Chad Michaels One Man Show: If you’ve always wanted to see Cher in Sin City but haven’t been able to do so, the Chad Michaels One Man Show is not one you’ll want to miss. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But Urban Mo’s will be showing San Diego this statement isn’t always true when Chad Michaels takes the stage at 8 p.m. The infamous impersonator will present his One Man Show – a full recreation of Cher’s Cesar’s Palace Colosseum performance. As with the Vegas show, this 55-minute spectacular will feature 12 songs and seven costume changes. There is a $5 cover for this event. Tables may be reserved in advance by calling 619-491-0400. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/link/1091.

‘Scrooge in Rouge’: Diversionary Theatre will present the West Coast opening night premiere of Scrooge in Rouge – A British Music Hall Christmas Carol. The new holiday show, which runs through Dec. 21, provides a quick-change, cross-dressing version of the Dickens classic, set in a Victorian music hall. In this version 17 members of the Royal Music Hall 20-Member Variety Players have taken ill, leaving only three actors to play 23 roles. Charlie Schmaltz, an animated character actor; Lottie Obligato, an Amazonian soubrette; and Vesta Virile, male impersonator extraordinaire sing all the male and female parts in the show. Directed by Rayme Sciaroni, with costumes by Jennifer Brawn Gittings, the cast features Eric Vest, Kim Srassburger, Tony Houck and Rick Shaffer at the piano; this will be the gayest Christmas show you’ll see this year! Scrooge in Rouge begins at 7 p.m. Single tickets are $31-$35, with discounts for seniors, students and military. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1091.

Family Matters Children’s Clothing and Toy Swap: Join The San Diego LGBT Center for the Children’s Clothing & Toy Swap from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring only items that are clean and in good condition. Count your items before you arrive, and you’ll be given one exchange ticket for each item you bring. When you leave you’ll “pay” one exchange ticket for each item you take. Any items left over when the dust has settled will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul. The event will take place at The San Diego LGBT Community Center. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/link/1091.

Kimono as Art: The San Diego Museum of Art in collaboration with three other museums in the United States and Japan presents a major exhibition of works by internationally recognized kimono artist Itchiku Kubota. It will be a special day of guided tours, gallery talks, koto music, artist lectures and demonstrations. In addition to events at all three museums, the Japanese Friendship Garden will also host tours in English and Spanish, demonstrate sushi making, and hold a tea ceremony. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1091.

San Diego Dance Off: The Flame is premiering the San Diego Dance Off, featuring competitions in hip-hop, salsa, jazz, tango, country, mambo, ballroom and xtrip. All are welcome, whether you are single, a couple or come as a group. Contestants can sign up at The Flame. The weekly winner will receive $150 in cash and prizes, $500 for the semifinals winner and $1,000 cash for final winner. The show will be hosted by the outrageous Nicole. Judging will be based on a public vote and a judges’ panel. The cover is $2. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1091.

Celine Dion in the “Taking Chances World Tour 2008”: On her first tour since leaving Caesar’s Palace, the Canadian diva Celine Dion will bring the “Taking Chances World Tour 2008” to the San Diego Sports Arena. She is famous for her song “My Heart Will Go On,” and Dion has a new CD in stores now. But come watch it live. Don’t miss a show that critics say is “powerful and emotion filled.” The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available, starting at $83. Buy them at Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1091.

Luxury Wednesdays: Enjoy the finer things at Martinis Above Fourth with Luxury Wednesdays. The swank cabaret lounge in the heart of Hillcrest will feature weekly specials on Belvedere and Chopin cocktails as well as bottles of Moet & Chandon White Star Champagne. Sip your drinks in the stylish dining room or at the indoor/outdoor bar and indulge in the sinfully delicious menu items created by the very talented executive chef Jason Williams. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1091.

Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner, held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church. San Diego AIDS activist Scott Carlson began the tradition of serving Thanksgiving dinner to those living with HIV/AIDS. He has since passed away, but the Imperial Court de San Diego and the First Unitarian Universal Church continue to carry the torch. The meals will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1091.