The Cosmos: Colorful, rich, sassy and fun describes the dynamic sounds of this 14-member male vocal ensemble. The group has amazed audiences all over San Diego with an unusual assortment of hit tunes sung like you’ve never heard them before. The show takes place Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at Schroeder’s Cabaret. Tickets are $20. Schroeder’s Cabaret is located at the Westin Hotel at 910 Broadway Circle in Horton Plaza. (619) 980-9420.

Summer in the Park concerts: The University Heights Community Development Corporation kicks off their summer concert series with the reggae band Upstream. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music! Trolley Barn Park is located on Adams Avenue. Concerts take place every Friday through Aug. 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (619) 297-3166.

Gay Men’s Chorus at Ray at Night: The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego will perform at this month’s Ray at Night art gallery walk, beginning at 7:30 p.m. inside the Arts & Entertainment Center, located at 3026 University Ave. in North Park. The chorus will sing selections from its upcoming summer concert series, entitled “An American in Paris,” as well as audience favorites from its sold-out spring performances of “Bang! Bang! The Music of Cher.” For more information, visit www.gmcsd.com. Ray at Night takes place on Ray Street between University Avenue and North Park Way.

Artists Open Studio 2: More than 50 local artists and craftspeople will display their artwork at The Center from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. as part of Artists Open Studio 2. Artwork will include paintings, jewelry, clay pottery, glass work, beadwork, textile, ceramics and more. There will be live music, and food will be catered by Jerry Daniele of Your Place or Mine Catering. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors/students. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. (619) 929-9829.

Butch Revue: The ninth annual Butch Revue takes place at The Hole from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Check out belly dancers, a singing nun, singers, actors, comedy acts and more. The original founder of FuckerWare will also be on hand in one of the most hilarious skits of the evening. Laugh, sing along and tap your feet. For more information, e-mail lthrwitch3@yahoo.com. The Hole is located at 2820 Lytton St.

Tokeli Jazz Ensemble: The group takes the stage at Dizzy’s for their CD release, with special guests Peter Sprague on guitar and Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet. Ed Kornhauser will play piano, Pat McKee bass, Paul Ingram drums, Tom Aros percussion and Tokeli will sing. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for students. Dizzy’s is located at 344 Seventh Ave. downtown. (858) 270-7467.

Snoopy! The Musical: Charles Schulz’s much-loved Peanuts comic-strip characters come to life onstage with a big-band, jazz-style score and 19 musical numbers. The play shows at the Coronado Playhouse until Aug. 6. Tickets are $20 to $25. The Coronado Playhouse is located at 1835 Strand Way in Coronado. (619) 435-4856.

Hop in the ’Hood: The fourth annual neighborhood street fair features live bands from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra, D.A. & the Hitmen, Laura Jane, Pieces featuring Deejah Marie, Sven, Danielle Lo Presti and Alicia Champion. The fair is located on Seventh Avenue between Robinson and Pennsylvania. For more information, call HillQuest at (619) 260-1929 or visit www.hillquest.com

Back Room Wine Club: The club meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at The Wine Encounter. Admission is $25 and includes wine and appetizers. Wine lovers of all levels are welcome. RSVP to brijackson@cox.net or call (619) 543-9463. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Ave. in Hillcrest.

Meshell Ndegeocello: Although she scored a few hits early in her career in the ’90s, more recently the singer/bassist has chosen to focus on challenging material by exploring the politics of race and sex, among other topics. She takes the stage at the Belly Up Tavern at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 on the day of show. The Belly Up Tavern is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach. (619) 232-4355.

Palate: Give your 10,000 taste buds a workout. Expand your palate with chocolate flights, Spanish tapas, tequila and more at Magnet. This event takes place on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Magnet at the W Hotel is located at 421 West B St. downtown. (619) 231-8220.

Art show: The Art Institute’s “Student Open Show” exhibition takes place until July 31. Gallery hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Art Institute of California is located at 7650 Mission Valley Rd. in Mission Valley. (858) 598-1200.

Expresión Libre: Check out some of the hottest poetic talents at Chicano Perk’s brand new weekly Wednesday night literary series. The first Expresión Libre reading will feature host Ricardo Mendoza and Sara Eslava Durán. The event is free but donations are accepted. Chicano Perk is located at 616 National City Blvd. in National City. (619) 474-7375.

Taste of Bird Rock: Experience the charm of Bird Rock, the revitalized seaside neighborhood of La Jolla known for its relaxed friendliness, great restaurants and unique boutiques, galleries and businesses. Enjoy live entertainment and samples from the area’s restaurants. The fourth annual event takes place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on La Jolla Boulevard between Midway Street and Camino de la Costa. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-12. Tickets can be purchased a week in advance at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, located at 5627 La Jolla Blvd., or at La Jolla Mailbox, located at 5666 La Jolla Blvd., on the day of the event. (858) 335-5778.

Fall: Moxie Theatre presents this play about mothers and daughters, featuring a funny and moving look at a daughter’s relationship with herself and her parents as she grows up. The play runs until July 16 at Diversionary Theatre. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 on Thursday and $25 on Saturday and Sunday. Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. in University Heights. (619) 220-0097.