Movie mavens: Marlene’s Movie Mavens meets the fourth Friday of every month immediately following the free Sapphic Cinema screening (this week: But I’m a Cheerleader!) at the Women’s Resource Center at The Center. Whether you loved the movie, hated it or just want to offer up your ingenious critique, the movie club starts at 9:00 p.m. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.

Summertime jazz: Four Season Resort Aviara’s Summer Jazz Concert Series is in its seventh season, featuring hot jazz artists from around the country in the resort’s open-air Palm Courtyard every Friday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. through July 23. Tonight’s featured artist is Hiroshima. Cocktails, special wines and snacks are offered throughout the concerts. Guests can also choose the dinner option, which includes the concert and an elegant, four-course dinner served in the Palm Courtyard with direct views of the stage. Tickets are available for $50 per concert. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner and concert at 6:00 p.m. Call (760) 603-3773 for reservations.

Continental Divide: La Jolla Playhouse presents David Edgar’s acclaimed two-play cycle, Continental Divide, which deals with the revolutionary fervor that took hold of the political right and left in the 1960s. Continental Divide was hailed by Time as one of the top 10 theatrical events of 2003. The plays are performed in repertory three times a week, and are shown back-to-back on the weekends. A panel discussion entitled “The Truth in Politics – What Wins In Political Campaigns?” by Gloria Penner of KPBS starts at 5:00 p.m., immediately following the matinee performance. Call the Playhouse box office at (858) 550-1010 for showtimes and ticket information.

Last stand: Claire de Lune hosts North Park’s premiere comedy venue every Saturday at 9:00 p.m., featuring host Christian Shirm and some of the most talented comics in southern California. A $5 donation is suggested at the door. Claire de Lune is located at 2906 University Ave. Call (619) 688-9845 for more information.

Ocean Beach street fair: The annual Ocean Beach Street Fair, Chili Cook-off and Fireworks Festival takes place along Newport Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Neighborhood pride and brotherly love abound at this Bohemian beach bash featuring music, vendors and a wickedly competitive chili cook-off. Admission is free. Call (619) 222-1231 for more information.

Sea kayaking: The Stephen Birch Aquarium at Scripps is holding a sea kayaking adventure today from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come explore the ocean deep at this interactive zoo/aquarium offering year-round workshops and events. Cost for a day of sea kayaking is $45. Call (858) 534-3474 for more information. The aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way in La Jolla.

Book signing: Philip Galanes appears at Obelisk Bookstore at 5:00 p.m. to sign his first book, Father’s Day, a fresh, stylish, witty and elegant novel subtly exploring grief, loneliness and the depth of childhood shame. Galanes is a graduate of Yale University and Yale University Law School and lives in Manhattan. Obelisk Bookstore is located at 1029 University Ave. Call (619) 297-4171 with any questions.

Sound and discussion: Now through August 23, Carlsbad’s Museum of Making Music hosts “Summer Sounds”, a series of free discussion, film and family activity-based events. On Mondays, “Discussion Days” feature special guest artists exploring a range of music-related topics. This Monday, join the legendary Don Leslie, inventor of the Leslie speaker, and performer Rosemary Bailey as they share the story of Hammond B3. Call (760) 438-5996 for more information. The museum is located at 5790 Armada Dr.

Organic music: The Spreckels Organ Society’s 17th annual International Summer Organ Festival continues its free Monday evening concerts featuring artists from around the globe bringing their unique styles to the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The one-hour concerts feature singers and musicians of all sorts, and begin at 7:30 p.m. Call (619) 702-8138 for more information.

Rincon Head Start Run: Hold onto you hog, it’s time for the third annual Menghini Winery Rincon Head Start Run, an organized 50-mile ride from Qualcomm Stadium to the Menghini Winery in Julian. Registration takes place at the stadium from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. $30 per person includes barbeque and entertainment from The Heroes, The Steely Damned and Rockola, plus a chance to win a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail motorcycle. For more information, call (858) 693-6912.

Women’s poker night: Play poker with your dream group of friendly, poker-playing LBT women on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3 at The Center. Bring a deck, your best poker face and snacks if you get hungry when you play. Every LBT woman, from the poker novice to the Vegas-seasoned card shark, is welcome. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.

Sue Palmer Supper Club: Don’t miss the Queen of Boogie-Woogie with Deejha Marie and Sharon Shufelt from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Caffe Calabria in North Park. Parking is easy, food, music and atmosphere sublime. Call (619) 291-1759 for details.

Have it your way: The Old Globe Theatre’s summer Shakespeare series continues with As You Like It, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies of friendship, redemption and the uncertainties of love, playing at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $22.50-33.50. Call (619) 234-5623 for tickets and information.

Sirens on the mic: Every other Thursday night is Siren, an open mic for women at David’s Coffeehouse, 3766 Fifth Ave, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. This week’s featured guests are the women of V.A.G.I.N.A performing excerpts from Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues. All proceeds benefit Dyke March ’04. 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.

That thing: San Diego’s Museum of Contemporary Art hosts TNT (Thursday Night Thing) the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at their downtown location, 1001 Kettner Blvd. The ongoing program features film and video in the galleries and live local music on the outdoor plaza. Admission is free, but a $3 donation is welcome. Call (619) 234-1001 for more information.