Street Scene returns: Don’t miss the return of Street Scene in downtown San Diego. If you hate large crowds of drunken revelers, this definitely isn’t your scene. But if you’re just a young punk at heart, tonight’s lineup should fuel your angst-laden fires. Tonight’s lineup includes, X, Social Distortion, Pennywise, Floggy Molly, Greg Ginn of Black Flag, the Dragons, Mojo Nixon and more…. Call (619) 220-8497.

Cher CD giveaway: Pick up a copy of Cher’s new live CD at Rich’s tonight only. Find this popular dance club at 1051 University Ave. in Hillcrest. Get there early before they’re all snatched up.

Men’s Chorus fundraiser: Drop by The Hole tonight and help support the San Diego Men’s Chorus as they raise money for their trip to Gala Festival VII in Montreal. There will be a campy contest to determine the “King and Queen of Palomar Mountain.” A $5 donation gets you in the door. Dress in your best “mountain-wear,” from buckskins to sequins. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well. The Hole is located at 2820 Lytton Street. For more information, phone Randall at (619) 298-2756 or the chorus office at (619) 296-7664.

Love! Valour! Compassion!: Need we say more? Don’t miss this classic slice of gay theatre at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., # 101. Call (619) 220-0097 for tickets or more information.

Anarchy in the Gaslamp: Sure they’re old and fat, but there’s only one Sex Pistols. Don’t miss your chance to see this historic band and hear their classic pro-choice anthem “Bodies” live at Street Scene, for one night only. Call (619) 220-8497.

Stickball: Come out and catch a few games of good ole’ stickball, a game which got its start on the gritty streets of 19th-century East Coast cities. Little Italy continues the tradition with league play the first Sunday of every month on Columbia Street between Beech and Ash. Buildings, curbs, parking meters, signs and balconies are all considered fair territory. Bronx rules apply (no glove, batter pitches to himself), and the batter gets one swing and one swing only for his shot at street glory. Games start at 1:00 p.m. Call (619) 233-3898.

Pet Sounds: Don’t miss whichever incarnation of the Beach Boys happens to show up at Humphrey’s by the Bay tonight. All that great “Fun, Fun, Fun” begins at 8:00 p.m. at 2241 Shelter Island Drive. Call (619) 220-8497.

Lucinda Williams: Don’t miss the performer critics have dubbed the “female Neil Young” as Lucinda Williams throws down her brand of progressive, heart-wrenching twang-rock at Humphrey’s by the Bay. Hear what you’ve been missing (or just go about your business and keep listening to Cher, your call). With Mark Ford. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Call (619) 220-8497.

‘Queens in the Kingdom’: Jeffrey Epstein and Eddie Shapiro, authors of Queens in the Kingdome, a virtual gay tour of Disneyland, will be at Obelisk Bookstore tonight to read from and sign their book. Gays Days in Anaheim is fast approaching (Oct. 3-5). You’ll want to learn all about this full service travel guide to Disney theme parks with a decidedly gay twist. The book includes plenty of anecdotes, photos, stories, and, of course, “fairy facts.” The reading is at 7:00 p.m. Find Obelisk at 1029 University Ave. in Hillcrest.

GLBT reception for Cruz: Come out and show your support for Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, a longtime friend and ally of the GLBT community. A reception for Cruz will be held at the home of Bourbon Street owners Tom Felkner and Bob Lehman at 6:30 p.m. Phone (619) 692-1967 or (619) 291-4043 for more information.