Sapphic Cinema: The Women’s Resource Center at The Center hosts a film series of works by, for and about lesbian, bisexual, transgender and feminist women on the fourth Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. This month’s movie is When Night is Falling. All movie nights are free and open to the public. Concessions will be available for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Resource Center. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

Rocket anniversary party: It’s Rocket magazine’s one-year anniversary party at Rich’s from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Goodie bags at the door and free giveaways all night long. Dee-Jay Tye (The Abbey, L.A.) and DJ Derek spin. $5 cover. Rich’s is located at 1051 University Ave. (619) 295-2195.

B-Side Players: An ethnically diverse group of artists with various passions for a broad range of musical styles, the B-Side Players have been turning heads since their beginning in Southern California in 1993. With a heavy ’70s influence, the seven-piece combo blends Latin, funk, rock, reggae and soul. They play Canes Bar & Grill, located at 3105 Ocean Front Walk in Mission Beach, at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. (619) 220-8497.

Curdled: This art show at Magpie Gallery features new surreal and alluring work by Jason Sherry and David B. Cuzick in a group of mixed-media works on display through June 14. The opening reception takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. The Magpie Gallery is located at 2205 Fern St. (619) 563-5124.

Mingle at SDVAG: The San Diego Visual Artists Guild hosts an event featuring poetry readings, acoustic performances, a fashion trunk show and an art show. Artists and designers include Fresh Ginga, Mullet Poney, Nicole Byrne, Charlotte, Dog Waffle, Grammatique and Fiftyo7. The SDVAG is located on the corner of Ninth Avenue and C Street downtown. The show takes place from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. (858) 204-9747 or freshginga@hotmail.com.

Pulp!: Join the San Diego Democratic Club during their Members Night Out at Diversionary Theatre. The play features drag kings, cabaret jazz, love triangles and forbidden Sapphic lust in homage of 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $29 and include an exclusive dessert reception after the show with the cast in the lobby. Funds raised will benefit the SDDC Youth Caucus. Call (619) 957-6434 or e-mail vpdev@sddemoclub.org to RSVP. The play runs until June 11. Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd.

Memorial Day T-dance: Michael Mack presents this benefit cruise and dance party for the John R. McCusker Educational Fund. DJ Taj spins and doors open at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $45. Call (619) 602-9453 for tickets. Hornblower Cruises & Events is located at 1066 North Harbor Dr.

Jazz at the Studio: Those inclined are invited to tear up the dance floor at Athenaeum for a concert featuring one of San Diego’s leading jazz guitarists, Jaime Valle, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The University Heights studio, used primarily for art classes, will play Latin music and include an area for dancing in addition to regular concert seating. Admission is $22 general and $17 for members. The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library School of the Arts Studio is located at 4441 Park Blvd. in University Heights.

Rory Stitt: Alaskan singer/songwriter Rory Stitt performs his signature theater pop at The Real Theatre in Hillcrest. His music style is described as a mixture of Tori Amos, Joni Mitchell, Stephen Sondheim and Freddie Mercury. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10. The Real Theater is located at 116 W. Washington St. Call (619) 297-7309.

Gregory Douglass: The singer/songwriter performs a solo show at The Real Theatre in Hillcrest. His passionate amalgamation of contemporary acoustic pop has been compared to Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright. Douglass is currently touring the U.S. in support of his latest release. Tickets are $10 and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. The Real Theatre is located at 116 Washington St. (619) 297-7309.

Gentleman’s Martini Night: San Diego’s weekly gathering for gay professionals and friends takes place at a different location each week, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at some of the best known hotels and resorts in San Diego, Coronado and La Jolla. A surprise location will be revealed approximately three days prior to the event at www.gentlemensmartininight.com.

New Acoustic Generation: This show at the Belly Up Tavern is a new series spotlighting a new generation of troubadours, armed with a song in their hearts, a guitar in their hands or keys at their fingertips. The show features Michael Tiernan, Jane Lui, Carlos Olmeda, Aaron Bowen and Lindsey Yung. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $7. The Belly Up Tavern is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach. (858) 481-8140.

Unchain Your Palate: Amazing chef Sean Magee will be preparing five tantalizing dishes presented with unexpected and delicious wine pairings at Wine Steals, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Super-secret pairing tips will be revealed in this interactive and highly sensual event. The cost is $48 per person and includes food, wine and education. Call (619) 295-1188 to reserve a seat. Wine Steals is located at 1243 University Ave.

SmART Collectors Series: The San Diego Art Institute Museum of the Living Artist presents the first of four lectures about art collecting, taking place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Patricia Frischer gives an overview of the basics of collecting art and prices – demystifying the visual arts market, what it means to collect art, identify the collector’s attractions and what to expect to pay for original artwork. Admission is $5 for SDAI members and $10 for non-members. SDAI is located in Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011.

That thing: San Diego’s Museum of Contemporary Art hosts TNT (Thursday Night Thing) the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at their downtown location, 1001 Kettner Blvd. The ongoing program features film and video in the galleries and live local music on the outdoor plaza. Admission is free, but a $3 donation is welcome. (619) 234-1001.