ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 7 through Jan. 30, Sophie’s Gallery & Gift Shop NTC premieres “Ladies First,” celebrating the career of artist John Agostini in his first one-man show of acrylics on paper, featuring fashionable women and Hollywood stars. An artists’ reception takes place Friday, Jan. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. with wine, hors d’oevres and live music. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at 2960 Historic Decatur Road. For more information, call (619) 578-2207. Monday, Jan. 10, 7 to 11 p.m., Robin Henkel Band with Horns! brings the groove for the swing dance crowd at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. The event is free for those 21 and up. For more information, call (619) 224-3577. COMMUNITY/CIVIC Wednesday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m., the Point Loma Garden Club hosts guest speaker Mo Price, whose lecture will focus on drought-tolerant Australian plants suitable for the climate locally. The event takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Thursday, Jan. 20, 5 p.m., Point Loma High School hosts its annual informational meeting for prospective students and their parents. The event offers an opportunity to meet administrators, coaches, counselors, teachers and current students and parents of PLHS. The meeting also offers course selection and “how tos” of ninth-grade course enrollment. For more information, call (619) 223-3121, ext. 1129, or e-mail [email protected]. Thursday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., the Ocean Beach Historical Society features local photographer Joe Ewing in a presentation on capturing the essence of OB in photos. Ewing has won the “OB Exposed!” photo contest with his work. The free event takes place at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit obhistory.wordpress.com. Sunday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., annual “Contas” meeting of the United Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. The event, which is open to all members and prospective members, takes place at the United Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 223-5880, or www.upses.com. SENIORS Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free presentation on “How to Talk to Your Doctor” at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4425 Valeta St. Reservations are required by calling (800) 827-4277. Thursday, Jan. 27, 10 to 11 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a practical information session with a licensed occupational therapist who specializes in hand therapy and injury-prevention training. The event takes place at All Soul’s Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. Reservations are required by calling (800) 827-4277.