Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner: The annual Thanksgiving dinner for those with HIV/AIDS will take place from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 4190 Front St. The dinner, which drew hundreds of people last year, is sponsored by the Imperial Court and APICAP, and needs your continued support. (619) 993-8315, (619) 229-2822.

“Some Still Like It Hot”: The Balboa Theatre Foundation is paying tribute to legendary sex goddess Marilyn Monroe from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Stingaree to help raise the final funds for renovating and reopening the illustrious and historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego. The “Marilyn at 80: Some Still Like It Hot” e-auction and VIP dance party will feature the raciest nude photos of the actress’ career, which will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Tickets are $75. Stingaree is located at 454 Sixth Ave. (619) 233-1333, www.thebalboa.org.

Wet: San Diego’s Moxie Theatre is kicking off its second season at 8:00 p.m. with the debut production of Wet, or Isabella the Pirate Queen Enters the Horse Latitudes. Lizzy Duffy, playwright of past Moxie hit Dog Act, has integrated a slew of zany, fun-loving characters ranging from female pirates to knife-fighting drag queens. Tickets are $20. Lyceum Theatre is located at 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000, www.moxietheatre.com.

Try before you buy: Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping by joining the Bacchus Wine Market between 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. in tasting eight wines that will make wonderful holiday gifts. All necessary items for assembly and personalization of gift baskets will be available at the venue. Tickets are $12. Bacchus Wine Market & Tasting Room is located at 647 G. St. (619) 236-0005, info@bacchuswinemarket.com.

Beanies and bikinis: For all you snow bunnies out there, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., snow will besiege Wave House Belmont Park as a massive two-story rail structure erupts next to the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and 22 tons of snow blankets the familiar beachfront amusement park. Sun Diego Boardshops’ “Beanies & Bikinis II,” a snowboard competition and best trick contest, returns to Wave House Belmont Park. The event will be followed by a party open to those 21 and older. Admission to the event is free and the after party costs $10. Wave House Belmont Park is located at 3127 1/2 Ocean Front Walk in Mission Beach. (858) 228-WAVE, www.belmontpark.com.

Bicycles and beer: Adams Avenue Bicycles is hosting its third anniversary party at 7:00 p.m. Along with a wide array of bicycles on display, food, drink and fun are all promised in abundance. Adams Avenue Bicycles is located at 2606 Adams Ave. (619) 295-8500, www.aabikes.net.

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: America ‘s favorite holiday fable, back for its ninth year, is a wonderful, whimsical production that will once again jump right off the pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto the Old Globe stage. Come take part in the fun as the Globe is transformed into snow-covered Who-ville right down to the last can of Who-hash! The Nov. 26 show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39 to $59, and $19 to $29 for children 17 years old and younger. (619) 23-GLOBE, www.theoldglobe.org.

Rolling on dubs: Dub Dynamite is a weekly DJ sound showcase of reggae roots, rarities, rub-a-dub and 21st century dub music concocted by Lionel Judah (a.k.a. Rashi of Tribe of Kings), Soundsystem and Kid Natty (a.k.a. Eddie Turbo of RE:UP magazine) in 2003. Since then, the bass bins play every Monday at 9:00 p.m. inside the legendary Bar Dynamite, where there is never a cover charge. Bar Dynamite is located 1808 W. Washington St. (619) 295-8743, www.myspace.com/dubdynamite.

Warthog Vineyards: Sample five very tasty and interesting South African wines from the world-famous Warthog Vineyards region at 7:00 p.m. The Wine Encounter offers a warm ambience and represents the quintessential experience for wine connoisseurs, from the novice to master aficionados. Tickets are $20 and include a light appetizer. Reservations are required. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Ave. (619) 543-9463, www.thewineencounter.com.

Vinyl party: The Bamboo Lounge, a new evening hangout spot adorned with exotic décor and featuring a stocked wine bar, goes retro for Waxx Wednesday. Patrons are encouraged to B.Y.O.V. (Bring Your Own Vinyl) and enjoy beer and sangria, a groovy selection of wine and a far-out atmosphere. The Bamboo Lounge is located at 1475 University Ave. (619) 291-8221, www.bambooloungesd.com.

French Connection: Concetta K. Antico, a renowned San Diego-based oil painter specializing in plein air paintings, will offer an art class titled “The Salons of Paris 1900’s: History of The Salon” from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Students will be treated to a fascinating historical lecture and will learn to replicate an iconic painting by Impressionist Frederic Brazille. The class, which is available to all levels of painters, is open only to 16 students. Salon of Art Studio is located at 902 Fort Stockton Dr. (858) 344-6897, www.thesalonofart.com.

African-Americans and HIV: In recognition of World AIDS Day, a local perspective presentation on African-Americans and HIV will be conducted by Amadou Diagne, senior medical liaison at Gilead Sciences. This educational seminar is a community program for clinicians, clients and service providers. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by dinner and the presentation. RSVP no later than Nov. 28. The Tubman/Chavez Community Center is located at 415 Euclid Ave. (619) 325-2773, rsvp@csseonline.org.