Wednesday Happenings

Comedy

-- Rude Boyz Productions Present the Sweetwater Experience, an evening of comedy hosted by Lamont Price and featuring Bigg Nez, Dan Crohn, Brian Moote, Bethany Van Delft, MC Mr. Napkins. Corey Manning headlines. Sweet Water Cafe, 3 Boylston Pl., 8:30pm. $7. (JC)

Revenge of the Pink Hats

-- Tired of decades of condescension from men, the female fans of Fenway have decided that they can talk about Jason Bay's VORP amongst themselves. It's GirlSoxNation, a new social networking site, and it's hosting a GirlSox Fan night, featuring a signature drink: the Pink Hat Martini. The Garden, 22 Friend St., 6:00pm. Free.

Revenge of the Pink Tag Artists

-- On the other side of town, female urban artists band together for Paint Pens in Purses, an all-female art show. Expect illustration from Heather McGrath, illy L., Kim Harris, Lichiban, Morgan Thomas, Nineta, and Shayna Shenanigans. Via Matta, 79 Park Plaza, 7:00pm. Free.

Opera

-- Boston Lyric Opera presents a medley of highlights from the upcoming 2008-2009 season. Expect to hear excerpts from Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Dvoák's Rusalka, and Mozart's Don Giovanni. Bring the kids. Hatch Shell, Esplanade, 7:00pm. Free.

Jocelyn Celeste contributed to this post.