Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25.
Friday
Seasonal
PoeFest: Write Out Loud, an organization celebrating literature with live performances, will present PoeFest. Actors will read some of Edgar Allan Poe’s supernatural stories, including “The Premature Burial.” The event will take place inside the mysterious Villa Montezuma Museum. The shows feature veteran Poe performers Rhianna Basore, Manny Fernandez, Monique Gaffney, Eddie Yaroch, Walter Ritter, Veronica Murphy and Geoffrey Geisinger. 6, 7:30, and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Oct. 30-31. The Villa Montezuma Museum, 1925 K Street., San Diego. $35. 619-944-8953, writeoutloudsd.com
Theater
‘Into the Woods’ returns for 40th anniversary: Forty years after Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning fairy tale-inspired musical “Into the Woods” made its world premiere at San Diego’s The Old Globe, it’s returning in a new production at Coronado Playhouse with a live orchestra. Opens tonight and runs through Nov. 22. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; plus 7 p.m. Nov. 9. 1835 Strand Way, Coronado. $30. 619-435-4856, coronadoplayhouse.org/into-the-woods/
“American Rhythm”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents the final weekend of this high-energy musical celebration of 100 years of American music, from ragtime to swing, jazz and rock and roll. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“This is Government”: Moxie Theatre presents Nina Kissinger’s dark comedy about a group of U.S. Congressional summer interns questioning the stability of their jobs and the government when Capitol Hill is locked down due to a bomb threat. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite N, San Diego. $20 and up. moxietheatre.com
“Dead Man’s Cell Phone”: Trinity Theatre Company presents Sarah Ruhl’s dark comedy as the inaugural production in the company’s new home theater. 7 p.m. Fiday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 9520 Padgett Suite, #208, San Diego. $33, trinityttc.org
Ritual: Seance”: Ten Six Pines and Snake Oil Cocktail Co. are presenting an immersive evening of light, sound, and ceremony at The Chapel at Liberty Station. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fiday. 2881 Roosevelt Road, San Diego. $28-$35. eventbrite.com/e/chapel-ritual-seance-tickets-1998381048511
“Carrie: The Musical”: Oceanside Theatre Company is presenting an immersive production of this horror musical inspired by the 1974 book by Stephen King about a bullied teen girl who takes revenge with her supernatural powers. 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday and Oct. 30 and 31. Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $20–$50. 760-433-8900, oceansidetheatre.org
“JOB”: Cygnet Theatre presents Max Wolf Friedlich’s psychological thriller about a therapy session where a mentally troubled internet content moderator wants her therapist’s permission to return to work. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Oct. 31. Dottie Studio Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, 2880 Roosevelt Drive, San Diego. $35-$77. cygnettheatre.org/show/season26-27/job
“Ripcord”: The Roustabouts Theatre Co. presents David Lindsay-Abaire comedy about two very different roommates in an escalating battle of wills at a senior living community. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays (no performance on Halloween). Through Nov. 1. The Roustabouts at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9873 Avenue of Nations, San Diego. $10-$45. theroustabouts.org
Opera
San Diego Opera presents Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’: San Diego Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s popular 1851 classic about a cruel court jester who gets his comeuppance when the Duke he works for seduces Rigoletto’s own daughter. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $31-$292. sdopera.org/shows/rigoletto/
Music
Gabriela Montero: This Venezuelan pianist will perform Spanish and Spanish-inspired music by Albéniz, Granados, Liszt and de Larrocha. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $88-$123. theconrad.org
Dance
The Rosin Box Project’s “Ghost Light Masquerade”: Costumes and contacts instead of glasses are encouraged at this popular annual Halloween production, enhanced with strobe lights, haze and laser effects. A choice of two masks given at the door indicate to the dancers whether you are willing to interact with the dancing resident spirits or just watch. No one under 16 is permitted unless accompanied by a ticketed parent or legal guardian. 7:30 p.m. today through Sunday and Oct. 28-30. The Nocturne Theatre, 3246 Imperial Ave, San Diego. Season packages available, single tickets: $50-$75. therosinboxproject.com/ghost-light-masquerade
Saturday
Seasonal
Once Upon a Hallowe’en: Poway’s Once Upon a Hallowe’een event includes opportunities to ride the Poway Midland Railroad. A haunted house will add some spooky fun, along with carnival games and other activities. 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway. Free. poway.org
“The Phantom of the Opera” Spreckels Organ concert: San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez will perform organ solos and a concert version of songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom” musical score, with soprano Caroline Nelms and tenor Cole Tornberg. 7 p.m. Saturday. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Road, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. spreckelsorgan.org
LGBTQ
Latine Pride: Fall is the time to specifically celebrate Latine Pride in San Diego, and Liberty Station will be the scene of an all-ages event. Find resources, food, music and other activities to celebrate the Queer Latinidad. 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Liberty Station Central Promenade, 2641 Truxtun Road, San Diego. Free. sdpride.org/latine
Comedy
Marc Maron: The veteran stand-up comedian and former host of the “WTF with Marc Maron” podcast will bring his “Yammering Into the Void Tour” to El Cajon. 6 p.m. Saturday. 210 E Main St., El Cajon. $53. magnoliasandiego.com
Dance
City Ballet of San Diego’s “American Icons”: America’s 250th anniversary is celebrated with three works by American masters. The show includes “Concerto Barocco,” a George Balanchine work accompanied by Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Double Violin Concerto,“ Ash” by New York City Ballet’s Peter Martins and the premiere of Gerald Arpino’s sensual “Light Rain.” 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., downtown. $39 to $99. cityballet.org
Choir
San Diego Master Chorale’s “Horizons – Sky & Season”: The San Diego Children’s Choir’s Chamber Choir joins the Chorale nature and light-inspired concert of works, including Morten Lauridsen’s Mid-Winter Songs, Ēriks Ešenvalds’ Stars and more. 4 p.m. Saturday at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 4 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego. $20-$45. 858-581-2203, sdmasterchorale.org
Theater
“As You Like It”: New Village Arts presents Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery’s musical adaptation of William Shakespeares romantic comedy. Opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 29. Showtimes vary, but mostly 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sundays. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $75. newvillagearts.org
Sunday
Seasonal
Día de los Muertos Celebration: For the 13th time, several organizations and the City of Encinitas are hosting a celebration of Día de los Muertos. The day’s festivities will include performances by groups such as Mariachi Fuente and Ballet Folklórico de San Dieguito. There will also be a lowrider car show, arts and crafts and food vendors. Visitors are invited to bring a photo or small memento to add to a community ofrenda honoring loved ones. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. Free. encinitasarts.org