Sapphic Cinema: The Women’s Resource Center at The Center screens The Badge at 7:00 p.m. A small-town Louisiana sheriff must put aside personal prejudices while investigating the murder of a transgender lingerie model found in a swamp. Concessions will be available for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Resource Center. Admission is free. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

Vickie Shaw laugh-in: Suede with comedian Vickie Shaw will be keeping you in stitches at The Villa this Friday and Saturday, for Dinah Shore Weekend at The Villa in Palm Springs. Call (877) PS-Villa for more details.

TheatreSports Duo Bowl: The culmination of improvisers in San Diego TheatreSports have been paired up in a three-week team competition to see which pair will impress audiences most to win the Duo Bowl, starting at 7:45 p.m. at The FunHouse, located at 6822 El Cajon Blvd. Admission is $10-$15. (619) 465-SHOW.

Toga party at Canes: An ancient Roman toga-themed party at Canes in Mission Beach kicks off at 8:00 p.m. DJ Rickee WhoopWhoop from London, DJ Blue of Encinitas and DJ Dave of N.Y.C. spin as a dance team of fire spinners keep the party hot. Toga attire is required at the 21-and-over event, and admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will go to tsunami relief funds. Canes Bar & Grill is located at 3105 Ocean Front Walk. (858) 488-1780.

Bonnets and Beer: The Golden State Gay Rodeo Association’s Greater San Diego Chapter hosts an evening of Easter bonnets galore. Step up and show your best custom-made Easter bonnet for a chance to win Best Bonnet in the House at “Bonnets and Beer” taking place at Hamburger Mary’s/Kickers at 7:00 p.m. The evening, which culminates in the Grand Easter Bonnet Parade, will also include an Easter bunny beer bust. Audience applause will determine the winner so bring all your friends to cheer you on! (619) 298-4708.

Easter Brunch at Martinis: Easter Sunday Brunch takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Martinis Above Fourth, featuring an Easter Bonnet Contest and an Easter Egg Hunt for grown-ups. They will be showing the movie classic Easter Parade starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Martinis is located at 3940 Fourth Ave., Suite 200. (619) 400-4500.

Egg-centric headwear: The Gaslamp Quarter’s annual Easter Bonnet Parade is the perfect opportunity to dress up the kids in their goofiest Easter lids and treat them to an afternoon of fun just their size. Kids ages 2-12 can participate in the Sidewalk Stroll, where local celebrity judges hand out awards to the most fabulous and original bonnets. There will also be activities, goodie bags, clowns and a hat-making workshop. The event is a fundraiser for UCSD’s Hematology/Oncology Department of Pediatrics Research. (619) 239-4287.

U2: Bono and band play with or without you at the San Diego Sports Arena at 7:30 p.m. as part of their Vertigo Tour. Tickets are $49.50-$160. The San Diego Sports Arena is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (619) 224-4171.

State of confusion: California’s perplexing identity these days is nothing compared to the confusion 15th to 19th century pirates, explorers and seafarers experienced in trying to map out California. Many believed that California was an island located a few hundred miles east of Asia, and cartographers mapped it out as such. Oops! Check out the mysterious evolution of this island we call home through an exhibition at aboard the San Diego Maritime Museum’s Berkeley ferryboat. Admission is $4-$12. (619) 234-9153.

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 7:00 p.m. in Room 2 at The Center. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

Handsome Boy Modeling School: The brainchild of producers Chest Rockwell (Prince Paul) and Nathaniel Merriweather (Dan the Automator), Handsome Boy Modeling School released 2004’s White People to critical acclaim. Their polished hip-hop meets electronic sound pulls together a diverse array of musicians – from Cat Power, Mars Volta and Wu Tang Clan – keeping hip-hop vital and diverse. Show starts at 9:00 p.m. at the Belly Up Tavern, located at 143 S. Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach. Tickets are $20. (858) 481-9022.

Ballroom dance at The Center: 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 6:00 p.m. There will be a $10 fee collected at the door and all proceeds will benefit The Center. No partner is necessary to participate. (619) 692-2077 or dancerw@earthlink.net.

Iron-Jawed Angels: The film recounts the struggle of suffragists who fought for women’s right to vote, focusing on the daring exploits of Alice Paul (played by Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (played by Francis O’Connor). Screening at 6:30 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center at The Center. A discussion of “The F Word” follows the screening, discussing feminism and the women’s movement. Admission is free. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

Celebrate Iran: 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. Admission is limited to those 21 and over. Tickets are $15-$20. Call (619) 239-2001 for more information.

Gentle yoga: The Center offers a free gentle yoga class every Thursday at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium. Gentle yoga is designed for seniors and persons with physical limitations, and is practiced on chairs for most of the class. No previous experience in yoga or related discipline is required. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.