Club Pussy Galore: Club Pussy Galore presents Bitter Sober with DJs Robin Roth and VA-J-J at The Whistle Stop at 9 p.m. Bitter Sober is an all-girl quartet with songs that “come across like a more pop-savvy Ani DiFranco or Tegan & Sara minus the new-wave conjecture,” says Seth Combs, writing for the San Diego Union-Tribune. DJs Robin Roth and VA-J-J will be spinning indie, electro, ’80s and more. Special guests Camp Out will also perform. The Whistle Stop is located at 2236 Fern St. in South Park. For more information, call 619-284-6784 or visit www.myspace.com/clubpussygalore.

Shopping & F***ing: Triad Productions presents Shopping & F***ing at the Compass Theatre at 8 p.m. Mark Ravenhill’s darkly hilarious but shockingly real play exposes the sordid lives of Mark (Patrick Kelly, Lulu (Katie Haroft) and Robbie (Julio Jacobo), three young derelicts drifting and stealing their way through life and addicted to substances and each other. Mark, unable to care for his friends or himself, attempts to reduce his relationships to nothing more than a series of transactions by leaving the house and shacking up with a call boy named Gary (Kevin Morrison) who’s sitting on a mountain of troubled secrets. And after Lulu “auditions” for a twisted television producer (John Whitley), who gives her and Robbie a bag full of ecstasy to peddle, everyone’s lives continue to spiral further towards a point-of-no return that will make you want to leave, but unable to move. The play runs ’til Sept. 13. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students with ID. The Compass Theatre is located at 3704 6th Ave. in Hillcrest. For more information, visit www.compasstheatre.com or call 619-688-9210.

Urinetown: The musical: Arts off Broadway will present a humorous and entertaining Broadway hit Urinetown: The musical at The California Center for Performing Arts Escondido this Friday through Sunday. Urinetown: The musical lampoons everything from capitalism and social irresponsibility to bureaucracy and poltics. In a world of the future where the global water shortage has affected even the most basic human needs, one man leads a rebellion to challenge the status quo. Urinetown will be on stage Friday at 7:30 p.m., and both Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 to $17.50. To purchase tickets, call 800-988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.

The Flaming Lips: The Flaming Lips will perform at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club after the last race at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15. The Flaming Lips, an American rock band, is known for its lush, multi-layered, psychedelic arrangements and spacey lyrics. The band is also acclaimed for its elaborate live shows, which feature costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands and large amounts of confetti. The concert is free with a $6 track admission fee. No reserved seats, standing room only. So get there early. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. For more information, call 858-792-4242 or visit www.dmtc.com.

Encuentro at the Border: Friends of Friendship Park presents Encuentro at the Border at the Centro Cultural de la Raza from 7 to 10 p.m. Encuentro at the Border is a night of photos and discussion on the Mexico/U.S. border wall in San Diego, with music, dance and drinks. The event starts with a slide show of the border wall by Jill Holslin. At 8 p.m., Christian Ramirez (American Friends Service Committee), Daniel Watman (Border Encuentro) and Jill Holslin (Friends of Friendship Park) will present a panel discussion called Confronting the Culture of Violence. Music, dance and a poetry slam will follow. Guests are encouraged to view “Transborder,” an art exhibition featuring artists from Tijuana and Mexicali. The event is free but is a fundraiser. Organizers will gladly accept donations. The Centro Cultural de la Raza is located at 2004 Park Blvd. in Balboa Park. For more information, call 619-804-8030 or visit www.fuerzamundo.org.

South Bay Pride: South Bay Alliance hosts South Bay Pride at Memorial Park in Chula Vista from noon to 7 p.m. Performances include Seaswallow, Veronica May and the To Do List, The Tighten Ups, Tim Permanent, Tori Roze and the Hot Mess, Reggae Party SD and Rhythm and the Method. Laura Jane will emcee. The event includes raffle prizes, Mariachi players and traditional Aztec dancers. Admission to the festival is free. Memorial Park is located at 373 Parkway in Chula Vista. For more information, visit www.southbaypride.org or call 619-502-9222.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Lyric Opera San Diego will screen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at the Birch North Park Theatre at 2:30 p.m. The screening is part of Lyric Opera San Diego’s Classics of Comedy series, which presents fun movies in a beautiful, air-conditioned theatre throughout the scorching month of August. Admission starts at $7. The Birch North Park Theatre is located at 2891 University Ave. in North Park. For more information, call 619-239-8836 or visit www.lyricoperasandiego.org.

Padres vs. Mariners: The San Diego Padres host the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park at 7:05 p.m. Petco Park is located at 100 Park Blvd. in Downtown. Tickets start at $9. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 619-795-5000 or visit www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com.

‘Hate Thy Neighbor’: Local author Linda Patterson will read selections from her book Hate Thy Neighbor: How the Bible Is Misused to Condemn Homosexuality at the San Diego LGBT Community Center at 7 p.m. The book discusses widespread misconceptions about biblical belief and homosexuality. Patterson explores each of the six verses that refer to same-sex relations and explains why they either do not condemn homosexuality at all or are far too contextually and culturally removed to warrant a modern-day condemnation. An audience discussion will follow Patterson’s reading. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, visit www.hatethyneighborbook.com or e-mail women@thecentersd.org.

Nature Calls: Mission Trails Regional Park hosts Nature Calls at 9:30 a.m. Join a Trail Guide on a guided nature walk from the visitor center and learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park. Nature Calls will help heighten walkers’ awareness as they discover a surprising variety of sounds and sights along the trail. Mission Trails Regional Park is located at One Father Junipero Serra Trail in San Carlos. For more information, call 619-668-3281 or visit www.mtrp.org.

Wine tasting: Mama’s Kitchen will host A Most Unique Wine Tasting at Bourbon Street at 6 p.m. The 14th annual wine tasting benefit will feature wine tastings, food pairings by California Cuisine and a silent auction. Proceeds support Mama’s Kitchen, providing meals to people with HIV/AIDS. Tickets are $55 before the event and $65 at the door. Bourbon Street is located at 4612 Park Blvd. in University Heights. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.mamaskitchen.org or call 619-233-6262, ext. 113.