Like balls?: Then Petco Park is the place for you. Catch the San Diego Padres as they battle the Florida Marlins, beginning at 7:05 p.m. Single tickets are $12-$40. Call (877) 374-2784 to purchase tickets.

Dance and the Marquis de Sade: UCSD Theatre and Dance presents Peter Weiss’ controversial musical drama The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade, more commonly referred to as Marat/Sade – the department’s inaugural production in the new Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. The controversial new show runs Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 p.m. through May 21. Tickets are $10-$15. Call the UCSD box office at (858) 534-4574 for tickets and more information.

Pacific Beach Block Party: Celebrate all things sunny, tan and beer-soaked at the annual Pacific Beach Block Party and Street Faire, taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the corner of Mission Boulevard and Pacific Beach Drive. Over 500 vendors satisfy food and shopping cravings, while live entertainment and entertaining eye-candy carries on throughout the day. Admission is free. (619) 641-5823.

American Indian Cultural Days: Balboa Park’s annual Native American cultural festival showcasing their history and traditions takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The event features authentic food, art, jewelry and pottery, and performing arts demonstrations and dances from a variety of tribes throughout the weekend. Admission is free. (619) 281-5964.

Live music: Annie Bethancourt, a San Diego singer/songwriter reminiscent of Joni Mitchell and Janis Joplin, plays at Kung Food Express Café at 6:00 p.m. Bethancourt’s sound ranges from soft folk to soulful blues, and her love of storytelling makes her shows a treat. Kung Food is located at 2949 Fifth Ave. (619) 298-7302.

North Park Spring Festival: Check out five entertainment stages ranging from cultural to theater dance troupes, visual artists, comedy, world music and local talent at North Park’s annual Spring Festival, taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on University Avenue between 30th and 32nd streets. Over 150 booths as well as an Arts Village provide plenty of browsing opportunities. Admission is free. (619) 294-2501.

Looking for Normal: Diversionary Theatre presents the warm and funny tale of a family in the throes of transformation. Looking for Normal is a bittersweet comedy detailing the experiences of a transgender woman grappling with her decision to have sexual reassignment surgery and the effects it has on her family. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15-$30. (619) 220-0097.

Juliette and The Licks: Juliette Lewis’ band has been touring constantly, and they rock hard. Lewis has received acclaim for her throaty rendition of PJ Harvey’s “Hardly Wait” in the movie Strange Days, and after cranking out a multitude of movie blockbusters, is looking to conquer the L.A. rock scene. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. at The Casbah, located at 2501 Kettner Blvd. Tickets are $11 in advance, $14 the day of the show. (619) 232-HELL.

Erasure: Andy Bell and Vince Clarke bring their signature blend of synth-pop and infectious anthems to 4th & B at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40. (619) 231-4343.

Tue$ Nite Out: Tue$ Nite Out is a collection of Hillcrest restaurants, bars and retailers offering what they have – for less – every Tuesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Participating establishments place a Tue$ Nite Out sign in their window to aid in your quest for all things good and cheap. Hamburger Mary’s, Babette Schwartz, Off the Record and California Cuisine are just a few options to check out. (619) 299-3330.

Open mic with Tim Mudd: Twiggs’ World Famous Open Mic with Tim Mudd gets the creative juices flowing at 6:30 p.m. Grab a chai beverage and climb on board. Admission is free. Twiggs is located at 4590 Park Blvd. (619) 296-0616.

Silver Screen Theater: Join other movie-loving seniors for monthly film screenings at Silver Screen Theater, held on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. May’s film is Wilde. Popcorn and drinks will be available for a small donation, and all proceeds benefit senior services at The Center. Call (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information.

Sue Palmer Supper Club: It’s the return of the Sue Palmer Supper Club, featuring Deejha Marie and Sharon Shufelt, at Martinis Above Fourth every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. See the Queen of Boogie-Woogie on the beautiful grand piano at the newly remodeled ’50s-style supper club, located at 3940 Fourth Ave. Take the elevator up to the second floor. (619) 400-4500.

Rainbow scrapbook divas: The Diva Craft Lounge holds a scrapbooking event for the GLBT community on the third Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Called Rainbow Crop, this is a social event where scrapbookers gather to crop their photos and work on their scrapbooks in a GLBT-friendly environment. Cost is $10 and snacks are provided. The Diva Craft Lounge is located at 760 Eighth Ave. #102. Call (619) 702-6266 to make a reservation.