‘One World Many Voices’: Vox Femina Los Angeles presents One World Many Voices, a concert focusing on world peace and harmony featuring southern California’s premier women’s choral ensemble, tonight and tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m. at the Zipper Concert Hall in downtown L.A. The concert features traditional folk music from South America, Asia, Eastern Europe, South Africa and the Middle East. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 for seniors and students; ASL interpreted. To order tickets by phone, call (310) 391-2402. The Zipper Concert Hall is located at the Colburn School at 200 S. Grand Ave.

First Fridays on Fern: South Park stores and joints are open late tonight, as part of First Fridays on Fern (and Juniper too), with refreshments and special sales. The event takes place on the first Friday of every month. Go to Fern and Juniper streets in South Park to explore.

Urban Bush Women: UCSD’s University Events Office presents the award-winning contemporary dance troupe Urban Bush Women at 7:30 p.m. at the Mandeville Auditorium. Founded in 1984 by choreographer Jawole Will Jo Zollar, they are renowned for rule-breaking choreography, fusing dance, music and storytelling around African-American culture and heritage. Tickets are $25 general admission, $15 for students. Call (858) 534-6467 for further information.

Dance jam weekend: The Culture Shock Dance Center is having an eight-hour dance class marathon today, starting at 11:30 a.m. The center offers a multitude of dance classes, including hip-hop, cardio hip-hop, jazz, ballet, salsa and modern. Drop in fee per class is $10, or buy a $35 day pass. Call (619) 299-2110 for more information. Culture Shock Dance Center is located at 2110 Hancock St. in San Diego.

Anne Rice hits town: Best-selling author Anne Rice will be signing copies of her newest installment in the Vampire chronicles, Blood Canticle, at Warwick’s tonight at 7:00 p.m. Her 25th novel, Blood Canticle, follows the vampire Lestat as he falls in love with a mortal woman and becomes ensnared in mortal life in such a way that he realizes he has outlived himself. Could this be it? Warwick’s is located at 7812 Girard Ave. in La Jolla. Call (858) 454-0347 for further information.

Ray at Night: The second Saturday of every month is Ray at Night on Ray St. in North Park, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Multiple galleries stay open late, featuring live music and snacks and booze in abundance. The free event is located on Ray St., between University Ave. and North Park Way.

San Diego Jewish Book Fair: J-Pride and the San Diego Jewish Book Fair are hosting gay Jewish author Lev Raphael to speak about his latest book, The German Money. The free lecture takes place at the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla at 5:00 p.m. There will be a reception and book signing immediately afterwards. Raphael is also known for his books Dancing on Tisha B‘Av and Journeys & Arrivals: Being Gay and Jewish. Seating is limited. Call (858) 362-1348 to RSVP and obtain further information. The San Diego Jewish Book Fair runs through Nov. 12 at the JCC.

Fiesta 2003: The San Diego Square Dance Association is holding their 53rd annual Fiesta de la Cuadrilla in Balboa Park throughout the weekend, with complete round dancing and line dancing. Single day prices are available at the door, or buy the $30 Nov. 7-9 package price. Call (619) 235-8151 for further information.

Organs & Strings: The First Presbyterian Church Concert Series presents Organs & Strings tonight at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are suggested. First Presbyterian Church is located at 320 Date St. in San Diego. Call (619) 232-7513 for more information.

Mother and daughter chamber music: The 2003 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Mini-Concert season with a performance by mother and daughter duo Molly Grieco on clarinet and eight year-old prodigy Rossina Grieco on piano. They will perform chamber music and piano solos today from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Admission is free, just line up at the side door of the Athenaeum at noon. Located at 1008 Wall St. in La Jolla. Call (858) 454-5872 for more information.

Get your ‘Grinch’ on: The Old Globe Theatre presents Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The whimsical musical holiday fable plays through Dec. 31. Tickets range from $28.50-$38.50. Call (619) 239-2001 for tickets and show times.

‘Asking And Telling’: Diversionary Theatre presents Marc Wolf’s Another American: Asking and Telling tonight at 8:00 p.m. In 1996, Wolf interviewed straight and GLBT military personnel across the country. He also spoke with veterans, civil rights lawyers, politicians and activists — even the sociology professor who created the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy — and assembled their proud, angry and fearful voices into a one-man show. The show runs through Dec. 6. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased by calling the box office at (619) 220-0097.

Cuban ballet: The National Ballet of Cuba performs Don Quixote tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the San Diego Civic Theatre, 202 C St., downtown. Tickets are $36-105. Call (619) 570-1100 for details.

Sue Palmer live: Local favorite Sue Palmer performs tonight at Calypso Restaurant in Leucadia from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with Deejha Marie and Sharon Shufelt. Start the weekend early with great music and great food. Call (760) 632-8252 for more information.

‘Orphan Kidnappers’: The New Village Arts theatre in Carlsbad presents Lyle Kessler’s Orphans Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., through Nov. 30. Hailed as a savagely funny and exhilarating drama, Orphans involves two orphaned brothers who kidnap a wealthy businessman. Tickets are $15. Call (760) 633-1130 for more information.