ANDLa Jolla Lightoffers this ongoing list of online activities and local in-person events.
Lectures and Learning
• Or La Jolla Community Center shows"Italian for Beginners"at 12:30 pm Tuesday beginning April 4 at La Jolla Blvd. 6811. Paola Baracco will provide students with the basic tools needed to understand and communicate in Italian. The course ends on the 23rd of May. $160 for community center members; $190 for non-members.ljcommunitycenter.org
• Sierra Club Seal Society faculty present a“Talk and walk about La Jolla's seal breeding season and the sea lions”At 2 pm every Saturday through April 8 at Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery, 7916 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The event includes a visit to the children's pool and Point La Jolla. Free; Donations are accepted. Call Elena at (619) 479-3412.
• The University of San Diego presents"University of the Third Age"8:15-11:00 M. Monday-Thursday, April 10-13, online. The 55+ course includes technology workshops, talks by industry experts and much more. $35 and up. bit.ly/U3ASpring2023
• ANDPen on Paper Writing Coursetakes place on Thursdays at 1pm at La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The weekly course is open to writers of all experience levels, over 18 years old. Free. (858) 552-1657
families and children
• The La Jolla Recreation Center features thebush of hope, school bus converted with basketball goal, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Saturday, April 8, at 615 Prospect St. Group organizers will conduct children's basketball clinics on both Rec Center courts. Free.
Health
• Or La Jolla Newcomers ClubHikers on Saturday morningmeeting at 9:30 am on Saturday, April 1 at the La Jolla Recreation Center 615 Prospect St. Club members or those who have moved to La Jolla within the last two years are invited to attend. Call Pat Neuhauser at (858) 888-36666 or Kathleen Franklin at (858) 210-8678.
• Jaruska Solyova presents“Breathe & Bliss: Yoga for Flexibility, Immunity and Serenity”at 4:40 pm, Wednesday through April, at 1160 Coast Blvd., La Jolla. The weekly course is for all levels. $15 per class. Emailsolyoga@yahoo.com.
• O La Jolla Women's Club apresents"gentle yoga"at 11:30 am. Thursdays at 7791 Draper Ave. The weekly course is for all levels and is open to the public. $15
Arts and Culture
• The United Methodist Church of La Jolla presents theWest Point Glee Clubeat 4 pm. Saturday, April 1st, La Jolla Blvd. 6063. Free.
• O San Diego Actors Theater presents a play by David Mamet"duck variations"2:00 pm Saturday, April 1, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The production is the story of two elderly people sitting by a lake watching ducks and talking about life, friendship, happiness and death. $10-$15; Cash only at the door.sdactorstheatre.net
• Gifts from D.G. books of willsUC San Diego professor Amelia Glaser and poet Olga Livshinat 7 o'clock. Saturday, April 1, 7461 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Glaser will read "A Crash Course in Molotov Cocktails" by Ukrainian poet Halyna Kruk and Livshin will read "Today Is a Different War" by Ukrainian poet Lyudmyla Khersonska. Free.dgwillsbooks.com
• The middle photo shows the2023 medium photography festivalApril 1-16 online and at multiple locations in San Diego County and Tijuana. This year's festival includes 14 artist talks, 11 studio tours, six exhibitions, five workshops, three film screenings and a community pop-up event with 25 exhibiting artists and vendors. The San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla presents Anh-Thuy Nguyen at 7 pm. Thursday, April 6; Judith Joy Ross and Joshua Chuang at 5:30 pm, Friday, April 7; and a short film by Debi Cornwall at 11am. M. Saturday, April 8 at 700 Prospect St. Free; VIP passes are available.mediumfoto.org
• UC San Diego and The Black Studies Project present aGuest Lecture with Tourmalineat 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 6, at SME 149, Materials and Structural Engineering Building, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Tourmaline is an activist, filmmaker and writer whose work highlights queer and trans people of color. Free.bit.ly/UCSDTurmaline
Warwick Bookstore will introduce recipe developer Heather Mubarak on Thursday, April 6th in La Jolla.
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• Warwick Bookstore features recipe developersBrezo Mubarakat 7:30 pm, Thursday, April 6, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Mubarak will discuss and sign his new book, Stuffed: The Sandwich Cookie Book. Free or $29.95 for a reserved seat and copy of the book.warwicks.com/event/mubarak-2023
• UC San Diego presents"The octopus"8 o'clock at night. Thursday, April 6, at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. The Atamira Dance Company performance will explore the dimensions of the human experience symbolized by the eight tentacles of the octopus, or "Te Wheke". $30-$40.bit.ly/TeWheke
The La Jolla Community Center presents "Backyard Concerts" with Fred Benedetti on Friday, April 7th.
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• La Jolla Community Center begins spring and summer"Concerts in the Courtyard"at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 7 with guitarist Fred Benedetti at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The series takes place the first and third Friday of each month. Free.
• Introducing the La Jolla Village Merchants AssociationFirst Friday La Jolla Art Walkat 4 pm. Friday, April 7th, at various locations in The Village. Several galleries are open late, and food and entertainment are provided in partnership with local businesses. Free.bit.ly/VMAFirstFriday
• The Ateneo Music and Art Library begins itsacoustic seriesat 7:30 pm, Friday, April 7, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Guitarist Greg Douglass, acoustic duo Blossom & Bloom and Latin group Ritmo Latino will perform. $15 for Athenaeum members; R$ 20 for non-members.ljathenaeum.org/acoustics
• Muir Musical presented by UC San Diego"In the forest"8 o'clock at night. Saturday, April 8, at 2 pm and 8 pm; Sunday, April 9th at 8pm. April 13-15 at Mandeville Auditorium, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $15bit.ly/UCSDMuirMusical
• Quint Gallery Gifts"Cosmic Symmetries"through Saturday, April 8, 7655 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibition features new paintings by Kelsey Brookes. Free.quintgallery.com
La Jolla Playhouse presents The Outsiders through Sunday, April 9th.
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• La Jolla Playhouse Presents"The outside"through Sunday, April 9 at the Mandell Weiss Theater, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The musical recreates the story of the bond of brothers and the hopes we have. $25 and up. lajollaplayhouse.org
•O Music Hall apresenta"Mozart, from oldest to youngest"at 4 pm. On Sunday, April 16, at the La Jolla Woman's Club, 7791 Draper Ave., the program for strings and piano will include pieces by Handel, Mozart and Onslow. $95.lesalondemusiques.com
• La Jolla Playhouse presents itsFestival Without Walls 2023Thursday through Sunday, April 27-30 at The Rady Shell in Jacobs Park in San Diego. Ticket prices and times are atlajollaplayhouse.org/wowfestival.
• L&G project presentations"Breathtaking air. Hear its roar"through Sunday, April 30, at 7940 Herschel Ave., La Jolla. The exhibition showcases works by contemporary artist Sepideh Ilsley. Free.landgprojects.com
• Presentation of the Ateneo Music and Art Library"Andrew Alcasid: Turning Pages"through Saturday, May 6, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Paying homage to the Ateneo's early days as the La Jolla Reading Room, Alcasid's exhibition features a collection of figure drawings depicting his partner Aubrey Mejía reading at home. Free.ljathenaeum.org
• The San Diego Watercolor Society presents aExhibitionthrough Friday, May 19, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The sworn exhibition showcases works by local artists. Free.
• Presented by the La Jolla Historical Society "Rare Trees, Sacred Canyons: Torrey Pines: San Diego's Symbol of Conservation" through Sunday, May 28, 780 Prospect St. The exhibit features paintings, postcards, photographs, documents and more about Torrey pines and the local conservation area where they grow. Free. lajollahhistory.org
• The UC San Diego Department of Visual Arts presents "Don't we like the new age?" through Sunday, June 18, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. The exhibition, with works by new teachers, is the first of the reopened gallery, which was closed after three years of renovation. Free.mandevilleartgallery.ucsd.edu
• The San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art presents two exhibitions at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, through Sunday, August 13th.„Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Das Unentschieden“is the first retrospective of conceptual artist Muñoz's career and features more than 35 works, including large-scale immersive installations, photo series and book projects."Griselda Rosas: I take care of you"is the first solo museum exhibition by Rosas, an artist from San Diego and Tijuana whose textile designs and sculptural installations explore themes of cultural heritage and intergenerational knowledge. $25mcasd.org
Osterveranstaltungen
• The La Jolla Recreation Center features"Hippity-Hop-Owner-Show"on Saturday, April 8, at 615 Prospect St. The event will include photos with Peter Rabbit, music, light refreshments and an inflatable play area. At 10:00 there will be an egg hunt. M. for children up to 2 years old at 10:30 am H. for children aged 3 to 4 years old at 11 am H. for children aged 5 to 6 years old at 11:30 am H. for children aged 7 to 9 years old and at noon for Children aged 10 to 12 years. Bring your own basket. Free. No registration required.
Hotel Estancia La Jolla offers an Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 9th.
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• Hotel Estancia La Jolla features aOsterbrunch10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday, April 9, 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. The event includes live entertainment and menu offerings such as chicken piccata, made-to-order omelets, a carving station and more. $110 per adult; $55 per child.bit.ly/EstanciaOstern2023
• George's Restaurant at the Cove offers aOsterbrunch10:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday, April 9, 1250 Prospect St., La Jolla. Brunch is served indoors on Level 2 only. Menu items are à la carte and include Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, Burgers, Fish Sandwiches, Caramel Pudding Pie and Vanilla Crème Brûlée.georgesatthecove.com
• Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters features aOsterbrunch11:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday, April 9, 2259 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla. The standard à la carte brunch menu comes with prime rib, mimosas for $8 and a dozen free oysters with the purchase of a bottle of champagne.sandpipersd.com/reservations
galas and more
• Torrey Pines Docent Society e Torrey Pines Conservancy apresentam centenary to Torrey Pines Lodge at 10am. M., Saturday, April 8, 12500 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. The event will include presentations and proclamations by elected officials; guided tours of the historic lodge; a parade of vintage cars; historical photographs and exhibits; speakers in historical costumes; conversations with rangers and guided nature walks; children's activities; cake and much more. Free.torreypines.org/calendario
•Music4Smiles, a string quartet of young local musicians, presents aDisney themed concertt at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 8 at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The performance benefits Joey's Wings Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research in Children. Suggested donation of R$ 10.canciones4sonrisas.org
• The Ateneo Music and Art Library presents the annual benefit"talk about the city"at 5:30 pm, Friday, April 14, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $250 and up.ljathenaeum.org
• The Lodge at Torrey Pines performs every year"Celebrating Craftsmanship"Food Festival at 11:30 am on Sunday, April 16 at 11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. The event will feature locally grown ingredients as well as local wine and craft beer. $250 and up.CelebrateTheCraft.com
Do you have an event, online or in person, that you would like to see here? Before noon on Friday, email your contacts to efrausto@lajollalight.com for publication in the following week's issue.◆