The Perez Hilton Tour: Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton presents alternative rock artists/bands Ladyhawke, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Semi Precious Weapons and Julian Perretta at the House of Blues at 8 p.m. FlawLes magazine hosts an after party where guests can meet and greet with Perez. The House of Blues is located at 1055 5th Ave. in Downtown. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 619-299-2583 or visit www.houseofblues.com.

No H8 Party: Universal Hillcrest hosts No H8 Party at 9 p.m. The event features celebrity guests Marcellus Reynolds of “Big Brother”, director and DJ Chi Chi Larue, columnist and blogger Jason Sechrest and gay porn star Steve Pena and boyfriend Brent Everett. Universal Hillcrest is located at 1202 University Ave. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-1900 or visit www.universalhillcrest.com.

Taste of North Park: North Park Main Street hosts its first annual Taste of North Park from 1-5 p.m. Treat your taste buds on this self-guided walking tour of ethnic specialties and classic creations served by North Park restaurants. Visit participating galleries and boutiques along the way and quench your thirst with an array of complex microbrews or relax with a glass of flavorful red and white wines. Taste of North Park features restaurants and bars including Bar Pink, Heaven Sent Desserts, California’s Mexican Food, Philly Grill, North Park Sushi, Urban Solace Restaurant, West Coast Tavern and Mosaic Wine Bar. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 619-294-2501 or visit www.northparktaste.com.

Tide pools: Enjoy San Diego’s beautiful tide pools along the rocky shores of Cabrillo National Monument. Tide pools are rocky areas on the edge of an ocean that are filled with sea plants and creatures including starfish and crabs. The perfect time to see the tide pools is during low tide. To find low tide day and times at the tide pools, visit eekeixo.notlong.com. Directions to the Cabrillo tide pools are the following: take the 8 freeway west, exit Rosecrans/highway 209, stay on Rosecrans, turn right onto Canon Street and turn left onto Catalina Blvd (also known as Cabrillo Memorial Drive). After you drive through the National Park booth entrance – and pay the $5 entrance fee – turn right onto Cabrillo Road, drive down and veer left into the parking lot. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/cabr or call 619-557-5450.

Women’s Drum Circle potluck and bonfire: The San Diego Women’s Drum Circle celebrates its 11th anniversary with a potluck and bonfire at Vacation Island. The potluck starts at 4:30 p.m. and a drum circle will start at 6 p.m. The event is free but organizers ask that guests bring “something yummy to share.” The event will be located at Vacation Island on Mission Bay behind Paradise Point Resorts off Vacation Road. For more information, call 619-563-4771 or visit www.sdwomensdrumcircle.org.

FilAmFest 2009: FilAmFest 2009, the annual San Diego County Filipinio American arts and culture event, starts at 11 a.m. The event features many Filipino American music and art performers and vendors. Event goals include fostering a sense of community and enhancing pride in the Filipino cultural heritage. Admission is free. FilmAmFest 2009 will be located on Paradise Valley Rd. between Woodman St. and Gilmartin Ave. in National City. For more information, call 619-477-3392 or visit www.filamfest.com.

Bike n’ brunch: The Pearl Hotel hosts Groove 24/7 Brunch at 10 a.m. Ride your bike to bunch at the hotel. Brunch includes an entrée and endless mimosas. The event features Groove 24/7.com DJs, ping-pong and board games. The event is a favorite among bike enthusiasts. Locals are encouraged to lounge by the pool (drink purchase is required), so remember your suit. Brunch costs $20. The Pearl Hotel is located at 1410 Rosecrans St. in Point Loma. For more information, visit www.thepearlsd.com or call 619-226-6100.

North Park Playwright Festival: The North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe hosts The North Park Playwright Festival starting at 2 p.m. The event features more than 40 actors performing 28 short plays. The North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe is located at 2031 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park. For more information, call 619-647-4958 or visit www.northparkvaudeville.com.

Mixt Mondays: Bourbon St. hosts Mixt Mondays at 9 p.m. Mixt Mondays features the Best Booty Shaking Contest with more than $300 in cash and prizes. DJ Price will spin. Bourbon St. is located at 4612 Park Blvd. in University Heights. For more information, call 619-291-4043 or visit www.bourbonstreetsd.com.

Transgender Coming Out Group: The Transgender Coming Out Group at the San Diego LGBT Community Center starts at 7 p.m. The group supports transgender people in all stages of exploring one’s gender identity, whether questioning or early transitioning. This is an 18 and up group. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077 or e-mail cmaddocks@thecentersd.org.

Coffee & Conversation with Cool Women: The Women’s Resource Center Coordinator Abby Schwartz will interview hostess Tryce Czyczynska at Coffee & Conversation with Cool Women at The Center at 7 p.m. Czyczynska is a feng-shui master, a prolific poet and a community activist. The event is free, open to all and will take place in The Center’s library. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077, ext. 212 or visit www.thecentersd.org.

Haunted Trail: Balboa Park hosts its annual Haunted Trail at 7 p.m. The mile-long trail winds through twisted groves of pines and oaks. The attraction is for people ages 10 and up. Admission is $14.99. The Haunted Trail is located at the corner of Balboa Dr. and Juniper Rd. in Balboa Park. For more information, call 619-696-72273 or visit www.thehauntedtrail.net.

Guys, Games & Grub: The Center hosts Guys, Games and Grub at 6:30 p.m. Guys, Games & Grub is a fun, free, social activity for gay, bisexual and transgender men. The group meets in the auditorium of The Center to play a wide variety of board and card games. Beer, sodas and pizza are served. This event is for men 21 and up. The goal is to provide a fun, casual, social environment for men to relax and make new friends. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077, ext. 204 or visit www.thecentersd.org.

People of Color group: The University of San Diego’s LGBT Resource Center’s Queer People of Color group will meet at the UCSD University Center Building, room 312 at 7 p.m. The University Center Building is located on the campus of UCSD. For more information, call 858-822-3493 or visit www.ucsd.edu.