SKIN: Check out Hamburger Mary’s/Kickers’ newest night, SKIN, which features DJ Taj and guest DJs spinning from 9:00 p.m. ’til close every second Friday of the month. Hamburger Mary’s/Kickers is located at 308 University Ave. (619) 491-0400.

Lincolnesque: John Strand’s fascinating new play explores contemporary politics and the legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Audiences will see the intriguing world of Washington election campaigns through the eyes of two brothers: Leo, a speech writer for a struggling congressional candidate, and Francis, an intelligent and passionate individual who just happens to believe he’s Abraham Lincoln. A touching and funny new play about brotherhood, loyalty and the corruption of politics in America. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $37 to $59. (619) 239-2255.

Pain and pleasure: Join The Wine Smarties for “Pain and Pleasure Wine Pairings and Anti-Pairings,” the first in a two-part series that aims to help attendees better understand their palates, and school them on the bittersweet love affair between food and wine. The class will take place at the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, located at 200 Harbor Dr. Admission is $35, but buy two tickets and get $10 off one ticket. Call (619) 955-8884 or e-mail lindsay@winesmarties.com for more information and to make a reservation.

Linda Kardoff at Ray at Night: The second Saturday of every month is Ray at Night on Ray Street in North Park, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Multiple galleries stay open late, featuring live music, beverages and refreshments. The unusual, figurative oil paintings of Linda Kardoff will be on display this month at the San Diego Art Department, located at 3830 Ray St. Ray at Night, a free event, is located on Ray Street between University Avenue and North Park Way.

CityFest: The 23rd anniversary of the Hillcrest CityFest will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Fifth Avenue between University Avenue and Upas Street. There will be live continuous entertainment on three stages, several hundred vendors, two food courts, a beer garden and a new VIP Cabaret tent. Admission is free to the festival, but the VIP Cabaret tent is $10 and attendees must be at least 21 years old to enter. Call (619) 299-3330 or visit www.hillcrestassociation.com for more information.

Gospel Brunch at LIPS: It doesn’t get much better than breakfast with the queens at Sunday Gospel Brunch at LIPS, located at 2770 Fifth Ave. Brunch is served and shows take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All-you-can-eat brunch and all-you-can-drink mimosas and Bloody Marys costs $14.50, with a $3 cover charge. Call (619) 295-7900 for reservations.

Pirates and planks: Now’s your chance to act like a pirate on an actual pirate ship at the San Diego Maritime Museum’s “Pirates of the Pacific” exhibit on the HMS Surprise. The exhibit mixes history, anthropology and performance art, and includes an exhibit on the notorious buccaneer William Dampier, along with infamous Chinese pirates. Pirate attire is encouraged, but real guns, swords and knives will not be permitted. Admission to the museum is $12 for adults and the museum, located at 1492 N Harbor Dr., is open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (619) 234-9153.

Bingo night at The Center: The Center hosts a Bingo night on the first three Tuesdays of every month, helping to raise money for The Center’s programs and services. Doors to the auditorium open at 6:15 p.m., and games last until 9:30 p.m. Admission for 10 games is $10 for a six-card game pad. Additional pads can be purchased for $5 each. Prizes for the first nine games are $50 and the last game played is $100. You must be at least 18 to play. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. (619) 692-2077.

Girl’s night out: Gather up the girl gang, along with chocolate-loving guys, for a mouthwatering evening of chocolate and wine tasting with The Wine Smarties. The event, which costs $25 to attend, takes place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Wine Steals, located at 1243 University Ave. in Hillcrest. Call (619) 955-8884 or e-mail lindsay@winesmarties.com for more information and to make a reservation.

Rockboxx: The Air Conditioned Lounge has got your ’70s and ’80s craving covered all night long, with Atari, Jr. MixMastar, $ergio and special guests spinning, starting at 9:00 p.m. Happy hour takes place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. every day, with half-off cocktails, $2 domestic bottles and $1.50 domestic drafts. The Air Conditioned Lounge is located at 4673 30th Ave. in North Park. (619) 501-9831.

Sue Palmer Supper Club: The Sue Palmer Supper Club, featuring Deejha Marie and Sharon Shufelt, takes place at Martinis Above Fourth every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. See the Queen of Boogie-Woogie on the beautiful grand piano at the ’50s-style supper club, located at 3940 Fourth Ave. Take the elevator up to the second floor. (619) 400-4500.

Screen on the Green: The 1956 classic The Searchers, starring John Wayne and considered to be the best Western of all time, screens at 8:00 p.m. as part of the San Diego Museum of Art’s Screen on the Green annual free outdoor film festival. The movie takes place on the museum’s east lawn in Balboa Park. Seating is limited to the first 1,000 guests. (619) 696-1966.