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

Lectures & learning

• The Front Row lecture series at Scripps Research presents “Editing Genes to Tackle Neurological Conditions” with assistant professor Xin Jin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Scripps Research Auditorium, 10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla. Free. bit.ly/47jBXT3

• The Museum of Contemporay Art San Diego presents “Reflections,” a series of art classes for adults 55 and older, on Fridays through Dec. 8 at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. The series explores how ideas about the body integrate into contemporary art. $50 per session for museum members, $60 for non-members. bit.ly/3F6YsOC

• 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

Arts & culture

• Musical partners Allison Scull and Victor Martin play acoustic soul from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery, 7530 Fay Ave., La Jolla. Saxophonist Martin and guitarist Scull blend jazz, folk, blues, funk, originals and some jazz standards laced with French lyrics. The Flower Pot will celebrate Small Business Saturday with specials and coffee samples. flowerpotcafe.org or allisonandvictor.com

• Guitarist James Clarkston plays songs from his new CD, “Flamenco Serenade,” and tells stories about the inspiration for his music at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. bit.ly/3FVkKU7

• The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra’s 50th-anniversary concert with conductor David Amos at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The performance will feature Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with soloist Martin Chalifour of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. $25. lfjcc.org/about/upcoming_events.aspx

• The La Jolla Music Society presents the Latin Grammy–winning all-female ensemble Flor de Toloache at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. $35-$73. theconrad.org/events/flor-de-toloache

• Author C.J. Cook will discuss and sign his book “Beauty in the Beast” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Warwick’s bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $39.95 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/cook-2023

• Krista Schumacher Art Gallery launches “12 Days of Deserts” from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at 1113 Wall St., La Jolla. The public event will mark the release of Schumacher’s annual collection based on the 12 days of Christmas, inspired by deserts. Free. bit.ly/3R4M74i

• The La Jolla Music Society’s ConRad Kids Series presents “The Magic of Bubbles” with shows at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at The JAI at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. Italian performer Michele Cafaggi will make giant soap bubble creations. $33 for adults and $23 for children. theconrad.org/events/bubbles

• La Jolla Playhouse presents a staged reading of A.R. Gurney’s play “Love Letters” with Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and Emmy-nominated Ellie Kemper at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. The play is about the lives of a man and a woman who share their ups and downs with each other through letters and cards exchanged over 50 years. The event, directed by Rosie Glen-Lambert, is a fundraiser for the playhouse. $250-$350. lajollaplayhouse.org/loveletters

• The La Jolla/Riford Library hosts the art exhibit “Our Favorite Things” through Friday, Jan. 5, at 7555 Draper Ave. The show features 38 pieces painted by 21 artists from the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Free. bit.ly/47seoqX

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents Anne Labovitz’s “The Blue Hour” art exhibition through Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. The exhibit features works that explore luminosity and color. Free. ljathenaeum.org/upcoming-exhibitions

• The La Jolla Historical Society presents “Tigers, Unicorns & Puppy Dog Tales” through Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Wisteria Cottage Gallery, 780 Prospect St. The exhibit highlights three former area landmarks — Unicorn Theatre, Mithras Books and Green Tiger Press. Free. lajollahistory.org

• Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik presents his art exhibition “Heroes & Legends” through Friday, Feb. 16, at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The show explores art prophecy and fear. Free. nicejewishartist.com

• The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego presents the exhibition “Kelly Akashi: Formations” through Sunday, Feb. 18, at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. Akashi often pairs hand-blown glass or wax forms with bronze casts of her own hand, each a unique record of the slow-changing human body. The show is the first major exhibition and catalog of her work. mcasd.org/exhibitions/kelly-akashi-formations

Galas & events

• The San Diego Academy of Ballet & Ballet Theatre Winter Gala begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. Act 1 will feature original ballet choreography from the academy’s student dancers as well as professionals. Act 2 will be an adventure with professional dancers to the Land of the Sweets from “The Nutcracker.” $58. theconrad.org/events/sdab-winter-gala

Do you have an event — online or in person — that you’d like to see here? Email your leads to Rob Vardon at [email protected] by noon Friday for publication in the following week’s edition. ◆