Devlin: Schroeder’s Club and Cabaret at the Westin Horton Plaza welcomes back actress/singer Devlin. She will sing blues, jazz and torch songs. Hear unique interpretations of songs recorded by Diane Schuur, Dinah Washington, Eva Cassidy, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and “Mama” Cass Elliot. The show is at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and seating is limited. Call (858) 794-9044 to reserve seats or purchase tickets online at www.schroedersclubandcabaret.com. Schroeder’s Cabaret is located at the Westin Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego.

Ladies First script reading: Check out this free reading/performance of the script Ladies First by Lauren Simon Ostrow and Anita Yellin Simons. Angry about the Iraq war, Joan camps in front of the White House. When her supporters and the media leave, she fears that her efforts have failed, but the spirits of four former first ladies appear: Mary Todd Lincoln, Edith Wilson, Eleanor Roosevelt and Pat Nixon. Scripteasers is a writer’s workshop. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m., located at 3404 Hawk St. Call (619) 295-4040 for more information or visit www.scripteasers.org.

ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 2: Written and performed by Jade Esteban Estrada and directed by David Miguel Estrada, this one man show includes the characters: Billie Jean King, Alexander the Great, Susan B. Anthony, 9/11 hero Mark Binham of United Flight 93 and Harvey Milk. Showtimes are Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15; $12 seniors/students. The Adams Ave Studio of the Arts is located at 2804 Adams Ave. (619) 584-3593.

Bravo San Diego: The 7th annual event kicks off at the Westgate Hotel. More than 1,600 performers on 19 stages will participate; their talents include ballet, modern dance, theater and jazz. Meanwhile “A Taste of Bravo” will offer mouth-watering samplings of food from San Diego’s finest restaurants and wineries. The event takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. The Westgate Hotel is located at 1055 Second Ave. downtown. Tickets start at $200 and are available by calling (619) 501-5192 or visit www.bravosd.org.

Depeche Mode: The electro-pop pioneers return to the stage at SOMA to promote their 11th studio album, Playing The Angel, which includes the new single “The Pain That I’m Used To.” Hear other classic tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s like “Enjoy the Silence,” and “Just Can’t Get Enough.” The show is at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $51-$75. SOMA is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Ticketmaster at (619) 220-TIXS.

Book reading: Join Doug Case, contributing author and coordinator of SDSU’s Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, for a reading and discussion of the recently released book Brotherhood: Gay Life in College Fraternities at Obelisk bookstore at 5:00 p.m. Obelisk is located at 1029 University Ave. in Hillcrest. (619) 297-4171.

Eclipse Chocolat: Celebrate the first anniversary of San Diego’s newest chocolatier: Eclipse Chocolat. Experience the flavors of the fall with a formal tasting of six truffles and paired wines. Also, preview the new holiday product line, socialize among friends and foodies, and discover the difference in the exotic artisan and unusual. Eclipse Chocolat’s anniversary will be hosted by The Wine Lover, 3968 Fifth Ave. in Hillcrest. The event is $15 per person, prepaid or $17 at the door. RSVP at info@eclipsechocolat.com.

The Passenger: At the height of his international fame, Michelangelo Antonioni made this suspenseful and haunting classic, which has been unavailable for years. Jack Nicholson stars as a burnt-out journalist, who, on impulse, switches identities with an Englishman who dies in the North African hotel where they are both staying. An enigmatic young French woman is at his side, while he embarks on a physical and spiritual journey through Africa, England, Spain and Germany. The Ken Cinema is located in Kensington at 4061 Adams Ave. Showtimes are at 4:00, 7:00 and 9:50 p.m. (619) 819-0236.

Free admission Tuesdays: Several museums in Balboa Park have no admission on Tuesday. This fourth Tuesday includes: the Aerospace Museum, Auto Museum and Hall of Champions. The Timken Museum of Art is always free. The Aerospace Museum and Hall of Champions are open until 4:30 p.m.; the Automotive Museum is open until 5:00 p.m. (619) 239-0512

Sisters Christmas Catechism: Is it going to be one ho ho-ho, holy night? As Sister tackles the question that’s been puzzling historians through the ages: Whatever happened to Magi’s gold? CSI-goes-to-Bethlehem as Sister storms into Solana Beach at the North Coast Repertory Theatre. The preview show is at 8:00 p.m. and the play runs until Dec. 31. Tickets are $19. Call the box office at (858) 481-1055. The North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach.

Turkey Ball: Come down to Hamburger Mary’s Thanksgiving Eve for one of the most exciting nights of the year. DJ Roberts will be spinning all the classics from the ‘70s. Get drunk on $2 well drinks from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. It all starts at 6:00 p.m. and there’s no cover all night. Hamburger Mary’s is located at 308 University Ave. in Hillcrest. (619) 491-0400.

Holiday of Lights: Kick off your holiday season on Thanksgiving by checking out all the lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts the largest holiday lighting display on the West Coast with over 350 displays accompanied by holiday tunes. The drive through the racetrack takes about 30 minutes. Tickets are $12 per car for five people and $17 per car for six people or more. Holiday of Lights runs from Nov. 24 through Jan. 1, Sunday through Thursday, from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m; Fridays and Saturdays 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. (858) 793-5555.