Wine Lover’s Night at the Globe: Taste a variety of samples from local wineries at the casual pre-party beginning at 6:30 p.m. for the Old Globe’s new musical, Ace. This musical tells the story of three generations of fathers and sons, husbands and wives at a significant time in American history and pays tribute to the achievements and sacrifices made by aviation heroes of World Wars I and II. Tickets for the pre-party are $14, which does not include the show. RSVP early. The Old Globe Theatre is located at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org.

X-Reference: T.M.I., a monthly literary performance event for queers, feminists and their friends, hosts this book party for The Encyclopedia Project beginning at 8:00 p.m. and taking place at The Rubber Rose in North Park. Encyclopedia is “everyone’s favorite new pink and turquoise encyclopedia of fiction, prose and art,” according to organizers, and the book party will consist of readings, music, film and general shenanigans. A $3 to $5 donation requested. The Rubber Rose is located at 3812 Ray St. (619) 296-7673.

Storytelling pictorials: The Museum of Photographic Arts is featuring the exhibition “Tell Me a Story: Narrative Photography Now” from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Consisting of more than 50 images, “Tell Me a Story” includes work by contemporary artists who address issues of narrative. The exhibition will run through May 13. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students, seniors and military. MoPA is located at 1649 El Prado in Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559, www.mopa.org.

Big fat Italian wedding: Culy Theatre will present Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding at 7:30 p.m. This hilarious play is premised around the wedding of Joey Gnocchi, a smalltime wise guy, and Maria Cavatelli. The show is an interactive production, so guests are just that – guests at the wedding. From the moment you walk in the door and sign the guest book up to the point when you dance with the bride, you get a giant taste of the silly, stereotypical and totally hilarious world of Italian weddings. Tickets are $59.50, which includes a full Italian buffet, champagne toast, tax and gratuity. Culy Theatre is located at 338 Seventh Ave. (619) 338-0526, www.comedywedding.com.

Trail Tramps traversing terrain: San Diego Trail Tramps will join the San Diego Great Outdoors chapter at 9:00 a.m. and then carpool down to Ocotillo Desert for a hike. Both gay men’s hiking groups are dedicated to monthly hikes in San Diego County. With such a variety of beautiful terrain to cover, San Diego County is a hiker’s paradise. From coastline beaches to inland valleys, from the mountains to the deserts that lie beyond, there are hiking adventures waiting for everyone. The groups will convene at a central spot in Hillcrest where ample free parking is available. Don’t forget to wear those hiking boots. cyberhiker@sandiegotrailtramps.com.

Bad behavior: Fish Out of Water Gallery presents “I’m Very Disappointed with Your Behavior” from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. This weirdo-fantastical art show will feature artists Poor Al, Extremo the Clown, Hang Gross, Dark Vomit, David Russell Talbot, Christina Gusek and many more. This is a free event, so come see anything and everything bizarre, eerie, unusual, odd, fun, dark-humored and strange. Fish Out of Water Gallery is located at 2925 Lincoln Ave. and is closed Tuesdays and Sundays. www.fishoutofwatergallery.com.

Homo-Egyptian tryst: Diversionary Theatre will launch their new play development program with a staged reading of Cry Havoc beginning at 7:30 p.m. The play is set in present-day Cairo where a naïve British writer and an Egyptian university student are covert lovers. Surrounded by poverty, religious fundamentalism and political repression, these educated and morally-centered yet disenfranchised men pursue divergent paths of escapism and extremism. Cry Havoc paints an alternately searing and humorous portrait of love and survival in the volatile Middle East. Tickets are $12 for general public and $9 for Diversionary donors and subscribers. Diversionary Theatre is located at 4545 Park Blvd. (619) 220-0097, www.diversionary.org.

Community Volunteer Fair: Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get involved with your community by attending the Community Volunteer Fair from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Center in Hillcrest. This event, the first of its kind in San Diego, is designed to provide a one-stop opportunity for anyone who wants to volunteer in San Diego’s GLBT community. This event was established in 2005 by the San Diego LGBT Community Leadership Council and is designed to provide San Diego community nonprofit organizations with an opportunity to showcase their organizations and recruit for their year-round volunteer needs. This event is free to the public. The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. (619) 692-2077, www.thecentersd.org.

Wine Smarties taste equatorial south: This tasting event put on by The Wine Smarties will focus on well-made shining stars from south of the equator (Argentina, Chile, Australia and New Zealand.), beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Tango Wine Company in Little Italy. Ever tried a New Zealand pinot noir? Are you still confused about malbec? Want to taste Australia’s up-and-coming grape varietal or Chile’s carmenere? Attendees will taste and explore these regional exotic wines. Tickets are $25, which includes wine. Tango Wine is located at 2161 India St. (619) 955-8884, lindsay@winesmarties.com.