\u2022 The Republican Women of California \u2014 La Jolla meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at a location given upon RSVP. The event will include remarks from Cooper Elle Rodenburg, touted as one of the youngest CEOs in American history. $50 including lunch. Email skipandtoby@yahoo.com for more information.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Birch Aquarium\u2019s Aquarium Explorers Club for children ages 6-7 returns at 1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 15 at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The sessions are as follows: \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 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents an artist talk with Yossi Vassa at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The program will be presented in its entirety in Hebrew. Free for members, $18 for non-members. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Birch Aquarium presents the final installment of the 2026 Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science lecture series. The series coincided with the 25th anniversary of the founding of Scripps Institution of Oceanography\u2019s Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation and looks at the center\u2019s history and future vision. The final lecture topic is \u201cVision for a Thriving Ocean,\u201d at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Free for Birch Aquarium members or $12 for non-members. aquarium.ucsd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Health & Fitness<\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Newcomers Club presents Saturday Morning Walkers at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at the La Jolla Shores Hotel at 8110 Camino Del Oro and proceeding along the water and throughout the surrounding neighborhood. A coffee meet-up will follow the walk. lajollanewcomersclub.org<\/a><\/p>\n Ongoing exhibitions and events<\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Presbyterian Church\u2019s art gallery presents \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 paintings inspired by the Camino de Santiago in Spain.<\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla\/Riford Library presents \u201cGems of San Diego,\u201d a juried exhibition consisting of 30 art pieces, on view through Jan. 31 at 7555 Draper Ave. Each piece showcases the artists\u2019 favorite spots in San Diego. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its 2026 art exhibitions at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The final exhibition consists of works by Sylvia Fernandez, running through Saturday, Jan. 2. ljathenaeum.org\/upcoming-exhibitions<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents \u201cVisiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art,\u201d through Jan. 10 at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/visiones-nocturnas<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of History and Culture La Jolla (formerly the La Jolla Historical Society) presents \u201cThe Scientific Art of Historic Preservation,\u201d through Sunday, Jan. 31 at 780 Prospect St. This new exhibition gives visitors a look at the process behind saving historic places. mhclajolla.org\/events-calendar<\/a><\/p>\n Art & film<\/p>\n \u2022 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents \u201cFork in the Road\u201d as part of The Joyce Short Film Series at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the center\u2019s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The series features documentary, narrative and animated shorts that explore Jewish life, history and culture. $12.50 in advance and $15 on the day of for non-members, free for members. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents a San Diego International Jewish Film Festival midseason screening of \u201cThe Great Showman,\u201d a film following television presenter and Holocaust survivor Hans Rosenthal, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the center\u2019s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $25 in advance and $27.50 on the day of for non-members. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Valencia Hotel presents the final film of its poolside movie screenings series, \u201cTwilight,\u201d at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1132 Prospect St. $35. lavalencia.com\/fall-experiences<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The San Diego District of The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and La Jolla Community Center present a screening of documentary film \u201cThe Audition\u201d at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Free, with light refreshments available.<\/p>\n Music & dance<\/p>\n \u2022 Common Read and ArtPower presents \u201cCommon Read: The Power of Poetry,\u201d led by author Ada Lim\u00f3n and moderated by UCSD professor Brandon Som, at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Free, but RSVP required. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/ada-limon<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents the Rob Thorsen Quartet featuring special guest Gilbert Castellanos as part of its fall 2026 Wu Tsai QRT.yrd concert series at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. Free. theconrad.org\/events\/rob-thorsen-quartet<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents the Grammy-winning La Santa Cecilia as they perform songs from their latest album, \u201cLos A\u00f1os,\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $27-57. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/la-santa-cecillia-los-anos<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents pianist Gabriela Montero at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. $40-123. theconrad.org\/events\/gabriela-montero<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents the Julian Lage Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. The band features guitarist Lage, keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Kenny Wollesen. $30-65. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/julian-lage-quartet<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents \u201cConfluence,\u201d conducted by Sameer Patel, in matinee and evening shows the weekend of Oct. 24-25 at UC San Diego\u2019s Mandeville Auditorium, 9390 Mandeville Lane. $22-51. ljsc.org\/concerts\/confluence<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents \u201cBeethoven, Schubert & the Voice of the Viola: A Jewish Community Symphony Performance\u201d at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents Grammy-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli as he performs his Tony Bennett tribute album, \u201cDear Mr. Bennett,\u201d at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at The JAI within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. $80-95. theconrad.org\/events\/john-pizzarelli-2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents a performance from cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras and pianist Alexandre Tharaud at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. $65-95. theconrad.org\/events\/queyras-tharaud<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents the David Morales Quartet as part of its fall 2026 Wu Tsai QRT.yrd concert series at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. Free. theconrad.org\/events\/david-morales-boroff<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its Jazz Fall 2026 Series at through Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Scripps Research Auditorium, 10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive or the Athenaeum at 1008 Wall St. The upcoming schedule is: the Joshua Redman Quartet on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Scripps Research Auditorium; David S\u00e1nchez on Sunday, Nov. 15 at Scripps Research Auditorium; and Gabrielle Cavassa on Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Athenaeum. Each concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Series tickets are $185 for members and $200 for non-members. Individual tickets go for $65 for members and $70 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/jazz-26-fall-series<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 San Diego Baroque presents a free concert series select Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. through April 14 at St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. The remaining schedule is: \u201cSolo Sonatas\u201d on Nov. 4; \u201cJ.S. Bach Magnificat\u201d on Dec. 9; \u201cHappy Birthday Mozart!\u201d on Jan. 27; \u201cSchutz: Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz\u201d on March 24 and \u201cLost Prodigies\u201d on April 14. sdbaroque.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents an Inaugural Mariachi Honor Band Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. Celebrating mariachi students from high schools and universities in San Diego County. Free. theconrad.org\/events\/mariachi-honor-band-concert<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents 13-time Grammy Award-winning musician John Legend and his show, \u201cAn Evening of Songs & Stories\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $77-257. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/john-legend<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The 2026-2027 season of Le Salon de Musiques runs 4 p.m. the second Sunday of the month through June at the La Jolla Woman\u2019s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. The lineup is as follows: music by Robert and Clara Schumann, and Woldemar Bargiel on Nov. 8; music by Mozart, Samuel Barber and Schubert on Dec. 6; music by Richard Wagner, Joachim Raff and Robert Schumann on Jan. 10; music by Edvard Grieg, Felix Mendelssohn and Henry Litolff on Feb. 7; music by Henri Duparc, Reynaldo Hahn, Camille Saint-Saens and Fernand de la Tombelle on March 7; music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nikolai Myaskovsky and Juliusz Zarebeski on April 4; music by Johannes Brahms, Ottorino Respighi and Arthur Foote on May 2; and music by Robert Schumann, Louise Farrenc and Mendelssohn on June 6. $120 per concert ($69 for students); $432 for four-show package. lesalondemusiques.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Camarada presents its 32nd season of live performances, themed \u201cOut of this World,\u201d in matinee and evening shows through Tuesday, Feb. 23 at various locations including The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. The La Jolla shows are as follows: \u201cTime Traveler\u201d on Saturday, Nov. 14; \u201cCharlie Brown Jingles & Jazz\u201d the weekend of Dec. 19-20; \u201cWhere Beauty Persists\u201d on Saturday, Jan. 23; \u201cThe Art of Tango III\u201d on Wednesday, Feb. 27; and \u201cThe Wild Blue\u201d on Sunday, April 25. Tickets range between $25-110. camarada.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its 2026-2027 Barbara and William Karatz Chamber Concert Series on select Mondays at 7:30 p.m. through April 19 at the Athenaeum\u2019s Joan & Irwin Jacobs music room at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The shows are as follows: Valencia Baryton Project on Nov. 16; Baumer Quartet with Kate Hatmaker and Alex Greenbaum on Jan. 10; Sophie Shao and John Blacklow on March 1; Owls on April 5; and Formosa Quartet on April 19. Individual tickets are $18 for students, $62 for members and $67 for non-members. Series tickets are $110 for students, $329 for members, $360 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/chamber-series-2026-2027<\/a><\/p>\n Books<\/p>\n \u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents author Sally J. Pla as she discusses and signs her new book, \u201cRowan and Gemma\u201d alongside non-speaking autistic writer, actor and advocate Otto Lana at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $20 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/pla-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author Sabrina Zohar signs and discusses her new book, \u201cWhy Am I Like This?: Break Your Relationship Patterns and Create the Life You Want,\u201d with nervous system coach Masha Kay at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/zohar-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Authors Tristan Tales and Luke Pounder sign and discuss their new book, \u201cThe Cogworths,\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $18 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/tales-and-pounder-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents author Payson R. Stevens as he discusses his new book, \u201cThe Wisdom of the Alzheimer\u2019s Sage: A Son\u2019s Journey Through Caregiving, Identity, and Spiritual Transformation\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $19 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/stevens-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author and TED Talks co-creator June Cohen signs and discusses her new book, \u201cThe Great Remembering: Powerful Ancient Practices \u2014 And the New Science Bringing Them Back\u201d alongside writer Gary Isaac Wolf at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/cohen-2026<\/a><\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Playhouse presents the world-premiere musical, \u201cGrim,\u201d from Tuesday, Oct. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Playhouse\u2019s Mandell Weiss Theatre at 2910 Theatre District Dr. at 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. $30-129. Several shows early in its run are already sold out or have limited availability. lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/grim<\/a><\/p>\n Seasonal and special events<\/p>\n \u2022 Birch Aquarium presents Oceans at Night: Halloween for guests 21 and older at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The special \u201cOceans at Night\u201d event offers adults the opportunity to explore the Halloween-themed aquarium at nighttime. $59.95. aquarium.ucsd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Community Center hosts an Acrylic Pour Workshop at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Hosted by instructor Beverly Brock. $20 for members, including materials. Call (858) 459-0831 to register.<\/p>\n \u2022 Birch Aquarium presents Halloween Aglow, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The annual Halloween celebration includes trick-or-treating, music, underwater pumpkin carving demonstrations, slime science demonstrations and more. $50 for children, $60 for adults, with a 20% off discount for members. aquarium.ucsd.edu\/events\/halloween-aglow<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents \u201cRoots & Recipes\u201d at 3:30 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 25 to Dec. 13 at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Participants in the series prepare recipes, learn kitchen skills and share stories of their family heritage. The class requires a minimum enrollment number to proceed. Series tickets are $100 for members, $125 for non-members. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Community Center hosts several Halloween- and D\u00eda de Muertos-themed events from Friday, Oct. 26 to Monday, Nov. 2, all of which will take place at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. They are: Paper marigolds and papel picado workshop at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26; D\u00eda de Muertos sugar skull decorating at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27; Pumpkin decorating at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29; \u201cCoco\u201d movie screening at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29; Spirits & Spirits: A Halloween happy hour at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; and a D\u00eda de Muertos celebration and community ofrenda at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Learn more: ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Creepy Candy Crawl returns 3-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 in La Jolla\u2019s Village. Trick-or-treaters can pick up a candy bag at the La Jolla Real Estate Broker\u2019s Association building at 908 Kline St. and try their hand at their annual costume contest. Free. lajollabythesea.com\/creepy-candy-crawl-2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Valencia Hotel hosts a Halloween High Tea at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at 1132 Prospect St., La Jolla. The afternoon event offers a selection of French teas, freshly-baked scones, savory bites, seasonal pastries and finger sandwiches \u2014 this time with a Halloween twist. $95 per person. lavalencia.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n Do you have an event \u2014 online or in person \u2014 that you\u2019d like to see here? Email your leads to Noah Lyons at noah.lyons@lajollalight.com by noon Friday for publication in the following week\u2019s edition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The La Jolla Light presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities. 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The free fall 2026 Wu Tsai QRT.yrd concert series continues Tuesday, Nov. 3 with the David Morales Quartet. (La Jolla Music Society)<\/p>\n![\"Musician](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LJL-L-BETS-LEGEND-01.jpg\")
Musician John Legend will come to UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater next month, performing hit songs such as \u201cAll of Me\u201d and \u201cOrdinary People.\u201d (ArtPower)<\/p>\n![\"Connor,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LJL-L-CREEPY-CANDY-CRAWL-2-05.jpg\")
Connor, Mike, Hannah and Cameron and Jenn Brown, along with Christina Reeder (second from left), modeled their costumes off of \u201cInside Out 2\u2033 at Creepy Candy Crawl\u2019s 2025 edition. (Noah Lyons)<\/p>\n