Bar and Restaurant around the corner from Winston’s in Ocean Beach
Venue Category: San Diego
Scripps Research Auditorium
The Scripps Research Auditorium stands as a centerpiece for scientific discourse and collaboration on the UCSD campus, regularly hosting prestigious scientific lectures, international conferences, and symposia that bring together leading minds from around the globe.
Its state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities allow for seamless presentations and virtual participation, while thoughtfully designed seating arrangement ensure optimal visibility and acoustics for all attendees. Beyond formal scientific gatherings, the space serves as a venue for community outreach events, educational programs, interdepartmental meetings, and some dang fine musicianship that occasionally spills over from Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.
1st Street Bar
No Frills bar with pool, shuffleboard, and consistent live music Wednesday through Sunday
The Gärten
Music venue and restaurant mashup featuring Lost Cause Meadery, Oddish Wine, Pizza Cassette and Deft Brewing.
Live Music
Fridays + Saturdays: 7 pm
Sundays: 5:30 pmSoap Factory
Rental Event Space
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
As part of the original deed of gift from John D and Adolph B Spreckels, all organ concerts held at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion are offered to the public at no charge. This is in keeping with the Spreckels brothers’ goal of introducing the healing spirit of live music to everyone, especially young people, regardless of their socio-economic status. Today, this 107-year tradition of generosity continues due to the support of the citizens of San Diego, the members of the Spreckels Organ Society, and donors from all over the world.
Panama 66
Panama 66 hosts live music every Wednesday-Sunday. Wednesday night music happens inside the Copley Auditorium with Gilbert Castellanos and The Jam Session. Thursday-Sunday the music is located outside in our space in The Sculpture Court at The San Diego Museum of Art. All shows are free unless noted on our CALENDAR.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Located in the heart of La Jolla, the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library stands as one of the few membership-supported libraries in the United States dedicated exclusively to music and art. Founded in 1899, this cultural institution has evolved into a cherished community resource that offers a diverse range of programs and collections.
The Athenaeum houses an extensive collection of materials including books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, and artist monographs. Its specialized focus allows visitors to explore everything from classical composition to contemporary art movements in remarkable depth.
Beyond its function as a library, the Athenaeum serves as a vibrant cultural center hosting concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and art classes throughout the year. The intimate Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room regularly features chamber music performances and jazz concerts, while the galleries showcase rotating exhibitions of regional, national, and international artists.
The historic building itself, with its distinctive Spanish Renaissance-style architecture and hand-painted ceilings, contributes to the special ambiance that has made the Athenaeum a beloved cultural landmark for over a century.
