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Tickets are still available for the Greater San Diego Business Association’s annual Holiday Cruise aboard the California Spirit, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3. The boat leaves dock promptly at 6 p.m. and Returns to port at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 for members, $50 for first guests and $60 for each additional guest. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.gsdba.org.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Allies Association (LGBTQIA) at UCSD recently announced the dates for the LGBTQIA Non Sexist Dances for upcoming quarter. The first will be on Saturday, Jan. 31, and the second will be on Saturday, Feb. 28. Both are from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Stage at Porter’s Pub on campus, and both are free, open to all ages, and open to the public.

For more information, e-mail lgbtqia@gmail.com.

The entire community is invited to Come Home for The Holidays! for the San Diego GLBT community’s annual holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., in The Center’s Auditorium. For more information, visit www.thecentersd.org.

The Celebrate Sexuality workshop will be held at The San Diego LGBT Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1-2:30 p.m. Facilitated by licensed therapist Michael Kimmel, this workshop will explore the relationship between mental, physical and sexual health. For more information, visit www.thecentersd.org.

The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation will announce the recipients of its 2008 – 2009 Community Grant Program at the organization’s upcoming Grants Award Ceremony to be held at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Boulevard in University Heights, on Monday, Dec. 8, from 2-4 p.m. To learn more, visit www.mylgbtfoundation.org.

The community is invited to roll into 2009 with a special performance and dance party at La Jolla Playhouse on New Year’s Eve.

The theater will host XanaDU Year’s Eve! a special New Year’s Eve event to celebrate the run of its musical comedy Xanadu and the beginning of a new year on Dec. 31.

The performance and dance party will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Mandell Weiss Theatre and the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse.

Ticket prices are $200, $300 and $400. Gold Circle tickets include premiere seating, valet parking and an exclusive Xanadu souvenir gift. An exclusive pre-performance dinner with the artistic director is also offered. To purchase, call 858-550-1010 or online at www.lajollaplayhouse.org. La Jolla Playhouse is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. in La Jolla.

The First Unitarian Universalist Church (4190 Front Street) will host the 20 th anniversary Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner. For more information, call Dak Thomsen-Bousquet at 619-299-5906, or Linny Thomas at 619-675-9956.

For more information, including ticket information for The School of Night, call 213-682-2772 or visit www.centertheatregroup.org.

For more information, including ticket information for U.S. Drag, call 619-374-6894 or visit www.iontheatre.com.

For more information, including ticket information for Hotel Cassiopeia, call 619-594-6884 or visit theatre.sdsu.edu.

‘The Color Purple’: the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple, The Musical About Love, 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.broadwaysd.com r call 619-570-1100.

‘Scrooge in Rouge’: Diversionary Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Scrooge in Rouge – A British Music Hall Christmas Carol at 7 p.m. Single tickets are $31-$35 with discounts for seniors, students and military. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 619-220-0097.

SDPOZabilities Belmont Park barbecue: SDPOZabilities Belmont Park barbecue: SDPOZabilities will host its last picnic of the year will be at Belmont Amusement Park at noon. Belmont Park is located at 3146 West Mission Bay Blvd. in Pacific Beach. For more information, e-mail info@sandiegopozabilities.net or visit www.sandiegopozabilities.org.

World AIDS Day observance: For more information about the special World AIDS Day observance at All Saints Church, with a special guest performance by the San Diego Men’s Chorus forward your name and e-mail address to outreach@allsaintschurch.org.

World AIDS Day luncheon: Family Health Centers of San Diego’s HIV Coordinated Service Center is located at 3514 30th Street, Second Floor, in North Park.

Coffee & Conversation with Cool Women: The San Diego LGBT Community Center will host Coffee & Conversation with Cool Women at 7 p.m. at The Center. December’s “cool women” are Wendy Ochoa and Talonya Geary, creators of FlawLes magazine and Web site. For more information, e-mail aschwartz@thecentersd.org.

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. For more information, visit www.thecentersd.org.

GSDBA Holiday Cruise: Join the Greater San Diego Business Association aboard San Diego Harbor Excursion’s The Spirit of California for their annual Holiday Cruise. For more information, visit www.gsdba.org.

Rethinking Gender: The Women’s Resource Center’s featured program this month is Rethinking Gender: A Four-Part Series, with workshop facilitator Erin Burgoon. All workshops are free, open to all and take place at The Center in Hillcrest. For more information, e-mail aschwartz@thecentersd.org.

Skating by the Sea: The Hotel del Coronado offers an outdoor beachfront rink, frozen up just in time for the holiday season. Daily skating sessions, run every afternoon from 2-5 p.m. and every evening from 6-9 p.m. Additional sessions happen on weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 to Saturday, January 3, 2009 all three skating sessions will be offered daily. Cost for a three-hour session is $20 for adults, $15 for children 10 and younger. Two-hour session is $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and younger. A portion of skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego. The Hotel Del Coronado is located at 1500 Orange Ave. in Coronado. For more information, call 866-259-8224.

Holiday of Lights: The Holiday of Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a spectacular drive-through light show with more than 400 crowd-pleasing, family-oriented displays, accompanied by holiday tunes. Tickets are $14 per car for up to five people, and $19 per car for six people or more. The Holiday of Lights runs Sunday through Thursday from 5:30-10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30-11 p.m. For more information, call 858-793-5555 or visit www.holidayoflights.com.

GSDBA Holiday Cruise: Join the Greater San Diego Business Association aboard San Diego Harbor Excursion’s The Spirit of California for their annual Holiday Cruise. The cruise boards at Broadway Pier, located at 1050 N. Harbor Dr., 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 or to make reservations, call 619-296-4543 or visit www.gsdba.org.

Balboa Park December Nights 2008: San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season, will take place for the 31st consecutive year in Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, noon to 10 p.m. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5 to 9 p.m. both evenings. For more information, call 619-239-0512 or visit www.balboapark.org/decembernights.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland: The California Center for the Arts, Escondido will hold its Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland, bringing fun for the entire family from 5-7 p.m. This event is free event. For more information, call 760-839-4138 or visit www.artcenter.org

‘WomanSong’: The San Diego Women’s Chorus presents its 21st annual holiday concert, WomanSong at the Mission Hills United Church of Christ, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors, students, military, and groups of 10 or more. Children under age 12 are admitted for free. Mission Hills United Church of Christ is located at 4070 Jackdaw St. For more information and to buy tickets, call 619-291-FEMM, or visit www.sdwc.org.

Fa la la la… Fabulous!: “American Idol” finalist Paris Bennett will guest star with the San Diego Men’s Chorus at the group’s 24th annual holiday show Fa la la la… Fabulous! Jeff Gelder will host the performance at the Balboa Theatre in Horton Plaza at 8p.m. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase tickets call, 619-570-1100 or visit www.sdmc.org.

Come Home for The Holidays!: The San Diego LGBT Community Center will host the seventh annual Come Home for the Holidays party from 5-8 p.m. The holiday party takes place at The Center, located at 3909 Centre St. For more information, call 619-692-2077, or visit www.thecentersd.org.

‘Yo Ho Ho A Pirate’s Christmas’: Performances will take place at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $25-$27 for adults; $22-$24 for seniors. Purchase tickets by calling 800-988-4253, or visit www.artcenter.org.

GrooveLily: GrooveLily will take the stage at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37 for adults; $34 for seniors. Purchase tickets by calling 800-988-4253 or online at www.artcenter.org

‘Holiday Toons’: The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego will present “Holiday Toons” at the Birch North Park Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25-$50 with discounts for children, seniors, students, military, and groups. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or in person. For more information, visit www.gmcsd.org.

Christmas on the Promenade: Christmas on the Promenade runs Friday, Dec. 12, from 4–9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. at NTC Promenade, Liberty Station, Point Loma. NTC Promenade is located at Rosecrans Officers Quarters A. Free admission and open to all ages. For more information, call 858-320-2050.

Masterpiece Messiah: Masterpiece Messiah will take the stage at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido at 4 p.m. Tickets: $23-$35 for adults; $20-$32 for seniors. Purchase tickets by calling 800-988-4253 or online at www.artcenter.org

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