Gay Youth Alliance: Looking for a friendly, supportive environment? Every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m., the Gay Youth Alliance meets at 3020 North Park Way (at 30th St). The Gay Youth Alliance is a social support group for ages 24 and under. Make friends, chat and have fun. Call (619) 233-9309 for details.

Don’t mizz it: Like Deadheads, Les Miserables has its groupies, called Les Mizzies. The Star Theater in Oceanside and Rising Stars present the “school edition” of the popular musical, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, tonight at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10-12. For reservations and information, call (858) 259-0606. The Star Theater is located at 402 North Coast Hwy.

Capoeira and Egyptian Yoga: The WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park offers an Egyptian Yoga class today at 10:30 a.m. and a Capoeira Sao Bente Grande (martial arts) class at 11:15 a.m. Cost per class is $10. Call (619) 230-1190 for details.

LL Bear – Spring Thaw, with leather, levis and bears, brings the return of Rich’s men’s night out, the third Saturday of every month. A night of cruisin’ and dancin’. BYOB – bring your own bear!

High-flying action: Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai has pitched its big yellow and blue tent at Qualcomm Stadium for the month. The latest incarnation of the popular troupe, Varekai is a tribute to gypsies and the life of nomadic people. Shows today at 4:00 p.m. and again at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $35-180. Call (619) 641-3100 for more information.

Ride 4 AIDS: Ride for a good cause today in the Ride 4 AIDS benefit, which ends at Spanish Landing Park on Harbor Dr., where Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra will play from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. All proceeds raised go to the UCSD AIDS Research Institute and Being Alive San Diego. The ride begins at Spanish Landing Park, Cabrillo Monument, UCSD. Start times are 7:00 a.m. (50-mile), 8:00 a.m. (25-mile) and 9:00 a.m. (10-mile). For more information, call Being Alive at (619) 291-1400.

Urban canine: Take your dog with you anywhere, anytime! Learn the skills needed to take your dog out and about for disaster-free excursions. The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA offer a three-session class held on Sundays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the humane society in Balboa Park. You will learn what supplies are needed, where dog-friendly areas are, how to help your dog stay calm in busy settings, and much more. Cost is $95 for all three sessions. Call (619) 299-7012 ext. 2273 for more information or to register.

Insight into Miller: Arthur Miller’s self-described ‘satire’, Resurrection Blues, is now playing at the Old Globe Theatre. The play follows the actions of a totalitarian chief-of-state in an unnamed South American country and a Christ-like dissident who challenges his rule. Tonight at 7:00 p.m., the Globe is hosting an Insight Seminar for the play, which provides an opportunity to hear from the artists involved in all phases of production. Admission is $5. Each seminar concludes with an informal champagne reception. Call (619) 231-1941 for details.

Out with the old: Acclaimed violin soloist Igor Gruppman and his wife, noted violinist Vesna Stefanovic Gruppman, perform tonight with the San Diego Chamber Orchestra in Old Wine in New Bottles at 8:00 p.m. at the Sherwood Auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St in La Jolla. Tickets are $15-$60 with $10 student rush tickets available one hour before the show. Call (858) 350-0290 ext. 7 for more information.

Celebrate women’s history: Local activist record company Say It Records, Danielle Lo Presti and The Masses and The Center present “Celebrate Women’s History Month” tonight at 6:00 p.m. in The Center’s auditorium. The evening will feature live music from over 18 performers as well as food, drink, tile-painting, a raffle and a special portrait gallery honoring women who have made a difference. Proceeds from the event benefit the The Center’s Women’s Resource Center. Admission is $5. Call (619) 692-2077 for more information.

Relationship success secrets: The Center’s Winter 2004 Relationship and Family Seminar Series entitled “Long Term Relationships: Secrets to Success” concludes tonight with the topic of sexual intimacy, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The popular event is free of charge, and participants are encouraged to arrive a half-hour early for the best seating. Call (619) 692-2077 for more information.

Big gay BBQ: The LGBT Student Union at SDSU presents their semesterly Big Gay BBQ: “A Cordial Invitation to Equality” today at Scripps Cottage on the SDSU campus from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The free BBQ celebrating same-sex marriage will be topped of with a big gay wedding cake and a bachelor/bachelorette fundraiser auction. Information from the Marriage Equality Project will be available. This is a community celebration and is not limited to college students. For more information, call (619) 316-9197.

Three Mo’ Divas: Cookin’ at the Cookery’s writer and director Marion J. Caffey is back at the San Diego Repertory Theatre with Three Mo’ Divas, a musical feast of some of the most inspiring and challenging music ever written for the female voice, accompanied by six musicians. Not to be missed! Show starts at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $32.50. Call the box office at (619) 544-1000 for more information.

Peacemakers honored: The San Diego Mediation Center is holding its 16th annual Peacemaker Awards banquet at 5:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Islandia, 1441 Quivira Rd. In the following days through March 31, free conflict resolution workshops, open to the public, will be held for parents and teens; for business and workplace issues; for divorced or divorcing parents; and for select area high schools, encouraging problem solving through dialogue and recognizing conflict-resolution success stories. Call (619) 238-2400 ext. 21 for more information or to register for workshops.

Sirens on the mic: Every other Thursday night is Siren, an open mic for women at David’s Coffehouse, 3766 5th Ave, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m. The free event is dedicated to inspiring women via the expression of the creative arts, highlighting spoken word, hip-hop, comedy, music and activism. Call (619) 296-4173 for more information.

Celebrate Brazil: The Museum of Man presents “Brazil Celebrations” tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Museum as part of their ongoing Tower After Hours program, which seeks to explore the richness and variety of San Diego’s culture. This evening, savor the rhythms of Brazil while sipping on caipirinhas. Call (619) 239-2001 for more information.