THURSDAY, Sept. 22 • “Contemporary Architects Making History,” 7 p.m., Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St., “Can Architecture Shape our Lives?” lecture by Rob Quigley, (858) 459-5335, www.lajollahistory.org, $10 members, $15 nonmembers • Hydrangea Cove grand opening, 4 to 7 p.m., 929 Turquoise St., ribbon-cutting ceremony, (858) 750-3567, www.hydrangeacove.com, free FRIDAY, Sept. 23 • “Eileen and Frederic Whitaker: The Southwest and Mexico,” 6:30 p.m., Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St., on view until Nov. 4, (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org, free • “Elena Lomakin: Prelude to a Birch Tree,” 6:30 p.m., Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St., opening reception, on view until Nov. 12, (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org, free SATURDAY, Sept. 24 • Walking tour of historic La Jolla, 10 a.m., Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St., RSVP required, (858) 480-6424, $10, children 12 and under free • “Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface,” 7 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., preview of MCASD’s largest exhibition to date with cocktails, music and guide-led tours, (858) 454-3541, $20 general admission, members free • Garfunkel and Oates, 8 p.m., The Loft, 9500 Gilman Drive, comedy-folk duo, (858) 534-8497, www.artpwr.com, $6-$20 SUNDAY, Sept. 25 • Jewish Community Center Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive, activities including relaxation methods, informational activities and interactive learning, (858) 362-1128, www.lfjcc.org, free • Mariachi Garibaldi, 4 p.m., La Jolla Methodist Church, 6063 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 454-7108, www.lajollaunitedmethodist.org, free • “Stars of Tomorrow,” 5 p.m., Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8230 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, concert showcasing young performers, (858) 453-3550, www.torreypineschurch.org, free • “Weekend with Locals” presents Christine Renhard Stenstrom, noon, Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., “Cherry Blossom Trees” book discussion and signing, (858) 454-0347, www.warwicks.com, free MONDAY, Sept. 26 • “Impact of Medical Device and Drug Regulation on Innovation, Jobs and Patients: A Local Perspective,” 11:30 a.m., Scripps Seaside Forum, 8610 Kennel Way, (202) 226-4972, www.energycommerce.house.gov/hearings, free • “Impressions from the Arab Spring,” 3:30 p.m., UCSD Social Sciences Building, 9500 Gilman Drive, Michael Provence’s lecture on Middle Eastern political opposition movements, (858) 822-5296, http://iicas.ucsd.edu, free • Readers Theatre, 7:15 p.m., The Riford Center, table reading and discussion of Cheryl Livingston’s new play, “Winifred the Woebegone Walrus,” (858) 456-0831, www.rifordcenter.org, free TUESDAY, Sept. 27 • “South with the Sun,” 7:30 p.m., Warwicks, 7812 Girard Ave., Lynne Cox book discussion and signing, (858) 454-0347, www.warwicks.com, free • “Coming Back Home,” 5 to 9 p.m., The Loft, 9500 Gilman Drive, opening reception for Akway Nyewa’a’s exhibit, (858) 822-3199, www.artpwr.com, free WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28 • Crafts for kids, 2 p.m., La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave., (858) 552-1657, www.lajollalibrary.org, free THURSDAY, Sept. 29 • “The Most Beautiful Museums of Europe” lecture, 7:30 p.m., Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St., (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org, $12 members, $17 nonmembers • Purity Ring with Kisses, 9 p.m., The Loft, 9500 Gilman Drive, Canadian pop band with UCSD alumni Jesse of Kisses, (858) 822-3199, www.artpwr.com, $10 general admission, UCSD students free DON’T MISS San Diego Restaurant Week continues this week with $20, $30 or $40 three-course prix-fixe dinners and $10, $15 or $20 two-course prix-fixe lunches until Sept. 23. Participating restaurants in La Jolla include Barbarella, La Jolla Strip Club, Roppongi, Tapenade and many more. For a full list of participating restaurants and menus, visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com. MUST TASTE La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St., brings Germany’s favorite celebration to La Jolla with Oktoberfest menu items until Oct. 3. Visit the hotel’s dining venues, including the Mediterranean Room, Whaling Bar and Grill and Ocean View Terrace for German favorites like bratwurst, wiener schnitzel, sauerkraut, spaetzle, apple strudel and plum cake. Participating restaurants will also serve up a glass of Ayinger beer, an authentic Bavarian-style brew. For more information, visit www.lavalencia.com or call (858) 454-0771.