‘Scrooge in Rouge’: Diversionary Theatre presents the West Coast 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, and a cast featuring 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/link/1092.

SDPOZabilities Belmont Park barbecue: SDPOZabilities will host its last picnic of the year at Belmont Amusement Park at noon. The social networking group for HIV-positive people will supply drinks, hot dogs and burgers for the grill. Participants will meet on the grassy field south of the shopping center and are asked to bring a side to share. Play croquet or test your courage on thrilling rides, with a special discount on wristbands for $5, good for The Giant Dipper, Speedway Bumper Cars, Chaos, Tilt-A-Whirl, Beach Blaster, KrazyKars and children’s rides. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.

World AIDS Day observance: The rector and parishioners of All Saints’ Church San Diego invite the entire community to join them as they welcome San Diego Men’s Chorus in the parish hall at 5 p.m. SDMC will be performing a sneak preview of its upcoming holiday production in commemoration of World AIDS Day. SDMC’s holiday concert will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, at Balboa Theatre. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.

World AIDS Day luncheon: Family Health Centers of San Diego invites the San Diego community to a special presentation and luncheon on World AIDS Day. Dr. Michael Gottlieb documented one of the first AIDS cases in the United States in 1981. He is coming to San Diego on World AIDS Day to discuss the first case he documented in 1981, how HIV has changed over the years, and how the disease will be managed in the future. “HIV Then and Now 1981-2008: Unraveling A Medical Mystery” will be held at Family Health Centers of San Diego’s HIV Coordinated Service Center from noon to 2 p.m. with an open house from 2-3 p.m. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.

‘The Color Purple’: Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple: The Musical About Love, will host the first North American Touring production through Broadway San Diego. Based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, The Color Purple is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous Grammy-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, The Color Purple is about hope and the healing power of love. The Color Purple features stars of the original Broadway production, Jeanette Bayardelle, Felicia P. Fields and Angela Robinson; Rufas Bonds, Jr. and “American Idol” alum LaToya London. The production runs Tuesday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 7, at San Diego Civic Theatre. Tickets range from $20-$125 and can be purchased at the box office or online. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.

Coffee & Conversation with Cool Women: The San Diego LGBT Community Center will host Coffee & Conversation with Cool Women on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at The Center. Coffee & Conversation is an intimate talk show of sorts, where hostess Tryce Czycyznska interviews notable women from the San Diego women’s community. December’s “cool women” are Wendy Ochoa and Talonya Geary, creators of FlawLes magazine and Web site. There will be coffee, dessert and a dynamic conversation about our community’s newest lesbian publication. This event is free and open to all! For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.

Guys, Games & Grub: Join up with men from around the county at the biggest game night in San Diego. The San Diego LGBT Community Center will host Guys, Games & Grub from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. This fun, free social event for men has operated for more than a year, and each month more than 150 men get together to play a wide variety of board games and card games. Pizza, beer and soft drinks are served. Men 21 and up are welcome and all age groups are well represented. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.

GSDBA Holiday Cruise: Join the Greater San Diego Business Association aboard San Diego Harbor Excursion’s The Spirit of California for its annual Holiday Cruise. This cruise boards at Broadway Pier, at 5:30 p.m., and runs from 6-8 p.m. Tickets for members are $50, with $50 for first guest and $60 for each additional guest. Tickets for nonmembers are $60. Reservations and pre-payment are required. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.

Rethinking Gender: The Women’s Resource Center’s featured November/December program is “Rethinking Gender: A Four-Part Series,” with workshop facilitator Erin Burgoon. Lucky for you, if you missed the first two sessions, there are still two amazing workshops to experience! On Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m, Burgoon presents “Love, Sex, Desire and Gender.” The series concludes on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., with “Gender Oppression, Privilege and Strategies for Liberation.” There will be a closing party featuring a performance from the SD Kings Club. All workshops are free, open to all and take place at The Center in Hillcrest. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.