Sue Palmer: The boogie-woogie piano and blues master plays Croce’s Tophat from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with her Motel Swing Orchestra. Croce’s is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and F Street in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Fahrenheit 911: In conjunction with Activist San Diego, Korova Coffee Bar is screening Fahrenheit 911 at 7:00 p.m., concluding an election-year film series. Korova is located at 4496 Park Blvd. Call (619) 528-8383 for more information.

Unconstitutional viewing: The American Civil Liberties Union is screening Robert Greenwald’s new film, Unconstitutional: The War on Our Civil Liberties, at 7:00 p.m. at The Center, followed by a Q&A period with San Diego ACLU’s public affairs director, Dale Kelley Bankhead. The film illustrates how the Patriot Act affects GLBT citizens. RSVP to unconstitutionalsd@hotmail.com, leaving your name and how many people you will be bringing. Call (619) 692-2077 for more information.

Listen to Women for a CHANGE: Join The Old Women’s Project for a women’s action, with a procession downtown, protesting George Bush building his empire on the backs of the women of the world – in Iraq and Afghanistan, Africa and the U.S. The group meets at 12:00 noon at the Federal Building, at the corner of Front and Broadway in downtown San Diego. Wear something red to show resistance and solidarity. Signs will be provided. Call (619) 696-7017 or email oldwomens project@aol.com for more information.

Ballroom dance lessons: Ever wanted to dance with a partner to the wonderful strains of beautiful waltz, fox trot, tango or rumba? Join Rosemary Ward at The Center for lessons in International Latin and Standard styles at The Ballroom Dance Experience. The class takes place at The Center starting at 12:00 noon. There will be a $10 fee collected at the door and all proceeds will benefit The Center. No partner is necessary to participate. Call (619) 692-2077 for more information.

Ray At Night: The second Saturday of every month is Ray At Night on Ray Street in North Park, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Multiple galleries stay open late, featuring live music, beverages and refreshments. The free event is located on Ray Street between University Avenue and North Park Way.

Make your own coloring book: The Women’s Resource Center is hosting the creators of the coloring book Girls will be boys will be girls will be boys, currently on tour, that revamps old images from fairytales and children’s books with progressive, sassy captions and images that challenge traditional ideas of gender and sexuality. All ages are invited to participate in a workshop starting at 2:00 p.m. in which participants will create a collective coloring book. There is limited space, so RSVP to (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 ahead of time.

Ships up close: As part of San Diego’s Fleet Week, commanders of the Third Fleet and Naval Surface Forces – U.S. Pacific Fleet – invite the public to tour their naval ships and check out the latest technology. Knowledgeable military personnel lead the tours, offering insider information on the day-to-day workings on board. Tours run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free. Call (619) 683-8966 for more information.

Come out and play: It’s National Coming Out Day! A GLBT Latino/youth of color discussion and action group takes place at the Voz Alta space from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The twice-monthly gathering, called Arco Iris Lounge, welcomes youth 24 and under and their friends and family to mingle and network. There will be live music, free coffee, food, a “Safer Sex Piñata” and door prizes. Call (619) 230-1869 for more information. Voz Alta is located at 1544 Broadway.

Zoned for screaming: The Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts its annual Scream Zone, San Diego’s largest fright fest, every night in October, starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.99 to $24.99 and gain you entrance into 25 rooms of terror, 15-foot 3-D fright rooms and the 21-foot spinning Tunnel of Doom. Additional extreme carnival rides are available for an additional fee. Call (858) 793-5555 for more information.

Election forum: KPBS’ Gloria Penner hosts an election forum and political discussion at The Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The informal discussion focuses on the importance of the November election and will give audiences a chance to ask questions and review a sample ballot. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 212 for more information.

Go to Neverland: Broadway San Diego presents the ever-youthful Cathy Rigby in the whimsical classic musical Peter Pan at the Civic Theatre, located at 202 C St. Showtimes are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $22-$60. Call (619) 570-1100 for more information.

Art power: UC San Diego’s performing arts season debuts with the Brazilian dance spectacular ArtPower! at the Mandeville Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Seductive hip swiveling and rapid in-unison dance characterize this “energetic elixir for the senses.” Tickets are $26-$36. Call (858) 534-TIXS for tickets and more information.

Coffee and Conversation With Cool Women: Suzanne Gage, founder of The Lesbian Health Clinic, is the featured guest at Coffee and Conversation With Cool Women – 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.

It’s got hattitude: San Diego REPertory Theatre opens its 29th season with a new musical adapted from the book Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham and Craig Mayberry. High hats and low hats, wide hats and show hats, hats to sing in, to cry in, flirt in and, above all, hats to praise the Lord in. Show plays through Oct. 31 on the Lyceum Stage in Horton Plaza. Tickets are $26.50-$41.50. Call (619) 544-1000 for tickets and showtimes.

Quest to bag a buck: At 35, Rueben Soady is in danger of becoming the oldest member in his family’s hunting history to never bag a buck in Cygnet Theatre’s Escanaba in da Moonlight. As the fateful dawn approaches, Reuben attempts to change his luck, fueling a series of strange, unexplainable events. Performances run Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $18-$24. Call (877) 597-7258 for more information.