Could this man win?: Rally for presidential candidate Howard Dean today at 9:00 a.m. in Trolley Barn Park, Adams Ave. at Florida St. in University Heights. The Democratic presidential candidate and former Governor of Vermont will make an appearance at this San Diego rally in his honor. Live music and speeches by local political figures will also be featured. For more information, call (858) 829-2539.

Calling all contestants: It’s the second annual Mr. and Miss Hispanic Orgullo Gay Contest, tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Five Star Banquet Hall, 4201 El Cajon Blvd. Tickets are only $7 prepaid and $10 at the door. Part of the proceeds will benefit Bienestar San Diego and the Tijuana AIDS Fund. For more information, call (619) 563-7756.

Hot in the city: Don’t miss the Rufskins summer swimwear show at Rich’s, tonight at 10:00 p.m. There will be plenty of hot, retro fashions worn by hot, runway type models. Be there. Find Rich’s at 1051 University Ave.

Movies under the stars: See So I Married an Axe Murderer, tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Sip This Coffee, 4121 Park Blvd. Bring blankets, pillows, chairs and anything else (within reason!) that you need to be comfortable. You can buy popcorn and snacks as well as items from the normal menu, including coffee, espresso drinks, Italian sodas, bottled soda and water. There is no charge for admission.

A Caribbean Tempest: A Tempest, a gripping and explosive contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic The Tempest, weaves a similar tale of power and revenge set against the physical and political backdrop of the author’s native Caribbean homeland. Iris Theatre navigates the challenging task of bringing this ambitious work to the stage at the Academy of Performing Arts in Mission Valley. Animated by a dynamic cast of actors and dancers and featuring live Afro-Cuban drumming and Calypso rhythms, this modern fantasy is driven by electric imagery. A Tempest shows tonight at 7:00 pm. For more information, call (619) 282-1884.

Music and more: Free outdoor concerts are held on Monday evenings beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Thrill to the majestic sound of the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ accompanying elegant vocal works, stunning orchestra music or sidesplitting silent movies. Tonight’s featured artist is Robert Plimpton, Civic Organist Emeritus. For more information, call (619) 235-1100.

Wrap it up: Tonight at 7:00 p.m., R&B stalwart Sam Moore (of the late, great Sam and Dave) proves he’s still going strong, touring and having a blast reprising his many hits, such as “I Thank You,” “Soul Man,” “Brown Sugar” and “Wrap It Up.” His live show has been described as one of the most exciting spectacles of the era. See him at Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. Call (619) 523-1010 for more information.

Et tu, Brutus?: Julius Caesar opens tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Old Globe’s Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. One of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Julius Caesar delivers a poignant tale of political intrigue. The play deftly dramatizes questions of democracy versus dictatorship, patriotism, and civil war – not just as historical events, but as the actions born of complex and passionate relationships. For more information, call (619) 239-2255.

Making beautiful music together: Hear the San Diego Men’s Chorus in Balboa Park, tonight at 6:15 p.m. Call (619) 239-0512 for more information.

Hang ten: Sponsored by the United States Surfing Federation, the U.S. Surfing Championship is an invitational featuring the season’s top performers in all divisions. The 2003 installment boasts the top talent from around the country, as well as live music and fireworks. Starting at 7:00 a.m. today, see adult shortboard competition; tomorrow see the adult specialty divisions. Televised finals are Sunday, July 6. Call (888) 987-7873 for more information.

Hear the sirens call: at Siren, an open mic night for women. Calling all spoken word artists, slam poets, musicians, comedians, DJs, hip-hop artists and other talented women for a night of female expression, tonight from 8:00-11:00 p.m. on the back patio at David’s Coffee House, 3766 Fifth Ave. in Hillcrest. Festivities will include a raffle and fundraiser for Dyke March 2003. For more information, e-mail Abby at sheslams@bust.com.

Dinner & Degas: Head to The Prado restaurant on Thursday evenings through Sept. 28 for their special E-Cuisine Club Dinner & Degas package. This package includes a three-course dinner at The Prado with wine and two tickets to the San Diego Museum of Art for the Degas in Bronze: The Complete Sculptures exhibit. This exhibition presents an extremely rare opportunity to see the complete set of 73 bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas in a single installation. For reservations and information, call (619) 557-9441, ext. 1.

The light… it burns!: It’s Ozzfest 2003 at Coors Amphitheatre, starting at 9:30 a.m. The one and only Ozzy will be performing, along with Korn, Marilyn Manson, Disturbed, the Datsuns, Voivod, Chevelle and more. If you’re feeling guilty about attending such a lowbrow sort of gig, remember, Ozzy’s wife donated to GLAAD. Call (619) 671-3600 for details.