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

Lectures & learning

• The La Jolla Community Center will host “Sleep,” a two-week course led by Sonia Ancoli-Israel, a research professor at UC San Diego who specializes in sleep disorders and circadian rhythms, at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 6 and 13, at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The course is presented by the Peer Learning Collaborative. $15 for Community Center members, $35 for non-members. ljcommunitycenter.org/plc

• The San Diego chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) presents “10 Key Lessons for Retirement Success” by Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall. Free. Register at aaiisandiego.com.

“Exploring Israeli-Palestinian Public Opinion: Current Perspectives” is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at UC San Diego’s Robinson Building 2 in the School of Global Policy and Strategy, 9815 International Lane, La Jolla. Dahlia Scheindlin and Khalil Shikaki will speak. Free. gps-ucsd.zohobackstage.com/ExploringIsraeli-PalestinianPublicOpinionCurrentPerspectives

Health & fitness

“Bliss Yoga for Immunities & Spinal Flexibility” is presented for all ability levels at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 5 through Dec. 10, at the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd. $20 per class. Email solyoga@yahoo.com.

“Sunset Stretch & Peaceful Pranamaya” is offered at 4:40 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 6 through Dec. 11, at the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd. $20 per class. Email solyoga@yahoo.com.

• A dance-yoga workshop called “Tone Your Arms & Abs with ABBA” is set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the La Jolla Cove Bridge Club, 1160 Coast Blvd. $40. Email solyoga@yahoo.com.

Arts & culture

• Beverly Brock, a member of the La Jolla Art Association, presents a demonstration of her acrylic pour techniques at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Free. lajollaartassociation.org

• The La Jolla/Riford Library hosts a Filipino-American Heritage Month exhibit through October in the Foushee Patio Room, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/filipino-american-heritage-month-exhibit-397068

• ArtPower at UC San Diego presents Las Cafeteras: A Night in Nepantla at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The Los Angeles music group is described as a mix of punk, hip-hop, beat, cumbia and rock. $20-$30. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/las-cafeteras

• Quint Gallery hosts an opening reception for artist Gail Roberts’ exhibit “Natural Selection” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7722 Girard Ave., La Jolla. quintgallery.com

• Warwick’s bookstore presents a story time and signing with Molly Ruttan, illustrator of author Stacy Lynn Carroll’s “The Yowlers,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free.  warwicks.com/event/ruttan-2024 

• The La Jolla Music Society presents Sammy Miller & The Congregation: Joyful Jazz at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. $49-$80. theconrad.org/events/sammy-miller-congregation

• The monthly Athenaeum Jazz series takes place from November to January at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Shows will start at 7:30 p.m. The performers are: Nov. 2, Ben Williams Quartet; Dec. 2, Billy Childs Quartet; Jan. 1, Alex Kautz Quartet. $141 for the series for Athenaeum members, $156 for non-members; $50 per individual concert for members, $55 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org/jazz

• La Salon de Musiques presents “Schubert, the Hopeless Romantic” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. $120 general admission, $69 for students with ID. lesalondemusiques.com

• The La Jolla Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. November’s book is “The Good Earth” by Pearl Buck. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/la-jolla-book-club-406454

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents clarinetist Boris Allakhverdyan and pianist Alin Melik-Adamyan with guest Alex Greenbaum on cello at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $15-$55. ljathenaeum.org/events/chamber-2024-1104

• South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini plays at The Loft at UC San Diego at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 3151 Matthews Lane, La Jolla. $35. artpower.ucsd.edu/event/nduduzo-makhathini

Mariachi Aguila will play Thursday, Nov. 7, in La Jolla. (La Jolla Music Society)

• The La Jolla Music Society presents Mariachi Aguila at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. Free. theconrad.org/events/qrt-yrd-mariachi-juvenil

• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Lisa Diane Kastner discussing her book “Family Pack” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $19.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/kastner-2024

• The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and The Shop and Secret Walls present a Secret Walls Academy Workshop featuring artist Itzel Islas at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Jacobs Hall, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. mcasd.org/events/secret-walls

• UC San Diego and the UCSD Alumni Association present “Flashback Friday” with sounds of the 1980s and ’90s at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $20. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/flashback-friday

• The La Jolla Music Society presents pianist Hélène Grimaud at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. A prelude lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano will begin at 6:30 p.m. $73-$130. theconrad.org/events/helene-grimaud

• The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition San Diego District auditions for young singers come to the Baker-Baum Concert Hall at 7600 Fay Ave. in La Jolla at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Free, though a $20 donation is suggested. theconrad.org/events/metropolitan-opera-laffont-competition

Vox Luminis will perform Saturday, Nov. 9, in La Jolla. (San Diego Early Music Society)
Vox Luminis will perform Saturday, Nov. 9, in La Jolla. (San Diego Early Music Society)

Vox Luminis’ “A German Baroque Requiem” is presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. $30. 619-291-8246 or sdems.org/event/voxluminis-2

• St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church hosts a performance of “Requiem” by French composer Gabriel  Fauré at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. Free. sjbts.org

Trio Bohémo performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $43-$65. theconrad.org/events/trio-bohemo

• The School of the Arts Book Club meets at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10, at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Each session, led by Anna DiMartino, will discuss a different piece of literature. $10 per session for Athenaeum members, $15 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org/class/82

Author Matt Coyle will appear Tuesday, Nov. 12, at La Jolla's Warwick's bookstore. (Warwick's)
Author Matt Coyle will appear Tuesday, Nov. 12, at La Jolla’s Warwick’s bookstore. (Warwick’s)

• Warwick’s bookstore presents author Matt Coyle discussing his book “Odyssey’s End” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $18.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/coyle-2024

Warwick's bookstore in La Jolla will host Lama Lhanang Rinpoche and Mordy Levine for an author talk Wednesday, Nov. 13. (Warwick's)
Warwick’s bookstore in La Jolla will host Lama Lhanang Rinpoche and Mordy Levine for an author talk Wednesday, Nov. 13. (Warwick’s)

• Warwick’s bookstore presents authors Lama Lhanang Rinpoche and Mordy Levine discussing their book “The Beginner’s Guide to Karma” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $16.95 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/rinpoche-and-levine-2024

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library will present “Surrealism Turns 100!” an art history lecture series by Cornelia Feye, on Nov. 14 and 21. (Athenaeum Music & Arts Library)

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents “Surrealism Turns 100!” an art history lecture series by Cornelia Feye, at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 14 and 21, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Nov. 14 will cover “Surrealism: Paris 1924-1939” and Nov. 21 will cover “The Spread of Surrealism Around the World.” $28 for the series for Athenaeum members and $38 for non-members; $16 per individual lecture for members, $21 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org/events/feye-24-series

• UC San Diego presents the Vitamin String Quartet playing “The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and Beyond” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $17-$58. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/vitamin-string-quartet

Susan Meissner, author of the children’s book “To Mimi’s We Go,” appears for a story time and meet-and-greet at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. warwicks.com/event/meissner-2024

• The World Design Capital Convocation Ceremony is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. The ceremony will conclude San Diego-Tijuana’s designation as World Design Capital 2024. Free. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/world-design-capital-convocation-ceremony

• Bodhi Tree Concerts presents “Música y Magia,” an event to support the world premiere of the bilingual children’s opera “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $150-$200. 917-596-9359‬ or email bodhitreeconcerts@gmail.com

• Joseph Bellows Gallery presents a collection of photographic art by Bevan Davies titled “New York Typologies” through Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The exhibit features black and white photos of lower Manhattan in the mid-1970s. Free. (858) 456-5620, josephbellows.com

• The La Jolla Art Association presents its fall exhibition featuring paintings and photography through November at the La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Free. lajollaartassociation.org

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents the art exhibition “Carlos Castro Arias: The Splinter in the Eye” through Saturday, Jan. 11, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free. ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-castro-arias.

Arias will present an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, following a reception beginning at 6 p.m. $15 for Athenaeum members, $20 for non-members, $5 for students. ljathenaeum.org/events/2024-castro-arias-talk

• The La Jolla Historical Society presents “Urban Ecologies” as part of “Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work” through Sunday, Jan. 19, at 780 Prospect St. The exhibition, curated by Tatiana Sizonenko, is part of the Getty Foundation series “PST Art: Art & Science Collide.” lajollahistory.org/helen-and-newton-harrison-california-work

• The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts “For Dear Life: Art, Medicine and Disability” through Sunday, Feb. 2, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The exhibition depicts illness and impairment from the 1960s to the COVID-19 era. It is part of the Getty Foundation series “PST Art: Art & Science Collide.” mcasd.org/exhibitions/for-dear-life-art-medicine-and-disability.

An in-gallery lecture for the “For Dear Life” exhibit will feature art historian Elizabeth Rooklidge and MCASD’s manager of education, Maru Lopez, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. $20-$25 for adults, $5 for students and teachers, free for visitors with disabilities. mcasd.org/events/lecture-on-the-move-for-dear-life

• Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography hosts “Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen” at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration. The exhibition, part of the Getty Foundation series “PST Art: Art & Science Collide,” runs until September 2025. Included with aquarium admission. aquarium.ucsd.edu

Galas & events

• The La Jolla Village Merchants Association presents the “Creepy Candy Crawl” from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, for trick-or-treaters at Village shops. Children can pick up a goody bag at the Real Estate Brokers Association office at 908 Kline St. and participate in a Halloween costume contest. Free. lajollabythesea.com/creepy-candy-crawl

• The La Jolla Community Center hosts a Day of the Dead brunch from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. There also will be music and festive decor. $20 for Community Center members, $35 for non-members. ljcommunitycenter.org/specialevents

• A celebration marks the successful effort to get the La Jolla Park Coastal Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at La Jolla Cove Hotel & Suites, 1155 Coast Blvd. $100. bit.ly/3XQaEwb

• The La Jolla Historical Society presents “Growing Together: A Family Day of Native Planting” at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at 780 Prospect St. The event will include guided planting of native species. Free. lajollahistory.org/growing-day-a-family-day-of-native-plant

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.

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