La Jolla Light Best Bets for events, Aug. 31
Adventures in Art
After a year of renovation, Tasende Gallery at 920 Prospect St., opens Sept. 1 with an exhibition “Signs of the Times,” featuring 19 works from 19 artists. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit is on view through Nov. 4. (858) 454-3691. tasende@aol.com
Through Sept. 3, Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery, 7946 Ivanhoe Ave., presents the largest show to date for California-based painter Stephanie Paige, called “Let It Flow.” The abstract paintings are intended to bring tranquility and harmony. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. (858) 551-2020. contemporaryfineartsgallery.com
The Athenaeum’s Night Owls and guests will put their stamp on the Annual Juried Exhibition by voting for their favorite work from the show that features 56 works during “Noche de la Lechuza: Member’s Choice,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at 1008 Wall St. Also included: beer and tequila tastings, art viewing and music by Red Pony Clock. Recommended for ages 21 to 40-somethings. Admission: Free for Night Owl members, $5-$10 non-members. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org/the-night-owls
Big and Small Concerts
BIG: San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights concert series concludes with “1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular,” aka booming cannons, blazing brass and fireworks, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1-3 at Marina Park South, 206 Marina Park Way, downtown San Diego. Tickets from $18. (619) 235-0804. sandiegosymphony.org
SMALL:
Science Lectures
Of all the possible extraterrestrial habitats in our solar system, Jupiter’s moon Europa is perhaps the most enticing (largely because Europa acquires enough energy to maintain a liquid ocean). Dr. Britney Schmidt of
UC San Diego biomedical sciences Ph.D. student Julia Nussbacher is the next speaker in the
To Be or Not to Be?
Festival of Sail
More than 20 tall ships and other fascinating vessels from around the world will visit San Diego Sept. 1-4 as part of the Port of San Diego 2017 Festival of Sail. Visitors will tour the ships, sample food and drink for purchase, experience a petting zoo, pirates, cannon battles on the bay, sunset cruises and shopping along North Embarcadero, between Ash and Grape streets, downtown San Diego. Tickets $11 (with discounts). (619) 234-9153. sdmaritime.org
13 Lucky Spots to Hear Live Music in La Jolla
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters: (acoustic and open mic) 10 a.m. to noon Saturday-Sunday, 5627 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 551-1707, birdrockcoffeeroasters.com
Beaumont’s Eatery: (acoustic, covers, funk and more) 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. most Sundays, 5662 La Jolla Blvd. beaumontseatery.com
Café Milano: (light jazz) 5-10 p.m. Saturday, 711 Pearl St., cafemilanolajolla.com
The Cottage: (acoustic guitar) 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, 7702 Fay Ave. cottagelajolla.com
Duke’s: (Hawaiian or Island-inspired) upstairs, 4-6 p.m. Fridays, 1216 Prospect St. dukeslajolla.com
Eddie V’s: (jazz, R&B, blues) 6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1270 Prospect St., eddiev.com
Hennessy’s Tavern: (Irish tunes) 9 p.m. Tuesdays, (other acoustic music) 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7811 Herschel Ave. hennesseytavern.com
Herringbone: (acoustic) 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays; Noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. last Saturdays of the month Local Ales & Acoustics with tap takeovers, 7837 Herschel Ave. herringboneeats.com
La Valencia Hotel: (pop, jazz, Flamenco, piano, guitar), 6-9 p.m. Thursdays in The Med; 6 p.m. first Fridays-Sundays in La Sala lounge; 6 p.m. most other nights on The Patio, 1132 Prospect St., lavalencia.com
The LOT movie theater: flamenco, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays; Cover music, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; Latin music, 6-9 p.m. Fridays, European house music (DJ), 8-11 p.m. Saturdays; acoustic 6-9 Sundays. 7611 Fay Ave. thelotent.com
Lupi Vino Cucina: (Love Songs of Sergio) 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. 5518 La Jolla Blvd. lupivinocucina.com
Manhattan: (piano/vocalist, classic/modern standards), 7-10 p.m. Wednesday; 7-10 p.m. Thursday; 8-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7766 Fay Ave. manhattanoflajolla.com
Porters Pub & Grill: (hip-hop, indie) 8 p.m. dates vary, 9500 Gilman Drive, porterspub.com
— Compiled by Ashley Mackin-Solomon
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