\u2022 Birch Aquarium\u2019s Aquarium Adventure Club for children ages 8-10 returns at 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 17 at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The remaining sessions are as follows: \u201cSharks and Food Webs\u201d on Sept. 19; \u201cAquarium 101\u201d on Sept. 26; \u201cDeep Sea Discoveries\u201d on Oct. 3; \u201cTropical Reefs\u201d on Oct. 10; and \u201cScripps Science\u201d on Oct. 17. $25 per session. aquarium.ucsd.edu\/events\/marine-science-club-aquarium-adventure-club-ages-8-10<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts \u201cReflections: Changing Landscapes,\u201d at 10 a.m. Fridays through Oct. 30 at MCASD\u2019s Prebys Education Center, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. Reflections is an art-making workshop series for adults 55 and older. Each date includes gallery discussion, coffee and mingling time and an art-making activity. The full series costs $250 for members and $300 for non-members. mcasd.org\/events\/reflections-showcase-2026-3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Republican Women of California \u2014 La Jolla meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at a location given upon RSVP. The event will include remarks from San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. $50 including lunch. RSVP by Friday, Sept. 18. Email skipandtoby@yahoo.com for more.<\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Community Center\u2019s Peer Learning Collaborative for October offers lectures on how to run a successful restaurant, 3 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. 8-22 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Free for members, or $20 for non-members. ljcommunitycenter.org\/plc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Birch Aquarium\u2019s Aquarium Explorers Club for children ages 6-7 returns at 1 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 11 to Nov. 15 at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The sessions are as follows: \u201cFishy Friends\u201d on Oct. 11; \u201cMagical Molluscs\u201d on Oct. 18; \u201cSensational Sea Turtles\u201d on Oct. 25; \u201cPlayful Penguins\u201d on Nov. 1; \u201cMarvelous Marine Mammals\u201d on Nov. 8; and \u201cAmazing Amphibians\u201d on Nov. 15. $25 per session. aquarium.ucsd.edu\/events\/marine-science-club-aquarium-explorers-club-ages-6-7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Birch Aquarium presents its 2026 Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month through Nov. 9 at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The fall series coincides with the 25th anniversary of Scripps Institution of Oceanography\u2019s Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation and will look at the center\u2019s history and future vision. Topics include \u201cCurrent Research, Future Impact: Student Perspectives of CMBC\u201d on Oct. 12; and \u201cVision for a Thriving Ocean\u201d on Nov. 9. Free for Birch Aquarium members or $12 for non-members. aquarium.ucsd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Health & Fitness<\/p>\n \u2022 Jaruska Solyova hosts \u201cLongevity & Spinal Flexibility\u201d yoga classes 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29 and \u201cSunset Yoga & Deep Relaxation\u201d yoga classes 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30 at the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd. $30 per class with RSVP required. Email solyoga@yahoo.com.<\/p>\n Art & film<\/p>\n \u2022 R.B Stevenson Gallery presents \u201cEchoes in Nature,\u201d made up of paintings by San Diego artist Jennifer Anne Bennett, Saturday, Sept. 19 to Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla. An opening reception will take place 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. rbstevensongallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library displays photos from the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society through Sept. 25, in the Community Room at 7555 Draper Ave. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=326164<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library hosts \u201cIn the Land of\u2026\u201d through Sept. 30 at 7555 Draper Ave. The exhibition was put together by Feminist Image Group artists with their interpretation of the realities of censorship. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=374852<\/a><\/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., La Jolla. The show runs through Sept. 30. Free. (619) 361-1055.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its 2026 art exhibitions at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The remaining schedule is: 34th annual Juried Exhibition, on view through Oct. 9; and works by Sylvia Fernandez, with an opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. ljathenaeum.org\/upcoming-exhibitions<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Quint Gallery presents \u201cChristine Lee: By Hand,\u201d through Oct. 10 at 7722 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibition includes weavings using materials like cotton, wool, and copper wire; and hand-stacked wall compositions built from painted shims. An opening reception will be held 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. quintgallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Presbyterian Church\u2019s art gallery presents its latest exhibition, \u201cPilgrimage\u201d by painter Lori Mills, on view 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 8 at 7715 Draper Ave. with the access point on Eads Ave. The exhibition predominantly features images of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego showcases its newest exhibition, \u201cVisiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art,\u201d from Sept. 19 to Jan. 10 at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. To kick off this latest exhibition, MCASD is hosting a preview party from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Free for members or $40 for non-members. A free public opening will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/visiones-nocturnas<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of History and Culture La Jolla, formerly known as the La Jolla Historical Society, presents its newest exhibition, \u201cScientific Art of Historic Preservation,\u201d from Saturday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Jan. 31. This new exhibition gives visitors a look at the process behind saving historic places. Opening night is Friday, Sept. 25, with a members preview from 5-6 p.m. and a public opening from 6-7:30 p.m. at 780 Prospect St. mhclajolla.org\/events-calendar<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of History and Culture La Jolla, formerly known as the La Jolla Historical Society, presents La Jolla Modernism & Architecture Week from Friday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 11 at numerous locations. The yearly event offers guests access to private modernist homes and landmark architecture. Events include an evening soiree on Friday, Oct. 2 featuring music, wine, savory bites and a tour of a private modernist residence at a yet-to-be-announced location; The La Jolla Modernism Tour on Saturday, Oct. 3 with viewings of a selection of privately owned mid-century modern residence; and a \u201cDiscover the Story of Scripps Institution of Oceanography\u201d lecture on Saturday, Oct. 10. Several ticket options are available, with members receiving 20% off their ticket purchase. mhclajolla.org\/la-jolla-modernism-home-tour<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Summers Salon in La Jolla commemorated what would have been the 100th birthday of late film legend Marilyn Monroe in June by decorating the walls with photos of her. The exhibit will be on display through the end of the year at 7946 Ivanhoe Ave., La Jolla. facebook.com\/asummerssalon<\/a><\/p>\n Music & dance<\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents Jos\u00e9 Gonz\u00e1lez on his Against The Dying Of The Light Tour at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. From selling out tours on virtually every continent to headlining prestigious festivals around the world to being asked to perform at 2020\u2019s Nobel Prize Award Ceremony and seeing his recorded music exceed 1 billion streams, Gonz\u00e1lez is considered one of the most exciting and in-demand touring artists working today. $40-75. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/jose-gonzalez<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society and visiting presenter Ballet Collective host \u201cRevel\u201d at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. An evening of dance accompanied by The Killing Contemporary String Quartet. $50-95. theconrad.org\/events\/ballet-collective-revel<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society hosts the Fred Hersch Trio at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the JAI within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center at 7600 Fay Ave. $75-85. theconrad.org\/events\/fred-hersch-trio<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents musician Vieux Farka Tour\u00e9, referred to as \u201cThe Hendrix of the Sahara,\u201d at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $35-55. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/vieux-farke-toure<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents Linda May Han Oh Trio at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at the JAI within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center at 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $70-82. theconrad.org\/events\/linda-may-han-oh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents Ghostbusters in Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $35-75. The 1984 film will be synced to a live performance of the score. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/ghostbusters-in-concert<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents \u201cGlissade,\u201d featuring double bassist Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The name, a glissade, means a linking step in ballet or a controlled slide downward on a snow-covered slope. $15 for students, $30 for members and $35 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/jeremy-kurtz-0925<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents \u201cSugar Skull!: A D\u00eda de Muertos Musical Adventure\u201d at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $27-42. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/sugar-skull<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents its 2026 State of The Conrad at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. Featuring La Jolla Music Society president and CEO Todd Schultz, music from violinist Alexi Kenney and pianist Janice Carissa and a dessert reception. Free, with RSVP required. theconrad.org\/events\/2026-state-of-the-conrad<\/a><\/p>\n Books<\/p>\n \u2022 Author Patrick A. Howell discusses and signs his new book, \u201cGetting Deals Done: The Memoirs of a Super-Achiever in an Era of Apex Capitalism,\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $20 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/howell-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Former baseball player and Hall of Famer Dave Winfield discusses and signs his new book, \u201cTouching All the Bases\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $31 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/winfield-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author Elizabeth Letts discusses and signs her new book, \u201dFallen for France\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla. Free, or $32 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/letts-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author Tania Lombrozo discusses and signs her new book, \u201cWhy We Ask Why: The Science of Explanation and the Human Drive to Understand\u201d at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/lombrozo-2026<\/a><\/p>\n Theater \u2022 La Jolla Playhouse presents its newest world-premiere play, \u201cA Black-billed Cuckoo,\u201d through Oct. 11 at the Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. In the production, over 24 hours in Brooklyn\u2019s Prospect Park, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse the rare and elusive black-billed cuckoo and others don\u2019t. $30-74. lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/a-black-billed-cuckoo<\/a><\/p>\n Galas & events<\/p>\n \u2022 The fifth annual children\u2019s benefit Fashion Show Luncheon takes place starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 North Torrey Pines Road. Featuring boutique shopping, a silent auction, lunch, entertainment and a fashion show. Individual tickets cost $150 per person for adults and $50 for children 12 and under. sdsparklesfoundation.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 BirdStock returns to La Jolla from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 along the 5500-5700 block of La Jolla Blvd. The free annual event features live music, activities including a pumpkin patch, pet adoptions, a beer garden and pop-ups from local vendors. birdstockmusicfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Community Center presents a happy hour at Roppongi Restaurant & Lounge at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 875 Prospect St., La Jolla. Guests are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks. ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The 17th annual San Diego Spirits Festival returns to La Jolla Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The festivities run from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday and from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. General admission tickets cost $89 and $68, respectively. sandiegospiritsfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa invites guests to its Tea in the Garden series 12-3 p.m. one Sunday a month through October at 9700 North Torrey Pines Road. The remaining events are: \u201cHarvest & Herb Tea\u201d on Sept. 27 and \u201cA Curious Mad Hatter Tea Party\u201d on Oct. 18. $75 per person per event. eventbrite.com\/e\/tea-in-the-garden-series-tickets-1982386840404?aff=erellivmlt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Community Center hosts an End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Free for members and $5 for non-members, with registration required ahead of time. ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents stand-up comedian Max Amini at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the center\u2019s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $35-300, including a $150 package for a post-show meet and greet and photo opportunity with Amini. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n Do you have an event \u2014 online or in person \u2014 that you\u2019d like to see here? 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San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan speaks at the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition\u2019s \u201cBe the Light\u201d event against human trafficking on April 24, 2025 at The Lot in La Jolla. (Noah Lyons)<\/p>\n![\"Andres](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LJL-L-BEST-BETS-0917-01.jpg\")
Andres Payan Estrada\u2019s installation, \u201cVisiones Nocturnas\u201d became a central part and the namesake of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\u2019s newest exhibition, \u201cVisiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art.\u201d (Andres Payan Estrada)<\/p>\n
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The cast in rehearsal for La Jolla Playhouse\u2019s world premiere production of the play \u201cA Black-billed Cuckoo.\u201d (Samantha Laurent)<\/p>\n