The La Jolla Light<\/em> presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Peer Learning Collaborative presents \u201cReframing After Midlife,\u201d<\/strong> featuring marriage and family therapist Gail Braverman discussing \u201creimagining personal narratives\u201d from 3 to 4 p.m. the first three Thursdays of June at the La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The schedule is: June 4, \u201cTransitions: To Begin Again\u201d; June 11, \u201cResiliency: Growing an Unshakeable Core of Strength\u201d; June 18, \u201cThe Power of Purpose.\u201d The series is free for Community Center members, $20 for non-members. Register at ljcommunitycenter.org\/plc<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 UC San Diego\u2019s School of Biological Sciences presents a conversation with 2025 Nobel Prize-winning immunologist and 1983 UCSD alumnus Fred Ramsdell<\/strong> at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Great Hall on the UCSD campus, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Free, though registration is required. calendar.ucsd.edu\/event\/a-deep-conversation-with-nobel-laureate-fred-ramsdell<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Rabbi Mike Rothbaum and the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center present the remaining installments of \u201cFudaism! A Healthy, Just and Jewish Relationship with Food\u201d<\/strong> from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 4, 11 and 18, at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The course explores food and history. $36 for the series for JCC members, $50 for non-members. lfjcc.org\/about\/upcoming_events.aspx<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Sierra Club Seal Society of San Diego<\/strong> presents a talk about sea lions and a walk to view them at La Jolla Cove beginning at 2 p.m. Saturdays, June 13, 20 and 27, at Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery, 7916 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. (858) 551-9553<\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library and Friends of the La Jolla Library present \u201cLa Jolla Noir: Exposing Crime Fiction\u201d<\/strong> at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at 7555 Draper Ave. A panel of crime fiction authors will include Caitlin Rother, Matt Coyle and Marc Carlos. Free. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=339327<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Republican Women of California \u2014 La Jolla presents historical impressionist Peter Small<\/strong> performing as Thomas Jefferson at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28. The address will be provided upon registration. $50, including lunch. Email skipandtoby@yahoo.com<\/em> or call (858) 293-3296.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents\u00a0\u201cGiants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys,\u201d<\/strong><\/a> an exhibition consisting of more than 130 works of art and set to the soundtrack of Marvin Gaye, through Sunday, Aug. 9, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla.<\/p>\n A \u201cReflections\u201d series inspired by the exhibit will take place Fridays, June 12, 19 and 26. Each program will include a gallery discussion, coffee and an art-making activity. $125 for the series for museum members, $175 for non-members.<\/p>\n Also taking place this month is a free \u201cplay day\u201d inspired by the exhibition from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14. mcasd.org\/exhibitions\/giants<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts a public tour titled \u201cFocused Narratives\u201d<\/strong> from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, starting in the Browar Lobby at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The conversational tour will explore the museum\u2019s permanent collection and special exhibitions such as \u201cGiants.\u201d Free. mcasd.org\/events\/focused-narratives-6-18<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego welcomes couples who recently got engaged to \u201cThe Engaged Party: A Wedding Showcase\u201d<\/strong> from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The party will feature wedding planners and creative partners, a VIP couples photo session, a VIP lunch at 1 p.m., general admission at 2 p.m. and a wedding fashion show at 3 p.m. $17.85 for general admission tickets, $33.85 for VIP. mcasd.org\/events\/the-engagement-party<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Historical Society presents a new exhibition, \u201cStories in Cloth: Communicating Through Textiles,\u201d<\/strong> in partnership with Visions Museum of Textile Art from Saturday, June 27, to Sunday, Sept. 6, at 780 Prospect St. The exhibit\u2019s opening reception will be Friday, June 26, at a time to be determined. lajollahistory.org\/events-calendar<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 R.B. Stevenson Gallery hosts the exhibition \u201cWest Coast Visions\u201d<\/strong> by Los Angeles artists Charles Arnoldi, Jimi Gleason and Astrid Preston through Tuesday, June 30, at 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (858) 459-3917. rbstevensongallery.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Quint Gallery presents \u201cStars and Stripes,\u201d<\/strong> an exhibition by artist Nancy Blum, through Saturday, July 25, at 7722 Girard Ave., La Jolla. quintgallery.com\/exhibitions\/268-nancy-blum<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library<\/strong> presents its 2026 art exhibitions at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The remaining schedule is: \u201cWithin the Context of Time,\u201d featuring artists Coralys Carter and May-ling Martinez, through Saturday, July 25; 34th annual Juried Exhibition, opening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, and continuing through Saturday, Oct. 10; and Sylvia Fernandez, opening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and continuing through Saturday, Jan. 2. ljathenaeum.org\/upcoming-exhibitions<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla presents the online exhibition \u201cDavid Freund: Gas Stop,\u201d<\/strong> featuring prints from Freund\u2019s black-and-white gas station photographs shot in 47 states from 1978 to 1981. josephbellows.com\/exhibitions\/david-freund-gas-stop2<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The San Diego Art Directory presents \u201cIn Situ: La Jolla,\u201d<\/strong> a curated installation placing original works by local artists inside Unscripted Spaces, a luxury interior design showroom at 7730 Girard Ave. The show runs through September. Free. (619) 361-1055<\/p>\n \u2022 Summers Salon <\/strong>in La Jolla commemorates the 100th birthday June 1 of late film legend Marilyn Monroe by decorating the walls with photos of her. The exhibit will be on display through the end of the year at 7946 Ivanhoe Ave. facebook.com\/asummerssalon<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Patrick Page and Perla Batalla perform \u201cLooking for Leonard,\u201d<\/strong> a homage to Leonard Cohen\u2019s music, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $43-$83. theconrad.org\/events\/jfest-looking-for-leonard<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Pointeworks presents \u201cNocturnes: Five Ballets\u201d<\/strong><\/a> at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $35-$165. theconrad.org\/events\/25-26-pointeworks<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Le Salon de Musiques<\/strong> finishes its 2025-26 concert season with music by Beethoven, Chopin and Goldmark at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the La Jolla Woman\u2019s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. The performance will be introduced by musicologist Adam Gilbert and followed by discussions between the musicians and the audience, along with a buffet featuring French champagne. $69-$120. lesalondemusiques.com\/product\/season-finale-2025-2026<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla presents its Jazz Summer Series<\/strong> with a trio of performances at the library\u2019s Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room, 1008 Wall St. The schedule is: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Rodriguez Brothers Quintet performing \u201cMiles 100: A Celebration in Afro-Cuban Jazz\u201d; 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21, Emilio Solla and Antonio Lizana; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Sean Jones, Billy Childs and Ben Williams. The full series is $150 for Athenaeum members, $165 for non-members. ljathenaeum.org\/events\/jazz-26-farrell-series<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The 38th annual Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival<\/strong> takes place June 17-27, with the first five events at La Jolla\u2019s Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and the final one at UC San Diego\u2019s Epstein Family Amphitheater. The schedule is: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, \u201cMozart & Prokofiev\u201d; 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, \u201cMozart & Beethoven: Heroic Visions\u201d; 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, \u201cDances & Sunlight\u201d; 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, \u201cLully & Strauss: A Tale Retold\u201d; 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, \u201cReflection & Radiance\u201d; 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Beethoven\u2019s Fifth. Ticket packages for six, four or two shows are available at mainlymozart.org\/2026-fest-sales<\/a><\/em> or by phone at (619) 239-0100. Tickets for single shows are $68-$155 at The Conrad and $25-$250 for the amphitheater concert. theconrad.org\/events\/mainly-mozart<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Warwick\u2019s bookstore presents a launch for Richard Louv\u2019s<\/strong> book \u201cNoticing\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Louv, co-founder and chairman emeritus of the Children & Nature Network, will discuss the book in conversation with Ron Swaisgood. Free, or $30 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/2026-06-23\/richard-louv-book-launch-ron-swaisgood-noticing<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author Madhushree Ghosh<\/strong> discusses her book \u201cSafar: Finding Home, History and Culture Through Punjabi Food in the American West\u201d in conversation with chef Claudia Sandoval at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Warwick\u2019s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $35 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/ghosh-2026<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Author Bob Spitz<\/strong> and San Diego Union-Tribune<\/em> music staff writer George Varga discuss Spitz\u2019s newest book, \u201cThe Rolling Stones: The Biography,\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Warwick\u2019s Bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $38 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com\/event\/2026-06-25\/bob-spitz-george-varga-rolling-stones<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 \u201cThe Monsters\u201d<\/strong><\/a> runs through Sunday, June 28, at La Jolla Playhouse\u2019s Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The show, about a mixed martial arts fighter and his sister, is written by UC San Diego graduate Ngozi Anyanwu and directed by Tamilla Woodard. $30-$74. lajollaplayhouse.org\/show\/the-monsters<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library hosts \u201cAmerica at 250: San Diego 1776-2026,\u201d<\/strong> a pop-up from the San Diego History Center, from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at 7555 Draper Ave. The event will feature real and replica artifacts, historic photographs and stories that connect local milestones to broader U.S. history. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=355642<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 La Jolla\u2019s Mutt Strut<\/strong> and scavenger hunt return from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, starting at Sotheby\u2019s Plaza, 1111 Prospect St. Free. Register at lajollabythesea.com\/event\/la-jolla-mutt-strut-scavenger-hunt<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Community Center presents a trip to the San Diego County Fair<\/a><\/strong> in Del Mar from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. The event will begin at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $25 for Community Center members, $35 for non-members. ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa invites guests to its Tea in the Garden<\/strong> series from noon to 3 p.m. one Sunday a month through Oct. 18 at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. The remaining events are: June 28, \u201cSolstice Garden Tea\u201d; July 19, \u201cMediterranean Daydream\u201d; Aug. 23, \u201cA Gilded Garden Tea\u201d; Sept. 27, \u201cHarvest & Herb Tea\u201d; Oct. 18, \u201cA Curious Mad Hatter Tea Party.\u201d $75 per person per event. eventbrite.com\/e\/tea-in-the-garden-series-tickets-1982386840404?aff=erellivmlt<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla\/Riford Library hosts \u201cRemember Us the Holocaust,\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cRUTH,\u201d an exhibit that features stories of Holocaust survivors living in San Diego County and artifacts from the Holocaust and World War II, through Sunday, June 28, at 7555 Draper Ave.<\/p>\n \u2022 Shark Summer<\/strong> returns to Birch Aquarium at UC San Diego\u2019s Scripps Institution of Oceanography in July at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. This year\u2019s activities will include shark exploration stations, shark feedings, themed dive presentations, \u201cSharks and Rays 101\u201d talks and more. Activities are included with aquarium admission except for \u201cOceans at Night: Sharks\u201d events. aquarium.ucsd.edu<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 The La Jolla Community Center hosts a Sip Into Summer Happy Hour<\/strong> from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Free for Community Center members, $15 for non-members. ljcommunitycenter.org\/specialevents<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 UC San Diego\u2019s \u201cDecoding DaVinci,\u201d<\/strong><\/a> an interactive theatrical venture from the makers of \u201cClue: A Walking Mystery,\u201d runs Thursdays through Sundays through July 12 at 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. \u201cDecoding DaVinci\u201d takes players on an espionage-fueled caper across the campus in which they must solve puzzles, interact with clandestine operatives and untangle a centuries-old mystery. $30-$40. artpower.ucsd.edu\/decoding-davinci<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Do you have an event \u2014 online or in person \u2014 that you\u2019d like to see here? 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