Car stars: The San Diego International Auto Show cruises into town today from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the San Diego Convention Center, and stays through Jan. 4. This year features 525,000 square feet of exotic cars from Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, Bentley and more, plus the latest new models, pre-production vehicles and concept cars. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors and military and $5 for students and children. Call (619) 525-5000 for more information.

Lesbians take over: Running Fridays and Saturdays at 6th@ Penn through Jan. 31, 2004 it’s “Lesbians Take Over Weekend at 6th@ Penn.” Fridays feature singer/ comic Laura Jane in her one-woman show Two Words, One Woman…Laura Jane! and Saturdays feature The Comic Stand, with host Christian Shirm, showcasing California’s best comedians. Shows start at 10:30 p.m. Call (619) 688-9120 for tickets and information.

It takes all kinds: Eveoke Dance Theatre presents Mothers tonight at 8:30 p.m. at Sushi Performance & Visual Art, 320 11th Ave., downtown. The performance explores non-traditional mothering experiences, and is about the way we move forward despite sadness and the everyday absurdities of life. Tickets are $18 general admission and $12 for students. Call (866) 386-5101 for reservations and information.

Last night for Welk: The Welk Resort Theatre pays tribute to Bob Hope and the U.S.O. with their annual holiday fare, The Welk Musical Christmas, for the last time tonight at 8:00 p.m. This year’s featured stars from “The Lawrence Welk TV Show” are Clay and Sally Hart, along with trumpet player Johnny Zell. Tickets are $36-38. Call (760) 749-3448 for more information.

Family free-for-all: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego invites the public to its La Jolla location today for “Free-for-All Family Day.” The event includes free hands-on art workshops and gallery admission. Workshops take place from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and the galleries are open free of charge 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, call (858) 454-3541. MCASD La Jolla is located at 700 Prospect St.

Salsa Sundays: The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach hosts an evening of music and Latin dance tonight from 8:00 p.m. to close. Belly up to the dance floor and shake it at the bar. Admission is $10. Call (858) 481-9022 for more information. The Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave.

Free film: The City of San Diego Public Library presents Lovely and Amazing today at 2:00 p.m., as part of its ongoing free film series. The film is an ensemble comedy about a mother and her three daughters — a former homecoming queen, an aspiring actress and an adopted 8-year old preoccupied with her looks. Call (619) 236-5800 for more information. The film will be shown in the auditorium of the Central Library, at 820 E. St.

Lego City: The San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park presents this amazing Lego exhibit, featuring skyscrapers, bridges, mountains, miniature people, parks and five operating model trains, now through Jan. 31. Tickets are $4 for adults and children under 15 are free. Call (619) 696-0199 for more information.

Cirque Dreams: Not to be confused with the Canadian troupe Cirque du Soleil, Neil Goldberg’s Cirque Dreams is the first American performance group of its kind. This performance is a European-style collection of human acts crossed with Broadway theatrics, featuring acrobats, musclemen, clowns and contortionists doing mind-blowing things you can only dream of. Performance is tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the San Diego Concourse and Civic Center Theatre. Tickets are $19-50. Call (619) 570-1100.

Meet the Master Chorale: You’re invited to go behind the scenes at an open rehearsal of the San Diego Master Chorale. Savor the sound of the chorus from the singer’s point of view. Tours are held on the first Tuesday of every month, November-May from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. To reserve your place, call (858) 618-5464. Tour is located at First United Methodist Church, 2111 Camino Del Rio South.

Women’s Book Club: A new book club for women meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at The Center. Books are chosen by popular vote by those who attend. This month’s book is In the Name of Salome by Julia Alvarez. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 107 for more information.

Avant-garde gorilla music: Members of the defunct Bay Area Dadaist cabaret troupe Idiot Flesh have joined up with violinist-vocalist Carla Kihlstedt, percussionist Moe! Staiano and drummer Frank Grau to form critically acclaimed Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, an art terrorist band that plays beautiful, violent and occasionally frightening music that is simply unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Soma, 5305 Metro. Call (562) 404-4020 for tickets and more information.

Elvis’ birthday at Dick’s: Get out your blue suede shoes, ‘cause there’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on at Dick’s Last Resort tonight from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, as Dick throws the biggest party for the King this side of Memphis. Nothing says Elvis like fried chicken, mashed taters, Jelly Donuts, Blue Hawaiians and 200 bad Elvis impersonators. Dick’s is located at 614 Fifth Ave. Call (619) 233-5008 for more information.

Temecula tapas: Cure winter boredom with Wilson Creek Winery’s Thursday Night Tapas. They are serving up some great food and wines starting at 5:00 p.m., including new release wines straight from the tank. Wilson Creek Winery is located at 35960 Rancho California Rd. Call (909) 699-9463 for more information.