SONG OF SONGS—Rabbi Jack Riemer lectures on "The Song of Songs: The Book of Passionate Love," at 10 a.m. at Congregation Beth El, 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla.  Single ticket: $10 Beh El members, $15 non-members. Series tickets for July 23, July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 14), $20 members, $30 non-members. Reserve by July 20. (858) 452-1734.

CONCERT—Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra, under the baton of David Amos, presents its annual pops concert including marches, waltzes, Broadway tunes, film music and popular songs in a collaboration with klezmer clarinetists Alexandre Gourevitch and members of the Orchestra of Baja California, 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego.  (619) 697-6001.