SAN DIEGO – How will “Cruising,” which caused such a ruckus when the film came out in 1980, play in 2011? Will it be viewed as controversial as it was 31 years ago?

Fans of FilmOut San Diego monthly series will be a rare chance to watch “Cruising” at 7 pm Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the historic Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. Tickets are $10 (cash only) at the door or can be purchased online.

SAN DIEGO -- The historical Birch North Park Theater will open its doors to all manner of spooks and ghouls at FilmOut San Diego's 12-hour horror fest, Thrill-O-Rama.

On Saturday, Oct. 8, the six films will begin playing at noon and run until midnight. With this year's selection, there is something for every horror fan.

"THE FOG"

Noon

Director: John Carpenter

SAN DIEGO -- Richard Baird returns to San Diego to direct the largest Diversionary Theatre production to date – 15 actors playing numerous roles in “Edward II” in an intense account of the struggle between passion and responsibility.

"It is wonderful to return home to San Diego to fulfill a dream to stage this play with Diversionary Theatre. With their support – and an incredibly talented team - we have been able to create a big, rich and exhilarating production that is so powerful in such an intimate space,” Baird said.

SAN DIEGO – FilmOut San Diego’s 13th annual LGBT Film Festival was another profitable venture for the nonprofit, but the board of directors voted Tuesday night to move the event back to April after overall attendance slipped from last year.

The nonprofit also issued a request seeking candidates to join the board of directors.

The film festival, which was presented for the first time over two weekends (Aug. 19-21 and Aug. 26-28), showed a record-breaking 60 features and short films. The overall attendance was 4,084 this year, compared to 5,086 in April 2010.