Free concerts at noon every Monday from fall through spring . . . no wonder the Mini-Concerts are the longest-running and one of the most popular classical music series at the library! This series was founded by Glenna Hazleton in 1970 at the Athenaeum, and has been going strong ever since. The concerts feature both …
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oin us every Tuesday for an extended Happy Hour from 3 PM to close with discounted cocktails and craft beers, plus gourmet appetizers. Perfect for professionals seeking relaxation and networking in a sophisticated yet casual setting.

This is a therapeutic stretching class that weaves harmonious sound waves into the yoga practice for an immersive exploration of mind-body wellness. This sonic experience includes crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums and chimes to leave you feeling rejuvenated physically, mentally and energetically. The sequence is crafted to help you stretch the day’s tension away by …
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Tuesday Night Potluck is the show where anyone can go up and try their hand at stand-up comedy.  Do you think you have what it takes?  Have you ever wondered how a career in stand-up begins? If you answered yes to either of those questions, Tuesday Night Potluck is for you.    No Cover, 2 …
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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.  

Please join us for an artist talk by Los Angeles–based artist Amy Adler. Working across the disciplines of drawing, performance, photography, and film, Adler creates an interplay between mediums that focuses itself on the concept of the film still, realized through layered and nuanced hand-drawn images. Adler will share a special presentation of her career, …
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Terry Virts retired from the space program after having achieved nearly everything he ever dreamed possible, including serving in the US Air Force as an F-16 fighter and test pilot, piloting the Space Shuttle Endeavour, serving as Commander for the International Space Station, and conducting three spacewalks during a 200-day mission in 2014 and 2015. …
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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 all levels from opener to headliner, going back to back to back, making you laugh from start to finish.  This is the show …
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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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Melonie & Justin Grinnell are a dynamic piano-bass duo and married couple. They’ve been playing music together since they met, over 20 years ago. They are often performing music in the jazz tradition, but even when they aren’t, listeners can expect to hear music infused with their interactive, improvisatory, and energetic approach. Adding another layer …
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Get ready to bounce your way to fitness and fun as we take you on an unforgettable fitness adventure along the stunning West Coast! The Radical Rebounding® West Coast Spring …
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STUDENT EXHIBITION The Student Exhibition will include works by students who have completed a class at the Athenaeum School of the Arts during the last two years. Artwork entries for this exhibition will be accepted between Tuesday, April 2–Friday, May 10, 2024. Each artist may enter up to one (1) artwork for this exhibition.  Deadline to …
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