Tokeli & the Ed Kornhauser Trio: Every Friday the jazz ensemble and vocalist play live jazz from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Laurel Restaurant & Bar. No cover. Call (619) 239-2222 for more information. The Laurel Restaurant & Bar is located at 505 Laurel Ave. (at Fifth).

Compagnie Drift: The Swiss dance group will perform machine à sons (sound machine), a multi-media performance which removes boundaries between concert, theater and dance. Their rare performance style can at once bring an audience to laughter and provoke deep reflection. The show will take place at UCSD’ Wagner Dance Building, located on the UCSD campus on Gilman Dr. Tickets are $10 to $20. Performances take place on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. Call (619) 235-8466 or visit www.sushiart.org for more information.

Femme Fusion: The group that combines the perfect fusion of classical, contemporary and jazz performs at 8:00 p.m. at the Egyptian Tea Room. Free demo CDs will be distributed, but donations are accepted. The Egyptian Tea Room is located at 4644 College Ave. (619) 265-728.

Artists Open Studio: Over 60 local artists, including South Africa’s Rupert Reynecke, will show various paintings and drawings, mobiles, jewelry, photography, glass, woodwork, sculpture, prints, basketry, beadwork and ceramics at The Center. The show takes place from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. and features entertainment and refreshments. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students, free for children 12 and under. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. (619) 929-9829.

Better Than Ezra: The alternative rock band who first made a name for themselves in the ’90s is back to promote their latest release, For the Robots. Sister Hazel opens. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 to 23. The House of Blues is located at 1055 Fifth Ave. in downtown. (619) 299-2583.

Retrofit trunk show: This show at the Magpie Gallery and Boutique features the clothing and fabric designs of San Diego’s Jim Nocito. The event takes place from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Free mimosas will be served. The Magpie Gallery and Boutique is located at 2205 Fern St. (619) 563-5124.

GLBT Community Children’s Easter Egg Hunt: The Imperial Court and The Center will co-sponsor an Easter egg hunt for children at 2:00 p.m. at Trolley Barn Park on Adams Avenue. Donations of Easter egg baskets for children ages 1 to 13 are still needed. Drop off stuffed baskets or items like stuffed bunnies and baskets to The Center, located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information or to make a donation, call Eddie Valtierra at (619) 692-2077 ext. 111 or e-mail aevaltierra@thecentersd.org.

Marriage Equality Stories: The Center hosts this free red carpet premiere featuring the results of its Marriage Equality Digital Storytelling Project from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Marriage Equality Digital Storytelling Project is a collaborative effort between San Diegans Against Marriage Discrimination, The Center’s Marriage Equality & Education Project and Equality California. The project is designed to help Californians understand the real impact of marriage discrimination, using images, narratives and stories, to become a voice for marriage equality. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. (619) 692-2077 ext. 111.

Tribal style belly dance class: Classes will feature a combination of slow movements and isolations, conditioning, different types of shimmies, locks, tribal formations, rhythmic combinations, zill drills, body awareness and more. Comfortable, fitted clothing is recommended, along with a scarf to highlight hip movements. Bring a yoga mat for warm-ups if you have one. Sabrina teaches the class starting at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. (619) 692-2077.

Wine Tasting 101: If you love wine and would like to increase your wine knowledge and sophistication, this fun class at the Wine Encounter is for you. Tasting includes four varieties of premium-quality wines, plus a selection of cheeses. Reservations are required. The cost to attend is $39.99 and includes a $10 materials fee paid at class. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Ave. (619) 543-9463.

Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit: The New York production of the show, which spoofs the Tony Awards (including best musical), performs at San Diego’s Theatre in Old Town. Performances in San Diego are scheduled until June 4. Showtimes are Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Wednesdays; Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Prices are $31 to $43, depending on performance and seating section. The Theatre in Old Town is located at 4040 Twiggs St. (619) 688-2494.

Trying: Feisty and plain-spoken, Sarah works as a secretary for Judge Biddle, the former attorney general to Franklin D. Roosevelt. She is determined to work through Biddle’s irritable and argumentative nature. Based on writer Joanna McClelland Glass’ own real-life experiences, the play is a bittersweet look at the healing power of companionship and a meaningful search through the slow decline of age. The play runs April 15-May 21 at the Old Globe theatre in Balboa Park. Tickets are $19 to $56. (619) 23-GLOBE.

Cedros Gallery Nights: Venture down the historic Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach on the third Thursday of every month for a visual evening of art, music and culture. Galleries stay open until 8:30 p.m. or later, offering visitors a special after-hours viewing of paintings, sculpture, photography and more. (619) 533-3050.

Celebrity Bartender: Magnet at the W Hotel hosts your favorite local and regional stars to shake, pour and stir it up behind the bar. Flirting with the bartender has never been so much fun. The event takes place on the third Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Magnet at the W Hotel is located at 421 West B St. downtown. (619) 231-8220.