Jim Messina – Jim Messina will be performing at the Anthology in San Diego on Friday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m. Jim Messina is a former member of Buffalo Springfield and an original member of the country rock band Poco, but he is best known for his work with Kenny Loggins in the soft rock duo, Loggins and Messina. His hits include “Danny’s Song,” “House At Pooh Corner” and “Your Mama Don’t Dance.” While with Buffalo Springfield, he served as a recording engineer, producer, and eventually as a bass player (he replaced Bruce Palmer) on their last album. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.anthologysd.com.

Relay for Life - A special Fight Back Ceremony, held during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of National City, will provide everyone in the community the opportunity to make a pledge to take personal action in the fight against cancer. The ceremony will be held at Kimball Park on Aug. 14th-15th at 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people- to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that takes too much. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/relay.

Remedy – Michael Mack present Remedy at Lei Lounge on Sunday, August 15th at 1 p.m. Join the party and take advantage of cocktail specials and the brunch menu as you socialize and enjoy some great food in a festive atmosphere. Every Sunday is Remedy with DJ Jeffrey Jeff spinning music all night long. Enjoy the party in a tropical outdoor setting with cabanas, fire-pits, great music and great food. For more information, call (619) 813-2272.

Twelfth Night/As You Like It - The Old Globe’s third annual Summer Shakespeare Intensive for teens will conclude on Monday, August 16 at 8:00 p.m. with a bilingual (English/Spanish) performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and As You Like It. The four week program is a unique opportunity for local High School actors and actresses to refine their skills as performers in a professional setting. To celebrate the Globe’s 75th anniversary, this year the students will perform 50-minute versions of the two Shakespeare plays. Tickets are $9 for children and $13 for adults. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.theoldglobe.org.

Tue$ Nite Out – The Hillcrest Business Association will be hosting their Tue$ Nite Out event on Tuesday, August 17th at 5 p.m. in Hillcrest. Tue$ Nite Out is a Hillcrest tradition around the neighborhood as restaurants, bars and retailers offers what they have — for less. Participating establishments have “Tue$ Nite Out” signs in their windows to make your quest for all things great at a bargain price easy to spot. City Deli, Urban Mo’s, Babette Schwartz, Corvette Diner, Sushi Itto, Crest Cafe and Lalo’s are just a few stops to check out. For more information, call 619-299-3330 or send an email to info@hillcrestbia.org.

Morning Coffee - The San Diego POZabilities will host its bi-weekly Morning Coffee social at Filter Coffee House located at 4096 30th St. at 10 a.m. San Diego POZabilities is a support network of HIV positive men and friends who host monthly programs to create strength, support, community and unity. The group provides great coffee with an inviting atmosphere where people can come to socialize, meet new friends or simply jump-start their day. For more information, visit www.sandiegopozabilities.org or email info@sandiegopozabilities.net.

Repent – Rich’s in San Diego will be hosting Repent on Thursday, July 29th at 9:00 p.m. This event has had the gayborhood buzzing since its opening night back in January. It’s a mix between coyote ugly and cocktail with a little lesbian flare. Repent is packed every Thursday night. Keep your ears open for the church bells and get close to the bar, as the hot and sexy bartenders put on a mind-blowing show. For more information, visit www.607events.com.

MOZU - TAFFE Productions presents the world premiere of Carlsbad playwright Steven Oberman’s new musical Mozu at the Diversionary Theatre on August 19th at 8 p.m. Set in the Shiga Heights of Japan, Mozu is the exciting new musical inspired by the life of an actual Japanese macaque, or snow monkey, named Mozu. Physically challenged with deformed hands and feet, Mozu desires an alliance with “the giants” (humans) in order to survive. As her troop’s intricate social order is disrupted by inner conflict and outside forces, Mozu must decide what price she is willing to pay for this kind of support. For more information or for tickets, call 619-220-0097 or visit www.diversionary.org.