Sapphic Cinema: The Women’s Resource Center at The Center hosts a film series of works by, for and about lesbian, bisexual, transgender and feminist women on the fourth Friday of every month. Films will feature and celebrate women in a fun and welcoming environment. All movie nights are free and open to the public. Concessions will be available for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Resource Center. For movie listings or more information, contact Claudia Lucero at or (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Old Globe Theatre’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, starring John Lithgow, ends its San Diego run Oct. 24. The Broadway-bound comedy follows two conmen living on the French Riviera, who compete to extract $50,000 from a female target. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $58.50. Call (619) 234-5623 for tickets and information.

Fiesta Del Tequila: Explorations of the culture and libations of Mexico continue with the San Diego Museum of Man and Galeria Pérez Meillon of Ensenada celebrating the third annual Fiesta Del Tequila in Ensenada. The day begins with a bus trip to Ensenada, followed by a tamale brunch and mariachi concert. A lecture on the topic of mescal is followed by an opportunity to sample and compare tequilas and mescals accompanied by appetizers. A gourmet meal concludes the evening, complete with tortilla soup and tequila sherbet, then the bus ride back home. Tickets are $80 per person and reservations are a must. Call (619) 239-2001 for more information.

Dyke March: The seventh annual Dyke March and Festival kicks off with a rally at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Hall of Justice. Participants will then march up Broadway to the festival located on Sixth Avenue between Laurel and Juniper streets in Balboa Park. This year’s festival features activist Pat Washington and punk-rock singer and author Lynn Breedlove as keynote speakers, as well as live performances by Tribe 8, the San Diego Drag Kings Club, Alicia Champion, Mystery Hangup and more. Call (619) 297-0698 or email dykemarch@carambola.org for more information.

Sue Palmer benefit: The Sue Palmer Quartet, featuring April West, Deejha Marie and Sharon Shufelt along with Sue, plays a benefit for the Friends of Kensington Library from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., with a reception and house party following the event. Call Ron at (619) 280-1489 for details.

The Chee Chee Club Camp Court: King XXI Daniel and Queen XXI Jackie O, Prince Izzy and Princess Lynette present the Mr. & Miss & Ms. Gay Intercity Contest to benefit Asian Pacific Islander Community AIDS Project (APICAP) at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call Jackie O at (619) 563-7756. The Chee Chee Club is located at 929 Broadway in downtown San Diego.

Arco Iris Lounge: 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 gathering, which takes place the second and fourth Monday of every month, is called Arco Iris Lounge, and welcomes youth 24 and under and their friends and family to mingle and network. Call (619) 230-1869 for more information. Voz Alta is located at 1544 Broadway.

Egyptian belly dance: The WorldBeat Center in Balboa Park offers Egyptian belly dance classes with live drumming every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. There is also an Egyptian drumming class from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission per class is $12. Call (619) 230-1190 for more information.

Media Schmedia: Join the Women’s Resource Center at The Center for an evening of political venting and discussion. Media Schmedia takes place on the last Tuesday of every month at 8:00 p.m. in Room 2 at The Center. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.

Go fish: Play poker and other card games with your dream group of friendly 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 woman, from the novice to the Vegas-seasoned card shark, is welcome. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.

Halloween-y things: Pay money to be scared silly. Bloody Bayou, the Haunted Hotel and the Haunted Trail of Balboa Park are running through Oct. 31. This year, get lost in the Southern hospitality of the immense Victorian labyrinth beneath Market Street, get chased by your old friends Jason Voorhies, Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers and the Texas Chainsaw family in the Haunted Hotel, or really run the trail in Balboa Park. Hours are Sunday-Thursday, 7:00-11:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 6:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Tickets are $12.99, and can be purchased at the door. Call (619) 231-3611 for more information.

Escanaba in da Moonlight: 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. through Nov. 7. Tickets are $18-$24. Call (877) 597-7258 for more information.

How’d he do that?: Legendary magician David Copperfield comes to the Pechanga Entertainment Center in Temecula for one night only, performing two shows – at 6:00 p.m. and again at 9:00 p.m. After making the Statue of Liberty disappear, walking through the Great Wall of China and dating Claudia Schiffer, what will he do for an encore? Find out tonight. Tickets are $60-$80. Call (909) 693-1819 for more information. The Pechanga Entertainment Center is located at 45000 Pala Rd. in Temecula.

Celebrate China: The San Diego Museum of Man celebrates the people and cultures that breathe life into San Diego as part of their “Tower after Hours” program. Music, dance, presentations and samples of food and drink are offered from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the museum. See China come alive with Wu Shu Kung Fu and Tai Chi demonstrations, traditional dances and regional food and drink. Admission is limited to those 21 and over. Tickets are $15-20. Call (619) 239-2001 for more information.