Five tragic lesbian brothers: Diversionary Theater and The Five Lesbian Brothers bring you Brave Smiles… Another Lesbian Tragedy tonight at 8:00 p.m. The Five Lesbian Brothers are a theater collective that seeks to illuminate the most preposterous aspects of life through comedy. Brave Smiles takes a wickedly funny stab at Hollywood’s dizzying array of tragic lesbian icons. Performances run through Feb. 28. Tickets are $22-24. Call (619) 220-0097 for more information.

Theater sports: Every Friday night at 8:00 p.m., San Diego TheatreSports presents “TheatreSports – The Improv Competition.” Every scene and song is made up on the spot using suggestions from the audience, who also award points. The show takes place at the Swedenborgian Theatre, at 1531 Tyler Ave in Hillcrest. Tickets are $10-15. Call (619) 465-SHOW for information and directions.

Multicultural festival: There is fun to be found for the entire family today from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the sixth annual San Diego Multicultural Festival, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade (Market St. to Fourth Ave. on Harbor Dr.). There will be children’s activities, food, entertainment, community information, an ethnic attire parade with prizes and an opportunity to win prizes from hotels, restaurants and retailers. Call (619) 533-7148 for more information.

Titanic event: Gaelic Storm, known as “the party band” from the movie Titanic, performs at The California Center for the Performing Arts in Escondido tonight at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $27-35, and can be purchased by calling (800) 988-4253.

Vision quest: John Brady and Will Gorges present “Vision” from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at the new Avalon Hollywood, 1735 N. Vine St. in Hollywood. World-renowned DJ Peter Rauhofer, plus DJs Mike Duretto, Laurance Martone and Dj Aiden from South Africa will be spinning the hits. For more information, call (323) 866-7018.

Mama comes to the stage: Vicki Lawrence, once a cast member on “The Carol Burnett Show,” brings her beloved alter-ego, “Mama” to The California Center for the Performing Arts in Escondido tonight at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $42-52, and can be purchased by calling (800) 988-4253.

MLK, Jr., World Beat style: The World Beat Cultural Center’s 16th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration takes place today from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. outside the World Beat Center on the lawn. The event features World Beat music including gospel, reggae, African, Brazilian, Salsa, Afro-Cuban and Native American, as well as class demonstrations from the center. Admission is free. Call (619) 230-1190 for more information.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.: Humphrey’s by the Bay celebrates the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King with a night of fabulous music. Julie Marie and Makeda will be joined by Mermaid’s Journey, Karen Real, Bridget Bridgitte, Josie’s Ghost, Cabeza de Vaca and the Thomas Connor Band to jam the night away, for only a $5 cover. Show starts at 6:00 p.m. Call (619) 523-1010 for more information.

Art for Mama’s sake: The first-ever solo photography show by Nicholas DiPinto opens with a free artist reception tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Abbey Café, located at 127 University Ave. A portion of the sales from the show will benefit Mama’s Kitchen. Featuring collectible themes of people and landscapes, part of the exhibit will focus on the recent fire damage in East County. Call (619) 269-6116 for more information.

Tap your inner artist: Escape from the hectic pace of everyday life and express your creative side in a relaxing and inspirational venue. The San Diego Art Department offers a multitude of classes in many disciplines, including pottery, sculpture, painting, mosaic, and jewelry and puppet making. Call (619) 299-4278 for more information. The SDAD is located at 3830 Ray St. in North Park.

Pacific opera: The Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, at 600 Town Center Dr. in Costa Mesa, presents Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte tonight at 7:30 p.m. Set at the beautiful seaside in Naples in the 18th century, this classic comedy, sung in Italian with English subtitles, is a delightful, boisterous evening of romance, mayhem and duplicity. Tickets are $40-185. Call (714) 556-ARTS for tickets and information.

Get Poked and laugh: The best GLBT comedy out there takes place tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the National Comedy Theatre, 733 N. Seward St in Hollywood. Poked features GayCo, a Chicago-based comedy troupe born of The Second City’s Outreach Program in 1996. Their performances have garnered national acclaim with hilarious scenes on GLBT life. Admission is free. Call (310) 392-0086 for more information.

Red, Hot & Gay (A Very Queer Musical): Broadway tunes arranged by Ole Kittleson and choreographed by Dee Ann Johnston — this wonderful cast will be just a little naughty as they deliver those wonderful songs. Tonight at 6th@Penn Theatre, 3704 6th Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call (619) 688-9210 for tickets and information.

GSDBA mixer: The Greater San Diego Business Association is ringing in the New Year with a “Penthouse Mixer” scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Top of the Park, located at 525 Spruce Street. The event, sponsored by Park Manor Suites and The Old Globe, will feature food and drinks, as well as dinner and theater prizes. Tickets are $5 for GSDBA members and $7 for guests. Call (619) 296-4543.

Quiet fire jazz: Singer/songwriter Lizz Wright, discovered at a Billie Holiday tribute concert in 2002, is gifted with a full-bodied contralto voice and a yen for quiet-fire drama. Her soulful renditions of “I Cover the Waterfront” and “Don’t Explain” leave audiences starry-eyed. Wright sings tonight at UCSD’s Mandeville Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 for students. Call (858) 534-4090 for more information.