Summer in the Park concerts: The University Heights Community Development Corporation hosts the final concert in their summer series at Trolley Barn Park on Aug. 18 form 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music! Trolley Barn Park is located on Adams Avenue, two blocks east of Park Boulevard. (619) 297-3166.

Local beer night: The Liar’s Club in Mission Beach pulls the best local beer for $2.50 a pint every Friday. With more than 20 beers on tap and a full bar, plus a punk rock-inspired jukebox and some of the best food on the beach, this is truly one of San Diego’s best-kept secrets. The Liar’s Club is located at 3844 Mission Blvd. in Mission Beach. Call (858) 488-2340 for what’s on tap this week.

Capturing the Orient: Aubergine presents a unique art show with an Asian flair featuring some of San Diego’s best artistic talent. The “Asian: Capturing the Orient” event will include several special cultural performances and will take place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the restaurant, located at 500 Fourth Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter. Admission is free before 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.silkroadproductions.us or call the restaurant at (619) 232-8100.

Snorkel with the sharks: Kick off your Saturday morning with an adventure snorkeling with the sharks in the coastline waters off La Jolla Shores. The unique San Diego experience for ages 10 and older is hosted by the Birch Aquarium and takes place from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Admission is $30 and intermediate swimming ability with previous snorkeling experience is required. (858) 534-3474 or www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Midnight madness: Take a 20-mile bike ride through San Diego’s streets and byways beginning at 12:00 midnight at the County Administration Building (1600 Pacific Coast Hwy.) as part of the 33rd annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride The event, which will include a costume contest, entertainment and a bicycle giveaway, takes place from 9:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and is hosted by the Uptown Optimist Club. Participation costs $25 to $30. (858) 573-6992 or www.midnightmadnesssandiego.org.

Gospel brunch at House of Blues: A salute to all things Southern and gospel, Sunday Gospel brunch at the House of Blues is not to be missed. Fill up on traditional Southern fare such abs jambalaya, biscuits and gravy, fried catfish and chicken, or enjoy traditional dishes like Belgian waffles and omelets. After you’ve eaten, stick around for rousing gospel music from some of the best in the business. Brunch begins at 10:00 a.m. Prices are $35 to $37. The House of Blues is located at 1055 Fifth Ave. downtown. (619) 299-2583.

Fresh Ginga: Magpie Gallery and Boutique presents the “Fresh Ginga” trunk show with Ginger Placek from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. San Diego native Placek, whose style grew from the graffiti art lineage of the 1980s, is the founder of 1/8 Fresh Designs, her highly personalized “hot couture” fashion house. Free mimosas will be served at this not-to-be-missed show. Admission is free. Magpie is located at 2205 Fern St. (619) 563-5124 or www.magpielovesyou.com.

Body ornamentation: The Museum of Man’s “Body Ornamentation: Artistic Representations of Self” exhibit focuses on the many different types of body ornamentation in various cultures around the world, presenting the beautiful designs and artwork depicted in body painting, tattooing, scarification and piercing. Admission is $3 to $6. The San Diego Museum of Man is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located at 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001 or www.museumofman.org.

Etta James: Jazz, R&B and blues, rock, rap and pop – no one can do it all and do it better than Rock And Roll Hall of Famer Etta James. The incomparable lady of song plays Humphrey’s by the Bay at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and worth every penny. Humphrey’s is located at 2241 Shelter Island Dr. (619) 523-1010.

Othello: This much-loved Shakespeare classic tells the tragic tale of a love destroyed by jealousy. Deception and betrayal, honor and love – what more could you want in a Wednesday night? Othello plays as part of the Old Globe Theatre’s Summer Shakespeare Festival. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $19 to $59. The Old Globe is located in Balboa Park. (619) 231-1941.

Viva Las Vegas: Catch the finale of the San Diego Museum of Art’s Screen on the Green annual outdoor film series with Viva Las Vegas (1956). The King is alive and well and living in Las Vegas as an aspiring race car driver who needs money to compete in the upcoming Grand Prix. Along the way, he meets and romances the swimming pool manager (played by Ann-Margret) singing his way to her heart and ours. The movie screens on the museum’s east lawn in Balboa Park. Seating is limited to the first 1,000 guests. (619) 696-1966.

GLBT career forum: CandidateFive’s GLBT Career Forum takes place at the San Diego Convention Center Aug. 24 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at Park Manor Suites, located at 525 Spruce St. The goals of the forum are to provide professional GLBT job seekers with a resource to identify and meet with recruiters from gay-friendly

employers, to provide a forum and educational series for GLBT professionals to attend that covers a broad range of topics from approaching GLBT issues in the workplace to job-search related assistance, and to provide a platform for companies to recruit top talent. For more information, visit www.candidatefive.com.