Queer People of Color Conference: The fifth annual Queer People of Color Conference starts with its opening ceremonies at the San Diego LGBT Community Center on Friday, May 7, from 6-10 p.m. The opening ceremonies include a blessing, entertainment and speakers including The Center’s Latino Services Coordinator Carolina Ramos and San Diego City Commissioner Stampp Corbin. The conference continues at San Diego State University on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The second day of the conference includes workshops, entertainment, food and speakers including San Diego City Commissioner Nicole Murray-Ramirez, transgender youth advocate Isaac Nicholas Gomez, author Rigoberto Gonzales and spoken-word artist Skim. The conference is free but registration is requested. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest and San Diego State University is located at 5500 Campanile Drive in College West. For more information, visit http://qpocc5.webs.com/agenda.htm or e-mail qpoccsd@gmail.com.

‘Moscow’: The Diversionary Theatre presents new musical play Moscow at 8 p.m. Moscow is about three men: Jon is a scholarly playwright who has lost many loved ones to AIDS and has retreated into cerebral celibacy, Luke, a sexually needy male hustler who lives solely for the next fleshly encounter and Matt is a shy virgin who struggles to balance the conflicting urges of love and lust. Trapped, uncertain if they are alive or dead, the men soon become emotionally embroiled. Admission is $33 with $4 off for students, seniors (60 and above) and military. The Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. in University Heights. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 619-220-0097 or visit www.diversionary.org.

Women’s Fest: The Women’s Resource Center will host its annual Women’s Fest at The Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Women’s Fest brings local women together for a day-long festival of workshops, entertainment and resources for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women. Enjoy workshops covering everything from breast health to sexuality to how to be a disk-jockey, a queer women of color panel and free lunch from Pizza Fusion. This year’s event theme is Strength in Diversity. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-692-2077, ext. 212 or e-mail women@thecentersd.org.

SDSU PrideFest: The San Diego State University (SDSU) Pride Action Committee and Cultural Arts & Special Events will host the second annual LGBT Pride Fest at Aztec Center from 7-10 p.m. The fest includes music, dancing, entertainment, drag performances, a community information fair and more. Aztec Center is located on the campus of SDSU at 5500 Campanile Dr. in College West. For more information, call 619-594-4485 or e-mail sdsupride@gmail.com.

American Indian Cultural Days: Balboa Park will host American Indian Cultural Days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. American Indian Cultural Days includes dancing, drumming, bird singing, powwow activities, storytelling and more. More than 40 juried artisan booths will offer wares. American Indian food will also be for sale. Admission is free. American Indian Cultural Days will be located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way in Balboa Park. For more information, call 619-281-5964.

Mother’s Day concerts: Civic organist Carol Williams will perform a special recital at 2 p.m. and the Aztec Choir will perform selections spanning a variety of musical genres at 5 p.m., both at the Spreckels Organ Pavillion. Both events are free. The Spreckels Organ Pavillion is located at 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more information about the Carol Williams performance, call 619-702-8138. For more information on the Aztec Choir event, call 619-702-8138 or visit www.kiwanisclubsandiego.org.

Group run and walk: Front Runners & Walkers San Diego is meeting for running and walking at the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street under the “big tree” in Balboa Park at 6 p.m. Front Runners & Walkers San Diego is a running and walking club for lesbians, gay men, their families and friends. The group provides a number of walking, running and fitness activities, as well as occasional social events. Runs take between three to six miles and walks take two to three miles. For more information, call 619-835-9131 or visit www.frwsd.org.

Cardio Hip Hop: The Culture Shock Dance Center will host a free Cardio Hip Hop at 5:30 p.m. Cardio Hip Hop is a high energy, fitness based class set to hip hop music and choreography. The class was designed to offer an alternative for those who are looking for a great cardio workout but also want authentic hip hop choreography and music. Dancers and fitness enthusiasts work up a sweat in the hour-long class and come away with cutting edge hip hop moves they can show off in the clubs. The Culture Shock Dance Center is located at 2110 Hancock St., Ste. 200 in Mission Hills. For more information, call 619-299-2110 or visit www.cultureshockdancecenter.com.

Dateline DC: The Human Rights Campaign San Diego will host Dateline DC: News from the Frontlines of the Battle for Equality at The Center at 7 p.m. The event will be an evening of information, insight and action: Get up to the minute information on what is happening to LGBT rights in Washington, Learn how to become a more effective citizen activist and get the most current updates on important GLBT legislation including the Employment Non-Distrimination Act and repeaking the Defense of Marriage Act. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information, visit http://sandiego.hrc.org.

‘All in the Timing’: ion theatre company will host All in the Timing at ion theatre 8 p.m. Get ready for a side-splitting, non-stop, laugh-out-loud night of comedy from outright hilarious, to downright silly, to absolutely hysterical. David Ives’ All in the Timing swerves into action with wondrous wordplay and literary linguistic gymnastics, making a welcome, encore return to ion. Featuring company members Steven Lone (Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue, Punks), Brian Mackey (A Streetcar Named Desire, bash), Karson St. John (Hurlyburly, U.S. Drag) and original cast favorite Kim Strassburger (All in the Timing, The Pillowman), this repeat engagement reignites the craziness of the original production with whole new twists and tongue-twisting turns. Tickets start at $10 with discounts for seniors, students and military members. To ion theatre is located at 3704 6th Ave. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-600-5020 or visit www.iontheatre.com.

North Park Farmers Market: The North Park Farmers Market will open at 3 p.m. and go till sunset. Visitors can browse from a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers and other items. The farmers market is a great place to stock up on low priced, fresh items for the upcoming week. Also, a number of promotional booths are available to provide information about local businesses and services. Musicians are usually on hand to entertain shoppers. The North Park Farmers Market is located in the south parking lot of CVS Pharmacy at the corner of North Park Way at Herman Avenue. For more information, visit www.northparkmainstreet.com or call 619-294-2501.