‘Bent’: The ion Theatre Company and the Diversionary Theater will perform Bent at the Diversionary Theater at 8 p.m. This co-production with the Diversionary Theater is the 30th anniversary of the seminal play by Martin Sherman. Bent is about a man named Max, who is gay and is sent to Dachau concentration camp under the Nazi regime. He tries to deny he is gay and gets a yellow label (the one for Jews) instead of pink (the one for gays). In the camp, Max falls in love with his fellow prisoner Horst, who wears his pink label with pride. The play will be performed till Nov. 22. The Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. in University Heights. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.diversionary.org or call 619-220-0097.

David Sedaris: Gay American humorist David Sedaris will perform at the Balboa Theatre at 8 p.m. Much of Sedaris’s humor is autobiographical and self-deprecating and often concerns his family life, his middle class upbringing in the suburbs of Raleigh, North Carolina, Greek heritage, various jobs, education, drug use, homosexuality and his life in France with his boyfriend Hugh Hamrick. His New York Times best sellers include Naked (1997), Holidays on Ice (1997), Me Talk Pretty One Day (2000), Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim (2004), and When You Are Engulfed in Flames (2008). Sedaris will do a book signing after his performance. You purchase a book at the venue or bring your own. The Balboa Theatre is located at 1130 3rd Ave. in Downtown. For more information, call 619-570-1100 or visit www.sdcivic.org.

The Dirty Projectors: Experimental/indie rock band The Dirty Projectors will perform at The Birch North Park Theatre at 8 p.m. The Dirty Projectors have been likened to such bands/artists as The Microphones, Devendra Banhart and Deerhoof and are led by Dave Longstreth. The band currently consists of Longstreth alongside Amber Coffman (vocals, guitar), Angel Deradoorian (vocals, keyboard, samples, guitar, bass), Brian Mcomber (drums), Nat Baldwin (bass) and Haley Dekle (vocals). Following the success of their 2009 album release, Bitte Orca, which means “Please Whale” in German, the band released a new EP entitled, Temecula Sunrise last Sept. The Birch North Park Theatre is located at 2891 University Ave. in North Park. For more information, call 619-239-8836 or visit www.birchnorthparktheatre.net.

The Renaissance Faire: The Renaissance Faire at Felicita Park will start at 10 a.m. Actors dressed in 14th through 16th century England period costumes, from peasants to royalty, fairies to pirates, armored knights to jugglers will interact with the public. Scheduled events include the queen’s procession, a battle re-enactment, period games and music. Visitors will dine on a variety of foods and partake of tasty ales and fine wines as they spend a leisurely day amongst the oak shrouded park. More than 50 vendors selling arts and crafts will be participating. Felicita Park is located at 742 Clarence Lane in Escondido. Fore more information and directions, visit www.goldcoastfestivals.com or call 805-496-6036.

Art of Andean Retablos: The Art of Andean Retablos is on display at the Museum of Man from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Retablos, exquisite art pieces, tell the stories, histories, and traditions of the Highland people of South America. The retablo art of Peru moves beyond the religious scenes originally depicted by the Spanish and reflect the lives of the indigenous people of Peru. The intent of the exhibition is to showcase the artwork of the retablo and to share information about the people who make them: how the events and traditions around them have influenced their lives. The exhibit, located on the museums main flow, runs till Jan. 24, 2010. The Museum of Man is located at 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more information, call 619-239-2001 or visit www.museumofman.org.

Requiem: The San Diego Master Chorale will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem at Copley Symphony Hall at 8 p.m. The Requiem Mass in D minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composed in Vienna in 1791, during the last year of the composer’s life. The chorale will also perform Richard Wagner’s Prelude to Act 3 of Lohengrin and Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Copley Symphony Hall is located at 1245 7th Ave. in Downtown. For more information, call 619-235-0804 or visit www.sandiegosymphony.com.

Race for a cure: The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will host its annual 5 k run/walk from Balboa Park at 8 a.m. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Up to 75 percent of the funds raised remain in San Diego to provide breast health research, diagnostics, screening, treatment, services and education for uninsured or underinsured women. The run/walk starts at Sixth Ave. and Olive St. in Balboa Park. For more ifnromation, call (760) 692-2900 or visit www.komensandiego.org.

Mixt Mondays: Bourbon St. will host 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.

Talking about TINA: Talking about TINA at Jewish Family Services of San Diego will start at 12 p.m. Talking about TINA is a group for HIV-positive men who use crystal methamphetamine. The group offers a safe and nonjudgmental space to talk about ambivalence related to meth use, relationships, community norms, health issues, sex and past and present struggles with drug use. Another group for men who are HIV-negative or don’t know their status meets on Wednesday evenings. For more information, call 1-858-637-3000 or e-mail sherik@jfssd.org.

Guys, Games & Grub: The Center will host 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.

Trunk Show: House Boi will host Trunk Show at 6 p.m. Trunk Show features merchandise from Lou’s Kustoms (Orange County), a unique and hip line of vintage cuffs, belt buckles, jackets and clothing for men and women. Cocktails and light food will be provided. House Boi is located at 2537 University Ave. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-298-5200 or visit www.houseboisandiego.com.

Thursday Night Thing: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will host Thursday Night Thing (TNT) at its Jacobs Building at 7 p.m. TNT is a monthly event night of art and music held at the museum. This month features Tara Donovan’s large-scale installations that are based on the physical properties of accumulated everyday materials, an interactive art-making activity lead by local artist David Adey, a balloon art performance by Addi Somekh, a DJ set by Money Mark and live music from Birds and Batteries. MCASD is located at 1100 Kettner Blvd. in Downtown. For more information, call 619-814-4670 or visit www.mcasd.org.