\u2022 La Jolla Community Center presents the fourth session of \u201cAging Safely & Supported in 2026\u201d at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The event will include representatives from Reneu Health, ARC Health Systems and TruBlue. Free. ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents<\/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 \u2022 Restaurant owner and author Beejhy Barhany hosts a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $30 for members, $36 for non-members. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/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 contains paintings inspired by the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Free.<\/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. Each piece showcases the artists\u2019 favorite spots in San Diego. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7555 Draper Ave. Free.<\/p>\n \u2022 Tasende Gallery hosts its fall selections exhibition through Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 820 Prospect St., La Jolla. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings and sculptures by gallery artists. Free. tasendegallery.com<\/a><\/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. Free. 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. Exhibition included in museum admission, which is free every second Sunday and third Thursday of the month, otherwise $25 with discounts available. 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. Free. mhclajolla.org\/events-calendar<\/a><\/p>\n Music & dance<\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents 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 through Thursday, Dec. 3 at either The Scripps Research Auditorium at 10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive, or the Athenaeum at 1008 Wall St., both in La Jolla. 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 are $65 for members and $70 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/jazz-26-fall-series<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 San Diego Baroque presents a concert series at 12:30 p.m. on select Wednesdays 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. Free. 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 La Jolla Music Society presents Nemanja Radulovi\u0107 & Double Sens at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. A pre-show lecture will take place one hour before at The JAI within the Conrad. $40-105. theconrad.org\/events\/radulovic-double-sens<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents Cat Kid Comic Club, a musical adaptation of the Dav Pilkey \u201cDog Man\u201d spinoff series, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $27-47. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/cat-kid-comic-club<\/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 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents \u201cCelebrate America with Sol and Amit,\u201d a program honoring the 250th anniversary of America\u2019s founding, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the center\u2019s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $30 for members, $36 for non-members and free for veterans or active service members. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Music Society presents \u201cThe Magic of Monteverdi,\u201d featuring chamber ensemble Les Arts Florissants, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall within the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. A pre-show lecture will take place one hour before at The JAI within the Conrad. $60-95. theconrad.org\/events\/les-arts-florissants<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 ArtPower presents Latin Grammy-winning ensemble Las Migas at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $27-47. amphitheater.ucsd.edu\/event\/las-migas-2026<\/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 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 \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and The Shop presents \u201cAlong the Way: Official Book Release and Artist Talk with Louis De Guzman\u201d at 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at MCASD\u2019s Jacobs Hall at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. Copies of \u201cAlong the Way\u201d will be available for purchase. Free. Register ahead of time at mcasd.org\/events\/guzman<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author Matt O\u2019Hara signs and discusses his new book, \u201cThe Flying Death: Poison, Plunder, and the Quest for a Miracle Medicine in the Amazon\u201d in conversation with San Diego Union-Tribune staff writer Gary Robbins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Warwick\u2019s bookstore at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $32 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/ohara-2026<\/a><\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla Playhouse presents the world-premiere musical, \u201cGrim,\u201d through Dec. 6 at the Playhouse\u2019s Mandell Weiss Theatre 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 La Jolla Community Center hosts several Halloween- and D\u00eda de Muertos-themed events through Monday, Nov. 2, all of which will take place at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The remaining events are: 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. Costs vary. Learn more: ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents \u201cRoots & Recipes\u201d at 3:30 p.m. Sundays through 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 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. before making their way to participating businesses for a treat, 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? 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\u201cCat Kid Comic Club,\u201d coming to UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater next month, is a musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey\u2019s \u201cDog Man\u201d spin-off series of the same name. (ArtPower)<\/p>\n![\""The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LJL-L-BETS-FLORISSANTS-01.jpg\")
\u201cThe Magic of Monteverdi\u201d features baroque masters William Christie and Paul Agnew, and chamber ensemble Les Arts Florissants as they perform works by Claudio Monteverdi. (La Jolla Music Society)<\/p>\n![\"Last](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LJL-L-HALLOWEEN-ROUND-UP-01.jpg\")
Last year\u2019s Halloween High Tea offered a festive spin on typical High Tea offerings. (Emily G Visuals)<\/p>\n