Oct. 18-20 – San Diego Union-Tribune

Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 20.

Friday

“Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors”: The Old Globe presents this 90-minute parody of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel but set in the present day with a narcissistic bed-hopping playboy vampire. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 3. Old Globe’s Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Balboa Park. $45 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org

Birthday Block Party: The Nat will be open with free admission all day Saturday in celebration of its 150th birthday. Find games for younger San Diegans on the Nature Trail, meet scientists, enjoy snacks from The Craft Taco, see the new Paleontology Center and watch the film, “T. REX” for $5. A pop up rooftop bar will be open and visitors can participate in a scavenger hunt. The museum staff are seeking donations that can be made online or in person at the event. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, San Diego. Free. sdnhm.org/calendar/the-big-birthday-block-party

‘Sweeney Todd’ closing weekend: San Diego Musical Theatre presents the final performances of Stephen Sondheim’s horror musical-opera about a vengeful barber killing off his enemies in Victorian England. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 4650 Mercury St., Kearny Mesa. $60-$70. 858-560-5740, sdmt.org

Halloween cocktail pop-up: Black Lagoon Pop-Up is taking over Seven Grand this Halloween season to offer an immersive cocktail experience. Now in its fifth season, this year’s three-week pop-up will feature a “bewitchingly curated cocktail menu with Halloween-themed drinks,” according to event organizers. The event’s vibe is a mix of goth and metal. Oct. 13 through Nov. 3. 3054 University Ave., San Diego. blacklagoonpopup.com

‘Stranger Sings: The Parody Musical”: Oceanside Theatre Company presents this comic spoof of the Netflix sci-fi horror series “Stranger Things.” 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $20-$50. 760-433-8900, oceansidetheatre.org

Haunted Ghost Town: Ovation Theatre and the Heritage Ranch present Haunted Ghost Town, which will transport visitors to the doomed town of Bitter Gulch. This year’s ghost town tour features the arrival of a ghostly pirate ship, a cursed pirate crew and bone-chilling performances by professionally trained actors. 5 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27 at Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Less scary experiences for children are from 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by more spine-tingling presentations for ages 12 and older from 7 to 9 p.m., with the last entry at 8:45 p.m. Admission is $28; $16.80 for children ages 10 and younger. Tickets are at hauntedtown.org.

Inner Wave: Los Angeles-based band Inner Wave brings synth-driven, lo-fi sounds to San Diego. The quintet with Latin roots and indie-pop inspiration has recorded four albums since 2013 and created music for over 15 years. This year, Inner Wave also released “Apoptosis Remixes,” a collection of collaborations from various producers and artists of its fourth album “Apoptosis.” The Inner Wave show is scheduled to have Abraham Recio of Mu$Ty Boyz as the opener. 7 p.m. Friday. Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego. $32.50. musicboxsd.com 

Spooky campout: The seventh annual Spooky Camp-o-Ween is back from Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27 at Lake Jennings, 10108 Bass Road. Check in Friday and pick up creepy crafts, then listen to and tell spooky stories around the campfire. There will be campground trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and a campsite decorating contest. Bring your costumes. Camping fees apply. This weekend is for registered campers only and campsites fill up fast. Reserve a campsite at (619) 390-1623. Visit lakejennings.org.

“The Importance of Being Earnest”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents Oscar Wilde’s witty comedy about a pair of Victorian-era bachelors both romancing women under the pseudonym Earnest. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 10. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $38-$82. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org

“Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show”: Cygnet Theatre presents this campy sci-fi/horror musical spoof about a couple who stumble upon a colorful mix of residents at a remote mansion, including the transvestite space alien/mad scientist Frank N. Furter. 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Nov. 20. Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town San Diego. $39 and up. 619-337-1525, cygnettheatre.com

Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash: The Halloween party is from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18 on the Hangar Deck, of the USS Midway Museum, 910 N Harbor Dr.  Highlights include contests, treats and cocktails for adults. Wear your costume for a chance to win a prize. General Admission is $25; $20 for Midway circle level members. Visit midway.org/event/haunted-hangar-halloween-bash.

“2 Rappers, 2 Plays”: Soulkiss Theater presents a duo of one-acts by two Black women playwrights: “And We Danced” by Miki Vale and “Game Night” by Queen Kandi Cole. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 27. The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts, 1805 Main St., San Diego. $20-$50. soulkisstheater.org

San Diego Spirits Festival: The 15th annual San Diego Spirits Festival takes place at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego in La Jolla. The event tailored to cocktail connoisseurs will have unlimited tastings from over 65 distilleries and brands such as Uncle Nearest Whiskeys, Flor De Cana Rums, Tanteo Tequilas and Camus Cognacs. The event tickets also give guests access to the museum. 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $75-$85. 858-454-3541, sandiegospiritsfestival.com

“The Thanksgiving Play”: New Village Arts presents Larissa FastHorse’s comic satire about a terminally woke high school Thanksgiving pageant. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Select Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Through Nov. 3. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $25 and up. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org

“Masa”: OnStage Playhouse presents the world premiere of Solomon Maya’s play inspired by the true story of a Mexican woman overcoming trauma following an earthquake. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 27. 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista. $15-$25. 619-422-7787, onstageplayhouse.org

Saturday

San Diego International Film Festival: The San Diego International Film Festival wraps up this weekend. Themed for, “Celebrating the Power of Film,” viewers at the festival can see films of all lengths and genres. The buzzy new French film, “Emilia Perez,” starring Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez, will serve as the closing night film. 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Museum of Photographic Arts, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, and AMC UTC 14. $20 per screening. sdfilmfest.com

Bella Vita Fest: Italian food, wine, art and culture are honored at the Bella Vita Fest in Little Italy. The two-day event will have more than 30 chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, along with live Italian music, wine tasting, vendors and food for purchase. The festival is free to attend. To enjoy wine tasting a ticket needs to be purchased. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 550 W. Date St., San Diego. $27.05-$60.05. bellavitafest.com

SDSU Volleyball: The Aztecs will take on Wyoming and the first 250 fans will receive a free roller banner. noon Saturday. Aztec Court at Peterson Gym, Plaza Deportes, San Diego. $6. am.ticketmaster.com/sdsu/buy/2024volleyballsinglegametickets

Millenia Harvest Fest: A family-friendly fall festival and craft vendor market is happening at Metro Park in Chula Vista. The event will have a pumpkin patch, a children’s and dog Halloween costume contest, craft vendors, children’s activities, food samples and live music. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 1959 Minimalist Lane, Chula Vista. Free. eventbrite.com/e/millenia-harvest-fest-chula-vista-tickets-1008920758147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

University Heights Fall Festival: A pumpkin patch, live music, craft beer, food trucks and several family-friendly activities are what the public can expect at this year’s University Heights Fall Festival. Some of the free activities include lawn games, face painting, a bounce house and a scarecrow design contest. The paid activities are hay rides, hole-in-one-golf, pie tasting, a science station with three activities and an arts and crafts station. There will also be a free yoga class and a student dance performance. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 4324 Park Blvd., San Diego. uhfallfestival.com

Clint Black: Celebrating the 35th anniversary of his debut album “Killin’ Time,” Clint Black is taking the stage at Humphreys Concerts By the Bay. This county music singer boasts over 20 million records, with two dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Humphreys Concerts By the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. $87.55. humphreysconcerts.com 

Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival: The Helen Woodward Animal Center is hosting a family-friendly Halloween event, filled with children’s activities, critters and creatures, pumpkins and more. The Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival will offer hands-on encounters with reptiles and farm animals, face painting, an arts and crafts area, trick-or-treat stations and a mini pumpkin patch. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12, 19, 26, 27. 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe. $5-$17.75. (858) 756-4117, animalcenter.org/howl-o-ween-harvest

Pumpkin Breakfast: A “Breakfast with the Littlest Pumpkin” featuring pancakes and carnival games is set for 7:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 19 at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Cost is $10. Registration is required at san-marcos.net/.

Snakes in the Museum: Learn about snakes and have your picture taken with them from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Heritage of the Americas Museum at Cuyamaca College, 2110 Cuyamaca College. There will be treats (candy, polished rocks and shells) for those coming in Halloween costumes and for those participating in a treasure hunt. Visit heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com.

Halloween jazz concert: Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats will give a concert, Haunting Days of Halloween, at 11 a.m. Oct. 19 at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater. Two-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Lucy Kalantari will perform family-friendly foot-tapping songs and interactive jazz-scatt-alongs. Tickets start at just $20. Visit artpower.ucsd.edu/event/lucy-kalantari-and-the-jazz-cats/.

Sunday

Howl-O-Sprint: For the first time, SeaWorld will host a 5K as part of it’s annual Howl-O-Scream festivities. Participants will be able to visit SeaWorld before the park is open to other guests and will run through spooky décor and character interactions. Costumes (except for masks) are encouraged. There will also be a 1K fun run for kids, and all participants can get 50% off admission prices after the run in addition to a t-shirt and finisher medal. 7 a.m. Sunday. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Drive. $54.25 for adults, $27.75 for kids. seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/howl-o-scream-5k-run/

Don Toliver: Singer, songwriter and rapper Caleb Zackery “Don” Toliver dropped his fourth studio album “Hardstone Psycho” this summer and is now promoting it on the Psycho Tour. The Houston native features hip-hop artists such as Travis Scott, Future and Kodak Black on his new album. The Psycho Tour stop in San Diego also lists Ski Mask The Slump God and Monaleo on the bill. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Viejas Arena. 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. $55.10-$461.40. as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/event/543

Chris Botti: Award-winning trumpet player Chris Botti brings his talents to San Diego. Botti played at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Teatro di San Carlo in Italy, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl. He’s also shared the stage with Sting, Michael Bublé, Joni Mitchell and Andrea Bocelli. 7 p.m. Sunday. Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. $49.70-$133.70. sandiegotheatres.org 

Fallbrook Harvest Faire: Autumn-themed activities, local foods and contests are just a few of the things at this year’s Fallbrook Harvest Faire. This yearly event brings the community together with pie baking and costume contests, pony rides, tractors and vintage cars and trucks, and a pumpkin patch. A beer and wine garden and a children’s arts and crafts area will also be part of the festivities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 111 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/fallbrook-harvest-faire-october