper Ave. The remaining schedule is: April 24, \u201cOptions for Those Living with Dementia\u201d; May 22, \u201cHow to Pay for Senior Living\u201d; June 26, \u201cFrom Family Home to New Beginnings\u201d; July 24, \u201cLegal, Tax, Trust Maintenance\u201d; Aug. 28, \u201cLiving & Dying with Dignity.\u201d Free. Register at navigatingseniorlife.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Art & film<\/p>\n \u2022 The San Diego chapter of Authors Guild presents a showing of documentary \u201cThe Librarians\u201d at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11 at the La Jolla\/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Followed up at 5 p.m. by a discussion with local librarians.<\/p>\n \u2022 The San Diego Watercolor Society presents \u201cChirp,\u201d a collection of 46 watercolor paintings, during regular hours through Friday, May 15, at the La Jolla\/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. An artists reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the library gallery.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents \u201cGiants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys,\u201d an exhibition consisting of more than 130 works of art and set to the soundtrack of Marvin Gaye, from Saturday, April 18, to Sunday, Aug. 9, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/giants<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 LOS\/NR (Level of Service Not Required) Gallery presents \u201cHuman Body,\u201d a show featuring artistic interpretations of the human form, through Friday, April 24, at 7910 Ivanhoe Ave., La Jolla. losnotrequired.com\/humanbody<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its 2026 art exhibitions at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The schedule is: \u201cDar(r)en Bader,\u201d now through Saturday, April 25, pairing artists Daren Bader and Darren Bader; Coralys Carter and May-ling Martinez, opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, and continuing through Saturday, July 25; 34th annual Juried Exhibition, opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, and continuing through Saturday, Oct. 10; and Sylvia Fernandez, opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and continuing through Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. ljathenaeum.org\/upcoming-exhibitions<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 UC San Diego\u2019s Mandeville Art Gallery showcases the exhibition \u201cFaith Ringgold: Full Circle \u2014 The Teachings and Her Legacy\u201d through Friday, May 1, at 9390 Mandeville Lane, La Jolla. The show traces the life and career of Ringgold, who introduced Black women\u2019s pictorial, narrative and craft traditions. She was a UCSD visual arts professor from 1984 to 2002. Free. mandevilleartgallery.ucsd.edu\/exhibitions\/faith-ringgold.html<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cElectrospectrum,\u201d an art exhibition featuring works by Roman de Salvo, continues through Saturday, May 23, at Quint Gallery, 7655 Girard Ave., La Jolla.<\/p>\n \u2022 The San Diego Art Directory presents \u201cIn Situ: La Jolla,\u201d a curated installation placing original works by local artists inside Unscripted Spaces, a luxury interior design showroom at 7730 Girard Ave. The show runs through September. Free.<\/p>\n Music & dance<\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents Chlo\u00e9 Arnold\u2019s \u201cSyncopated Ladies Live!\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $30-$55. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/syncopated-ladies<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society\u2019s Jazz Mini Festival continues through Saturday, April 11, at locations including the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. The festival honors the 100th birthdays of musical legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Remaining events at The Conrad are: 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, Brian Levy Quartet, The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, \u201cColtrane 100: Both Directions at Once,\u201d Baker-Baum Concert Hall. theconrad.org\/jazz-mini-festival<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Music Society stages its outdoor Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series at the Conrad Prebys Performing Center through Wednesday, May 27, at 7600 Fay Ave. The remaining schedule is: 4:30 p.m. April 10, Brian Levy Quartet; 4:30 p.m. April 22, Bobby Cressey; 4:30 p.m. May 15, Ali Paris; 4:30 p.m. May 27, Rebecca Jade. Free. theconrad.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its Acoustic Evenings concert series at 7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 24 at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Remaining performances are: April 10, Evans & Raney, Joel Rafael and Gayle Skidmore; April 17, Croome Brothers, Jefferson Jay with Monette Marino and Les Afriks; April 24, Fred Benedetti, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie and Tim Flannery. $67 for the series for Athenaeum members, $88 for non-members, $19 for students. Individual shows are $19, $24 and $5. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/acoustics-26-spring<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents its first \u201cPlay- and Sing-a-Thon\u201d beginning at noon Sunday, April 12, at the Conrad Prebys Music Center at UC San Diego, 9410 Russell Lane. The event will feature more than 25 LJS&C musicians, alumni, students and other community members taking turns performing until 7 p.m. as part of a fundraiser for the organization. It will culminate in a group sing-a-long including favorites from the Great American Songbook and a champagne reception from 7 to 8 p.m. Free. ljsc.org\/play-and-sing-a-thon<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Music Society presents the Danish String Quartet with the Danish National Girls\u2019 Choir at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $65-$98. A free lecture by Michael Gerdes, director of the San Diego State University Symphony Orchestra, will precede the concert at 2 p.m. theconrad.org\/events\/danish-string-quartet<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The San Diego Master Chorale presents \u201cLux,\u201d a program anchored by Leonard Bernstein\u2019s \u201cChichester Psalms\u201d and Morten Lauridsen\u2019s \u201cLux Aeterna,\u201d at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. $15-$45.<\/p>\n \u2022 Pianist Francois Chouchan and baritone John Buffett perform \u201cWinterreise\u201d by Franz Schubert as part of Le Salon de Musiques\u2019 concert series at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the La Jolla Woman\u2019s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. $69-$120. lesalondemusiques.com\/product\/concert-7-2025-2026-2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents the Diderot String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The concert will feature pieces by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. $58 for Athenaeum members, $63 for non-members, $16 for students. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/chamber-2026-0414<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Gautier Capucon and Jean-Yves Thibaudet will perform on cello and piano, respectively, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $70-$115. Michael Gerdes, director of the San Diego State University Symphony Orchestra, will speak before the show at 6:30 p.m. theconrad.org\/events\/capucon-thibaudet<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin, consisting of Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $30-$70. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/black-violin<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Music Society presents \u201cThe Magic of Manhattan,\u201d featuring trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III, at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. $75-$81. theconrad.org\/events\/benny-benack-iii<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Aristo Sham, the 2025 gold medalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $53-$80. theconrad.org\/events\/van-cliburn-gold-medalist<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus holds a musical preview in anticipation of its upcoming show \u201cThe Heavenly Life\u201d at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the La Jolla\/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. \u201cThe Heavenly Life\u201d will play at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at UC San Diego\u2019s Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com\/event\/lajollasymphonyandchorus<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $30-$55. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/patrick-watson<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Aaron Diehl Trio plays at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. $75-$81. theconrad.org\/events\/aaron-diehl-trio<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla presents shows in the Athenaeum Jazz Spring Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, with Luciana Souza and Marcel Camargo at Scripps Research Auditorium, 10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, with the Peter Erskine Trio, Alan Pasqua and Scott Colley at the Athenaeum\u2019s Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room, 1008 Wall St. Individual shows are $53-$58. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/jazz-26-spring-series<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Music Society presents the lecture series \u201cMusic 101\u201d from 2 to 3 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month through May in The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University, leads the lectures. The remaining schedule is: April 28, \u201cPurple Rain: Color as the Joy of Listening\u201d; and May 26, \u201cGo Your Own Way: After Sonata Form.\u201d Free. Register at theconrad.org\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 San Diego Baroque concludes its 2025-26 Bach\u2019s Lunch Concert Series at 12:30 p.m.\u00a0 Wednesday, May 6, at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. The performance will feature works based on Shakespeare and Cervantes. Free. sdbaroque.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 UC San Diego music professor Steven Schick has organized a series of public concerts on campus highlighting what he considers the most important threads of his tenure at the La Jolla university. The remaining schedule is: \u201cThe Solo Percussion Music of Roger Reynolds,\u201d 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, 9410 Russell Lane; The Arcades Festival, Sunday, May 17, time to be announced, Conrad Prebys Music Center; \u201cSonic Explorations,\u201d 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater. music-web.ucsd.edu\/concerts<\/a><\/p>\n Books<\/p>\n \u2022 Marie Benedict, author of \u201cDaughter of Egypt,\u201d discusses her novel at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $29 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/benedict-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore hosts Emma Straub as she discusses her book \u201cAmerican Fantasy\u201d in conversation with Jason Blitman at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/straub-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Sarah Church Vosburgh holds a book launch for \u201cWho Will Name the Bees?\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $18 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/vosburgh-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore and UC San Diego\u2019s Center for Mindfulness present author Margaret Cullen discussing her book \u201cQuiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Tranquility\u201d in conversation with Cassandra Vieten at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/cullen-2026<\/a><\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Playhouse presents its annual WOW Festival from Thursday to Sunday, April 23-26, at several locations around UC San Diego\u2019s campus in La Jolla. The four-day festival is mostly free. A few shows will be ticketed, with prices ranging from $10 to $29. lajollaplayhouse.org\/wowfestival<\/a><\/p>\n Galas & events<\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Woman\u2019s Club hosts a Spring Renewal Health & Wellness Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at 7791 Draper Ave. Guests can meet local health and wellness practitioners and experience free sessions, samples and self-care. Free admission. Register by email to Michelle Dykstra at mdykstrasells@gmail.com.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa\u2019s annual garden party returns from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. The event will feature food, garden-inspired cocktails and bubbly from local vendors. $75. estancialajolla.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Coastal Conservancy holds a weed-pulling party from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, outside The Cave Store at 1325 Coast Blvd. Light refreshments will be available afterward. Free. luma.com\/qzd8s8a9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Rady Children\u2019s Hospital Auxiliary La Jolla presents the fourth annual BeWell La Jolla \u201cDinking for Dollars\u201d Pickleball Tournament from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., Point Loma. The event will include auctions, food and drinks. Proceeds will support the Copley Psychiatric Emergency Department at Rady Children\u2019s Hospital. $50. RCHALaJolla.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The fourth annual \u201cBe the Light\u201d charity event dedicated to combating human trafficking in San Diego County is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at The Lot, 7611 Fay Ave., La Jolla. The event will have a casino-inspired atmosphere including roulette, blackjack, poker, wine tasting and more. $100. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition. eventbrite.com\/e\/4th-bscc-be-the-light-charity-event-tickets-1982702194637<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Birch Aquarium and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography host a Climate Dance Party in honor of ocean science and climate solutions from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24, at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Scripps alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will mark the paperback release of her book \u201cWhat If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures.\u201d The first 300 guests will receive a copy of the book. $16-$39. aquarium.ucsd.edu\/events\/climate-dance-party<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The 20th annual La Jolla Concours d\u2019Elegance returns Friday to Sunday, April 24-26. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cIcons of Speed: Historically Significant Super Cars,\u201d highlights innovation, craftsmanship and style. Events will include the VIP opening soir\u00e9e \u201cMotorvault\u201d on April 24, the Tour d\u2019Elegance and Porsches & Power on Prospect on April 25 and the Concours d\u2019Elegance classic car show on April 26 at Scripps Park. lajollaconcours.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Art of Elan, in partnership with the La Jolla Music Society\u2019s ConRad Kids Series, presents \u201cDancing on Tiptoes: A Musical Exploration of Melody, Movement and Mood\u201d at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. 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The Diderot String Quartet will perform Tuesday, April 14, at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla. (Tatiana Daubek)<\/p>\n![\"Margaret](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LJL-L-BEST-BETS-0409.jpg\")
Margaret Cullen, author of \u201cQuiet Strength,\u201d will appear Thursday, April 23, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore in La Jolla. (Warwick\u2019s)<\/p>\n![\"Marisa](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LJL-L-BE-THE-LIGHT-10.jpg\")
Marisa Ugarte, executive director of the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition, speaks about the group\u2019s efforts to fight human trafficking at last year\u2019s \u201cBe the Light\u201d event, which returns Thursday, April 23, at The Lot in La Jolla. (Noah Lyons)<\/p>\n