House Boi presents Michael Saltsman: House Boi hosts Michael Saltsman exhibition of paintings at 6 p.m. A San Diego native Saltsman’s art focuses on an abstract interpretation of local vistas, waves, horizons and coastlines often tinted with the bright, vibrant colors of the sun and or reflections playing on water. Guests will enjoy beer, wine and light food and music. House Boi is located at 2537 University Ave in North Park. For more information, call 619-298-5200 or visit www.houseboisandiego.com.

Immigration panel: The Community Coalition Breakfast will feature an immigration panel at the San Diego LGBT Community Center at 7:30 a.m. The panel will include Attorney Heather M. Boxeth, Estela De Los Rios, Executive Director of the Center for Social Advocacy, Andrea Guerrero, ACLU Field and Policy Director and Attorney John Richard Smith. The Community Coalition Breakfast is held the third Friday of each month to bring together fair-minded individuals to network, educate and discuss the diverse issues of concern to GLBT and allied neighbors and citizens of San Diego. A full breakfast is available for a $10 donation; coffee and tea are complimentary. RSVPs are not required. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077 or e-mail cdessert@thecentersd.org.

The Art of Generosity: San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF), San Diego’s GLBT Community Foundation, will publicly unveil a Book of Life, at a ceremony during its annual gala. SDHDF’s annual gala The Art of Generosity will start at Anthology at 6 p.m. All will enjoy the reception-style dining and premiere access to Anthology’s three swanky floors, cocktail lounge and patio. There will also be dancing to live music performed by Anthology’s finest band. High Style Access, general admission for $125, provides you with open seating and mingling throughout the evening. Center Stage Seating, VIP admission for $250, allows you to enjoy a reserved table designed for parties of two to 10 for the entire evening along with High Style Access. Cocktail attire is requested for the event, which will also include a silent auction and a presentation of speakers and awards. Anthology is located at 1337 India St. in Little Italy. For tickets or more details, call 619-291-3383 or visit www.mylgbtfoundation.org.

Women’s Fest: The Center’s Women’s Resource Center hosts Women’s Fest 2009 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event brings local women together for a day-long festival of workshops, live entertainment and resources for lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LBT) women. Women’s Fest 2009: Green Women, Green World will focus on empowering women to be more eco-friendly in their choices and behaviors, as well as encourage the growth of a safer, healthier women’s community. Join The Center for a women’s drum circle, live music from Bitter Sober, tons of workshops, lunch, and more! The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, visit www.thecentersd.org or e-mail Abby Schwartz at aschwartz@thecentersd.org.

‘Fireflies’: The Lawrence Family Jewish Center presents Fireflies: The Story of the Artists of Terezin at David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre at 8 p.m. The play focuses on artist Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, who uses her art lessons to help children imprisoned at a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. Brandies struggles to protect the children from being transported to death camps. What transpires is the enduring strength of human love and creativity. Tickets are $11. The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center is located at 4126 Executive Dr. in La Jolla. For more information, e-mail mstone@thecentersd.org or call 619-497-2920.

‘The Little Dog Laughed’: The Little Dog Laughed will be performed at the Diversionary Theater at 2 and 7 p.m. The play takes a look at the scandalous world of Hollywood celebrities. Characters include a spin-doctor agent, a rising movie star, a sexy “rent-boy” and his naïve and needy girlfriend. The Little Dog Laughed asks the question, “is there an escape from Hollywood’s glass closet or is it better to just stay locked in from the inside?” The cast features Karson St. John as the agent, Brian Mackey as the movie star, Bryan Bertone as the rent boy, and Kelly Iversen as the girlfriend. The Little Dog Laughed is written by Douglas Carter Beane and directed by Robert Barry Fleming. The play contains adult content and brief nudity. Tickets start at $29 for Thursday, Sunday and Monday performances and can be purchased online. The play runs till Sunday, May 31. For more information, call 619-220-0097 or visit www.diversionary.org.

Judy Chicago: The San Diego Museum of Art Rotunda hosts An Evening with Judy Chicago at 5 p.m. Author, artist and feminist, Chicago’s career spans four decades. More than one million people in 16 different venues in six countries have seen her most famous work, The Dinner Party, a monumental multimedia project symbolizing the achievements of historic women in Western civilization. Tickets for San Diego Museum of Art Rotunda members are $25 and $30 for non-members. The San Diego Museum of Art is located at 1450 El Prado, in Balboa Park. For more information, visit www.judychicago.com or e-mail www.info@judychicago.com.

Gods and Gold: The Museum of Man is exhibiting Gods & Gold: Ancient Treasures From Mexico to Peru from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibition features the museum’s collection of Mexican, Central American and South American archaeological objects. See rare gold and jewelry, exotic figurines, intricate stonework and exquisite pottery from the ancient world. Explore distinctions in artistic styles, techniques and materials used to create the numerous intriguing pieces created by such cultures as the Maya, Aztec, Inca and many others. Admission is free. The exhibit runs to Sept.13. For more information, call 619-239-2001 or visit www.museumofman.org.

Gentlemen’s Martini Night: Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa will host Gentlemen’s Martini Night at 6 p.m. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. Dress code enforced. Business casual or casual dressy and jeans are acceptable. No tank tops, cut-off sleeve shirts, T-shirts, distressed jeans, shorts, open-toed shoes, tennis shoes or club wear will be allowed. The cover is $5. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is located at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla. For more information, call 858-531-9095 or visit www.gentlemensmartininight.com.

Front Runners: San Diego Front Runners will meet for running and walking activities at the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street at 6 p.m. Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the GLBT community and meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. at the same location. For more information, call 619-835-9131 or visit www.frsdweb.org

Rainbow bowling: The Rainbow League will meet for bowling at Kearny Mesa Bowl at 6:30 p.m. The league is open to everyone, regardless of skill level. There are openings for individuals and teams of four. The cost is approximately $17 per week and includes bowling, awards and a prize fund. The league meets every Thursday at the same time and place. Kearny Mesa Bowl is located at 7585 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in Kearny Mesa. For more information, visit www.sdgaybowling.org or e-mail rainbow.secretary@gmail.com.