7th Day Buskers CD release party: Don’t miss local acoustic roots band 7th Day Buskers’ CD release party at the Whistle Stop in South Park at 9:00 p.m. The band came together when Shawn P. Rohlf opened up his banjo case at Hillcrest Farmers Market and started busking. One by one, a collection of the best musicians in San Diego joined him, forming one hot band having a helluva good time. The Whistle Stop is located at 2236 Fern St. Call (619) 284-6784 for more information.

Get funky: The Air Conditioned Lounge dishes out some old-school fun and disco with Jr. MixMaster – the King of Cocktailz hisself. Happy hour takes place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. every day, with half-off cocktails, $2 domestic bottles and $1.50 domestic drafts. The Air Conditioned Lounge is located at 4673 30th Ave. in North Park. Call (619) 501-9831 for details. TGIF ain’t never felt so good.

Counter-demonstrate: The Campaign for Children and Families is holding an anti-gay rally at the San Diego County Administration Building in an attempt to keep the sky from falling when same-sex marriage is legalized. The rally starts at 12:00 noon. Take a minute to join Equality California and other activists in counter-demonstrating their message of hate. The County Administration Building is located at 1600 Pacific Hwy.

Creativ Nature: Korova Coffee Bar and Gallery presents a full series of paintings, watercolors and ink drawing by Jorge Tellaeche at “Creative Nature”, an art show with DJs Moscow and Toxic Boi spinning and a full bar serving up drinks, taking place from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Korova, located at 4496 Park Blvd. Call (619) 260-1917 for more information.

Gay Spring Break: Bourbon Street is hosting the San Diego promotional party for the first ever Gay Spring Break, taking place March 18-25 in Puerto Vallarta. Partygoers can enter to win a one-week trip to the official Gay Spring Break. The event takes place at 7:00 p.m. Call (619) 291-4043 for more information.

Boys for bucks: A new nonprofit theater company in San Diego, P33, Inc., is hosting a kickoff party at Hamburger Mary’s. The highlight will be a silent bachelor auction in which attractive P33 bachelors (and one gorgeous bachelorette) will be auctioned off for a date to the highest bidder. Call (619) 269-6287 for more information.

Jewish Film Festival: This is your last weekend to catch the Jewish Film Festival, which has been running since Feb. 10 at theaters throughout San Diego. Among the buzz-worthy films this year are documentaries on Jews in Uganda and Tijuana, and the effect Jewish songwriters had on ’50s and ’60s American pop music. Call (858) 362-1348 for tickets and showtimes.

Pen-wielding warriors: The Women’s Resource Center at The Center hosts a creative writers group the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Attendees choose a topic, write about it for 20 minutes and discuss their creations afterwards. Local writer Abby Schwartz, founder and host of Siren, is the group leader. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.

Bob Marley Festival: Get up, stand up, and get to the San Diego Sports Arena, where Grammy winners, reggae stars and international recording legends gather for San Diego’s annual homage to the late, great Bob. Show starts at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $30-$50. Call (619) 224-4171 for more information.

Media Schmedia: Join the Women’s Resource Center at The Center for an evening of political venting and discussion. Whether a CNN addict or a conscientious media objector, come discuss and plot with a group of intelligent women willing to ask questions. 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.

Desert bloom: Call in sick and beat the weekend crowds to catch the Anza-Borrego desert in full bloom – it’s beauty has made it truly a Southern Californian annual must-see. Hurry, though. Due to rainfall and weather conditions, the flowers may only bloom for a two-week window. Call (760) 767-4684 for directions and daily updates on bloom conditions.

Indie by Design: Say It Records presents Danielle Lo Presti & The Masses along with Alicia Champion and Jane at Indie by Design, taking place from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. at Twiggs Coffee & Tea, located at 4590 Park Blvd. All ages show. Call (619) 296-0616 for more information.

Everyday forms of whiteness: Melanie E. L. Bush, author of Breaking the Code of Good Intentions: Everyday Forms of Whiteness, holds a book signing and reception at the Women’s Resource Center at The Center from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Bush will read from her new book, which examines why most white people in the U.S. believe the nation has achieved racial equality, even though social and economic indicators suggest otherwise. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.

The Emerald Isle: The San Diego Museum of Man celebrates the people and culture of Ireland as part of their ongoing Tower after Hours series, giving a shout-out to the cultures that breath life into San Diego. Irish music, dance, presentations and samples of food and drink will be offered from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the museum. Admission is limited to those 21 and over. Tickets are $15-20. Call (619) 239-2001 for more information.

OUT at the Globe: Join the Old Globe Theatre for TAKE ME OUT as part of Out at the Globe, a series of evenings for the GLBT theater-going community, back for another round for this popular play. 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 $54. Call (619) 23-GLOBE for tickets and information.