ATHENAEUM MINI-CONCERTS Every Monday at 12 noon Free concerts at noon every Monday year-round . . . 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. …
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New Orford String Quartet Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 New Orford String Quartet; photo credit Dahlia Katz Monday, May 12, 2024 7:30 PM …
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Guest Chefs: Elizabeth Murray & Yolanda Santos 8 Course Tasting Menu. $200 per person; Premium Wine Pairings $150 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Complimentary valet …
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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.  

Join Aldea La Jolla for Summer Songs featuring Godoyo Music every week this Summer. Patrons can indulge in coastal flavors inspired by Baja with La Jolla soul. Live music is …
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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.

The Athenaeum's outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks makes it possible for you to enjoy classic movies that you love while enjoying the beautiful summer night on the patio of the Athenaeum. In August, film critic and scholar Beth Accomando will return to host Flicks on the Bricks. This year, she has chosen four …
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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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New Member Tour Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall St La Jolla, CA 92037 New Member Tours are given by the librarian on the third Saturday of every month …
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As an independent, family-owned business with strong ties to the community, Warwick’s recognizes the importance of supporting local authors and have created a successful ‘Weekends with Locals’ Program. Events within the Weekends with Locals program include a two-hour table signing during store hours, typically on Sundays. To learn more about scheduled authors please click HERE. …
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street La Jolla, CA 92037 Sundays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024 4 PM We are pleased to announce the dates for the 25th Athenaeum Summer Festival, a series of four concerts that will feature virtuoso pianist Gustavo Romero. For 24 years, the Athenaeum has presented unforgettable …
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