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 Pen to Paper writing class is offered at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The weekly class is open to writers 18 and older of all experience levels. Free. (858) 552-1657

• Cheer Home Care, 5685 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, hosts a “Lunch and Learn” at noon Thursday, June 27, with Suncrest Hospice discussing “Hospice 101” about hospice services and tips for caring for people nearing the end of their life. RSVP to (858) 868-5500 or email events@cheerhomecare.com.

• The Sierra Club Seal Society presents a talk about the sea lion birthing and mating season, followed by a docent-led walk to view the sea lions at Point La Jolla beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery, 7916 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free.

• Attorney Dawn Allenby will discuss “Estate Planning to Protect Your Family” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. bit.ly/4cvQZaD

Arts & culture

• The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival runs through Saturday, June 29, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, and the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., both in La Jolla. $25-$175. For the schedule, visit mainlymozart.org/allstar.

• Author Maggie Mertens discusses her book “Better Faster Farther” in conversation with Shelia Burrell at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Warwick’s bookstore,7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $32 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/mertens-2024

• 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 flutist Lori Bell on June 28, singer Melissa Morgan 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

• Warwick’s bookstore presents a meet-and-greet and book signing with Sara Behrman for her book “The Sea Hides a Seahorse” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. warwicks.com/event/behrman-2024

• “The Magical Music of Motown” visits La Jolla at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. The performance will feature a range of Motown songs. $38-$98. theconrad.org/events/23-24-craig-bodinnar-presents

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its annual series of summer jazz concerts at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Upcoming performers include the Chris Potter Trio at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30; 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. $152 for the series for Athenaeum members, $172 for non-members; $40 for individual shows for members, $45 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org/jazz

• The San Diego Children’s Choir presents a San Diego Youth Choral Festival concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The festival will feature choir groups from across the United States. $20 for adults, $10 for ages 3-18. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/san-diego-youth-choral-festival-concert

• Author Joyce Maynard discusses her book “How the Light Gets In” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or 32 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/maynard-2024

• The San Diego Public Library’s Summer Reading Program presents the Microphone Doctors in a rap/hip hop, dance and comedy performance at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 5, in the Community Room of the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. bit.ly/3x50Kh6

• Warwick’s bookstore presents Allan Havis, author of “Maddie Q” and “Clear Blue Silence,” at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla. Free. warwicks.com/event/havis-2024

• 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 7, 14, 21 and 28, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Dinner will be offered after the first and last concerts. $192 for the series for Athenaeum members, $212 for non-members; $50 per individual concert for members, $55 for non-members. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org/summer-festival

• La Jolla Playhouse presents “The Ballad of Johnny and June” through Sunday, July 7, at the Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The play, written by Robert Cary and Des McAnuff, highlights the lives and music of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. $25-$119. lajollaplayhouse.org/show/johnny-and-june

• The La Jolla Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The featured book is “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano. Free. bit.ly/3VUvv1v

• The La Jolla Music Society presents Tom’s Elton Tribute, a salute to Elton John featuring Tom Cridland, at 7 p.m. Monday, July 8, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $43-$68. theconrad.org/events/23-24-toms-elton-tribute

• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Renée Carlino discussing her book “This Used to Be Us” with Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $18 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/carlino-2024

• Author Marjan Kamali discusses her book “The Lion Women of Tehran” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $28.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/kamali-2024

• 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 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 5 p.m. daily through February and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, 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 San Diego Public Library’s Summer Reading Program presents “The Mr. Electric Show” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The science show is intended for children and families. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/reserved-srp-2024-event-3

• The annual Sneaks Summer Classic basketball tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect Drive. The event is scheduled to feature 16 teams. To sign up a team, go to bit.ly/4chCDum. To volunteer, go to bit.ly/3VFzyi6.

• The La Jolla Historical Society’s Architecture Adventures Summer Camp is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 8-12. The camp is designed for aspiring architects and designers ages 8-10. It will end with an exhibition in which participants will present their projects and discoveries for parents and peers. $250 for Historical Society members, $300 for non-members. lajollahistory.org/summer-camp

• 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. For club membership information, visit 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

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. ♦