Beautiful Thing: Diversionary Theatre presents a heartwarming story of two London boys who fall in love during a hot summer in a southeast London housing project. The show runs Jan. 12 to Feb. 5; Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $23 to $27. Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. in University Heights. (619) 220-0097.

Mozart and More: In celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 250th birthday, the San Diego Opera Ensemble presents an evening of arias and ensembles from the world of opera. The evening will conclude with birthday cake for everyone. The event starts at 7:00 p.m. at the San Diego Museum of Art’s James S. Copley Auditorium in Balboa Park. Tickets are $15 to $25. (619) 232-7931.

Twigs and Twine: The Magpie Gallery and Boutique presents “Twigs and Twine,” new paintings and illustrations by seven female artists. The show takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. The Magpie Gallery is located at 2205 Fern St. in South Park. (619) 569-5124.

Wild Jammin’ Women workshop: Learn to accompany yourself on the mountain dulcimer, ukulele, guitar or banjo with only two simple chords. Loaner instruments are available for sampling. Singer-songwriter and musician Connie Allen instructs. The workshop costs $20 and runs from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event takes place at Mt. Helix, located at 10038 Fuerte Dr. in La Mesa. (858) 270-7922.

Cat show: Like cats? This show will feature a cat agility performance, which is a first for Southern California. The Cat Show takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds exhibit hall on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $7 and parking is $8. The Del Mar Fairgrounds is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. For more information, contact San Diego Cat Fanciers at (760) 942-6457.

Ted Allen book signing: Ted Allen, one of the hosts of Bravo’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” presents a lecture and book signing for his new book, The Food You Want to Eat, at Claire De Lune, located at 2906 University Ave. in North Park. The free event begins at 3:00 p.m. Only books purchased at Claire De Lune will be signed. (619) 459-3247.

Bob Dylan – Don’t Look Back: The Old Globe presents a free screening of the 1967 Bob Dylan documentary at 7:00 p.m. in the Old Globe Theatre. The screening takes place in conjunction with the Broadway musical The Times They are A-Changin’, which opened at the Globe on Jan. 25. The film takes an intimate glimpse of the rock legend during a three-week concert tour of England in the spring of 1965. Admission is free and seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Old Globe Theatre is located in Balboa Park. (619) 23-GLOBE.

Tegan and Sara: Canadian twin lesbian rockers take the stage at the House of Blues as an opening act for Cake. The duo is promoting their latest album, So Jealous, released in 2004. Gogol Bordello and Eugene Mirman also open. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $39 to $44. The House of Blues is located at 1055 Fifth Ave. downtown. (619) 220-8497.

GENOME exhibit: The San Diego Natural History Museum hosts “GENOME: The Secret of How Life Works,” a traveling exhibition, from Jan. 28 through May 1. The 5,000-square-foot exhibition explores the human genome – a person’s entire set of genes – to reveal the mysteries of genes, delineate the last two centuries of discovery, and unravel the implications of gene therapy for the future of medical science and healthcare. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5 to $9; free for members. (619) 232-3821.

Jazz in the Park: Regarded by many as the finest vibes player in jazz, Charlie Shoemake makes his first Jazz in the Park appearance with returning favorite, saxophone legend Red Holloway. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. in the San Diego Museum of Art’s James S. Copley Auditorium. Tickets are $14 to $17. The San Diego Museum of Art is located in Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

The Sky Tonight: On the first Wednesday of every month, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center planetarium presents “The Sky Tonight” at 7:00 p.m. The show is geared toward backyard astronomers, children and anyone who wants to impress their date while stargazing. There will be free telescope viewing after the show, hosted by the San Diego Astronomy Association, weather permitting. Tickets are $6.75 for adults and $5.50 for children. (619) 238-1233.

The Heart of Hillcrest: There’s always something new going on in the heart of Hillcrest. Be a part of the action the first Thursday of every month with a community walkabout. 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? Call any participating location in town to check out what they’ll be offering this month.

Wine flight: The Loews Coronado Bay Resorts’ sommelier, Kurt Kirschenman, presents a tasting flight of French reds paired with appetizers by Chef Martin T. Batis. The tasting takes place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Azzura Point Lounge at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, located at 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. Admission is $10 per person. (619) 424-4000.