Nature reinvented: Photographer Adam Lewis Smith, whose “Nature Reinvented” art-in-place installation runs through Dec. 1 at Axle Salon, hosts an artist’s reception from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at Axle, located at 4561 Park Blvd. Stop, take a look, and take something home with you, too. (619) 299-2953.

Filmmaker Q&A: A screening of the lesbian documentaries Liberty: 3 Stories About Life &Death and Out in Suburbia followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Pam Walton takes place at the Women’s Resource Center at The Center at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

It Ain’t Pretty Bein’ Easy: This play at the Adams Ave Studio of the Arts features Vernon Goodman in a story told entirely through song, focusing on a lifelong friendship that outlasts occasional bouts of superficial, casual sex. The play runs Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($12 students and seniors). The Adams Ave Studio of the Arts is located at 2804 Adams Ave. (619) 584-3593.

Aimee Mann: The former lead singer of the now defunct ’80s band ’Til Tuesday, takes the stage at the Belly Up to promote her latest disc, The Forgotten Arm, her first dive into a concept album. The show starts at 9:00 p.m. and tickets are $25. The Belly Up Tavern is located at 143 S Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach. (619) 220-TIXS.

Art exhibition reception: The San Diego Art Institute’s Museum of the Living Artist presents their annual Southern California Regional Artists Award Exhibition. A grand opening reception takes place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The show runs Oct. 15- Nov. 20. The San Diego Art Institute is located in Balboa Park, House of Charm, at 1439 El Prado. (619) 236-0011.

MCAS Miramar Air Show: Check out one of the largest air shows in the nation. The show takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-16. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. daily; matinee air shows take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; twilight air shows run from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. The free event is open to the public and includes free parking. (858) 577-1000.

Scream Zone: The Del Mar Fairgrounds has partnered up with “dark attraction industry” experts to produce the most terrifying, spine-tingling, blood curdling fun zone in San Diego. There are three sections: the Haunted House, the House of Horror and the 3-D Ghost Maze. Scream Zone times are: 7:00-11:00 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays; 7:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight, Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $24.99 for all three sections, $16.99 for two and $12.99 for one. (858) 792-4252.

Laura Jane’s open mic: Laura Jane’s Underground Open Mic on the patio at Six Degrees is back on for Monday nights, taking place from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Bring your poetry, songs, comedy and your voice. Karaoke equipment will be available as well. Six Degrees is located at 3175 India St. (619) 296-6789.

The Scottish Play: In this rollicking world-premiere comedy, a director named Jack is about to learn why it’s bad luck to utter “Macbeth” inside a theater. Fire, frogs, squirrels, ex-wives and a hunky Hollywood half-wit are only the beginning of the trouble that ensues. The play runs through Oct. 23 at La Jolla Playhouse’s Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Showtimes are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 7:00 p.m.; matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $29. The La Jolla Playhouse is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 550-1010.

LBT women speak out: Join The Women’s Resource Center and Diversionary Theatre for three consecutive Tuesday evenings of lesbian, bisexual and transgender women artists. There is a $5 fee per evening. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

Haunted Trail: San Diego’s only all-outdoor haunted attraction where horror fairy tales come to life takes place in Balboa Park. The Haunted Trail is located at Marston Point, just east of Sixth Avenue and Juniper Street. Hours are Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. The trail is open until Oct. 31. Tickets are $12.99 at the gate. (619) 231-0261.

311: More than a decade and eight full-length albums later, 311 takes the stage at SOMA to promote their latest effort, Don’t Tread on Me. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $35. SOMA is located at 3350 Sports Arena Blvd. (619) 220-TIXS or (619) 226-7662.

The Mikado: The newly renovated Stephen and Mary Birch North Park Theatre presents a new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s masterpiece performed by the Lyric Opera of San Diego. The show features the return of Lisa Archibeque as Yum-Yum and company favorite Joseph Grienenberger as Ko-Ko. The show runs Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Oct. 14-30. Tickets are $26-$50. The North Park Theatre is located at 2891 University Ave. (619) 239-8863.

Gwen Stefani: No Doubt’s lead singer takes the stage at the Cox Arena to promote her debut solo album, Love.Angel.Music.Baby. Also performing is the hip-hop quartet Black Eyed Peas. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $35.50-$65. The Cox Arena is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Dr. in San Diego. (619) 220-TIXS.