Tribute to Ella: Jazz and pop vocalist Patti Austin performs Ella Fitzgerald classics in a tribute to the first lady of song, tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon. Call (619) 440-2277 for tickets and information. ECPAC is located at 210 E. Main St. in El Cajon.

For the dogs: Don’t miss the premier pet party at the Doggie Café, tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society and the SPCA, the event features snacks, refreshments and the company of other dog lovers. Dogs should be friendly and on-leash. A $10 donation is suggested. The San Diego Campus for Animal Care is located at 5500 Gaines St. in San Diego. Call (619) 299-7012, ext. 2230 for more information or to register.

Bewitching Comedy: Bell, Book and Candle shows tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Adams Ave. Studio of the Arts. Korbett Kompany Productions, a nonprofit organization, presents this comedy about a young, urban businesswoman/witch who falls for her upstairs neighbor. Call (619) 584-3593 for reservations and information. Tickets are $18.

Cultural delights: The Philippine-American Auto Show and Food Festival takes place today at the Del Mar Fairground’s Pat O’Brian Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $5; parking is $7. Call (323) 344-3500 for more information.

Carte blanche theater: 6th@Penn theater presents Jonathan Marc Sherman’s Women and Wallace Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. through Nov. 30. “A dead mother does not give you carte blanche for a lifetime of screwing up.” Directed by Pam Benjamin. Tickets are $15-20. Call (619) 688-9210 for more information.

‘In the Zone’: Head to Rich’s to celebrate the release of Britney’s new album. Dance. Win stuff.

Jazz in Torrey Pines: Seagate Sundays, a monthly concert series featuring classical, jazz and world music, presents the laid-back and infectious Peter Sprague Jazz Ensemble at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Neurosciences Institute. Tickets are $20. Call (866) 436-8744 for more information. The Neurosciences Institute is located at 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr.

‘Thwak’: The Umbilical Brothers bring their off-Broadway comedy show Thwak to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido tonight. The Brothers’ misbehavior in acting school resulted in their career embarrassing themselves onstage in Thwak’s mix of choreographed mayhem and live audio acrobatics. Tickets range from $23-33 and can be purchased at the box office, or by calling (800) 988-4253.

Viva Ann Margret!: Superstar and sex symbol Ann Margret brings her new revue, Here! Now to the Pala Casino Resort & Spa tonight at 7:00 p.m. Margret will perform a number of her most famous songs, such as “Viva Las Vegas” and “Such A Lot of Livin’ To Do” from Bye Bye Birdie. Tickets are $40. For more information, call (877) WIN-PALA.

Winter Talmadge art show: the 11th annual show takes place today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the San Diego Center for the Moving Arts, located at 3255 Fifth Ave. Art includes: baskets, cigar box purses, pillows, silk clothing, hand-blown glass, mosaics, furniture, oil paintings, fine art prints, photography, ceramics, raku and retablos. Free admission, free parking, all credit cards are accepted, as well as checks and cash. For more information or to participate in the show, call (619) 726-0126.

Mixed media: The Mixed Media Gallery presents an art exhibition and sale by San Diego artist Reggie Lewis, through Nov. 25. All proceeds from the sale of the paintings go to support Sister Lillie’s Orphanage, Monte Tabon in Tijuana, Mexico. Mixed Media Gallery is located at 4576 Federal Blvd. Call (619) 527-2508 for more information and gallery hours.

Oliver!: Everyone’s favorite street urchin comes to the Civic Theatre tonight at 7:30 p.m. The classic Dickens tale only plays through Nov. 30, so see it while you can. Tickets are $24-65. Call (619) 570-1100 for more information or to buy tickets.

Lavender Lounge GLBT youth night: The Hot Monkey Love Café invites local GLBT youth to their new bi-weekly Lavender Lounge, starting at 6:00 p.m. and featuring live music and poetry from local GLBT performers. Tonight’s featured artists are acoustic duos Sherry and Monica, and Makeda and Julie. Cover charge is $3. The café is located at 5960 El Cajon Blvd. Call (619) 582-5908 for more information.

Supper with Sue: Caffe Calabria hosts “The Sue Palmer Supper Club” tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with Deejha Marie and Sharon Shufelt. Caffe Calabria is located at 3933 30th Ave. in North Park. Call (619) 683-7787 for details.

Superbly silly comedy: OnStage Playhouse presents Charles Busch’s outrageous fairy tale You Should Be So Lucky at 8:00 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, through Nov. 29. Tickets are $12-14. OnStage Playhouse is located at 291 Third Ave. in downtown Chula Vista. Call (619) 422-3284 for more information.

Non-turkey Thanksgiving Day: A vegetarian alternative for those seeking to avoid the tryptophan-induced post-turkey stupor. The potluck feast starts at 2:30 p.m. at the World Beat Center in Balboa Park. A small donation is requested. Call (619) 230-1190 for details on what to bring.