ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Today, Dec. 9, 7 to 10 p.m., the San Diego Fine Art Society hosts “Persistent Illusion 3rd Birthday Soiree” at Liberty Station — a free event allowing guests to indulge in the arts with fine art, live music, dance performances and other activities. Dress for the event is “white-themed attire” (white cocktail or tribal chic). Guests are encouraged to RSVP by e-mailing [email protected]. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 103. For more information, visit www.sdfas.org. Through Dec. 12, the Point Loma Actor’s Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias,” written by Robert Harling and directed by David Sein. Curtain times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $16 for general admission; $14 for military, seniors and students. The performances take place at the theater, 3035 Talbot St. For more information or tickets, call the box office at (619) 225-0044, or visit www.pointlomaactors.com. Monday, Dec. 13, 7 to 11 p.m., free entertainment at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, featuring Robin Henkel Band with Horns! swing dancing. The show is for those 21 and up at 2241 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 224-3577. Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m., All Souls’ Music on the Point monthly music series, featuring organist Geoffrey Graham. A reception follows. Donations of $5 are requested. Concerts take place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-6394.