THURSDAY, OCT. 14 • La Jolla Town Council will meet to discuss Prop D — the measure proposing a half-cent sales-tax increase for San Diego. La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St., (858) 454-1444, www.lajollatowncouncil.org. FRIDAY, OCT. 15 • Local artists from the Allied Artists Association of San Diego will a hold a reception for the public. 6 p.m., The Riford Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 459-0831, www.rifrodcenter.org; free. • The 2010 San Diego Beach Tennis Smash begins with a Free Play. 2 p.m., The La Jolla Shores Beach between lifeguard towers 30 and 31, www.active.com; free. SATURDAY, OCT. 16 • Hutchins Consort 2010-11 “World on a String” season opens with its “Back in the USSR” rock ’n’ roll homage. 7:30 p.m., The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, (760) 632-0554. • Celebrate “Sea Days” at the Birch Aquarium with the hands-on exploration event called “Creeps from the Deep.” 11 a.m., 2300 Expedition Way, http://aquarium.ucsd.edu, (858) 534-FISH • Celebrate the 2010 Acoustic Music Summer Series with a performance by Robin Henkel, a solo blues vocalist and guitarist. 10 a.m., Birdrock Coffee Roasters, 5627 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 551-1707, free. www.birdrockcoffeeroasters.com. SUNDAY, OCT. 17 • Deer Tick, a critically-acclaimed country rock band from Providence, R.I. will perform an intimate concert at University of California, San Diego’s premiere venue. 8 p.m., The Loft, UCSD Price Center, (858) 534-8497, www.theloft.ucsd.edu; $12. MONDAY, OCT. 18 • The Julliard String Quartet will open the Athenaeum’s 21st Chamber Concert Series. 7:30 p.m., Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., (858) 454-5872; $40 members, $45 for non-members, call to reserve. TUESDAY, OCT. 19 • Development Permit Review Committee will convene for its regular monthly meeting to review development projects for the La Jolla Community Plan. 4 p.m., La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St., (858) 454-1444, www.lajollacpa.org. • Bestselling author Sheldon Siegel returns to Warwick’s to discuss and sign his latest thriller, “Perfect Alibi.” 7:30 p.m., Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., (858) 454-0347, www.warwicks.com. • Beaumont’s will be hosting a Minnassian-Young Wine Mixer featuring winemakers David and Amparo Young. 6 p.m., Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery, 5662 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 459-0474; $25, call to reserve. • La Jolla Garden Club meeting. 1 p.m., La Jolla Lutheran Church, 7117 La Jolla Boulevard; free. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20 • Ligne Rose La Jolla will showcase a fashion show, joined by Melero Boutique, to benefit the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego. 6 p.m., 7726 Girard Ave., (858) 454-3366; $20, call to reserve.