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Summer 2018 Music Events

In and around La Jolla

June 20, 2018

Can you hear that? It’s the sound of a summer full of music! Here are some all-age concerts happening in La Jolla this summer you and your family won’t want to miss!

SUMMERFEST | La Jolla Music Society

What: A variety of world-renowned chamber music artists and ensembles who will be performing in honor of Cho-Liang “Jimmy” Lin, whom will be stepping down from his 18 years as LJMS’s Music Director.

When: August 3-24, 2018. All performances are held at 8pm, with exception to August 5 & August 19, which start at 3pm

How: Order single tickets, a package of 3, 12 or 16 concert tickets or a concert subscription online HERE or download a subscription order form online 

Where: All performances for Summerfest are held at UC San Diego Department of Music Conrad Prebys Concert Hall.  More info for directions found online HERE 

Cost: Single tickets range from $44-$80 each                                                                                                                

          3, 12 or 16 concert packages range from $125-$1,030

More information online HERE.


DISNEY’S FROZEN JR. | Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 

What: An hour long musical adaptation of the popular movie Frozen performed by middle-school students to be enjoyed by all ages

When: Sat. July 14 @ 8pm 

          Sun. July 15 @ 12pm + 230pm 

          Sat. July 21 @ 8pm 

          Sat. July 22 @ 12pm + 230pm 

          Sat. July 28 @ 8pm 

          Sun. July 29 @ 12pm + 230pm

How: Order tickets online HERE

Where: Garfield Theater @ Lawrence Family JCC; 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037

Cost: $17 - Student/Youth

         $19 - Regular

More information online HERE.


THE ATHENAEUM’S 20TH ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library

What: A four-part series of classical concerts performed by virtuoso pianist Gustavo Romero

When: Sundays in July 2018 (1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd) at 4pm 

How: Order tickets online HERE

Where: Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Room @ Athenaeum Music & Arts Library; 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, CA 92037

Cost: Series of 4 concerts tickets: $152/Members + $172/Non-members

         Individual concert tickets: $40/Members + $45/Non-members

         Individual concert tickets with dinner: $165/All 

More information online HERE.


OPERA WEDNESDAYS | La Jolla Community Center

What: Listen to some of the most amazing performing artists in Southern California, consisting of Metropolitan Opera Competition Winners, active performers for the San Diego Opera and guest artists that have sung around the world

When: Every second Wednesday of the month starting at 7pm

How: Just show up

Where: La Jolla Community Center; 6811 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037 

Cost: Free, however a donation of $10 is suggested

More information online HERE