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.

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.  

Wednesday, June 19, two shows, 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.—Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band The summer series opens Wednesday, June 19, with a special celebration of Juneteenth featuring Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band (note two separate shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.). One of the world’s leading jazz drummers, Blade brings Jon …
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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.

June 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm Meet in Browar Lobby 5 – 6PM Free Join an MCASD Educator for a guided tour that takes a deeper dive into the themes and artworks in Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today. No RSVP is required. Tour is free with paid admission.

June 20, 2024 at 6:30 pm Jacobs Hall 6:30 – 8PM Free RSVP Sound and Liberation is a live performance series created by The Hill Street Country Club that encourages a more involved and intimate experience with an intentional transfer of energy between the artist and their audience. Through this collaboration, HSCC and MCASD are proud to host …
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Thursdays, June 13, 20 & 27, 2024 7:30 PM Bringing innovative research, fresh perspective, and dynamic challenges to the historical status quo, musicologist Dr. Charissa Noble presents her original research this summer at the Athenaeum in a special lecture series, On the Edge: Radical Art and Music Scenes of Early 20th Century California. Over the …
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The biggest event in classical music returns to San Diego June 20-29. The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, led by Maestro Michael Francis, is the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras, who come together in San Diego every summer to form one remarkable orchestra for a limited six-concert series. …
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Pointeworks Ballet Thursday, June 20, 2024 8:00pm An evening of cutting-edge ballet is presented in Pointeworks’ inaugural performance. Five ChoreograpHERs, five voices, a captivating world premiere by Reka Gyulai, and the first time San Diego audiences will experience the thrilling works of Heather Nichols, Melody Mennite, and Caili Quan. Experience this female-led program celebrating innovative …
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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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An evening of cutting-edge ballet is presented in Pointeworks’ inaugural performance. Five ChoreograpHERs, five voices, a captivating world premiere by Reka Gyulai, and the first time San Diego audiences will experience the thrilling works of Heather Nichols, Melody Mennite, and Caili Quan. Experience this female-led program celebrating innovative women across creative fields including choreography, music, …
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Lean into tranquility. Start the weekend off right with a mindful Vinyasa flow in the ocean-view El Jardin garden, Friday's June 14th - August 30th at 8:30 AM. Both Hotel Guests and Drop-In visitors are required to reserve their spot. Hotel Guests: Complimentary Locals Drop-In: $25

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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Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary.

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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Join us for a Trilogy Full Moon - rooftop music, live performances, and our epic drum circle ceremony! THEME: *** Futuristic Feline *** Meow!!! Join us at Trilogy Sanctuary for a journey to a world where cats rule the galaxy! Get ready for a night like an out-of-this-world evening of cosmic fun and feline frolics. Embrace …
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A Two Day Community Immersion The Sacred Sons Immersion is an invitation for potent connection and authentic relating with men in your local community - typically in the urban setting. With confrontation as the barometer for growth, local leaders and facilitators will guide men to their edges through embodiment practices to awaken the integrated self …
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Sea Lions are giving birth in June! The Sierra Club Seal Society will give a free "talk" about the sea lion birthing and mating season followed by a free docent-led "walk" to see the Pt. La Jolla sea lion rookery. Talk and walks are on June 15, 22, and 29 at 2 pm at Mangelsen …
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Trilogy Sanctuary Presents: The Ultimate Sound Bath Experience Three masterful sound healers working in harmony to bring you a blissful sound meditation journey using vibrations from Tibetan singing bowls, binaural rhythms of tuned quartz crystal bowls, the soothing flow of Native American flutes, the rumble of gongs, didgeridoos and other unique instruments.Take your personal inner …
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The biggest event in classical music returns to San Diego June 20-29. The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, led by Maestro Michael Francis, is the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras, who come together in San Diego every summer to form one remarkable orchestra for a limited six-concert series. …
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A Two Day Community Immersion The Sacred Sons Immersion is an invitation for potent connection and authentic relating with men in your local community - typically in the urban setting. With confrontation as the barometer for growth, local leaders and facilitators will guide men to their edges through embodiment practices to awaken the integrated self …
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Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Gran Partita Matinee | June 23 Mozart: Serenade No. 10 “Gran Partita” 3pm & 7:30pm Experience the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra, home to the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in North America. See top musicians from orchestras including the Atlanta Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony and dozens …
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The biggest event in classical music returns to San Diego June 20-29. The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, led by Maestro Michael Francis, is the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras, who come together in San Diego every summer to form one remarkable orchestra for a limited six-concert series. …
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