Fusion Film Festival: Fusion, the Los Angeles GLBT people of color film festival, will feature a wide variety of events and screenings, including two films in honor of World AIDS Day, followed by the workshop “Sex Ed with a Twist: HIV 101.” The afternoon will feature the short program “Youth Movement: Los Angeles,” produced by GLBT youth. The critically acclaimed hip-hop documentary Pick Up the Mic by Alex Hinton will also screen. The film festival will take place Dec. 1-3 in Hollywood at the Spielberg Theater, the Rigler Theater and the Egyptian. (213) 480-7088, www.outfest.org/fusion.

Homo hop: This event will showcase Southern California’s best GLBT hip/hop and rap artists, with all proceeds going toward the first ever “Homo Hop Tour” of the Southwest, scheduled for spring 2007. Tickets are $10. The show will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will take place at the California Institute of Abnormalities, located at 11334 Burbank Blvd. in North Hollywood. (323) 945-6458, www.ciabnormalarts.com.

Jesus, Booze and Kwanzaa: The Boofont Sisters, best known from their appearance on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” are starring in their very own holiday show, titled “Jesus, Booze and Kwanzaa,” which will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will feature a reworking of classic songs, their unique brand of comedy and their Broadway-caliber voices. Tickets are $20, and $15 presale. The performance will take place at Casita Del Campo Restaurant, located at 1920 Hyperion Ave. in Silverlake. (323) 384-2716, www.acteva.com/go/boofont.

“Art Around Adams”: The seventh annual “Art Around Adams” exhibit and live performance event will begin at 4:00 p.m. This year’s expanded event will include more than 50 artists showcasing original art and will feature performances by Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Company and the Eveoke Dance Theatre. The event will take place along Adams Avenue in San Diego’s Kensington and Normal Heights neighborhoods. www.artaroundadams.org.

San Diego Women’s Chorus: The San Diego Women’s Chorus will present “Voices Ringing Out” at 7:30 p.m. The annual winter concert features a diverse selection of both classic and contemporary pieces, from Leslie Bricusse’s “Christmas Children” to “Alleluia” by Naomi Stephan, with plenty of surprises in between. Tickets are $10 to $15, and the performance will take place at University Christian Church, located at 3900 Cleveland Ave. (619) 291-FEMM, www.sdwc.org.

“The Anne Frank who survived”: Dr. Edith Eva Eger was just 16 years old in 1944 when she and her family were sent to the Nazi death camp Auschwitz. Her story has remarkable parallels with the story of 14-year-old Anne Frank, whose famous diary has been adapted for the musical play Yours, Anne, a production of J*Company Youth Theatre. Eger has been called “the Anne Frank who survived.” She will share her experience at “A Dialogue with Dr. Edie” following the opening night performance. Tickets are $16.50 and the performance and lecture will take place at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre, located at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr. in La Jolla. (858) 362-1348, www.lfjcc.org.

A vantage advantage: In celebration of the 43rd annual North Park Toyland Holiday Parade, Palisade Gardens will open its exclusive fifth floor Rooftop Sky Lounge to the general public at 9:30 a.m. Parade goers will enjoy spectacular views that reach to the Coronado Bridge. Palisade Gardens will offer hot apple cider and gingerbread cookies free, on a first-come first-serve basis. Palisade Garden Condos is located at 2828 University Ave. (619) 297-3679, www.palisadegardencondos.com.

Project Thread: With dozens of new designers, Thread once again gives savvy men and women the chance to find something truly original for their wardrobes. Buy direct from 100 independent fashion designers from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and beyond starting at 11:00 a.m. Complimentary hair and make-up consultation, massage and manicures will be available. Tickets are $10, and $7 with an RSVP. The fashion show will take place at the San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal, located at 1140 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 564-6269, www.threadshow.com.

Dykes roll dice: “The Games We Play” portrait series, seen by appointment, places lesbians in highly visible and vulnerable states of being as each character’s special game is exposed against a canvas of Clue, Parcheesi, Monopoly and other game boards. Lesbians of all walks of life are represented in “The Games We Play.” Check out the exhibit at Flazh Alley, located at 1113 S. Pacific Ave. in San Pedro. (310) 833-3633, flazhalley@aol.com.

La Pastorela: In Teatro Máscara Mágica’s acclaimed holiday musical La Pastorela, glorious archangels battle evil devils for the souls of humanity in a traditional Mexican-flavored Christmas musical that tells the story of the shepherds’ journey to Bethlehem to witness the first Christmas. This rollicking comedy, written entirely in verse, blends political satire with popular culture and beautiful Christmas songs sung in Spanish. Tickets are $16 to $20, and the performance takes place at the Old Globe’s Cassius Carter Centre Stage, located in Balboa Park. (619) 23-GLOBE, www.theoldglobe.org.

Les Nubians: The African-French phenomena Les Nubians have traveled the world exploring all genres of music from reggae, afro-beat, pop and electronica to afro-jazz and British breakbeat. On Dec. 6, they will perform songs that have been passed on from generation to generation. Tickets are $20, and $15 in advance. The show will take place at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, located at 2100 Park Blvd. (619) 230-1190, www.worldbeatcenter.org.

Vino Italiano: The Wine Lover will present 10 wines from Italy’s Tuscany and Chianti regions, including sparkling moscato d’ asti, brunello and dessert wine, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20, which includes appetizers and gratuity. The Wine Lover is located at 3968 Fifth Ave. (619) 294-9200, www.thewinelover.us.

Yappy Hour: This holiday party at The Daily Pet for people and their well-behaved pets (on leashes) welcomes all ages of both people and pets. The event, which will begin at 6:00 p.m., will feature homemade treats, refreshments and other goodies. Guest experts will answer questions and in-store specials will be available. RSVP online and receive a store coupon. The Daily Pet is located at 12845 El Camino Real. (858) 481-2065, www.thedailypet.com.