Del Mar First Thursdays Concert To Feature Violinist Julia Pautz, Pianist Tina Chong

DEL MAR, CA — Del Mar residents will have an opportunity to enjoy an evening of live music when violinist Julia Pautz and pianist Tina Chong perform Thursday, Nov. 5, as part of the Del Mar Foundation's First Thursdays concert series.

The performance will take place at Town Hall in the Del Mar Civic Center, 1050 Camino Del Mar, continuing the foundation's longstanding tradition of bringing live musical performances to the community.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by the concert from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

The First Thursdays series features a variety of musical performances throughout the year, offering subscribers opportunities to experience different artists and musical styles in an intimate community setting.

The 2026-27 season began in September and runs through June, with concerts typically scheduled on the first Thursday of each month.

Thursday's performance is reserved for First Thursdays subscribers. Individual tickets are not available, and residents cannot purchase admission to the concert separately.

According to the Del Mar Foundation, subscriptions for the 2026-27 season were initially offered to returning subscribers and residents who joined the waitlist before June 3.

Residents living in the 92014 ZIP code who are interested in future subscriptions can request placement on the waitlist by emailing the foundation's Cultural Arts Committee at dmf@delmarfoundation.org.

Waitlist requests should include the resident's name, residential address and email address.

The foundation's upcoming concert lineup also includes the Eve Selis Band on Dec. 3, the Peter Sprague Group with Rebecca Jade on Jan. 7 and Bach Collegium on Feb. 4.

All performances take place at Town Hall, with a wine-and-cheese reception preceding the program.

Free parking is available in the Del Mar Civic Center garage, with entrances from 10th and 11th streets, just west of Camino Del Mar.

For additional information about First Thursdays, subscription eligibility and upcoming performances, visit the Del Mar Foundation's official website.

Residents interested in joining the waitlist can email dmf@delmarfoundation.org.