‘Six Degrees of Separation’: John Guare’s Obie-Award winning play Six Degrees of Separation is an intriguing, insightful exploration of celebrity and the games we play to elevate our significance – and it’s playing through Feb. 15 at The Old Globe Theatre. In the play, the Kittredges’ lives revolve around the high-stakes world of the New York art scene, where the appearance of success is everything. One evening as they are entertaining, a charming young man enchants the couple. As their involvement with him takes unexpected twists and turns, they begin to question not only his identity but their own. Tickets range from $29-$68. For more information, visit www.theoldglobe.org or call the box office at 619-23-GLOBE (45623).

Martin Luther King Day Parade: Join the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest Black fraternity in America, for the 2008 Martin Luther King Day Parade at Petco Park in San Diego’s East Village. The festivities will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and all are invited to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade is filled with dazzling floats, soulful high school bands, drill teams, colleges, fraternities and sororities, churches, organizations, and peace and youth groups. To participate, or for more information, call 619-264-0542, or visit www.alpha-zsl.org/mlkdayparade.html.

Family Game Night: Come join Family Matters at The San Diego LGBT Community Center where other families will gather for an evening of board games, card games, video games, and arts and crafts from 5-8 p.m. For those considering parenthood, go see what you have to look forward to. A dinner of pasta, meatballs, garlic bread, fresh green salad, juice and soft drinks will be served, and the cost is $10 per family. Families are asked to RSVP to ensure there is enough food! For more information and to RSVP, contact Jane Schmoll at 619-692-2077, ext. 121, or e-mail jschmoll@thecentersd.org.

Marcella June’s Grand Opening weekend: On Saturday, Jan. 17, Hilda, Jaime and David will be serving up beverages and treats to celebrate the grand opening of Marcella June’s Coffee Lounge, located at 5410 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego. Complimentary coffee will be available, as will handmade pastries and desserts. On Sunday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the newest coffee joint in town will host “Kawfee Klatch” for Gay.com, Adam4Adam.com, AOL, AIM, Yahoo!, Bearciti, Bear411 and ManHunt users. Marcella June’s invites everyone to experience one of its fine beverages while surfing his or her favorite chat lines on the coffee shop’s free WiFi. For more information on the grand opening weekend, visit www.marcellajune.com or call 619-564-4703.

Manic Monday: Break out your best ’80s garb for one of San Diego’s hottest theme nights, Manic Monday at The Brass Rail. The promoters behind the ’80s-inspired party have turned Mondays into one of the week’s hottest party nights, featuring 80 cent drinks and $80 bottle service and DJ Junior the Disco Punk spinning all night long. Visit www.thebrassrailsd.com for more information.

Big Fun Bear Bingo!: Big Fun Bingo! is back on Jan. 20 with its latest installment of Big Fun Bear Bingo! at The San Diego LGBT Community Center. Join the big, fun, bear crowd on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. for what is guaranteed to be a good time. There is more than $1,000 in cash prizes waiting to be won! Plus, there will be door prizes, guest callers, show tunes and a fun contest. Game packs are $15 for one or $20 for a double. Daubers are $2 and you must be 18 years old to play. For more information, contact The Center’s development officer Jim Ginelli at 619-602-8827. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest.

Birthday Party & Town Hall Meeting: The Birch North Park Theatre will host its 80th birthday bash and a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. The theater invites the community to discuss the future of Lyric Opera San Diego, The Academy for the Performing Arts, the theater’s legacy and programming, volunteer opportunities and the theater’s mortgage situation. Coffee and birthday cake will be served, and the entire community is invited to attend. The birthday celebration and town hall meeting will be held at The Birch North Park Theatre in the auditorium, located at 2891 University Ave. in North Park. For more information, call 619-231-5714, ext. 110, or visit www.birchnorthparktheatre.net.

Dine for $20.09: Celebrating the New Year, Cohn Restaurants will host its 2009 Anniversary Special at eight of the group’s participating restaurants. Diners will be treated to a three-course meal for $20.09 per person (tax and gratuity not included). They will share from one starter course on a pre-fixe menu at any of the eight restaurants, and each be served an entrée and a dessert to share too. Try the Vera Cruz Maize Tamale at Indigo Grill, the Jidori Chicken at The Prado or The White Chocolate Cheesecake Tower at Kemo Sabe. Menus for each of the eight participating restaurants are available online. This is a deal you cannot afford to miss! Visit www.cohnrestaurants.com for more information.