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, 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.

The mission of this Aerial Yoga Training is to provide each student with the foundation to teach skillfully with compassion, safety, and integrity, while honoring their individual voice and style. The curriculum will guide you to integrate the hammock as a prop into your existing yoga or fitness teaching and personal practice. You will discover …
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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!

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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Tuesdays are for the Girls! Come join us for a fun-filled evening exclusively for the ladies! It's time to unwind, let loose, and enjoy a night out with your girlfriends. This event will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 5490 La Jolla Blvd. A no-fuss gathering for all the misses, moms, ma'ams at …
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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.  

Changing Light is a special celebration of International Women's Day, honoring remarkable composers from across the globe. Curated by UC San Diego Distinguished Professor of Music Susan Narucki, the hour-long program is a constellation of exquisitely crafted vocal chamber music rarely heard in the United States. Narucki is joined on the program by superb guest …
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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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The La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA) Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of every month and is recognized by the San Diego City Council to make recommendations to the City Council, the San Diego Planning Commission, City staff, and other governmental agencies on land use matters. These specifically include the preparation of, adoption …
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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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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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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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Join us for an enlightening evening with Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh, the Executive Director of YAAANA and Yiddishland California, as we delve into the future of our beloved cultural hub. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about both the short-term and long-term aspirations of our non-profit organization. We are excited to have …
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During this meditative practice, harmonious sound waves fill the space as you relax on a yoga mat and receive vibrational medicine from crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums and chimes. Deep relaxation is one of the most significant benefits you will receive as the sounds permeate your system, activating the body’s system of self-healing and returning …
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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 relax further with a mimosa under the olive trees.

Spring Forward Storytime Scavenger Hunt is a Family Affair La Jolla Village Merchants Association iy is proud to announce the return of our family-friendly, book lovers' Storytime Scavenger Hunt to take place on Sunday, March 13 from 11 am to 2 pm. The event celebrates longer days, the hour of sunlight due to the beginning …
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Mark your calendars each month to spend Family Day with us every second Sunday from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Each month's workshop for children of all ages reflect the current exhibition and will immerse the public in art and culture.

As part of our ongoing Weekends with Locals Program we will be hosting Ken Finnigan, author of Remembering Torn-Down Ballparks, Over a Cold Beer: A Beer Table Book Celebrating Lost Ballparks, Sunday, March 10th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Join us for Oscar® Night at THE LOT! Watch the 96th Academy Awards® on our giant video wall while enjoying dinner and drinks at our Restaurant or Bar. Complimentary popcorn will be provided at every table, and we’ll have printed fill-in ballots for the chance to win movie tickets. Ballots will be counted at the …
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The 96th Academy Awards nominations were revealed on January 23, 2024, by actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The winners are set to be announced during the awards ceremony on March 10, 2024. The cultural sensation "Barbenheimer" amassed a grand total of twenty-one nominations, with eight nods …
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The spring series opens on Sunday, March 10, with a long-awaited return by celebrated jazz pianist Fred Hersch, who last appeared on the Athenaeum series in 2016 with clarinetist Anat Cohen. A select member of jazz’s piano pantheon, Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped jazz music’s course over more than three …
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