Whatever We Wanna: Country and pop icon LeAnn Rimes hits the stage at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido at 8:00 p.m. At just 23 years old, this diva has more than a decade of stardom under her belt and is ready to perform hits from her new album, Whatever We Wanna, as well as some old favorites. Tickets are $60 to $75. CCAE is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (800) 988-4253, www.artcenter.org.

A dance action for peace: Eveoke Dance Theatre, using bodies and voices as weaponry, brings a message of peace to downtown San Diego. Catch them around Copley Symphony Hall (at Seventh Avenue and B Street) to celebrate the voice and leadership of Ani DiFranco, and to bring attention to her message. The group will perform to DiFranco’s new album with actions at 12:00 noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. (619) 238-1153, micah@eveoke.org.

Ani! Come see the self-described “little folksinger” when she hits San Diego as part of her fall tour. Ani DiFranco will fill Copley Symphony Hall with her cool, funky and intriguing music. Tickets for the 8:00 p.m. concert range from $35 to $45 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information about DiFranco, visit www.righteousbabe.com/ani.

Trolley Dances: Explore some of San Diego’s most diverse neighborhoods along the San Diego Trolley Orange Line. Start out at the Euclid Avenue trolley station near the Market Creek Plaza Shopping Center to experience an array of public art works and site-specific dances. Some of the nation’s premier choreographers have come on board to help choreograph the performances. Tickets range from $10 to $25 and include a free one-day trolley pass. www.sandiegodancetheater.org.

Midnight Madness! La Jolla Landmark Cinema presents Midnight Madness on Saturdays at midnight. On Sept. 23, they’re offering the retro chic, cult sci-fi fantasy Tron, which incorporated cutting edge technology (by 1982 standards) into a story of a computer programmer (Jeff Bridges) who is zapped into a gigantic computer. Landmark’s La Jolla Village Cinema is located at 8879 Villa La Jolla Dr. www.landmarktheatres.com.

Women’s Stroll: Join Women Out and About in San Diego for a morning of fresh air, sunshine and exercise. The Women’s Stroll through the park meets near the Balboa Park dog area, just off of Laurel Street near Sixth Avenue. Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed and play well with others. www.womenoutnaboutsd.com.

Adams Avenue Street Fair: Southern California’s largest free music festival hits the streets for its 25th year this weekend. Join thousands of others as they enjoy more than 70 musical acts playing a variety of music, including blues, rock, world, alt, roots-rock, jazz, reggae, zydeco, alt-country and acoustic. In addition to the six stages that will span eight blocks of Adams Avenue will be giant carnival rides, family activities, beer gardens and more than 300 food, arts and craft vendors. The fair runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. www.adamsavenuestreetfair.net.

Monday Madness: Stop by The Wine Encounter for their Monday Madness event, which runs from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. For just $15, participants get to taste 10 great wines – three whites and seven reds. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (619) 543.9463. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Ave. www.thewineencounter.com.

OUTspoken: The Women’s Resource Center and Diversionary Theatre present OUTspoken, two consecutive evenings of lesbian, bisexual and transgender women speaking out. Attendees on the first night will get to be part of the audience panel of judges, and those who attend the second night get to see who wins the OUTspoken crown! OUTspoken runs Sept. 26-27 at 7:00 p.m. at Diversionary Theatre, located at 4545 Park Blvd. Tickets are $5 per night and can be purchased at the door. Contact Claudia Lucero at (619) 692-2077 ext. 206 for more information or to enter the competition.

Rock the Walk with the Flock: Come see a great show while supporting AIDS Walk San Diego. Rock the Walk is a San Diego nonprofit that organizes concerts and events to raise awareness and funds to support AIDS Walk San Diego. Flock of Seagulls will headline this benefit concert at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Special guests When in Rome will also perform. General admission tickets are $35 for the 8:30 p.m. show. The Belly Up is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach. www.rockthewalk.org.

Lasagna at the Big Kitchen: The San Diego chapter of GLSEN invites you to the Big Kitchen for an evening of live music and great food to raise funds for the GLSEN General Fund, which works to create a safe and affirming educational environment for all students. Just $15 buys salad, garlic bread, lasagna, tea or lemonade and a big brownie for dessert. Members of the San Diego Unified School District Board of Trustees, executives of the San Diego Education Association and teachers and administrators within the greater San Diego County area will be the servers for the evening. RSVPs should be sent by e-mail to glsensd@yahoo.com.

Festival Cubano: The Museum of Man continues its Tower After Hours series with Festival Cubano, an intriguing look at the culture and people of Cuba. Those interested in getting a taste of Cuba are invited to stop by for a cool beverage and hot appetizers. Tower After Hours presents a unique opportunity to mingle with friends amidst a vibrant mix of Cuban music, dance, food and drink. Tickets for this 21 and older event range from $10 to $20 and may be purchased at the door or obtained in advance by calling the museum at (619) 239-2001.