Theater sports: San Diego TheatreSports presents The Improv Competition, where every scene and song is made up on the spot by two teams of improvisers taking suggestions from the audience, every Friday and Saturday from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. The fun takes place at The FunHouse, located at 6822 El Cajon Blvd. Tickets are $10-15. Call (619) 465-SHOW for more information.

First Fridays on Fern: South Park establishments are open late as part of First Fridays on Fern (and Juniper too), with refreshments and special sales. The event takes place on the first Friday of every month. Go to Fern and Juniper streets in South Park to explore.

ComeUnity: Held the first Saturday of every month at 6 Degrees, ComeUnity offers something new to the San Diego GLBT nightlife – a combination of music, food and artistic expression. With $20, you can eat, paint, drink and dance to different DJs each month. A full meal (dessert included) is $7, and there are $3 martinis all night. Cover is $5. 6 Degrees is located at 3175 India St. For more information, call (619) 296-6789.

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.

The Producers: Fresh off Broadway and on national tour, Mel Brooks’ musical comedy The Producers graces San Diego with its presence at the Civic Theatre, with two final shows at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. Lyrics, set design, costuming and physical comedy are complemented by outstanding vocal talent and live orchestral accompaniment in this blissful, hilarious spectacle of two down-on-their-luck producers trying to make the world’s worst theatrical bomb, Springtime for Hitler. Tickets are $34.50 to $78. Call (619) 570-1100 for tickets and showtimes.

Tijuana’s Coronation 2004: The Imperial Court of Baja, California, presents their largest fundraiser of the year, Coronation 2004, at Taurino’s Bar, located at First and Constitution in Tijuana. The event consists of a sit-down dinner, a silent auction, live performances and a raffle. Tickets are $20 in advance for dinner and coronation, or $10 for just the coronation. All proceeds benefit ACOSIDA, the Tijuana free clinic. Call (619) 508-1398 for more information.

Underwater volcanoes: The IMAX Theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park presents their newest film, Volcanoes of the Deep Sea, an exploration of the volcanic world of the mid-ocean ridge. Tickets are $9.75 to $11.75. Call (619) 238-1233 for showtimes.

Thief River: Diversionary Theatre’s latest production explores the love between two men, spanning more than 50 years after a 1948 event drastically alters their lives. The drama runs through Oct. 2 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 7:00 p.m.; and at 2:00 p.m. on Sept. 12, 19 and 26. Tickets are $22-24. Call (619) 220-0097 for more information. Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd.

Dart league: Darts are flying and the competition is fierce at 6 Degrees, where the dart league has started up again. League play begins at 7:30 p.m. Along with the 11-team competition is an all day and all night happy hour with $2 wells and domestic brews. At 9:00 p.m., the Coronas drop to $2 also. For more information, call (619) 296-6789.

R.I.S.E. to the occasion: Held the first Tuesday of every month, R.I.S.E. – Real Individuals Seeking Expression – invites anyone interested to a free artist networking forum at the Abbey Café from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Whether you identify as a GLBT artist or just want to be exposed to those who do, come down to 127 University Ave. For more information, call (619) 692-0311.

GSDBA Mixer: The Greater San Diego Business Association, San Diego’s GLBT Chamber of Commerce, unveils its new online resource center and celebrates with networking and fun from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Diego Art Institute in Balboa Park. Refreshments will be served and attendees will have the opportunity to vote on the 2005 GSDBA Member Directory cover. Call (619) 296-4543 for more information.

Coffee and Conversation With Cool Women: Tracie O’Brien, coordinator of the Transgender Health Project of Family Health Centers of San Diego, is the featured guest at San Diego’s only live talk show dedicated to celebrating amazing women in the diverse LBT community, taking place at 7:00 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center at The Center. Admission is free. Marie from the woman-owned coffee shop Sip This will provide complimentary coffee. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.

Abby’s Birthday Bash at Siren: 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. 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. This week is a special birthday bash for Siren founder Abby Schwartz. Call (619) 296-4173 for more information.

Out at the Globe: Join the Old Globe Theatre for Shakespeare’s epic tragedy of love and betrayal, Antony and Cleopatra, as part of Out at the Globe, a series of evenings for the GLBT theater-going community. A reception with beverages and light refreshments begins at 6:30 p.m. on the Old Globe Plaza, and the show begins in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $53, or $34 for B-section seats. Call (619) 23-GLOBE for tickets and information.