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Calendar of Events
from La Jolla Visitor Guide 2021
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPDATED EVENTS AT LAJOLLALIGHT.COM
ONGOING
Athenaeum
• Murals of La Jolla self- and guided tours. Info online: ljathenaeum.org/murals • Free Children’s Storytime Wednesdays, 3 p.m. • Art exhibitions, concerts & more 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
• Ongoing exhibits, educational displays, classes & special events 2300 Expedition Way (858) 534-FISH aquarium.ucsd.edu/visit/exhibits
La Jolla Historical Society
Art, culture & history exhibits Historic Wisteria Cottage 780 Prospect St. near the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (858) 459-5335 lajollahistory.org
Warwick’s Bookstore
For more than 100 years, Warwick’s has been the oldest continuously family-owned and operated bookstore in the U.S. It holds events for local & nationally recognized authors. Check out the store's unique gifts, art & office supplies. 7812 Girard Ave. (858) 454-0347 warwicks.com
AUGUST 2021
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Summer Meet
Through Sept. 6 Del Mar Racetrack 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (858) 755-1141 dmtc.com
ATHENAEUM GALLERY
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SEPTEMBER 2021
San Diego Symphony 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (619) 235-0804 www.theshell.org
San Diego Symphony Classic Albums Live Performs The Beatles — Abbey Road
Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (619) 235-0804 www.theshell.org
La Jolla Playhouse “The Garden”
Sept. 21-Oct. 17 World premiere play explores the complex relationship between two “alpha” women 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org
Athenaeum Lenore Hughes: Exhibition
Sept. 18-Oct. 30 Artist and author Lenore Tolegian Hughes has focused on finding new meanings for the big questions in life by combining classic divine images with contemporary secular pop images.
OCTOBER 2021
Athenaeum Summer Festival
Pianist Gustavo Romero October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Sundays, 4 p.m. 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
Downtown La Jolla Oct. 9, 10 More than 160 artists, wine, craft beer and spirits & family fun ljawf.com
NOVEMBER 2021
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Fall Bing Crosby Meet
Nov. 3 - Nov. 28 Del Mar Racetrack 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (858) 755-1141 dmtc.com
Athenaeum Opening Reception: 40 Years of the Stuart Collection
Nov. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org
Athenaeum Stuart Collection Exhibition
Nov. 6-Dec. 31 Highlights the Stuart Collection’s impressive range of artists and their works, which were created as original pieces in response to the UCSD’s environment.
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE "TO THE YELLOW HOUSE"
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THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
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San Diego Symphony Beethoven, Bartók & Biss
Nov. 5 & 6, 7 p.m. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (619) 235-0804 www.theshell.org
San Diego Symphony Edo De Waart
Nov. 13 & 14, 5 p.m. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park (619) 235-0804 www.theshell.org
Christmas at SeaWorld
Nov. 13- Jan. 4 See Santa and enjoy popular park shows like Dolphin Island Christmas Presentation and Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special 500 Sea World Dr. San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 222-4732 seaworld.com/san-diego
La Jolla Playhouse “To The Yellow House”
Nov. 16-Dec. 12 World-Premiere Play Vincent Van Gogh: A meditation on love, art and not being popular. 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 lajollaplayhouse.org
DECEMBER 2021
La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
Dec. 5 Festival: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Parade: 1:30 p.m. Entertainment stage, pictures with santa: 2:30-4 p.m. Downtown La Jolla (858) 922-4046 www.ljparade.com
La Jolla Half Marathon & La Jolla Shores 5K
Dec. 11 Half Marathon starts: 7:30am 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 5K start: 7:30am 8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla Shores www.ljhalf.com
JANUARY 2022
La Jolla Polar Bear Plunge
Jan. 1 La Jolla Shores
Farmers Insurance Open Golf Tournament
Jan. 27 - 30 Torrey Pines Golf Course (619) 281-4653 farmersinsuranceopen.com
MARCH 2022
La Jolla Playhouse Bhangin’ It
March 8 – April 17 Mandell Weiss Theatre World Premiere Musical 2910 La Jolla Village Drive (858) 550-1010 Lajollaplayhouse.org
MT. SOLEDAD NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL
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APRIL 2022
La Jolla Concours D’Elegance
April 22-24 La Jolla Cove Premiere automotive event www.lajollaconcours.com (619) 233-5008
MAY 2022
Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla
May 14 Step into the extraordinary world of La Jolla’s private gardens.
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Memorial Day Tribute
May 30 Cross monument and plaques honor American veterans. 6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr . South soledadmemorial.org
JUNE 2022
San Diego County Fair
Dates TBD Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. sdfair.com
