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World-renowned pianist Brad Mehldau expands the language between genres with an homage to the late indie folk artist Elliott Smith, whose music inspired a generation of songwriters. Joined by Chris Thile (vocals), Blake Mills (vocals), Matt Chamberlain (drums), and John Davis (bass), this lauded band is backed by the 17-piece USC Thornton Chamber Virtuosi on Mehldau’s rich cinematic arrangements. Brad Mehldau on Facebook / Instagram

Step inside the salons where Schubert’s music first came to life. This evening recreates the spirit of the original Schubertiades—intimate gatherings where friends shared new songs and chamber works at close range. Songs, chamber music, and the radiant Fantasy for four hands draw us into the world of 1820s Vienna, where this music was heard for the very first time. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

From the lost years of war to the exuberance of the Roaring Twenties, England’s music finds a new voice. Vaughan Williams’ windswept poetry and Elgar’s searing Piano Quintet give way to Walton’s dazzling "Façade"—a jazzy, theatrical burst of modern energy— as an old country steps boldly into a new age. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

This Easter Sunday, The Marine Room invites guests to indulge in a lavish three-course prix fixe brunch experience with views overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Situated along the La Jolla coastline, this iconic oceanfront dining destination offers a refined selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts crafted from the finest, sustainably sourced seasonal ingredients, along with free-flowing sparkling wine and mimosas. Menu highlights include Peruvian Crudo with bluefin tuna and aji amarillo agua chile, West Coast Oysters with tequila mignonette and tabasco sorbet, Crab Cake Benedict with Siberian caviar beurre blanc, Steak and Eggs featuring Australian wagyu with béarnaise, Truffle Croque Madame with toasted brioche, prosciutto cotto, truffle mornay and fried egg, and more. Guests can end the meal on a sweet note with desserts such as Chocolate Ganache Tart, Apple Bomb, Crème Brûlée and Strawberry Shortcake. The Marine Room’s Easter brunch will be available on Sunday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is priced at $150 per person and $70 for children under 12 (excluding tax and gratuity). For more information or to make a reservation, visit https://www.marineroom.com/upcoming-happenings/. The Marine Room on Facebook / Instagram

Past, present, and future share the stage in one jubilant night. Music Director Inon Barnatan joins festival favorite Jeremy Denk in a virtuosic opener, former Music Director Cho-Liang Lin returns for legendary composer John Williams’s Quartet La Jolla—written for SummerFest—and a world premiere commission looks ahead, before the piece that closed the very first SummerFest concert brings the celebration home. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Praised by the New Yorker as “the most significant bassist this country has produced since the advent of Charles Mingus and Flea,” Meshell Ndegeocello has survived the best and worst of what a career in music has to offer. She eschewed genre for originality, celebrity for longevity, and musical trends for musical truths. Fans have come to expect the unexpected and follow her on sojourns into soul, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rock, all bound by the search for love, justice, respect, and resolution. Meshell Ndegeocello on Facebook / Instagram

Provocative and inventive exhibit explores “Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism” across decades.

For our Wellness Wednesday show, we hear from a local psychologist on the mental toll many in immigrant communities are facing in an era of increased immigration enforcement. Plus, how food labeling can lead to confusion about what's in our food. And, we take a look into how AI chatbots are being used as a health care tool.

President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency hasn't had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.

Writer Jamaica Kincaid joins Midday Edition Tuesday to talk about her work, and how her childhood in Antigua continues to impact her writing. She will be appearing at the 31st annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea on Feb. 26.