Community mural project: Join The San Diego River Park Foundation in painting a mural along the San Diego River. No experience or artistic ability is required; a professional artist will lead. Those interested are encouraged to RSVP for a morning or afternoon shift or both: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is located at Mission Center Road and Hazard Center Drive in the parking lot below the Carl’s Jr. in Mission Valley and will continue to Sunday. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail richard@sandiegoriver.org or call 619-297-7380.

Joe Rogan: Remember “Fear Factor,” the TV series where people used to eat insects? The sexy reality show host is headlining his own show at the House of Blues at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29 in advance and $32 at the door. The event is for those a 21 and over. The House of Blues is located at 1055 Fifth Ave. in Downtown San Diego. For more information, call 619-299–2583 or visit www.hob.com.

10 Simple Tips: Realtor Jim Bietzel and dynamic and sought after local Interior Designer Lynle Hawkins-Struble will host “10 Simple Tips: How color affects and stimulates your mind, body and spirit” at Ascent Real Estate at 11 a.m. Bietzel and Hawkins-Struble will discuss how different colors affect peoples’ body chemistry and moods. Attendees will learn how color can consciously be used to promote productivity or create relaxation. The event is free, but a donation of canned or dried food for the San Diego Food Bank is welcomed. There is limited parking in the building parking lot, so arrive early. There is free two-hour and metered street parking in the neighborhood as well. Ascent Real Estate is located at 410 Kalmia St. in Bankers Hill. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail jim@jimbeitzel.com.

Carlsbad 5000: Run or walk 3.1 miles along the beach in the 24th Annual Carlsbad 5000 at 7 a.m. Participants will celebrate after the race with two free beers at the Pizza Port and Imperial Cerveza Beer Garden. At noon, athletes will vie for the prize purse and a new world record. Registration for the race is $50. Carlsbad 5000 will start at the intersection of Jefferson St. and Grand Ave. in Carlsbad. For more information or to register, visit www.carlsbad5000.com.

Zumba class: Zumba is an aerobic salsa that lets you dance your way to fitness. No more counting reps at the gym and counting the minutes until it’s over. With Zumba, you dance and exercise at the same time to great Latin music. Zumba class will take place at The Studio at North Park from 6 to 7 p.m. The Studio at North Park is located at 3800 30th St. in North Park. For more information, call Lisbeth Garces or visit www.thestudioatnorthpark.com.

‘Romulus, My Father’: Attend a free screening of Richard Roxburgh’s Romulus, My Father at the San Diego Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Based on Raimond Gaita’s critically acclaimed memoir, Romulus, My Father tells the story of Romulus, his beautiful wife Christina and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son. It is, ultimately, a story of impossible love that celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son. Arts Center of San Diego is cosponsoring the event. The San Diego Public Library is located at 820 E St. in Downtown. For more information, call 619-230-1938 or www.sandiegolibrary.org.

Gentlemen’s Martini Night: Gentlemen’s Martini Night will present its next event at Anthology in Little Italy from 6 to 9 p.m. Gentlemen’s Martini Night is a regular gathering for gay professionals and friends from around the world. The events attract the finest local men to new, different and upscale venues. GMN requires a dress code of dressy casual or business attire. No tank tops, cut-off sleeve shirts, T-shirts, jeans, shorts, open-toed shoes, tennis shoes or club wear is allowed. The GMN event at Anthology will include music by Anthology’s Jazz House Band, tray passed hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. There is a $5 cover. Anthology is located at 1337 India St., in Little Italy. For more information, visit www.gentlemensmartininight.com.

Rainbow Cyclists: Go for a bike ride to relieve your mid-week stress at 8:30 p.m. Ride routes will vary but include Peñasquitos, San Clemente Canyon or Mission Trails. The ride usually lasts a couple of hours. So bring a flashlight. Those interested are encouraged to contact Bill two days in advance. To sign up, call Bill at 858-467-1090 or e-mail him at wroundt1@san.rr.com. For more information, visit www.rainbowcyclists.org.

Debate ballot measures: The San Diego Democratic Club will hold a debate on upcoming measures at the Joyce Beers Community Center at 6:30 p.m. What’s your stand on pay raises for state legislators, property tax re-evaluation and other budget measures that may affect you directly? Don’t know? Attend the event and get informed. Joyce Beers Community Center is located at 4065 Vermont St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-200-8194 or e-mail jmockbee@san.rr.com or visit www.sddemoclub.org.

Beyond Gender Roles: Michael Kimmel and Terri Martin will facilitate Beyond Gender Roles: New Possibilities for LGBT Men and Women. The free workshop will take place at the San Diego LGBT Community Center at 7 p.m. Through a series of questions and interactive experiences with other GLBT women and men, you will have a unique opportunity to examine questions about your gender roles in a safe, playful and powerful way. This workshop can help you begin to redefine yourself in a way you may never have thought possible. Humor will be an important part of this interactive workshop. The workshop is for adults 18 and over. RSVPs are recommended as space is limited. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call Abby Schwartz at 619-692-2077, ext. 212, or e-mail aschwartz@thecentersd.org. To RSVP, call 619-955-3311 or e-mail Michael at beyondtherapy@cox.net.