Believe it: Continuing to emphasize its Year of the San Diego Woman in Theatre, 6th@Penn Theatre presents Will You Believe…(Monologues on the evolution of young women) Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Meant for all audiences, these funny, moving and sometimes gripping monologues are performed by young female actors from San Diego. Tickets are $20. Call (619) 688-9210 for tickets or more information.

Eyes without a face: The Ken Cinema brings back the 1959 gothic horror story of a deranged plastic surgeon who lovingly reconstructs the face of his daughter using some disturbing cut-and-paste tactics. The terrifying film is invested with a weird poetry, elevating the mad-doctor story to new levels. Plays today at 5:20 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:40 p.m. Call (619) 819-0236 for more information.

Kwanzaa celebration: Every year, the World Beat Center in Balboa Park celebrates the second day of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia, which means self-determination. Kwanzaa is based on the concept of the harvest festival, and is practiced throughout Africa as a way for families and communities to celebrate the fruits of their year’s labor, and offer thanks. The free event starts at 6:00 p.m. and features World Beat Center’s African Dancers and Drummers, as well as African food. Call (619) 230-1190 for further information.

Poet laureate of East L.A.: Chicana poet Marisela Norte has been documenting the contemporary urban scene for over 20 years, capturing downtown East LA in a spellbound trip through time. She reads tonight at 8:00 p.m. at San Diego’s Chican@ Latin@ Performance Space and Art Gallery, 917 E St. Tickets are $7 general and $5 for students. Call (858) 391-9077 for more information.

Julian country Christmas: In spite of the Cedar Fire, the holiday season is still festive and beautiful in Julian. The storefronts along Main St. sparkle with holiday lights and there is a 100-foot tall Christmas tree in Memorial Park. Carolers stroll the streets each evening at 5:30 p.m. Visit the Cider Mill for a warm cuppa, and support the mountain town through the devastation of the fires. Call (760) 765-1857 for more information.

Spreckels Organ sparkles: Carol Williams, civic organist and artistic director of the Spreckels Organ Society, brings the organ to life with style and grace today at 2:00 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Call (619) 702-8138 for more information.

Adrenaline rush: Still lethargic from your holiday weekend? The IMAX theatre at the Reuben H. Fleet Center in Balboa Park has special holiday screenings of Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk now through Jan. 3. Get your blood pumping as you watch spectacular footage of extreme skydivers and people base-jumping off cliffs and mountains, culminating in 4,500-foot dives off the fjords of Norway. The film explores the biology of risk-taking and the physics that make human flight possible. Call (619) 238-1233 for showtimes.

Swing class: Tio Leo’s offers free swing and tango dance lessons tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The spacious bar and lounge area stays open until 10:00 p.m., featuring all types of music, from big band to punk rock. Stop in for a nosh in the adjacent restaurant, which serves excellent Mexican food. Tio Leo’s is located at 5302 Napa St. Call (619) 542-1462 for details.

Plan that gay marriage: The San Diego Historical Society Museum in Balboa Park features Wedding Belles: Traditions and Attire, today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The collection is gathered from over 7,000 vintage clothing items in the Society’s vaults, and features an 1848 Viennese confection and a 1950s tulle and lace explosion, along with grooms’ outfits, photographs and literature. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, students and military. Call (619) 232-6203 for more information.

Nothing says New Year’s like hockey: The San Diego Gulls home game against Long Beach starts tonight at 7:05 p.m. The arena is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Adult tickets range from $12-25. Call (619) 224-GOAL, ext. 7, for ticketing information.

New Year’s reggae party: The Vegan New Year’s Reggae Benefit party at the World Beat Center in Balboa Park kicks off tonight at 8:30 p.m. Dance to the tunes of SoCal reggae sensation Kyng Arther and his Mystical Vibrations. Feast on 100 percent vegan food from Café India, Cilantro Live, Eatopia Express, Fairouz Café & Gallery and others. Organic wines will also be served. Admission is $25 at the door. Call (619) 230-1190 for more information.

First Night San Diego: With six entertainment stages and plentiful food and merchandise vendors, First Night San Diego is a family New Year’s celebration, held at the Embarcadero in Seaport Village. The Chris Klich Quintet will be performing tonight from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. on the Jazz 88 KSDS-FM 88.3 stage, playing jazz classics and standards. Admission to First Night is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call (619) 296-8731 for more information.

All that jazz: Chicago comes to the San Diego Concourse and Civic Center Theatre tonight at 7:30 p.m. See Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly have their day in court, then make it to vaudeville stardom. Tickets are $22-70. Call (619) 570-1100 for tickets and information.

A big red rocket of love: The Reverend Horton Heat plays at the Belly Up Tavern tonight. The rockabilly, punk, surf guitar, blues and swing band puts on booze-filled punkabilly live shows with guitar, stand-up bass, drums and the legendary Reverend himself. Tickets are $20. Call the box office at (858) 481-8140 for more information.

’80s night at Shooterz: Featuring Duran Duran, Flock of Seagulls, Talking Heads, Madonna and David Bowie — how could you pass up a night of Breakfast Club memories? Dust off your best blazer and neon tie and get down to 3815 30th St. ’80s night rocks from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Call (619) 574-0744 for details.