Moonlight Cabaret: In aChord invites the community to an exciting evening of music, food and fun! Entertainment will include the sultry sounds of Ria Carey, the outrageous comedy and music of the evening’s emcee, Joey Landwehr, and In aChord. The event will also include a silent auction and no host bar. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit The Center’s “Aging as Ourselves” program. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online. The event, which begins at 7 p.m., will be held at The Center, located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. www.inachord.org

Red Hot Women: The Center invites women to its “Red Hot Sisters: A Women’s Dance Fest” from 6-9 p.m. This “red hot” evening will provide San Diego women with an opportunity to socialize and celebrate the diversity of “Red Hot Sisters,” with great music and fun. DJ Sandra Ware will provide the music at the event, which will include door prizes, a dessert bar, and a no-host bar. Women are encouraged to wear festive red attire. Tickets for the event, which is for women 21 years and older, are $10. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. 619-692-2077, ext. 212, www.thecentersd.org

Surface Tension: Spotlight Studio will present “Surface Tension: Between Reality and Illusion” a photographic exhibit by Bela Dornon at 7 p.m. This is the first artistic exhibition offered at the studio, which is home of Bela Dornon Photography. In addition to offering private portrait sittings and online photos, the studio is also available on an hourly and daily basis to photographers and other artists. Spotlight Studio is located at 7435 Mission Gorge Rd. 619-757-3367, www.beladornon.com

Shape Up for the Holidays: Why not start the holiday season looking and feeling great? To help people get in shape before the holidays, Culture Shock Dance Center will host a day of free classes as part of their “Shape Up for the Holidays” program. There will be a number of classes throughout the day including cardio hip-hop basics, break-dance, youth hip-hop and more. Culture Shock Dance Center is located at 2110 Hancock St., Ste. 200. 619-299-2110, www.cultureshockdancecenter.com

Kimberly Dark: The Rubber Rose presents parent, poet, professor and raconteur Kimberly Dark who travels far and wide performing stories that scandalize some audiences and affirm the very existence of others. At the 6 p.m. event, Dark will read from her latest erotic work, “Not Tonight Honey, Unless…” The reading is for those 18 years and older. A $5-$8 donation will be accepted at the door. The Rubber Rose is located at 3812 Ray St. in North Park. www.kimberlydark.com

SD Bay Wine & Food Festival: Pucker up for the largest food and wine event in Southern California! The five-day festival includes 160 world-class wineries, 60 fine dining restaurants, gourmet foods, celebrity chefs, wine, dinners, cooking classes, wine tasting classes, olive oil competition, live and silent auctions, personalities and more! The festival runs from Nov. 14-18, with various ticket prices depending on the package selected. www.worldofwineevents.com

The Bubble: The Bubble is the story of three young Israelis who share an apartment in Tel Aviv’s hippest neighborhood. Trying to put aside political conflicts and focusing on their lives and loves, these progressive 20-somethings are often accused of living in a sort of escapist bubble. While on army reserve duty at a West Bank checkpoint, music store clerk Noam crosses paths with Ashraf a Palestinian man. When they meet again in Tel Aviv, no cultural taboo can hold back their sexual attraction. Their good times together are soon challenged by the harsh reality of the region’s ongoing violence. The Bubble, directed and co-written by Eytan Fox, will be at the Ken Cinema for just five days, starting on Friday, Nov. 16. Showtimes vary. The Ken Cinema is located at 4061 Adams Ave. in Kensington. www.landmarktheaters.com

B-I-N-G-O: Play bingo and support the programs and services of the Center. Admission for 10 games is $10, which includes a six-card game pad. Additional game packs are $5 each. The prize for the first nine games is $50 and for the last game $100. The early bird game begins at 6:50 p.m., with regular games running from 7-9 p.m. All players must be 18 years or older. Bingo is played at The Center, 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. www.thecentersd.org

Lesbians Over Fifty: LOFTY is a discussion group for lesbian and bisexual women over 50, providing a social network and discussion covering work, relationships, family and other topics of interest to lesbian and bisexual women. Sign-ups for the group are not required. Interested women are invited to attend the group on the third Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Community Resource Room at The Center to see if the group is a good fit for them. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. 619-692-2077, ext. 111, www.thecentersd.org

Scott Carlson Memorial Dinner: The Scott Carlson Memorial Dinner is a community dinner especially for persons living with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends, caregivers, and supporters. The event is co-sponsored by The Imperial Court de San Diego, Asian Pacific Islander Community AIDS Project (APICAP), and First Church’s Rainbow Action Group. Admission is free. The annual dinner will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church’s Bard Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are also needed. The First UU Church is located at 4190 Front St. in Hillcrest. www.firstuusandiego-

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