REPO! The Genetic Opera: REPO! The Genetic Opera will show at Ken Cinema in Kensington both on Friday and Saturday night at 11:55 p.m. This rock opera and movie musical starring Paris Hilton tells the story of a worldwide epidemic that encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. The repossession clause is a killer. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1094.

GrooveLily: GrooveLily defies the boundaries of rock, folk, jazz and pop. Intelligent original songs with no shortage of wit connect lush musical textures and soaring vocals with the blazing six-string electric violin of Valerie Vigoda, the lightning-fingered piano of Brendan Milburn, and the joyful drums of Gene Lewin. With backgrounds in classical music, musical theater, jazz and rock, the three members of GrooveLily are making a new music that’s all their own. Plus, hear excerpts from their two critically acclaimed concert-musicals Striking 12 and Sleeping Beauty Wakes. 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. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1092.

Heroes, Pioneers and Trailblazers: Lambda Archives of San Diego will honor 12 heroes, pioneers and trailblazers at its annual gala event. In addition to the 12 honorees, the Archives will honor Cleve Jones, Founder of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, with the Nicole Murray-Ramirez Lifetime Achievement Award. The 12 honorees and Jones have committed their lives to advancing rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Their advocacy has carried the movement to heights once unimaginable. Join us in learning a bit more about these outstanding leaders. Heroes, Pioneers and Trailblazers 21st Annual Gala, will be held at The Center at 5 p.m. The event will include outstanding entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. General tickets are $50 and VIP tickets are $80. For tickets, table reservations, or further information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1094.

‘Holiday Toons’: The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego will present “Holiday Toons” at the Birch North Park Theatre at 8 p.m. There will be an additional performance on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. This fun-filled and family-friendly concert features music made famous by some of your favorite cartoon characters, but presented with the flair that only GMCSD can provide. You will want to sing along to selections by Alvin and the Chipmunks, Elmer Fudd, Jack Frost, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – not to mention Santa Claus and his whole North Pole gang. There may even be a surprise appearance, but you will have to come to the concert to find out “Who.” “Holiday Toons” also features a newly-staged full production of Tomie dePaola’s award-winning children’s story, Oliver Button is a Sissy. This story, with its messages of love and acceptance, is a perfect part of the holiday season. 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.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1094.

‘San Diego Hoops Slam Dunks Hunger for the Holidays’: San Diego Hoops Slam Dunks Hunger for the Holidays Christmas Party will be from 3-7 p.m. at Hula’s. San Diego Hoops is asking everyone to bring non-perishable food items to be given to Special Delivery. There will be free appetizers sponsored by Hula’s. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and to meet other basketball players and fans in a social setting. San Diego Hoops hopes to see everyone there!

37th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: Kicking-off with a fireworks extravaganza at 5:30 p.m., this free, distinctly-California celebration features boats decorated for the holiday season that will sail from the east end of Shelter Island into the Downtown waterfront and Coronado areas. This year’s parade theme is “Rock And Roll Around The Bay” with boats of all kinds judged for creative lighting, decorations and crowd-engaging fun. A highly anticipated event in the San Diego community, more than 100 vessels take to the water for the parade. Less crowded viewing areas include the north and south ends of the Embarcadero, the bayside pathway along Coronado and the waterfront park behind Seaport Village. Those planning to view the Parade of Lights from Harbor Island should arrive early as parking in the area is at a premium.

For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1094.

Rock-Step: Lee from Kicker’s will teach a combination of two-step, waltz, shadow, and shuffle for everyone regardless of skill level. No partner necessary, just bring your sweet self, a willingness to learn and have fun in a community of dancers embracing the values of inclusiveness, respect, and good ol’ country kindness and hospitality! The Intro to Two-Step class is from 6:30-7 p.m., Intermediate Spins & Turns from 7-8 p.m., and East Coast Swing from 8-8:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes and leather or leather-like soles. The classes take place in The Center’s auditorium located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. No RSVP required and a $5 donation is requested. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1094.

Big Fun Bingo: Join in all the fun and excitement of Big Fun Bingo at The San Diego LGBT Community Center and in the process help raise funds for The Center’s programs and services! Cost is $10 to play a 10-game pack. Plus, you can increase your chances of winning by purchasing additional game packs for $5 each. Special games, such as “U-Pick-Em” and “Double Action” are also featured throughout the fund-raisng event, which gives away $800 in pay outs every week. What’s more, six lucky guests will win non-cash prizes just for walking in the door … everything from Starbucks cards to donated gift certificates to local restaurants. Big Fun Bingo takes place in The Center’s auditorium the third Tuesday of every month. Early bird games begin at 6:50 p.m. and regular games run from 7-9 p.m. Everyone who plays must be 18 years old. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1094.

When Things Fall Apart: Lunch and learn with The 50 and Better Club from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The San Diego LGBT Community Center. When times are tough (like now), people sometimes let life circumstances harden them to the point of becoming increasingly resentful and afraid. They also have the choice to let such circumstances soften them and make them into kinder and more open people. The community is invited to join The 50 and Better Club to discover how to find more peace, no matter what’s “falling apart” in your life. Licensed psychotherapist Michael Kimmel will present the lunch and learn workshop seminar “When Things Fall Apart” at noon in the Community Resource Room of The San Diego LGBT Community Center. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1094.

Potato Pancake Party: While you’re in the holiday spirit, why not check out the Women’s Resource Center’s Potato Pancake Party! This is the first installment in the WRC’s new Cooking Series, where the community is invited to get busy in the kitchen. Join in the fun Jewish tradition at Chanukah of cooking potato latkes (pancakes) from scratch and then enjoy them together as a group. You don’t have to be Jewish to attend – all are welcome, but you must RSVP by Dec. 15. The Potato Pancake Party will take place at The San Diego LGBT Community Center at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1094.