Assemblymember John Pérez: Assemblymember John Pérez will speak at the Quarterly Community Coalition Breakfast at the San Diego LGBT Community Center at 7:30 a.m. Pérez recently became Assembly Speaker making him the first gay man to assume the speakership. Perez will speak about his plan for addressing California’s perennial budget crisis, how he made history and the importance of coalition-building. The event is free and breakfast is available for $10. For more information, e-mail cmarquez@thecentersd.org or visit www.thecentersd.org.

Felix Da Housecat: Felix Da Housecat will perform at Spin at 9:30 p.m. As a member of the second wave of the Chicago house scene, Felix entered the dance music in the 1990s. Last year, he released He Was King, an album that pays homage to artists like Prince and is heavily steeped in the electro house touchstones Felix is known for. Although the album is mostly known as electropop, many of the songs, such as “Elvi$” and “LA Ravers” are house bangers. Spin is located at 2028 Hancock St. in Mission Hills. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 619-294-9590 or visit www.spinnightclub.com.

Equality California benefit: FlawLes will host a benefit for Equality California (EQCA) at The W Hotel at 6 p.m. In an expression of a community tied together for equality, bound by their efforts in pursuit of equal rights, FlawLes presents this celebration to benefit EQCA – the state’s chief GLBT civil rights and advocacy organization. The themed party asks participants to put on a tie – a simple emblem of unity and the composite strength of a community whose ambitions are fixed together in solidarity. There will be a presentation by EQCA, guest speakers and live music performances.

Tickets are $30 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit EQCA. The W Hotel is located at 421 West B St. in Downtown. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://flawles.com/ or call 619-398-3100.

‘Rounding Third’: Local author Walter G. Meyer will read from his new book Rounding Third at The Center at 11 a.m. Rounding Third tells the tale of two teens falling in love on a high school baseball team in a small Ohio town. The event is free and coffee and bagels will be available for a small donation. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077, ext. 212 or e-mail aschwartz@thecentersd.org.

Team Tennis: The San Diego Tennis Federation (SDTF) is hosting Team Tennis at San Diego High School and San Diego Community College at 9 a.m. Team Tennis is one of the SDTF’s most popular events. It provides players with the opportunity to meet fellow SDTF members and to bond with teammates. Team Tennis also exposes participants to the varied playing styles of their many opponents. SDTF is a gay and lesbian non-profit organization that celebrates another year of providing the San Diego area with one of the most competitive and social tennis clubs around. The club has many players from all levels of tennis, from novice to advanced. San Diego High School (SDHS) is located at 1405 Park Blvd. in Downtown. San Diego City College is located across the street from SDHS. For more information, e-mail teamtennis@sdtf.org or visit www.sdtf.org.

‘Hurlyburly’: ion Theatre productions will perform Hurlyburly at the Diversionary Theatre at 2 p.m. Hurlyburly is a riding an epic acid-trip through 1980s L.A., a candidly-wrought exposé of lives on the edge. Denizens of a flop Hollywood Hills house ricochet between drugs and alcohol, dreams and drama, laughs and lunatic urges while perched at the rollercoaster rim of the early ’80s. The Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. in University Heights. For more information, call 619-600-5020 or visit www.iontheatre.com.

‘For My Father’: The San Diego Public Library’s Central Library will be screening For My Father at 6:30 p.m. Dror Zahavi’s 2008 thriller tells the story of a young Palestinian (Terek) forced on suicide mission in Tel Aviv to redeem his father’s honor, is given a second chance when the fuse on his explosive vest fails to detonate. Forced to spend the weekend in Tel Aviv awaiting its repair, Terek must live amongst the people he was planning to kill. To his surprise he connects with several Israelis on the outskirts of society, including the beautiful Keren, who has cut off contact with her Orthodox family and upbringing. With nothing to lose, Terek and Keren open up to one another, and an unlikely love blooms between two isolated and damaged individuals, raised to be enemies. Spending this time with Keren and his new friends, Terek discovers the spark of life returning to fill his soul, but when the weekend ends, Terek must make the decision of his life. Admission is free. The San Diego Public Library’s Central Library is located at 820 E St. in Downtown. For more information, call 619-236-5800 or visit www.sandiego.gov/public-library.

Talking About TINA: Jewish Family Services of San Diego is hosting Talking About TINA from noon to 1:30 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. A free lunch is provided. Jewish Family Services of San Diego is located at 2700 Adams Ave., Ste. 102 in North Park. For more information, call 858-637-3020 or visit www.jfssd.org.

An evening with Lily Tomlin: Actress/Comedian Lily Tomlin will perform at the Balboa Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The evening will include appearances of her timeless characters from Ernestine to Sister Boogie Woman and Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. This unforgettable night of fun and laughter also includes insights and wildly, witty observations about the human condition. A Q&A session will conclude the event. Tomlin will perform again on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the theater. The Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave. in Downtown. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 619-570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.org.

Community Volunteer Fair: The Center is hosting its fifth annual Community Volunteer Fair at 5:30 p.m. The Community Volunteer Fair was established in 2005 by the San Diego LGBT Community Leadership Council and is designed to make gathering information about organizations easy and painless for the hundreds of community members who make New Year’s “resolutions” to volunteer. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077 or e-mail amandab@thecentersd.org.

Breaking barriers: Certified life coach and boot camp fitness instructor Liz Meyers will lead a workshop on breaking through barriers at The Center at 7 p.m. If you’re stuck in a rut and looking for a fresh start this year, this is the workshop for you. Tap into your creativity, make note of your strengths and weaknesses and start the new year with energy and confidence. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077, ext. 212 or e-mail aschwartz@thecentersd.org.