Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Thursday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 29.
Thursday
“Interpretations 2023”: Visions Museum of Textile Art has opened this biennial juried international exhibition featuring 37 art quilts, selected from 377 submissions from 13 countries. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Through Dec. 30. 2825 Dewey St., Suite 100, Liberty Station, San Diego. vmota.org
“The Little Fellow (or – The Queen of Tarts Tells All)”: Cygnet Theatre presents the world premiere of Kate Hamill’s play about the real-life Regency-era English courtesan and blackmailer whose memoir exposed her famous Regency-era lovers. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Nov. 19. 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. $27 and up. (619) 337-1525. cygnettheatre.com
“Jane: A Ghost Story”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents David McFadzean’s spooky stage adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s novel “Jane Eyre” about a lonely governess on the English moors. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 12. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $28-$82. (619) 437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s stage adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson horror novel about the evil that lies within all men. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 19. $49-$74. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. (858) 481-1055, northcoastrep.org
Spooktoberfest: Dress up in your most creative costume and compete for prizes. Enjoy “spooky adult beverages” from local vendors and Oktoberfest-inspired bites. 6 p.m. Thursday. The Cassara Carlsbad, 5805 Armada Drive. General admission is $35. Visit bit.ly/3Q4Jpvm.
Friday
“Welcome to Sleepy Hollow”: Oceanside Theatre Company presents Heather Megill’s musical inspired by Washington Irving’ horror tale “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside. $35-$40. oceansidetheatre.org
Glow N Float Pumpkin Patch: Participants can swim in a “splash-tacular” pumpkin paradise with floating pumpkins. Costumes are welcomed, and there will be a dance party, games, prizes and complimentary treats while supplies last. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Plunge San Diego, Belmont Park, 3115 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego. $5-$25. plungesandiego.com
At the Vista Halloween event at the Vista Civic Center parking lot Emmie Escobedo, 2, and her brother Ryker, 4, dressed as Crayons, get candy. Above is mom Karla Escodedo.
(Charlie Neuman/For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fright Night on Main Street in Vista: Hosted by the city of Vista and Discover Vista, this event will include trick or treating on Main Street, a haunted house, creepy tractor rides, live zombies, costume contests and more. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Downtown Vista, Main Street and Citrus Avenue, cityofvista.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11802/20
Latinx New Play Festival: La Jolla Playhouse presents free readings of four plays by Latine playwrights with panel discussions and public receptions before and afterward. Benjamin Benne’s “Manning,” 7 p.m. Friday; Iraisa Ann Reilly’s “The Jersey Devil is a Paip Chula” at 2 p.m. Saturday; jessi Reaz and Marilet Martinez’s “The Invocation of Selena” at 7 p.m. Saturday; and Karina Billini’s “Apple Bottom” at 2 p.m. Sunday. La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus. Reservations required at lajollaplayhouse.org/latinx-new-play-festival.
‘San Diego’s New Deal Renaissance: An Artist’s Experience’: The San Diego History Center opens Friday an exhibition curated by Jennifer Peoples Hernandez featuring paintings by the late San Diego artist Belle Baranceanu, who died in 1988, and other artists of the era who created work for the Federal Art Project and other government programs during the Great Depression and New Deal era. Exhibit can be seen in person and online for the next year. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego. sandiegohistory.org
‘Kagitingan’ tells true stories of Fil-Am WWII vets: Blindspot Collective presents this new documentary play based on interviews with San Diego-area Filipino American veterans of World War II. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. MCASD Downtown, 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. $30. blindspot.ticketleap.com
“Turn of the Screw”: Chalk Circle Collective presents this 1898 horror novella about an English governess who discovers two ghosts haunting the children she cares for. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday. Black Box @ Diversionary Theatre, 3434 Park Blvd., University Heights. $35 and up. chalkcirclecollective.com
Spooktacular Trunk or Treat: Imperial Beach holds its “Spooktacular” trick-or-treating event for kids. 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Pier Plaza, 910 Seacoast Drive. imperialbeachca.gov/625/spooktacular-trunk-or-treat.
“Zach”: Loud Fridge Theatre Group presents the San Diego premiere of Christian St. Croix’s ‘90s teen sit-com satire about two teens of color at an affluent, majority-White Southern California high school. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 4 p.m. Sunday. OnStage Playhouse, 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista. $17-$30. loudfridge.com
Hallows’ Eve musical celebration: Theater for Young Professionals holds its third annual All Hallows’ Eve Musical Revue and Halloween celebration. The Halloween concert, featuring well-known spooky songs, includes music, light, drama and dance. 7 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. 7960 University Ave. Tickets are $15-$30. Proceeds go to the nonprofit’s youth arts programs. Visit typsandiego.org.
Lemon Grove Trunk or Treat: For the second time, the city of Lemon Grove will host a family-friendly trunk or treat event with candy, music and food for sale by local vendors. 5:30 p.m. Friday. 3131 School Lane, Lemon Grove. Free. facebook.com/events/3539859299628031
Saturday
Pumpkinfest: Hosted by the Escondido High School Agriculture Department, this 16th annual festival includes tractor rides, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painting, crafts, food, plants, music and entertainment along with a classic car show put on by the Escondido High Auto Shop Department. Visitors can buy pumpkins grown by students. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Escondido High School, 1535 N. Broadway, behind the baseball field. Free. ehscougars.com
City Heights Dia de los Muertos: This 26th anniversary event brings together food, music, cars, activities for kids and Day of the Dead traditions such as alters for remembering loved ones and a catrina contest. This year’s entertainment includes Ballet Folklorico, Mariachi Victoria, Hoover High Marching Band, Drummers Without Borders and San Diego Ballet. 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Saturday. City Heights Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/26th-annual-city-heights-dia-de-los-muertos-325114
Pumpkin Bash: Dress up in your costume and watch the rescued big cats and bears devour their treats from pumpkins and then play with the pumpkins during the Pumpkin Bash. 10 a.m. Saturday. Lions Tigers & Bears wildlife sanctuary, 24402 Martin Way. This event will take place rain or shine. Donation is $60; $35 for age 12 and younger or $30/$15 for members. Limited capacity. Reserve at lionstigersandbears.org.
Owl-O-Ween: Living Coast Discovery Center will host Owl-O-Ween, an after-hours Halloween party. Come in costume for an evening of trick-or-treating, mysterious animal encounters, Día de los Muertos stories, eerie night hikes, arts and crafts and more. 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. $30. Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista. thelivingcoast.org/OwlOWeen2023
Theatre Organ Society of San Diego’s Silent Film Night: Organist Rosemary Bailey will accompany the 1926 film “Faust” on Trinity Presbyterian Church’s 1927 Wurlitzer organ. 6 p.m. Saturday. 3902 Kenwood Drive, Spring Valley. $20. tossd1.org
Wicked Black & White Ball: This third annual Halloween celebration will feature “sinister surprises” and entertainment. Tickets come with unlimited food and beverages throughout the event. 7 p.m. Saturday. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, 9700 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego. $115. eventbrite.com/e/estancias-wicked-black-white-ball-tickets-694921768717
“The River: Sea to Source”: The San Diego River Artists’ Alliance presents a group exhibit of 46 works inspired by the San Diego River and its ecology. Artist’s reception, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Nov. 6. Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park. (619) 991-3736.
“Korea in Color: A Legacy of Auspicious Images”: San Diego Museum of Art presents an exhibition aims to introduce art lovers to the use of color in the Korean style of chaesaekhwa, a form of polychrome paintings. The exhibit will include over 50 works in a variety of media, including paintings, videos and installation works. Opens Saturday and runs through March 23. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931, sdmart.org
Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza: At Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s outdoor Halloween gathering Kids can enjoy a number of Halloween-themed stations ranging from the friendly Witch in Candyland to experiments in the Mad Scientist’s lab. There will be “spine-chilling adventure” and a “world of enchantment” for the entire family. 5 p.m. Saturday. 5300 Grand Del Mar Court. General admission is $50 for adults and $25 for children plus tax and gratuity. Visit granddelmar.com/halloween.
Murder Mystery Beer Pairing Dinner: Second Chance Beer Co., the Carmel Mountain-based “Pups First, Drinks Second” brewery, hosts its annual Murder Mystery Beer Pairing Dinner. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Second Chance Beer Company, 15378 Avenue of Science Suite 222, San Diego. Tickets are $70; $60 through Oct. 4. Visit secondchancebeer.com.
Sunday
Costumed San Diegans participate in Trick-or-Treat on India Street.
(Courtesy of the Little Italy Association)
Trick-or-Treat on India Street: India Street will be closed down for a evening of trick-or-treating. Costumed families can go from business to business seeking treats and stop by Piazza della Famiglia for a photo opportunity, a map of participating locations and themed-music. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. India Street in Little Italy. Free. littleitalysd.com/events/trick-or-treat-on-india-street
St. James Music Series Silent Film Night: Organist Garrett F. Martin will perform an improvised score to the 1925 film “Phantom of the Opera” on the new Rosales/Parsons Organ at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. 7 p.m. Sunday. 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. $5-$35. stjamesmusicseries.com
Karatz Chamber Concert Series: McGill/McHale Trio: Clarinetist Anthony McGill, flutist Demarre McGill and Belfast-born pianist Michael McHale play works by Poulenc and living composers. Locals may recognize Demarre, who’s the co-founder of Art of Elan and Myriad Trio, and his brother, Anthony. 6 p.m. Sunday. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872, ljathenaeum.org
Ongoing events
“Bazar” by Danielle Dean: Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego-North has opened an installation by this British American artist, who is an assistant professor at UC San Diego. The exhibit of videos and life-size diorama-like vignettes was inspired by 150 years of Parisian retail catalogs. Runs through Dec. 30. 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. icasandiego.org/art/danielle-dean-bazer/
