For those with well-lined pockets: SummerFest La Jolla, which runs through Aug. 18, opens tonight with “The Glory of Beethoven.” There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. All SummerFest concerts will be held in Sherwood Auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. For more information, call (858) 459-3727.

Human Dignity women’s mixer: The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation will hold a women’s mixer Friday, Aug. 1, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Bourbon Street. Assemblymember Chris Kehoe will be speaking, and there will be plenty of fascinating, philanthropic women. Tickets are only $20 — and you know you’ll be there anyway.

Horsing around: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Universal Pictures will celebrate the renowned racehorse of the Great Depression with a special Seabiscuit Day. Seabiscuit Day will welcome an estimated 30,000 people to the Del Mar Race Track, where the daylong homage will include a complimentary collector’s edition Seabiscuit mug for every guest, along with other exciting gifts and prizes. Gary Stevens, longtime winning jockey and mainstay at the Del Mar races, plays a lead role in the film, and will be on hand to meet fans and sign official Seabiscuit movie posters. Guests attending Seabiscuit Day will also have a shot at winning tickets to the 20th Breeders Cup World Thoroughbred Champions at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.

Eat, dance, paint: at ComeUnity, a yum3 experience. Hear music from guest vocalist Amy Garcia, background vocalist for Danielle LoPresti and The Masses, and DJ Red Sonya playing house. At Café Unity, a candlelit, velvet-draped patio supper club and lounge, you can enjoy Cajun Seafood Jambalaya or Cajun Vegetarian Jambalaya, served with cheesy garlic bread, Yum3 Rum3 Cake slices and other food & drink. Enjoy it all tonight from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Six Degrees, 3175 India St. For more information, call (619) 296-6789.

Imperial Court coronation: Tonight Emperor Rafael Holguin and Empress Sybil Stunning will be stepping down as monarchs of the Imperial Court de San Diego amidst all the pomp and circumstances befitting the event. Rick Ford, executive producer of Coronation XXXI, promises a glittering evening with a gourmet dinner and fabulous entertainment, featuring Cynthia Manley (Boys Town Gang) and San Diego’s own Rob Halford (Judas Priest). Empress Nicole the Great will also be celebrating her double decade anniversary as Empress XI of the San Diego Court. The highlight of the evening will be the coronation of the new Emperor and Empress de San Diego. Tickets are available for advance purchase only by calling (619) 523-9500.

Renaissance Fair: Step back into history with this unique English village that replicates the Renaissance era. There will be costumes, food, folk dancing, fortune telling, crafts, pottery, jewelry and games. Relive the days of old and visit the Queen and the merry characters of her court from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in Balboa Park on the lawn area in front of the War Memorial Bldg. near Park Blvd. and Zoo Dr.

Say hello to Hillary: Today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hillary Rodham Clinton will be signing her book Living History at Warwick’s in La Jolla. Certain restrictions will apply (natch). Books to be signed must be purchased from Warwick’s the day of the event. Warwick’s is located at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. For more information, call (858) 454-0347.

Sex talk: Learn how to talk in detail about sex and get what you want with Tracy Bartlett and poetry by las mujeres de brujas y bellas, tonight at 7:00 p.m. Head to Voz Alta for a workshop designed to help you learn how to talk about sex and get what you want. Learn to break taboos and communicate more effectively with your partner(s). VozAlta is located at 917 E St., downtown. For more information, contact Michelle at slovproductions@bust.com.

Splish, splash: Join the San Diego Kayak Club as they paddle their way from Shelter Island to Coronado and back. Stop for coffee and snacks before the return trip. Non-members are welcome, but be on time and bring a bright, white light (insert your own joke here). Call (619) 523-9577 for details.

Et tu, Brutus?: One of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Julius Caesar delivers a poignant tale of political intrigue. Shakespeare expands on the portraits of Caesar and his compatriots drawn by Plutarch and other scholars, to create fresh characters that show true human sympathies, loyalties, ambitions and even humor. The play deftly dramatizes questions of democracy versus dictatorship, patriotism, and civil war — not just as historical events, but also as the actions born of complex and passionate relationships. See it tonight at 8:00 p.m. at The Old Globe’s Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park. For more information, call (619) 239-2255.

There’s fiction for you: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying tells the story of J. Pierpont Finch, a window washer at the World Wide Wicket Company. He has discovered a life-changing book entitled How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and, certain that this guide is his ticket to success, he devours it ravenously. With the help of his instruction manual, Finch stages a miraculous climb up the corporate ladder. See it tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park. For more information, call (619) 544-STAR (7827).