Audre Lorde tribute: The Center’s Women’s Resource Center will pay tribute to black feminist poet and writer Audre Lorde at 7:00 p.m. at The Center with a screening of the hour-long documentary The Edge of Each Other’s Battles, The Vision of Audre Lorde.

Filmmaker and director Jen Abod will be on hand for a question and answer session about the film. There is a $5 donation at the door. For more information, contact Claudia Lucero at (619) 692-2077 ext. 206, or clucero@thecentersd.org.

Queer short films: FilmOut San Diego will be co-presenter at the San Diego Asian Film Festival for the gay Asian short film program, entitled “My So-called Queer Life,” which features seven short films. The program will be shown at 7:40 p.m. at the UltraStar Mission Valley at Hazard Center (formerly Mann Theatres), located off the 163 and Friars Road at 7510 Hazard Center Dr. For tickets, call (858) 650-3459.

Mira Mesa Street Fair: Check out arts/crafts booths, businesses, food and non-profit/public service exhibits. There will be plenty of entertainment, including kids’ rides, activities and two stages with local performers. Parking and admission are free. The street fair takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is located at Mira Mesa Boulevard and Camino Ruiz in Mira Mesa. (619) 695-8331.

Karlfest for Surfrider: In a San Diego-style celebration of Oktoberfest, the Karl Strauss Brewing Company is hosting a microbrew and music festival to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. The festival takes place from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., featuring live bands, local merchants, food and Karl Strauss beer. All proceeds will be donated to the Surfrider Foundation and I Love a Clean San Diego. Buy $5 tickets in advance by calling (858) 273-2739, or purchase them online at www.karlstrauss.com. The Karl Strauss Rose Canyon Brewery is located at 5985 Santa Fe St.

Artwave La Jolla: Attend a family-friendly kick-off event, hosted by the Birch Aquarium at Scripps. The event features educational activities for kids, live theatrical and musical performances, and food samples, and takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event signals the beginning of Artwave La Jolla, a two-month arts and cultural festival that takes place in October and November, and features world-class performances and exhibits, as well as fine dining and accommodations. The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library is located at 1008 Wall St. in La Jolla. (858) 454-6959.

Girl love, boys on the side: “Family Values, Girl Love, Boys on the Side” is a double feature program addressing queer parenthood, marriage and the complexities of love. It includes the documentary about lesbian families entitled Creating a Place at the Table and the Canadian comedy television series pilot episode of “Floored by Love,” which is launching this fall. The show starts at 7:05 p.m. at the new UltraStar Mission Valley theatre at Hazard Center (formerly Mann Theatres), located off the 163 and Friars Road at 7510 Hazard Center Dr. (858) 650-3459.

MirrorMask: This film is a cross between Labyrinth and Alice in Wonderland, but entirely original. Helena is a 15-year-old girl in a family of circus entertainers, and often wishes she could run off and join real life. After a fight with her parents, her mother falls dangerously ill and Helena is convinced she is to blame. She dreams she is in a strange, doomed land with opposing queens, bizarre creatures and masked inhabitants, and only she can restore the balance by finding the MirrorMask. Showtimes are at 4:45, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. at the Ken Cinema, located at 4061 Adams Ave. (619) 819-0236.

Green Day/Jimmy Eat World: Two thriving rock bands in one night – it doesn’t get any better than that. Green Day continues to dominate the airwaves with their multi-platinum hit album American Idiot. Jimmy Eat World continues to tour in support of their latest album, Futures. Tickets are $23.50-$45.00. The Cox Arena is located at 5500 Canyon West Dr. (619) 594-0429.

Friends chill: Every Tuesday night starting at 9:00 p.m., the Whistle Stop opens up the game cupboard and lets the drink specials flow for Friends Chill, an evening of Monopoly, chess and other board games, good jukebox music and extended happy hour prices. Duck in for a quiet night at this unique South Park neighborhood gathering spot, located at 2236 Fern St. (619) 284-6784.

Seal: The British crooner takes the stage at Viejas Concerts in the Park. Seal broke onto the music scene in 1991 with hits like “Crazy” and 1994’s “Kiss From a Rose.” He released a double-disc best-of album last year. The show is at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $90. (619) 220-TIXS. Viejas Casino is located off Interstate 8 in Alpine. Call the box office at (619) 659-1996 for directions and further information.

SAGE anniversary dinner: Seniors Active in a Gay Environment (SAGE) will hold its 25th anniversary dinner at Top of the Park, beginning with no-host cocktails from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner from Ranch Catering. Tickets are $13 for members and $18 for non-members. All seniors in the community are invited to attend. No RSVP is required. Top of the Park is located at 525 Spruce St. (619) 298-9900.

Siren: The open mic for women is held at Korova Coffee Bar from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m. The free event is dedicated to inspiring women via the expression of the creative arts, highlighting spoken word, hip-hop, comedy, music and activism. Korova is located at 4496 Park Blvd. (619) 260-1917.

The Heart of Hillcrest: Be a part of the action the first Thursday of every month with a community walkabout in our beloved gay enclave. Shops and restaurants will have music, munchies, beverages and fun from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. – all for free. What more could you ask for in a neighborhood?