‘Fire’: The first Indian film to explicitly tackle the subject of lesbian relationships, Fire is being screened for free at The San Diego LGBT Community Center at 7 p.m. The film directed by Deepa Mehta portrays two women (Sita and Radha) who have been pressured into marriage by their families. The two turn to each other for solace and become lovers while their husbands neglect them but are tipped off by a servant and confrontation starts. After Fire’s 1998 release in India, right-wing Hindu groups staged several violent protests, setting off a flurry of public dialogue around issues such as homosexuality and freedom of speech. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077 or e-mail aschwartz@thecentersd.org.

AIDS Life Cycle fund-raiser: A special fund-raiser for AIDS Life Cycle will take place at Redwing Bar and Grill at 6:30 p.m. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will hand out Jell-O shots and raffle tickets throughout the night, while local performers Regina and Lexi will perform at 8:30 p.m. The benefit will help sponsor Rona and Jodee in AIDS Lifecycle 8. Redwing Bar and Grill is located at 4012 30th St. in North Park. For more information, call 619-281-8700 or e-mail teamchedex@yahoo.com.

‘Rigoletto’: Considered by many to be a mid-to-late career masterpiece, Rigoletto is being performed at the San Diego Civic Theatre at 7 p.m. Lecherous Duke of Mantua seduces wives and daughters while his hunchbacked jester, Rigoletto, adds insult to injury by ridiculing their husbands and fathers. Finally, the joke goes too far and a furious father pronounces a curse on Rigoletto. The curse comes to life as the Duke seduces Rigoletto’s young, innocent daughter Gilda, then deepens when Rigoletto hires an assassin to kill the Duke. Find out if Gilda’s love for the Duke will finally bring the curse down upon them all. No late seating for all Opera performances. Late-comers will be seated at next intermission. The Opera is two hours and 42 minutes and includes two intermissions. Tickets are $35 to $200. The civic theatre is located at 1100 Third Ave. in Downtown. For more information, call 619-570-1100 or visit www.sdopera.org.

Bonnets and Baskets: The Imperial Court de San Diego and the Redwing Bar & Grill will host Bonnets and Baskets from 3 to 6 p.m. The event will benefit the seventh annual GLBT Community Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and will feature an Easter Bonnet Contest, along with a variety of other games raffles and prizes. With the current economy, the Imperial Court needs the community’s support now more than ever to bring the spirit of Easter to hundreds of children and families in need. There will also be plenty of food and drinks served by Redwing. The event will be emceed by Granny Pearl and is co-hosted by Joni Moore and Emperor Tone Puente. A donation of a store-bought Easter basket valued at $10 is requested. For more information, e-mail Joni Moore at jmmooresdca@gmail.com.

Coffee with Todd: Councilmember Todd Gloria will meet with residents and discuss issues of concern at David’s Coffee house at Café Eleven at 12:30 p.m. David’s Coffee house is located at (Cafe Eleven) at 1440 University Ave.

Kwaay Paay Hike: Wear a hat and boots on this 2.5-mile round-trip hike to Kwaay Paay peak (880 elevation gain/loss) with trained volunteers starting at the San Diego Museum of Natural History. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat. Hiking boots are recommended for desert and mountain hikes. Bring adequate water and food; even the short or easy hikes can demand liquid and energy resources. You may also wish to bring a jacket, binoculars, and field guides. Low chaparral enables views of along the trail. No reservations are required. San Diego Natural History Museum is located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more information, call 619-255-0203 or visit www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers.

GSDBA March Mixer: The Greater San Diego Business Association will host its Spring Mixer at Martinis Above Fourth from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Martinis Above Forth is the swanky but comfortable cabaret lounge in the heart of Hillcrest. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests. Martinis Above Fourth is located at 3940 4th Ave., on the second floor, in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-296-4543 or visit www.gsdba.org.

Gentlemen’s Martini Night: Join in Gentlemen’s Martini Night, a regular gathering for gay professionals and friends at at Sé San Diego Hotel at 6 p.m. Attire should be dressy casual or business attire. Valet parking is available. Three hours of free parking is available with validation at Horton Plaza. There is a $5 Cover. Se San Diego Hotel is located at 1047 5th Ave., next to the House of Blues, in Downtown. For more information, call 619-990-3649 or visit www.gentlemensmartininight.com.

March and Rally to End Wars: The San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice will march and rally to commemorate six years of war and occupation in Iraq at the intersection of Fifth and University avenues. in Hillcrest at 1 p.m. Cindy Sheehan will be the featured speaker. Attendees will march east on University Ave. and south on Park Boulevard at 2 p.m. A rally will take place at the War Memorial Building on Park Boulevard near Upas Street at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 619-263-9301 or visit www.sdcpj.org.

Airport art reception: A ribbon-cutting reception for the West End Gallery will take place at the San Diego International Airport at 5:30 p.m. The ribbon-cutting reception will feature the Mission Federal Art Walk’s 2009 Featured Artists, Artes de Mexico. The reception takes place in Terminal 2 in the Upper-level/West-end. The San Diego International Airport is located at 3225 North Harbor Drive, in Downtown. For more information, call 619-400-2400 or visit www.san.org.

‘Facing East’: See Facing East at the Diversionary Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The play revolves around Ruth and Alex McCormick, a Mormon couple coping with the suicide of their gay son. The cast features Dana Hooley, John Polak and Scott Striegel. Tickets are $20. The Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. in University Heights. For more information, call 619-220-0097 or visit www.diversionary.org.