Deep Yoga Flow connects breath to movement so the physical practice of Yoga (asana) becomes a meditation in motion that fosters flexibility, strength, focus and clarity. Instructor: Anne Marie Welsh. Every Monday & Wednesday, 11am - 12:15pm. $5/Member, $10/Non-Member.  Class size is limited to 15 students. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER!

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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Monday, December 18, 2023 2:30pm-4:00pm Improve, learn and develop your Spanish conversation skills. Instructor: Olga Fabrick​Every Monday, 2:30 - 4:00PM Free/Member, $5/Non-Member CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER!

Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational Age Group: Elementary School Age , Middle School Age , Teens Program Description Event Details Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

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!

This class focuses on Latin rhythms and very easy to follow moves. The benefits include toning, enhancing bone density, strength and flexibility, metabolism boost and improvement of cognitive function. Instructor: Ruth Karhu Fridays, 9:00 - 9:50AM Free/Member, $10/Non-Member REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Class size is limited to 15 students. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER!

Whether you’re a native Francophone or a proficient French speaker, conversation groups are a great way to brush up on speaking the language and listening to others. Join the fun and make bon amis in the process! ​ Every Tuesday, 10:30 am-12 pm. Free/Member, $5/Non-Member. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER!

Join a game of Mahjong! Players must know the basic rules, be able to identify tiles and have a 2021 Mahjong card. Player level is mixed. There is no instruction given during the group play. If you have a set, please bring it. All players must bring $5 in coins to play your games. Instructor: …
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This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair and is especially suitable for all ages, people with balance or coordination issues, and those with disabilities. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation and strength, improves balance, and relieves stress. Class incorporates breathing exercises, stretching, yoga postures, and final relaxation along with …
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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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Every Thursday, read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft. Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults , Adults , Older Adults Program Description Event Details Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group. This fun group will write to a prompt and then read our …
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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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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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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.

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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This class focuses on Latin rhythms and very easy to follow moves. The benefits include toning, enhancing bone density, strength and flexibility, metabolism boost and improvement of cognitive function. Instructor: Ruth Karhu Fridays, 9:00 - 9:50AM Free/Member, $10/Non-Member REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Class size is limited to 15 students. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER!

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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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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.

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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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.

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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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