Annual Athenaeum Summer Festival to feature local favorite Gustavo Romero and other live music to check out

The 21st annual Athenaeum Summer Festival will take place on consecutive Sundays, June 30 through July 21. Once again featuring performances from acclaimed pianist and former San Diegan Gustavo Romero, the concerts will be the first part of a two-part series showcasing the initial half of Beethoven’s 32 sonatas.

The reason for Romero’s continued return to the Athenaeum for these festival dates is significant; a “thank you” to the institution where Romero gave his first performance at the age of 10, back in 1976. Now a respected concert pianist and educator based in Texas, Romero’s connection to the Athenaeum remains strong, as evidenced by his continued support and wonderfully curated programs. For anyone who enjoys the classics or virtuoso piano playing, it doesn’t get any better than Romero’s heartfelt performances.

Summer Festival with Gustavo Romero: Sunday, June 30 and July 7 at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. 4 p.m. All ages. $40 members and $45 nonmembers. Visit ljathenaeum.org for more information.

Below are some other performances taking place this week:

viernes, 28 de junio

Ben Benavente, singer-songwriter. 4 p.m. Duke’s
Michael Land, blues to soul. 5 p.m. Alexandria
TBA, cubiertas acústicas. 5:00 p. m. Cala La Jolla
Rebecca Jade, cantautora. 17:00 en espiga
Joe Cardillo, singer-songwriter. 5 p.m. UTC The Pointe
TBA, standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Joanna Gerolaga, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. Drift
Mark Brasil, cantautor. 6 pm La Turquesa
AJ DeGrasse Trio, piano jazz, 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
Lori Bell & Rob Thorsen, jazz. 8 p.m. La Jolla Community Center
Tad Sisler, vocals, piano, keyboards. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan
TBA, Brazilian jazz. 9 p.m. The Turquoise

sábado, 29 de junio

Jeff Brinkman, singer-songwriter, Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
Michael Land, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
David Shyde, cantautor. 15:00 en espiga
Mario Marauak, singer-songwriter, 6 p.m. The Turquoise
Craig Dawson Trio, piano jazz. 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
Tad Sisler, normas para piano. 20:00 En el Lounge, The Manhattan
Red Headed Stranger, classic country covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
The Now Time Quartet, jazz. 9 p.m. The Turquoise

domingo, 30 de junio

Mike Myrdal, singer-songwriter. Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
Jonny Tarr, singer-songwriter. Noon. Herringbone
K. Emeline, singer-songwriter. 3 p.m. Herringbone
Tba, flamenco. 4 p.m. The Turquoise
Gustavo Romero, classical. 4 p.m. Athenaeum
Marcel East Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Fabian Almazan, jazz. 7:30 p.m. Athenaeum

Monday, July 1

Shelly Taylor Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
TBA, acoustic guitar. 6 p.m. La Valencia

Tuesday, July 2

TBA, standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Mikan Zlatkovich Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Ciara Capobia, harp music. 6:30 p.m. The Turquoise

Wednesday, July 3

TBA, cantautor, Noon. UTC Palma Plaza
Craig Dawson Trio, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
TBA, standards. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Casey Turner, standards. 6:30 p.m. Indulge
Tomcat Courtney, blues. 7 pm La Turquesa

jueves, 4 de julio

TBA, acoustic music. Noon. UTC The Pointe
Joanna Gerolaga, standards. 5 p.m. Alexandria
Christian Taylor, standards. 5 p.m. Herringbone
TBA, singer-songwriter. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Chris Cerna Quartet, piano jazz. 6 p.m. Eddie V’s
Fred Hardy, jazz. 19:30 La Turquesa
Roman Palacios con Tommy Gannon, estándares. 20:00 h En el salón, The Manhattan

Friday, July 5

TBA, singer-songwriter duo. Noon. UTC Palm Plaza
Kevin Ryan, acoustic standards. 4 p.m. Duke’s
Cedrice, standards. 5 p.m. Alexandria
Johnny Martin. 5 p.m. Herringbone
TBA, covers. 6 p.m. La Valencia
Carissa Schroeder, covers. 6 p.m. Drift
AJ DeGrasse Trio, piano jazz. 7 p.m. Eddie V’s
Mario Marauak, Brazilian jazz. 7:30 p.m. The Turquoise
Tad Sisler, vocals, piano, keyboards. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. In the lounge, The Manhattan
Born Fighters, classic covers. 9 p.m. Beaumont’s
Grupo Globo, Brazilian jazz. 9 p.m. The Turquoise