Argentinean wine tasting: Let your inner Latin come out when Tango Wine Company presents a fabulous Argentinean wine tasting from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The lesbian-owned company’s experienced staff and distributors will present wines from the Mendoza wine region in Argentina along with Argentinean appetizers. Admission is $25 per person, with $5 off if you pre-register by e-mailing events@tangowine.com. Tango Wine Company is located at 2161 India St. in Little Italy. (619) 564-7700, www.tangowine.com.

Fiesta de Familia: The Old Globe will host Fiesta de Familia, a fun pre-show family party from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. for patrons attending that evening’s performance of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! or La Pastorela de la Estrella, both beginning at 7:30 p.m. Activities include a raffle giveaway with prizes, a piñata, music, delicious food and a visit from the “Grinch” and members of the La Pastorela de la Estrella cast. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 7-17 and free for children 6 and under. The Old Globe is located at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. (619) 23-GLOBE, www.theoldglobe.org.

The Sisters’ Saturnalia party: The San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will honor the holidays with a celebration of the winter solstice, a throwback to the ancient Rome festival Saturnalia. The evening of fine food, drink specials and outrageous camaraderie will take place at Bourbon Street from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and will be marked by periodic rituals and general silliness, concluding with a presentation of grants to some community organizations for which the San Diego Sisters have raised much-needed funds. Bourbon Street is located at 4612 Park Blvd. (619) 795-6984, www.sdsisters.org.

“Nutcracker, Men in Tights!”: The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego’s “Nutcracker, Men in Tights!” holiday concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will take place in conjunction with their third annual holiday wreath silent auction, which will feature beautiful wreaths handmade by chorus members or donated by local businesses, luxury hotel stays, theater tickets, spa packages and much more. Tickets are $35. The performance and auction will take place at the Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, located at 700 Prospect St. in La Jolla. (619) 57-GMCSD, marketing@gmcsd.com.

Erotic Art Gallery: The Erotic Art Gallery inside Pleasures & Treasures Adult Boutique has done it again. The works of Michael McKeon, a collection of both oils and photography, will be on display Dec. 15-Jan 15. Stop by and see his exhibit during store hours or come meet McKeon in person between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. during his Dec. 17 reception. Pleasures & Treasures Adult Boutique is located at 2228 University Ave. (619) 822-4286.

Holiday Highballs: Babette Schwartz, San Diego’s diva of musical-comedy drag, will present “Holiday Highballs” at 9:00 p.m. at Martinis Above Fourth. This year, Babette is giving the town a cabaret-style show that is promised to be unique, festive and intoxicating, with special guests Tootie, Cristina Monet, Chad Michaels and LaDonna Monroe. Martinis Above Fourth is located at 3940 Fourth Ave. (619) 400-4500, www.martinisabovefourth.com.

Poz yoga: A yoga and meditation class for HIV-positive individuals will take place from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at The Center. The class will specifically address strengthening the immune system. Instructor Himanshu (Hari) Kapoor will preside over the class. He has been teaching yoga for 13 years in hospitals, drug and alcohol rehab facilities and in prison projects. There is no charge to participants. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. (619) 692-2077, jgunsaullus@thecentersd.org.

Movie/Industry Appreciation Night: Urban Mo’s will host their first annual Christmas Movie/Industry Appreciation Night with screenings of Elf at 6:00 p.m., Bad Santa at 8:00 p.m. and a Simpson’s Christmas special during intermission. Look for special guest performances from some of San Diego’s hottest female impersonators and Skyy vodka to fill you with holiday cheer. Stay afterward for “Tap That Ass,” the city’s best hip-hop and dance music with DJ Tova. Urban Mo’s is located at 308 University Ave. (619) 491-0400, www.urbanmos.com.

Women’s Creative Writing Group: The writing group meets at The Center at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The group is open to both amateur and professional writers, who read from their works and are critiqued by the other members. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest. For additional information, contact Claudia Lucero at (619) 692-2077, lovelwaiters@yahoo.com.

Eat, drink and be merry: Come and feast on great food and wine at the North County Wine Company at 7:00 p.m. All dinners are attended and directed by the restaurant’s certified wine professionals, who are both knowledgeable about wine and amusing to chat with – proof that drinking tons of wine and eating great food can be educational as well as good for you. Tickets are $85 per person. The North County Wine Company is located at 1099 San Marcos Blvd. in San Marcos. (760) 744-2119, james@northcountywinecompany.com.