Drift away to the soft strains of classical guitar, show some sass with salsa and relish the national tradition of jazz at the North University Community Branch Library’s free weekly Courtyard Concerts, starting Tuesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. The events will be held at the same time each week on the library’s outdoor patio garden in the Nobel Recreation Complex, 8820 Judicial Drive. Limited seating is available on a first-come. first-serveD basis. Evenings may bring chilly temperatures, so pack a sweater or a warm blanket. Musical guests feature notable local talent in the genres of jazz, classical and flamenco guitar, bluegrass, klezmer, zydeco, chamber, folk, rock and salsa. Courtyard Concerts schedule Each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., North University Community Branch Library, 8820 Judicial Drive; (858) 581-9637, free admission • July 6: Peter Sprague, jazz guitarist and composer • July 13: Second Avenue Klezmer ensemble, traditional Jewish music • July 20: George Svoboda and Fred Benedetti in Concert, classical guitar duo • July 27: San Diego Cello Choir with eight cellos • Aug. 3: Dan Regan Salsa Quartet • Aug. 10: Purity of Essence Jazz Ensemble with Ed Kornhauser • Aug. 17: Bayou Brothers, New Orleans zydeco and R&B • Aug. 24: Quartetto Sorrento, classico string quartet • Aug. 31: Fred Benedetti plays The Beatles • Sept. 7: Hank Easton, jazz guitarist and composer







