San Diego Symphony Orchestra Associate Concertmaster Wesley Precourt has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras around North America and is an avid recitalist, recording artist and new music collaborator. He has been presented by the Musical Merit Foundation, First United Methodist Churches of San Diego and Escondido and the La Jolla Athenaeum’s series. He …
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This art class is designed for children ages 5-10 at any level and of all backgrounds. The objective is to engage participants in the culture and heritage of Yiddishland through art. Activities include: – creating art inspired by Yiddish words, music, and stories – exploring art as a form of communication across cultures – finding …
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Learn some well-known and some lesser-known Yiddish tunes with local Yiddishist Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Discover the rich Yiddish history behind various theater songs, folk songs, tavern songs, lullabies, and other songs. Imagine a night in a shtetl, learning, analyzing, singing, and schmoozing with friends — with a glass of wine in hand. The class will …
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Come celebrate Purim in Yiddishland! Special musical guests, Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz of Hot Pstromi, will perform Purim songs. Comedian Goldie Hoffman, coming from Los Angeles, will emcee with Purim humor, trivia, and a costume contest (with prizes!). And DJ RJ (Ron Jones) will be spinning records throughout the night. The event will be …
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In a special two-part lecture-concert presentation, Baroque violinist and scholar Victoria Martino will perform J.S. Bach's Six Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin, and discuss both the form and content of these seminal works in the context of the composer's life and legacy. This lecture-concert series is a unique opportunity to hear these celebrated compositions …
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In a special two-part lecture-concert presentation, Baroque violinist and scholar Victoria Martino will perform J.S. Bach's Six Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin, and discuss both the form and content of these seminal works in the context of the composer's life and legacy. This lecture-concert series is a unique opportunity to hear these celebrated compositions …
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Join Orangetheory Fitness La Jolla for an International Women's Day Girl Power Workout! Drop-in classes and class packages are available to participate in this fun filled, girl power workout! We have classes all day from 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Give our studio a call at 858-551-8750 to reserve your workout.

This class is aimed for children of all backgrounds, ages 5-10. The class will involve art making and interpretation, based on the rich cultural heritage represented at Yiddishland. Children will be introduced to Yiddish cultural concepts, and biographies of Jewish artists. The objective of this course is developing creativity, critical thinking, and appreciation of the …
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Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary. “One of the greatest gifts adults can give—to their offspring and to their society—is to read to children.” — CARL SAGAN

About the Board of Directors The La Jolla Village Merchants Association is guided by a 15 person Board of Directors which sets policies and strategies, under the guidelines set forth by the City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department Operation Manual. These hard-working volunteers are the driving force behind the success of the organization.  The Board …
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Every Second Wednesday of the Month! Listen to Southern California’s Top Opera Singers! Artists consist of past and present Metropolitan Opera Competition Winners, active SD Opera performers and guest artists who have sung all over the world. Please note, entrance to Opera Wednesdays is FREE, however, a suggested donation of $10-20/person is greatly appreciated. 100% …
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Described by The New York Times as one of the “most important artists of his generation,” Igor Levit places his art in the context of social events and understands it as inseparably linked to them. In 2020, Levit was named Musical America’s Recording Artist of the Year and nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the category “Best Classical …
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The series concludes on Thursday, March 9, with the duo of pianist Geoffrey Keezer and vocalist Gillian Margot in their first local performance since moving from San Diego in 2018. The multiple Grammy-nominated Keezer is celebrated internationally for his highly regarded discography, unique compositions, and acclaimed performances in a variety of configurations. Keezer began his …
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Described by The New York Times as one of the “most important artists of his generation,” Igor Levit places his art in the context of social events and understands it as inseparably linked to them. In 2020, Levit was named Musical America’s Recording Artist of the Year and nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to reintroduce our PEEC program!  PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share …
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We do bingo every Friday, you get a free game with purchase of an entrée and additional games are $2. That night Happy hour is from 4-8pm. We have lots of great prizes from gelato, to gift cards and El Avocado merch Check out the website for all the details! Classic game, great prizes with …
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JOSEPH CLAYES III GALLERY & ROTUNDA GALLERY ANDREW ALCASID: Turning Pages In homage to the Athenaeum's beginnings as the La Jolla Reading Room, Andrew Alcasid presents Turning Pages, a collection of figure drawings depicting his partner, Aubrey Mejia, reading at their home. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2019, Alcasid began to draw small still …
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Join us for an invigorating yoga session followed by a post-flow mini market and mingling in Orli’s private courtyard. Peruse pop-up shops from Vuori, Pura Vida, and Queen of Vase, enter to win a private fitting and full outfit from Vuori, and grab a coffee or Poppi probiotic soda. Please note this is a ticketed …
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Get a gift for a friend or yourself at the Athenaeum's quarterly book sale on our patio! As usual, we will have a large selection of gently used books, CDs, vinyl LPs, and sheet music. Hundreds of recordings of classical, jazz, and popular music are just $1 per disc, making this a music lover’s paradise. …
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Create with us! During this year’s Community Arts Open House, you’re invited to create works of art at our craft stations, play along with Drummers Without Borders in our drum circle, move your body to great music, and even learn to compose your own song. Join us for an interactive day of arts and amazing …
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See The Conrad brought to life by our learning and community partners during our fourth annual Community Arts Open House! You’ll have the chance to see musicians and dancers from local schools and some of San Diego’s finest professional artists onstage in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The JAI, and The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd. In addition …
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Join the Sierra Club Seal Society docents for a fun-filled educational time learning about the local marine mammal pinnipeds here in La Jolla. We'll start with a slide show all about their lifestyle, biology and differences between harbor seals and sea lions. Then we'll go for a short walk to see the harbor seals during …
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La Jolla Historical Society will be holding its 60th-anniversary reception for all of its members!

As an independent, family-owned business with strong ties to the community, Warwick’s recognizes the importance of supporting local authors and has created a successful ‘Weekends w/Locals’ Program. Events within the Weekends with Locals (WWL) program include a two-hour table signing during store hours, typically on Sunday, with no formal speaking portion.  

Born two hundred years apart, the shared passion of these superstar composers is celebrated in this concert dedicated to Bach and Brahms. Brahms’ youthful yet torrid Sonatensanz for violin and piano coupled with the treasured F minor Concerto by J.S. Bach for keyboard and strings are featured solos. Dynamic soprano Tasha Koontz joins Camarada for …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to reintroduce our PEEC program!  PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share …
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