Cherry Jones at Diversionary: Tony Award-winning actress Cherry Jones, who is appearing in the national tour of the play Doubt, will greet Diversionary Theatre patrons at a private fund-raising event following her performance in Doubt at the theater at approximately 10:00 p.m. A limited number of tickets will be available for this intimate event and will be offered in a special bundle with or without tickets for the Friday night performance of Doubt. Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. in University Heights. (619) 220-0097, www.diversionary.org.

Don Pasquale: Lyric Opera San Diego presents Gaetano Donizetti’s romantic comedy Don Pasquale in English at the Stephen and Mary Birch North Park Theatre, located at 2891 University Ave. in North Park. The opera is a bel canto delight with wonderful music and a hilarious story that tells of a star-crossed young couple that has to trick a crafty old man in order to be united in their love. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $30 to $50. (619) 239-8836, www.e-ticketsnow.com.

‘Red Hot and Rowdy’: The Center will host “Red Hot and Rowdy: A Women’s Nightclub” from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Center, located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest.

The event will feature dance music and entertainment by Laura Jane, door prizes and a no-host bar. Admission is $5 per person. Festive red attire is encouraged, and women of all ages are welcome. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206, clucero@thecentersd.org.

Batman: In gloomy Gotham City, the caped crusader (Michael Keaton) must battle with the villainous Joker (Jack Nicholson), a madman orchestrating a wave of crime and murder that has paralyzed the town. In time, Batman learns the truth about his own mysterious past and the role played by the Joker in shaping his life when he was a boy. The film screens at 12:00 midnight as part of the Midnight Madness film series at Landmark’s La Jolla Village Cinemas, located at 8879 Villa La Jolla Dr. in La Jolla. Call (619) 819-0236 or visit www.landmarktheatres.com for ticket information.

Special brunch for friends of Dorothy: Young Dorothy travels to the strange and spectacular land of Oz once again in The Wiz, La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff and original Wiz orchestrator Harold Wheeler’s re-imagined multicultural musical phenomenon for a new century. A special matinee performance of the play will begin at 2:00 p.m. as part of La Jolla Playhouse’s LGBT Brunch Series. Included in the $66 ticket price is a brunch beginning at 12:30 p.m. The La Jolla Playhouse is located on the UCSD campus in La Jolla. To purchase tickets, call (858) 550-1010 or visit www.lajollaplayhouse.com/outandabout.

FTM Alliance film screening: The FTM Alliance Los Angeles, a support group for FTMs and their allies, will host a screening of the documentary Boy I Am, which follows three female-to-male transgender people as they transition, to raise funds for the organization. The event, which runs from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., will include a raffle, and snacks will be provided. A $10 minimum donation is requested. E-mail events2@ftmalliance.org to RSVP and obtain more information.

Gay author speaks at Jewish book fair: Jonathan Silin, author of the book My Father’s Keeper: The Story of a Gay Son and His Aging Parents, will appear at the San Diego Jewish Book Fair at 5:00 p.m. for a book signing and invited reception to follow. Admission to the event is $7.50 for members and $9.50 for non-members. The fair takes place at the Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, located at 4126 Executive Dr. in La Jolla. To purchase tickets, call the JCC box office at (858) 362-1348.

Joan Jett: The rock goddess is back and bad as ever! Hot off her headlining status on this summer’s “Warped” tour, Joan Jett and her infamous Blackhearts will appear at the House of Blues at 8:00 p.m. in promotion of their newest album, Sinner, which features the lead single (and video starring Carmen Electra), “A.C.D.C.” Tickets are $24 to $28. The House of Blues is located at 1055 Fifth Ave. in downtown San Diego. (619) 299-BLUE, www.hob.com.

Wine 101: If you love wine and would like to increase your wine knowledge and sophistication, The Wine Encounter has a fun class for you. The class, which takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., will include four varieties of premium-quality wines plus a selection of cheeses. Cost to participate is $39.99, with a $10 materials fee paid at class. Reservations are required. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Ave. in Hillcrest. (619) 543-9463, www.thewineencounter.com.

Tue$ Nite Out: Tue$ Nite Out is a collection of Hillcrest restaurants, bars and retailers offering what they have – for less – every Tuesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Participating establishments place a Tue$ Nite Out sign in their window to aid in your quest for all things good and cheap. Urban Mo’s, Babette Schwartz, Off the Record and California Cuisine are just a few options to check out. (619) 299-3330.

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival: The five-day Epicurean extravaganza, which runs this year from Nov. 8 to Nov. 12, shines the spotlight on the wine and culinary scene through a series of instructional classes and tasting events. The festival opens with “The WineRave,” which takes place Nov. 8 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and will feature the Earthquake wine series by Michael David Winery and Zig Zag Zin by Mendocino Wine Co, plus Peroni Beer and trendy liqueurs. The Wine Rave takes place at Belo, located at 919 Fourth Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter. Admission is $40 in advance and $50 at the door. For a schedule of festival events, call (619) 342-7337 or log on to www.worldofwineevents.com.

Visual Graffiti: Landlord Jim’s hosts Visual Graffiti, a celebration of art, fashion, music and body art, on the second Thursday of each month from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. There’s never a cover at Landlord Jim’s, which is located at 1546 Broadway in the East Village. Visit www.freshginga.com for more information about Visual Graffiti.