No tutus allowed: City Ballet presents “Ballet on the Edge 2004”, an innovative dance program, tonight at 8:00 p.m. in the Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC in La Jolla. Performed for the sixth season in a row, “Ballet on Edge” showcases the cutting-edge choreography and eclectic use of music by resident choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich, challenging the company’s dancers and delighting audiences. The Lawrence Family JCC is located at 4126 Executive Dr. For tickets and more information, call (619) 840-7353.

Art alive! The San Diego Museum of Art ushers in spring with its annual celebration of art and flowers, “Art Alive”, this weekend. More than 100 floral designers will interpret artworks in the Museum’s collections with spectacular and sophisticated flower arrangements. Admission is $8-10. Call (619) 232-7931 for hours and further information.

Free health fair: Hearts In Touch invites you to attend an extraordinary healing event. Meet with a diverse group of practitioners, healers and visionaries. Enjoy a soothing massage; experience Reiki, psychic readings, chiropractic and more. Participate in a variety of activities designed to nourish your mind, body and soul. The event takes place at Being Alive, 4070 Centre St., from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Call (619) 291-1400 for more information.

Belly dancing: Urban Tribal Dance Company performs at the Gargoyle Gallery and Café in San Diego’s Little Italy on the first Saturday of every month. With their unique blend of middle-eastern and modern dance, fabulous costumes and sword dancing, UTD is well worth the $5 cover. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m.; arrive early to get good seats. The Gargoyle Gallery and Café is located on 1845 India St. Call (619) 234-1344 for more information.

Carmina Burana: The San Diego Symphony performs the rousing and dramatic Carmina Burana tonight today at 2:00 p.m. and again at 8:00 p.m. One of the most popular orchestral and choral works of the 20th Century, the show features a soprano, baritone and tenor, as well as a classical choir and a children’s choir. Tickets are $20-80. Call (619) 235-0804 for tickets and information.

Easter bunny benefit: Join the Imperial Court de San Diego and special guest emcee Franceska tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Five Star Banquet Hall for the fifth annual Mark Huntley Memorial Easter Bunny Drive/Show. All proceeds will benefit the second annual GLBT Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 11. All you need to do is donate a new stuffed bunny or $5 at the door. Call Linda Childers at (619) 303-2384 or Jackie O. at (619) 563-7756 for more information.

Backstage tour: Discover how the magic of opera is created! Tour the backstage of the Civic Theatre, currently showing Don Carlos, see amazing scenery and costumes, and learn about the skilled backstage crew that brings the opera to life. Reservations are required, but you do not have to be a ticket holder for the day’s performance to take the tour. Call (619) 232-7636 for more information.

Open Mic at Lestat’s: Chill in the spacious, chic/goth comfort zone of Lestat’s Coffee House in North Park. Monday is open-mic night, but there is live music every night and an eclectic collection of overstuffed chairs, chaise lounges and Victorian sofas to watch it on. If you’re hungry, there is good food at the bakery towards the back. There is also a furnished reading room and Internet access for the less socially inclined. Call (619) 282-0437 to learn about upcoming comedy nights and concerts.

Equine event: This is the last day to check out the Fiesta Del Mar Arabian Horse Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The oldest known breed of riding horse, these sleek and intelligent beauties are born to race. The show opens 8:00 a.m. Admission is free. Call (858) 755-1161 for details.

Gypsy gymnasts: Cirque du Soleil’s latest installment, the gypsy-themed Varekai, which opened March 18 in San Diego, has extended its run through April 18 due to popular demand. The blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau, located at Qualcomm Stadium, performs its magical blend of acrobatics, dance, music, clowning and surrealism Tuesdays-Thursdays at 8:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Tickets range from $50-70 for adults and $35-49 for children. Call (800) 678-5440 for tickets and information.

Zydeco Tuesdays: Tio Leo’s, a retro swing and blues club in the Midway district, hosts the Bon Temps Zydeco Club every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Dance the evening away to authentic Cajun and zydeco music. Cost is free. Call (619) 542-1462 for more information. Tio Leo’s is located at 5302 Napa St.

AB 205 101: Join The Center tonight from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for a community forum on domestic partnership in California. The National Center for Lesbian Rights, The Center, Equality California and Family Matters are coming together to educate the community on AB 205 (The Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2003), an important new law that will go into effect on January 1, 2005. If you are currently registered as domestic partners or are considering registering, you are encouraged to attend to learn how this new law will affect you. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 212 for further information.

Drag king contest: Six Degrees presents “Quest for the Crown”, Southern California’s hottest drag king contest tonight at 8:00 p.m. Throw caution to the wind and take a walk on the drag side. The first round of competition starts tonight. If you’ve ever harbored a desire to join the kings, this is your chance. Call (619) 296-6789 for details. Six Degrees is located at 3175 India St.

LBT lecture series: The Center’s Women’s Resource Center and the SDSU Women’s Studies Department present the next installment in an eight-week lecture series on the lives of lesbian, bisexual and transgender women. All lectures are free and take place at The Center. Topics include “Butches, Ballplayers and the Lesbian Taint; Homophobia in Professional Women’s Sports”; “Sex, Crimes, Power and Lesbian Identities in Early Modern Europe”; “Prisms: Through the Eyes of Women of Color”; and “Lesbian Lives in the Context of Culture and Ethnicity.” For more information or a full list of lecture topics, contact Claudia Lucero at (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

Eric Himan: Out singer-songwriter Eric Himan returns to San Diego for a free show tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Borders Books and Music in the Gaslamp. Himan is touring to promote his new album, All for Show, and was endorsed by Borders as “Artist to Watch in 2004”. Call (619) 702-4200 for details.