This virtuoso duo will visit the Athenaeum for the first time together. They will  present a program that celebrates their recent recording collaborations and highlights some of the most beloved works written by three giants of the classical canon: Beethoven, Schubert, and Robert Schumann. PROGRAM (subject to change) Sonata No. 6 in A Major, op. …
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December 19–23, 2023 10 AM–5 PM Get a gift for a friend or yourself at the Athenaeum's Annual Holiday Bookstore in the La Jolla Art Studio! As usual, we will have a large selection of gently used books, CDs, vinyl LPs, and sheet music. Find a great gift for yourself or a friend! The number …
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Tuesday December 19th at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meets at 1599 Coast Walk Hoping to continue the good efforts that began in 2020, this monthly clean-up opportunity led by Bishops Trail Squad meets at 10:30am-12:30pm each month. Dates can be found on our Upcoming Events page here. Gloves, buckets and other tools are provided and tasks …
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Doors open at 6:45pm   Show starts at 7pm     2 Drink Minimum per person 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need your passport     Tuesday Night Potluck is the show where anyone can go up and try their hand at stand up comedy. Do you think …
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Join us with family and friends for our sweetest holiday event of the year - Gingerbread House Decorating at the Pink Lady! Decorate the gingerbread house from top to bottom with homemade colorful icings, candies, holiday treats, and more under the hotel's twinkling lights and festive decor. While decorating, kids will enjoy a festive chocolate …
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Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary.  

Doors open at 7:30   Show starts at 8pm     2 Drink Minimum per person 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a Foreign ID, you also need your passport   The Shindig Show with Jimmy Shin Join the Party with Jimmy Shin and the top comedians in the country! The ShinDig Show is …
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Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 | Seatings available between 11:00-11:30am each day Celebrate the holiday season with La Valencia's award-winning tea service! Enjoy a variety of DAMMANN Frères teas paired with scones, delectable tea sandwiches, assorted mini pastries, and more plus a glass of bubbly. 10% of all tea sales …
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Wind down your week with a visit to Wisteria Cottage to explore the current exhibition every third Thursday from 4pm to 6pm. This event is free and no reservations are required.

In collaboration with Space Time, join us on Free Third Thursday, December 21 at 5PM for the screening of Ulysses Jenkins' Inconsequential Doggereal (1981) followed by a performance at 6PM of Fates, Boots and Bob: A Hijacked Hootenanny Holiday Hullabaloo by beck haberstroh, Maria Antonia Eguiarte, mika Castañeda, and Victor Castañeda H. Schedule 5PM: Screening …
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2 Drink Minimum per person 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need your passport     The Best of San Diego is San Diego's longest running local showcase that has helped launch the careers of some of the top comedians in the industry today.  You will see comedians from …
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Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 | Seatings available between 11:00-11:30am each day Celebrate the holiday season with La Valencia's award-winning tea service! Enjoy a variety of DAMMANN Frères teas paired with scones, delectable tea sandwiches, assorted mini pastries, and more plus a glass of bubbly. 10% of all tea sales …
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Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely endeavor, but a good read and critique group can help you feel supported and connected to a writing community. Join Friday Writers, a read and critique group that will offer thoughtful feedback and guidance in your writing endeavors. At each meeting, we will read and discuss a contemporary …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old)  with a different special guest artist every week Check the event website for this week's special guest! 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 …
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ABOUT THIS EVENT Join us for a pop-up patio experience this holiday season on Patio Sol. Enjoy our specialty patio menu including light bites and festive beverages. Stay cozy with heaters, blankets, firepits, twinkling lights and holiday décor all set to live music. First come, first serve - no reservations required.

Doors open at 6:15pm   Show starts at 7pm     2 Drink Minimum per person 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need your passport     STEPHEN KRAMER GLICKMAN   After attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduating from the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New …
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Doors open at 9pm   Show starts at 9:30pm     2 Drink Minimum per person 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need your passport     STEPHEN KRAMER GLICKMAN   After attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduating from the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New …
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Storytime Brunch with Santa Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 | Brunch served from 9:00am-2:00pm with a visit from Santa between 11:00am-1:00pm Santa's coming to the Pink Lady! Enjoy the Mediterranean Room's decadent brunch menu including fluffy pancakes, eggs benedict and more, plus a visit from Santa himself. Santa will be spreading holiday cheer from 11:00am-1:00pm. …
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ABOUT THIS EVENT Join us for a pop-up patio experience this holiday season on Patio Sol. Enjoy our specialty patio menu including light bites and festive beverages. Stay cozy with heaters, blankets, firepits, twinkling lights and holiday décor all set to live music. First come, first serve - no reservations required.

Doors open at 6:15pm   Show starts at 7pm     2 Drink Minimum per person 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need your passport     STEPHEN KRAMER GLICKMAN   After attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduating from the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New …
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Doors open at 9pm   Show starts at 9:30pm     2 Drink Minimum per person 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need your passport     STEPHEN KRAMER GLICKMAN   After attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduating from the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New …
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$80 Adults / $40 Kids December 24th / 4 PM to 8:00 PM Join us at THE LOT for a memorable Christmas Eve dinner. Warm your heart with a roasted butternut squash soup or enjoy the crispness of a Green Goddess wedge salad to start. Then, feast on a choice of our slow-roasted herb-crusted prime …
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Celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive coursed dinner featuring holiday favorites prepared by Chef Fabian Aceves. Enjoy the hotel's dazzling decor, including twinkling lights, fully decked indoor and outdoor Christmas trees and more. Full menu and reservations forthcoming.