Lucy’s Fur Coat: Alternative punk rockers Lucy’s Fur Coat, hailed as the next big thing for their catchy, blue-collar rock and manic energy before disbanding and leaving fans heartbroken, are joining for a rare stage show at The Casbah at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. (619) 232-HELL.

7th Day Buskers: Local acoustic roots band 7th Day Buskers plays at 9:00 p.m. at the Whistle Stop, located at 2236 Fern St. in South Park. (619) 284-6784.

Desire: A new women’s BDSM event takes place May 20-22 at a private resort in Palm Springs. Women from all over the country will gather to participate in workshops and play. Called Desire, the clothing-optional event will allow unrestricted play outdoors and one-on-one sessions with presenters. Email information@desireleatherwomen.com for more information.

Fern Street Circus: San Diego’s favorite single-ring theatrical circus pulls out all the stops in their lively interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass. Shows at 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way in Balboa Park. Tickets are $14 general, $7 for children. (619) 235-9756.

Encinitas Wine Festival: A celebration of international wines, local microbrews, tequilas and cuisine, the Encinitas Wine Festival takes place at the Quail Botanical Gardens from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Their will also be live entertainment, a silent auction and garden walks. Tickets are $75. The Quail Botanical Gardens is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr. in Encinitas. (760) 436-3036 ext. 206.

Festivale Siciliano: Little Italy’s 12th annual Festivale Siciliano takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on India Street, between Date and Beech streets. Amid continuous main-stage entertainment from musicians and the dance troupe of the Roman Holiday Ensemble will be traditional Sicilian music, artwork and food, drinks and merriment. Admission is free. Email romanholiday@cox.net for more information.

Queer sci-fi: The San Diego Queer Sci-Fi Book Group reads and discusses science fiction and fantasy novels that address issues of gender and sexuality once a month at 4:00 p.m. at David’s Coffeehouse, located 3766 Fifth Ave. Novels may be by GLBT

writers and/or contain GLBT characters, or they may simply examine sexuality, gender and culture in interesting ways. This month’s book is Shadow Man, by Melissa Scott. Sign up with the group at sdqsf-books-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Rhythms of the World: From the creators of Stomp, the IMAX movie Rhythms of the World plays at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. in the giant dome theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. Travel the world in this visual and auditory celebration of music, dance, diversity and culture. Admission is $9.75-$11.75 and includes exhibits. (619) 238-1233.

Whitman on Lincoln: Actor David S. Cohen performs Walt Whitman’s famous lecture on the murder of President Abraham Lincoln, taking place at 6th @ Penn Theatre May 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is an outstanding example of the Chautauqua style of oratory that flourished in the late 19th century. The event is a fundraiser for 6th @ Penn Theatre. Tickets are $15. (619) 688-9210.

Backyard Monsters: Enter a world where insects tower over humans and blades of grass are the sizes of trees at the San Diego Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Backyard Monsters.” Giant robotic insects – some as large as a car – along with interactive learning displays and one of the world’s largest private specimen collections gives visitors a bugs’-eye view of life. The exhibit runs through Jan. 3. (619) 232-3821.

Healing foods, smart choices: Nutritionist Stephanie Corkran leads an interactive workshop on smart eating and the healing benefits of various foods, analyzing health and nutrition from a holistic and anthropological perspective. Workshop takes place at 5:00 p.m. at The Women’s Resource Center at The Center. Admission is free. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 or clucero@thecentersd.org.

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.

The Not So Silent Film Festival: Described as “a sort of modern-day morphing of Captain Kangaroo and Spike Jones,” San Diego’s Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra is a group of classically trained musicians providing silent-film accompaniment with a plethora of usual and unusual instruments. The 1915 film classic Carmen will be featured, with live opera singing. Show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Copley Auditorium. Tickets are $7. (619) 232-7931.

Siren fundraiser: Judy “the beauty on duty” Forman of Big Kitchen hosts a spaghetti-dinner fundraiser for Siren, San Diego’s only open mic dedicated to promoting and inspiring women via the expression of the creative arts, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the restaurant, located at 3003 Grape St. in Golden Hill. $10 gets you a heaping plate of spaghetti and a lively open-mic session. Email sheslams@bust.com for more information.

Lesbian health lecture: Professor Deboleena Roy lectures on feminism and science from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center’s Women’s Resource Center. Coffee and tea is provided. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 or clucero@thecentersd.org.