Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

The La Jolla Light presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities.

Lectures & learning

• The San Diego chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors presents “Adapting to a Higher Tide: Opportunities in Global Fixed Income Investing” by Tim Dubost, client portfolio manager at Nuveen Investments, at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall. Free. aaiisandiego.com 

• The La Jolla/Riford Library hosts “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” at noon Saturday, July 20, at 7555 Draper Ave. The event will include recycling education aimed at children of elementary school age. Free, though registration is required. bit.ly/3WgA3i3

• Cheer Home Care in La Jolla hosts Total Brain Health Flex 1.0, with Director of Care Michelle Wile discussing ways for people with mild memory loss to maintain thinking skills and promote well-being. The class, developed by Total Brain Health and Dr. Cynthia Green, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, at 5685 La Jolla Blvd. RSVP to (858) 868-5500 or email events@cheerhomecare.com.

Health & fitness

• The La Jolla Newcomers Club presents Saturday Morning Walkers at 9:30 a.m. July 13, covering La Jolla Cove through the Park Row neighborhood. Free. lajollanewcomers.org

Arts & culture

• The Athenaeum Music & Library presents its 25th annual Summer Festival with pianist Gustavo Romero playing music by Frederic Chopin at 4 p.m. Sundays, July 14, 21 and 28, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Dinner will be offered after the last concert. $50 per individual concert for Athenaeum members, $55 for non-members. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org/summer-festival

• Authors DC Frost, Kate Gale and Lily Hoàng discuss their books “A Punishing Breed,” “Under a Neon Sun” and “Underneath” with Saul Gonzalez at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or preorder one of the books for a reserved seat. warwicks.com/event/frost-gale-hoang-2024

• Dream Like Taylor, a tribute to Taylor Swift featuring Cassie “Cassie B” Bauerman, plays at 8 p.m. Friday, July 12, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $25-$35. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/dream-like-taylor

• The Cream of Clapton Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The band includes lead guitarist and vocalist Will Johns, nephew of Eric Clapton; keyboardist Noah East, son of Clapton’s longtime bassist Nathan East; and drummer Steve Ferrone, who played in Clapton’s band between 1986 and 1992. $35-$70; free for UCSD students. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/the-cream-of-clapton-band

• The La Jolla/Riford Library hosts BWT Pride Honors 2024, presented by Breakthrough Workshop Theater, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at 7555 Draper Ave. The event will recognize 10 honorees through a presentation featuring music, theater, poetry, stories, history and more as part of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ Pride activities  Free. bit.ly/3RQ5ga5

• The Kiwanis Club of La Jolla presents the 2024 Concerts by the Sea series from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on four consecutive Sundays at Scripps Park, 1100 Coast Blvd. July 14: Atomic Groove (variety dance band); July 21: Jimmy’s Buffet (Jimmy Buffett tribute band); July 28: Betamaxx (’80s music); Aug. 4: Big Time Operator (big band music). Free. kiwanisclublajolla.org/concerts-by-the-sea

• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Richard Lange discussing his book “Joe Hustle” in conversation with Matt Coyle at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $29 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/lange-2024

• Author T. Jefferson Parker discusses his book “Desperation Reef” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $28.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/parker-2024

• The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at 7555 Draper Ave. The event provides an opportunity for budding and experienced poets to share their writing with others. Free. bit.ly/3RMjetN

• Warwick’s bookstore presents “Booked for Lunch” with author Taffy Brodesser-Akner discussing her book “Long Island Compromise” at 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 19, at a location near the store. For reservations and the address, email marylee@warwicks.com. For more information, visit warwicks.com/event/booked-brodesser-akner-2024.

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents an opening reception for the 32nd annual Juried Exhibition at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The art exhibition will run July 20 through Sept. 28. ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-juried

• City Ballet of San Diego presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The production, with choreography by Elizabeth Wistrich, is based on William Shakespeare’s play. $39-$59. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/midsummer-july19

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its annual series of summer jazz concerts at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Upcoming performers include the Peter Erskine Trio with Bob Mintzer at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, and Camila Meza at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. $40 for individual shows for Athenaeum members, $45 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org/jazz

• The San Diego Public Library presents the San Diego Poetry Annual Reading at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. bit.ly/4cx9YSv

• La Jolla Playhouse presents the world-premiere play “Derecho,” directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, from Tuesday, July 23, to Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Mandell Weiss Forum, 9500 Gilman Drive. Show times and tickets: lajollaplayhouse.org/show/derecho

• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Dean Calbreath discussing his book “The Sergeant” in conversation with James Zimmerman at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $29.95 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/calbreath-2024

• ArtPower at UC San Diego presents “A Tale of Two Sulus” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at UCSD’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The evening, featuring actors George Takei and John Cho, will be moderated by Michael Giacchino. $25-$75. bit.ly/4cvw085

• ArtPower at UC San Diego presents “Star Trek (2009) Live,” with the film score played by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at UCSD’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla.  $30-$120. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/star-trek-san-diego-symphony

• Author Julia London discusses her book “Nice Work, Nora November” in conversation with Rachel McMillan at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 25, via Zoom in an event presented by Warwick’s bookstore in La Jolla. Free. warwicks.com/event/london-2024

• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Kamala Kapur discussing her book “The Privilege of Aging” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $18.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/kapur-2024

• A screening of the movie “Jaws” is presented by ArtPower at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $10. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/jaws

• The La Jolla Community Center presents its 2024 Fourth Friday Jazz Series with monthly concerts through October at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. All concerts begin at 8 p.m., with a pre-show reception at 7 p.m. Upcoming performers are the Sherry Williams Trio on July 26, singer Rose Mallett on Aug. 23, flutist Holly Hofmann on Sept. 27 and trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos on Oct. 25. $25-$35. ljcommunitycenter.org/ffjs

• KC and the Sunshine Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The “Concert of Hope” is a fundraiser for Doors of Change. $52-$325. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/concert-of-hope-2024

• The La Jolla Music Society presents “Danse Macabre” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. The evening will consist of music by Ysaye, Ravel, Butler, Saint-Saens, Ades and Schubert. $73-$113. theconrad.org/events/danse-macabre

• The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents “Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s-Today” through Sunday, July 28, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The exhibition features an intergenerational group of artists who live and work across the Americas and Europe. mcasd.org

• “Hold Fast,” an exhibit exploring San Diego’s kelp forests and climate change, runs until September at Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The show features works of local photographer and marine scientist Oriana Poindexter, gyotaku prints created by artist Dwight Hwang and kelp forest mapping by Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ph.D. student Mohammad Sedarat. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. The exhibit is included with aquarium admission: $24.95 for adults, $19.95 for children ages 3-17. aquarium.ucsd.edu

Galas & events

• The La Jolla Newcomers Club presents “Coffee Around Town” at 10 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Caroline’s Seaside Cafe, 8510 Charles F. Kennel Way. Free. Club membership information: lajollanewcomers.org.

• The Zovargo Animal Show comes to the La Jolla/Riford Library at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, at 7555 Draper Ave. as part of the Summer Reading Program. Free. bit.ly/4eEdPyA

• The La Jolla Recreation Center hosts the Sunshine Safari Adventure Filled Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Monday through Friday, July 15-19, at 615 Prospect St. The camp, featuring arts, crafts and outdoor activities, is for children ages 5-12. $200. (858) 552-1658, bit.ly/3VFpWTD

• The La Jolla Newcomers Club presents “Happy Hour Around Town” from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Queenstown Village restaurant, 1044 Wall St. Club membership information: lajollanewcomers.org.

• The San Diego Public Library’s Summer Reading Program presents “Spin, Pop, Boom! with Mad Science” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The children’s program will explore chemical reactions. Free. bit.ly/3L8Hi6e

• A Mermaids & Pirates Dance Party with Dance to EvOLvE begins at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 26, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The event for toddlers through elementary school-age children is part of the San Diego Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Free. bit.ly/3LgkdP3

Do you have an event — online or in person — that you’d like to see here? Email your leads to Rob Vardon at robert.vardon@lajollalight.com by noon Friday for publication in the following week’s edition. ♦