Monday, January 15, 2024 12 PM Born a musical prodigy in former Yugoslavia, Mikan started his professional jazz career as a teenager whose immense talent was quickly recognized by top musicians, the audiences and music critics alike. The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets …
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Tuesdays are for tacos at THE LOT La Jolla! Grab 3 flavorful street-style tacos for only $12 and let the taco vibes roll! Pair it with a delicious specialty cocktail like our Spicy Cucumber, Blackberry Farms, or Marcos Margarita. See you after work!

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 • 7 PM Death and the Maiden   Art of Elan returns to The Conrad with a performance that features the epic “Death and the Maiden” string quartet by Franz Schubert. This powerful program intentionally sets the 200 year-old work in an intimate, contemporary cabaret space where listeners are asked to …
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On Tuesday, January 16th at 7:30pm Warwick's will host Ariel Lawhon as she discusses and signs her new book, The Frozen River, in conversation with Jane Oppenheimer.

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.  

January 18, 2024 The Kitchen at MCASD $110 ++   We are thrilled to invite you to the next dinner in the Sahm Seaview Room and Art Park scheduled for Thursday, January 18. This monthly dinner series is curated by Executive Chef and Partner Tim Kolanko of The Kitchen with a unique four course menu with presentations of …
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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.

January 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm Jacobs Hall Free   Join us for an artist talk with Kelly Akashi, whose first major solo exhibition Formations is on view at MCASD. Formations features a selection of glass and cast bronze objects, multipart sculptural installations, and photographic work made over the past decade Schedule 6PM: Doors Open 6:20PM: Introduction by MCASD Senior …
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On Thursday, January 18th at 7:30pm Warwick's will host contributors to the new anthology, But I'm Still Here: Shaking the Tree - brazen. short. memoir. (Vol.5), edited by Marni Freedman and Tracy J. Jones.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 · 7:30 PM PETER HILLARY 70 YEARS OF EVEREST A CHANGEMAKER PRODUCTION THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL   Peter Hillary was brought up in a household where adventure was always on the menu. His father, Sir Edmund Hillary, made the first ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953 with his climbing partner Tenzing Norgay. …
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The promotion of unlimited popcorn refills, limited to butter flavor only, is available exclusively at the concession stands on National Popcorn Day on January 19th, 2024 at the LOT locations. Please note that this offer is not valid on any other date and that the promotion is subject to availability, which may be subject to …
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January 19 to March 8, 2024 MCASD La Jolla, Prebys Education Center 10AM – 12:30PM Per session (2 days): $50 for Members / $60 for Not-Yet-Members; Full Series (8 days): $200 for Members / $250 for Not-Yet-Members   Reflections is an art-making workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older. In this new workshop series, …
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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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Immerse yourself in the soulful beats of Jazz, R&B, and the timeless classics at The LOT on Jan 19, 6-9 pm. 'Live Music with Stage 4' promises a magical night. Pair it with a delectable meal and let the rhythm and flavors intertwine for an unforgettable experience.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 • 6 PM & 8:30 PM TATIANA EVA-MARIE & AVALON JAZZ BAND “One of the best singers around.” — The Wall Street Journal   Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader Tatiana Eva-Marie was born and raised in Europe in a professional musical family. The daughter of a Swiss-French composer and a Romanian classical violinist, Tatiana …
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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.

Photographer Peter Cochrane, returns to his hometown of La Jolla, to present his exhibition "The Magician Longs to See," an alchemical tale about the natural world and humanity, using stories of life, death, and the human desire to preserve. Cochrane draws inspiration from indigenous plants in California and from the Athenaeum Music & Art Library’s …
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January 20–April 13, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, January 19, 6:30–8:30 PM Peter Cochrane (b. 1987, San Diego, California) depicts stories of resilience and metamorphosis through the lenses of horticulture, art history, science fiction, and autobiography. Working in materials ranging from the 8 x 10 film camera to digital imaging and experimental darkroom photographic techniques, the …
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Enjoy Mood Tonic by Boochcraft on the Trilogy Sanctuary rooftop! Sip Tonic, Browse amazing Vendors, and take classes for only $10 for each offering - ALL WITH LIVE DJ! Pre-register to reserve your spot & note classes will fill-up quickly!

Saturday, January 20, 2024 11 AM New Member Tours are given by the librarian on the third Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. Members and nonmembers alike are welcome to attend. The librarian will give a tour of the library's space, collections, and a brief history. This is a free event. Reservations are not …
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Saturday, January 20th 3-4pm $30 Connect, feel, and release through a Fluentbody journey. Fluentbody is a practice that combines imagery-inspired movement, breathwork, and somatic therapy. It is designed to bring participants out of their heads and into their bodies and create a safe space for emotional processes to occur. Participants are encouraged to let go …
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Quint Gallery is pleased to begin the new year with Capricorn Rising, an exhibition of recent paintings by Mara De Luca. De Luca’s painting practice, informed by the unique qualities of her surroundings and place, studies the psychological and emotional impact of light and landscape. The works in Capricorn Rising were created over the past year, begun during a …
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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.

Join us for an energizing morning Pilates session with local instructor Vanessa Mayer on the picturesque grounds of La Jolla Woman's Club. After the class, head next door to Orli's private courtyard to recharge with mimosas under the olive trees.

January 21, 2024 9:00am 7753 Draper Ave, La Jolla, CA Join us for an energizing morning mat Pilates session with local instructor Vanessa Mayer on the picturesque grounds of La Jolla Woman's Club. After the class, head next door to Orli's private courtyard to recharge with mimosas under the olive trees.

As part of our ongoing Weekends with Locals Program we will be hosting Julia Fulton, author of The Bridal Path, Sunday, January 21st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Sunday, January 21, 2024 2–4 PM   Join the Athenaeum’s School of the Arts on January 21, at 2 p.m. to celebrate the publication of Ken Goldman’s book Essential Human Anatomy for Artists. Ken is a legendary artist and instructor, having taught at the Athenaeum School of the Arts since 1986. His publisher, Quarto Books, …
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024 · 3 PM TONY SIQI YUN, piano THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL Musical Prelude · 2 PM Featuring students from The Colburn School   Gold Medal, First China International Music Competition “Tony is a true poet of the keyboard. Expressive, and with his own distinct voice, yet elegant and poised.” — Pianist Magazine, 2019 The …
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January 21, 2024 18:00 - 20:00 7843 Girard Ave $35 Join Sun&Moon Collective for an intimate women’s circle where we will reflect on what we’re grateful for from the past year and set intentions for the new year. We will go on a journey to celebrate all the good things that happened in 2023. From …
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A powerfully gifted musician and a scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount speaks ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the amorphous categories of roots music and Americana. His 2020 album Spider Tales (named one of the year’s best albums by …
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Sunday, January 21, 7:30 PM—Linda May Han Oh Quintet Sunday, January 28, 7:30 PM—Gilad Hekselman Trio Sunday, February 4, 7:30 PM—James Francies Trio Wednesday, February 28, 7:30 PM—Benjamin Lackner Quartet   Jazz returns to the Athenaeum for our annual series of winter concerts in the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room (at 1008 Wall Street …
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Sunday, January 21, 2024 7:30 PM The winter series opens on Sunday, January 21, with the return of one of the most remarkable bassists on today’s jazz scene, Linda May Han Oh, at the lead of her Glass Hours quintet, featuring Sara Serpa on vocals, Greg Ward on alto saxophone, Fabian Almazan on piano and …
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