Sapphic Cinema: Do you like to watch movies and eat popcorn with other women? Then check out Sapphic Cinema, the Women’s Resource Center’s film night featuring movies by, for and about queer women! Sapphic Cinema takes place on the fourth Friday of every month, at 7 p.m., at The Center Sapphic’s Oct. 24 film is Kissing Jessica Stein. This is a free event, with snacks and refreshments available. All proceeds will benefit the Women’s Resource Center. Check it out … you might just meet someone at intermission!

“California Hold ‘em” Poker Tournament: There will be a co-ed “California Hold ‘em” Poker Tournament to benefit the Toni Atkins Lesbian Health Fund. This unique fund was established by The Imperial Court de San Diego and The Center to assist low-income and uninsured lesbian, bisexual and transgender women in accessing necessary health care resources. Lessons start at 6 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. There will be more than $1,500 in prizes paid to the top five and pizza sponsored by Transamerica. This and other Hold ‘Em fund-raisers are held at the Moose Lodge in Golden Hill. A $25 donation is required by state law. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087.

Border Crossings – A Jewish Zeekend: As part of a weekend event for the Jewish community on the theme “Crossing Borders,” a Jewish religious service will be offered at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center Saturday morning geared to people in the GLBTQ community. It will be based on the new prayerbook being published by the GLBTQ synagogue in San Francisco, Congregation Sha’ar Zahav. There will also be activities geared toward the GLBT Jewish community throughout the weekend. The GLBTQ-focused Shabbat Service will take place on Saturday at 9:30 am at the LFJCC in La Jolla. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087

The Boom Boom Rises From the Dead: The entire community is invited to join longtime supporters in the fight to Save the Boom Boom Room as they come together at the Laguna Democratic Headquarters (Boom Boom Room) to save marriage equality and defeat Proposition 8 from 6:30-11 p.m. The night will include Halloween drinks, dancing and legendary decadence to preserve our freedom to marry. Costumes are encouraged and there is a $10 donation at the door. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087.

Salsa Sunday: As part of the weekly Salsa Sunday, Belly Up Tavern will feature San Diego’s Orquesta Primo, a salsa combo started by three cousins. The group will perform its version of traditional salsa music, layering tightly woven percussion with standup bass and piano. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Salsa dance lessons will begin at 8:30 p.m. Cover is $10. Belly Up Tavern, a 21 and up venue. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087.

Ride the Bull: Steel your nerves, sign the waiver and climb atop Nugget, the mechanical bull at U-31 Cocktail Lounge & Bar. Laura Jane emcees as patrons buck and spin. Guest DJs play music ranging from the Beach Boys to the Urban Cowboy soundtrack, while guests enjoy cocktails and the cool atmosphere. U-31, with its eclectic weekly line-up, has become one of the most popular spots in town. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087.

Audre Lorde Poetry Night: Join the Women’s Resource Center and Latino Services for “Audre Lorde Poetry Night,” an evening of poetry inspired by Audre Lorde starting at 6 p.m. Read her work, share your own, or just listen and be inspired. This is a free event! Dessert and coffee will be served. All are welcome. The event will take place downstairs in Latino Services at The Center. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087.

Dreamgirls Halloween Show: The Dreamgirls Halloween Show will officially kick off the wildest Halloween weekend Urban Mo’s Bar and Grill has seen in years. Chad Michaels and the entire Dreamgirls Review will step it up a notch for what is promised to be their scariest and most hilarious show of the year. The show will start promptly at 8 p.m., and there will be a $5 cover to attend. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087.

The L3 (Ladies, Laughter and Literature) Book Club: L3 will host a reading by author Victor Villaseñor at The Center at 7 p.m. Villaseñor is a Mexican-American writer living in Oceanside, Calif. His first novel, Rain of Gold, chronicles the journey of his family from Mexico to the United States and is a must read for everyone in Southern California. Crazy, Loco Love is a compelling memoir of his adolescent search for meaning and identity as he grappled with his sexuality and spirituality. After speaking to the audience, Villaseñor will be available to autograph books and answer questions. This is a free event; all are welcome! For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087.

Drop-In Writers Group: A drop-in writers group is held at Lestat’s Coffeehouse every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. The group is hosted by San Diego Writers, Ink., whose mission is to nurture writers and those wishing to explore the craft of writing, foster a literary community, promote literature and celebrate artistic diversity. Writers of all levels are welcome to “drop-in” and join the group to discuss work. Sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea and other specialty drinks are available for purchase. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1087.