THURSDAY, Nov. 3 • “Pen to Paper” writing workshop, noon, La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla Library and San Diego Writers, Ink’s weekly drop-in writing group, (858) 412-6351, www.lajollalibrary.org, free • “Red Snow,” 8 p.m., The Loft, 9500 Gilman Drive, award-winning director Peng Tao’s first independent feature film that captures the essence of the ten-year Cultural Revolution by exploring the complicated relations between a peasant woman and three runaways, (858) 822-3199, www.artpwr.com, free FRIDAY, Nov. 4 • An Evening with America, 8 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., Grammy Award-winning rock group “America” discussing their success as hit writers of enduring rock-folk-pop classics and their 40th anniversary tour, (213) 765-6803, www.grammymuseum.org, $20 general admission, $15 MCSD and Grammy Museum members • “Reply All: Jazz,” 8 p.m., The Loft, 9500 Gilman Drive, a special night of Jazz 88 All-Stars with Latin percussion performing on stage including members of the UCSD Student Musicians Community and special off-campus guests, (858) 822-3199, www.artpwr.com, free SATURDAY, Nov. 5 • “The Man Who Never Died: The Life, Times, and Legacy of Joe Hill, American Labor Icon,” 7 p.m., D.G. Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave., book reading and discussion with author William M. Adler about his new book about the legendary American songwriter and labor hero, (858) 456-1800, www.dgwillsbooks.com, free • “Lights Up!” 6:30 p.m., The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, Playwrights Project host its annual celebration to announce the winners of the 2011 California Young Playwrights contest and honoring Martin Benson as the recipient of the Deborah Salzer Arts in Education award, (619) 239-8222, www.playwrightsproject.org, general admission $40, students $20 • “In One Wind,” 8 p.m., The Loft, 9500 Gilman Drive, New York-based sextet that draws on folk, indie rock, avant-garde and pop influences, (858) 822-3199, www.artpwr.com, $8 regular, $5 UCSD student, UCSD student members free • Pacifica Quartet, 8 p.m., Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, 9500 Gilman Drive, Ensemble of the Year and Grammy Award-winning chamber musicians perform Ludwig van Beethoven and Dmitry Shostakovich, with pre-performance conversation with the artists at 7 p.m., (858) 822-3199, www.artpwr.com, $50 general admission, $10 UCSD student SUNDAY, Nov. 6 • Canyon Crest Academy Jazz Band, 5 p.m., Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive N., concert including a variety of jazz styles by the Carmel Valley school’s music program, (858) 453-3550, www.torreypineschurch.org, free • Family Day at the Jewish Book Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, kid friendly fun featuring puppeteer Mallory Lewis with Lambchop, children’s authors, storytelling, special music performance by J*Company singers, Bal Yoga for kids, a craft station, Kid Zone and obstacle course, children are encouraged to bring new or gently used children’s books to donate to the Ronald McDonald House, (858) 362-1348, www.sdjbf.org, free • Weekend with the Locals, noon, Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., author Jamie Patterson discusses her new book “Lost Edens: A True Story,” (858) 454-0347, www.warwicks.com, free • Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers of Los Angeles, 7 p.m., La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper Ave., inaugural concert of the 50th year of the church’s concert series featuring vibrant gospel music, secular folk songs and Afro-Caribbean music followed by a reception, (858) 454-0713, www.ljpresmusic.com, free • AZIATIX, 8 p.m., The Loft, 9500 Gilman Drive, R&B, hip-hop soul trio on their first major American tour, (858) 822-3199, www.artpwr.com, general admission $12, UCSD student $10, UCSD student member free at door MONDAY, Nov. 7 • Lincoln Trio, 7:30 p.m., Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St., second concert of the six-part Barbara and William Karatz chamber concert series featuring a young piano trio, (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org, $30 members, $35 nonmembers • “Clean Energy in the Californias,” 8:30 a.m., Institute of the Americas Weaver Center, 10111 N. Torrey Pines Road, panel of experts in the energy industry and academia discuss the current outlook for energy development in the border region, renewable energy markets, smart grids and storage and transmission infrastructure, (858) 453-5560 x125, www.iamericas.org, free • “Spork-Fed: Super Fun and Flavorful Vegan Recipes from the Sisters of Spork Foods,” 1 p.m., Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., sisters and co-owners of Spork Foods, Jenny Engel and Heather Goldberg meet with customers and sign their new cookbook, (858) 454-0347, www.warwicks.com, free TUESDAY, Nov. 8 • La Jolla Unit San Diego League of Women Voters meeting, 9:30 a.m., The Riford Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd., part two study of the role of the federal government in education, (858) 454-5019, www.lwvsandiego.org, free WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9 • “Lead from the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century,” 6 p.m., La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave., public launch of author Mark C. Crowley’s innovative book about business leadership techniques, (858) 552-1657, www.lajollalibrary.org, free • “Creating From Spirit: Five Ways to Awaken Your Inner Muse,” 10 a.m., LJAA Gallery, 8100 Paseo del Ocaso, Ste. B, art and tea reception with master Raja Yoga and meditation teacher Michele Hebert, RSVP required, (858) 459-0880, [email protected], free THURSDAY, Nov. 10 • La Jolla Bar Association luncheon, noon, Manhattan Restaurant, Empress Hotel, 7766 Fay Ave., for lawyers who live or practice in La Jolla, (858) 454-1839, www.lajollabarassociation.com, $40/yr. membership • “The Dybbuk,” 8 p.m., Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre, 9500 Gilman Drive, play about a devoted Talmudic scholar who falls in love with Leah, who becomes possessed by a malicious spirit intent on righting her past wrongs, runs through Nov. 19, (858) 534-4574, www.theatre.ucsd.edu, $8-$20 • “I Taste Fire, Earth, Rain: Elements of a Life with a Sherpa,” 7:30 p.m., Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., Inspirational travel writer Caryl Sherpa will discuss and sign her new book that takes the reader into the remote places of Nepal with glimpses of Sherpa culture and traditions, (858) 454-0347, www.warwicks.com, free • “Imagine Dragons,” 9 p.m., The Loft, 9500 Gilman Drive, concert featuring the rock and dance grooves quintet, (858) 822-3199, www.artpwr.com, $10 general admission, $8 UCSD students, UCSD student members free at door