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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: where to see the late artist James Hubbell's art in San Diego; a new spin on Hamlet; Kevin Kwan; Beethoven and Stravinsky; art informed by the undocumented, queer experience; live music picks and more

Often described as sea serpents in history, oarfish can grow to lengths of 30 feet and are the longest bony fish in the world.

Author Event With T. Jefferson Parker, Jim Kempton Join the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library on Sunday, October 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for an “Authors, Wine & Hors d ‘Oeuvres” event featuring local Edgar Award winning author T. Jefferson Parker, and California Surf Museum Director, Jim Kempton. All proceeds benefit the Oceanside Public Library. In addition to sipping wine and sampling hors d ’Oeuvres, there will be the opportunity to bid on a variety of silent auction items including a two-day stay at an Airbnb in Oceanside, museum memberships, paintings by local artists and much more. CJ Di Mento, Oceanside Library Director, will moderate a forum featuring the two authors after which there will be a question and answer period and an opportunity to have the author’s books signed. Tickets will be sold online only. Please visit oplfriends.org to buy a ticket or for further information. The mission of the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library is to support and promote the services and resources of Oceanside Public Library through community involvement, volunteer activities, and fundraising. For information about Friends bookstores, becoming a Friend, Business Friend or volunteer, please visit oplfriends.org or call (760) 435-5560. For Library hours, programs, and other information, click the “About Us” tab at oceansidepubliclibrary.org. Visit: Authors, Wine, & Hors d' Oeuvres Oceanside Public Library on Instagram and Facebook

Devastating droughts, floods, skies of fire, murderous crowds, and a prophet's lone footsteps through a land of uncertainty and self-doubt. Mendelssohn's oratorios certainly skirted the line between opera and sacred music, but his depiction of the prophet Elijah is unique in its epic dramatic power. Music Director and Chorus Conductor Arian Khaefi leads the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus in a performance of Mendelssohn's monumental Elijah. Visit: Elijah's Triumph La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

The celebrated pipa performer Wu Man joins the orchestra for a world premiere by UCSD faculty member Lei Liang. In the second half, the past is unraveled, from the complexity of Arnold Schoenberg’s twelve-tone music to the lush voice of his brother-in-law, Alexander Zemlinsky, and finally culminating in the rarely-heard original version of Schumann’s Symphony no. 4, a masterpiece of the Romantic era. A miniature masterpiece by Julia Perry, a recently rediscovered mid-20th century icon, opens the program. Visit: Echoes of Time La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

Anna Thorvaldsdottir's METACOSMOS plunges the listener into a vast maelstrom of cosmic forces tugging in all directions until finally colliding into what the composer calls unified chaos, followed by George Walker's Lyric for Strings and Margaret Bonds' The Montgomery Variations. The concert will conclude with John Adams's profound and reflective masterpiece, On the Transmigration of Souls, written in the year following the September 11 attacks in New York City. Visit: Transmigration La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

Where would we be without the mentors and teachers in our lives? Alongside a moving work by UCSD faculty member and Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Davis, anticipation builds as we prepare for the world premiere for our 2024-2025 Nee Commission, bestowed upon a UCSD graduate student in composition. And amidst the whirlwind of Petrouchka, Stravinsky pays homage to his own influential teacher, Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Visit: Legacy: On the Shoulders of Giants La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

Journey through time and tradition with folk-inspired music by Haydn, Bartók, and modernist icon Ruth Crawford Seeger. In its U.S. premiere, Andrés Martín, a Tijuana-based composer, portrays the life and legacy of Mexican folk saint Juan Soldado. Visit: Folk Forward: Seeger, Bartok, and the Border La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

With the natural world serving as a recurring metaphor in her compositions, Gabriella Smith's sonically imaginative piece, Bioluminescence Chaconne, sets the stage for our program. Acclaimed soloist Nancy Zhou shares her mesmerizing virtuosity in Vivian Fung's gamelan-inspired Violin Concerto No. 1. In the latter half of the performance, the La Jolla Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra, presenting a vibrant selection of French masterpieces by Debussy, Fauré, and Ravel. Visit: Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present La Jolla Symphony & Chorus on Instagram and Facebook

Ukulele virtuoso and ambassador of aloha, Jake Shimabukuro, will bring his signature celebration of the holiday season to San Diego! Jake Shimabukuro’s unparalleled talent on the ukulele has captivated audiences around the globe. He reimagines beloved songs in his own inimitable style – you've never heard anyone “shred” the ukulele like Jake! This festive show combines his longtime favorites with a vibrant collection of holiday classics, like “We Three Kings,” “O Holy Night,” “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Jake will also showcase selections from his new album “Grateful,” which is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed duets album with artists from Willie Nelson, Ziggy Marley and Bette Midler to Jimmy Buffett, Jack Johnson, and Kenny Loggins. Joining Jake Shimabukuro on stage will be the talented bassist Jackson Waldhoff and special guest singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young. Jake Shimabukuro: Holidays in Hawaii is proudly presented by San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Tickets are available via San Diego Theatres and Ticketmaster. Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/677768/jake-shimabukuro-holidays-in-hawaii-tickets Jake Shimabukuro on Instagram and Facebook