Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25.<\/p>\n
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PoeFest: Write Out Loud, an organization celebrating literature with live performances, will present PoeFest. Actors will read some of Edgar Allan Poe\u2019s supernatural stories, including \u201cThe Premature Burial.\u201d 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<\/p>\n
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\u2018Into the Woods\u2019 returns for 40th anniversary: Forty years after Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine\u2019s Tony Award-winning fairy tale-inspired musical \u201cInto the Woods\u201d made its world premiere at San Diego\u2019s The Old Globe, it\u2019s 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAmerican Rhythm\u201d: Lamb\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis is Government\u201d: Moxie Theatre presents Nina Kissinger\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cDead Man\u2019s Cell Phone\u201d:\u00a0 Trinity Theatre Company presents Sarah Ruhl\u2019s dark comedy as the inaugural production in the company\u2019s new home theater. 7 p.m. Fiday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 9520 Padgett Suite, #208, San Diego. $33, trinityttc.org<\/a><\/p>\n Ritual: Seance\u201d:\u00a0Ten 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.\u00a0 eventbrite.com\/e\/chapel-ritual-seance-tickets-1998381048511<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cCarrie: The Musical\u201d: 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.\u00a0$20\u2013$50. 760-433-8900,\u00a0oceansidetheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cJOB\u201d: Cygnet Theatre presents Max Wolf Friedlich\u2019s psychological thriller about a therapy session where a mentally troubled internet content moderator wants her therapist\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cRipcord\u201d: 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<\/a><\/p>\n Opera<\/p>\n San Diego Opera presents Verdi\u2019s \u2018Rigoletto\u2019: San Diego Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi\u2019s popular 1851 classic about a cruel court jester who gets his comeuppance when the Duke he works for seduces Rigoletto\u2019s 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\/<\/a><\/p>\n Music<\/p>\n Gabriela Montero: This Venezuelan pianist will perform Spanish and Spanish-inspired music by Alb\u00e9niz, Granados, Liszt and\u00a0 de Larrocha. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $88-$123. theconrad.org<\/a><\/p>\n Dance<\/p>\n The Rosin Box Project\u2019s \u201cGhost Light Masquerade\u201d: 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. \u00a0therosinboxproject.com\/ghost-light-masquerade<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday Once Upon a Hallowe\u2019en: Poway\u2019s Once Upon a Hallowe\u2019een 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.\u00a0Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway. Free. poway.org<\/p>\n \u201cThe Phantom of the Opera\u201d Spreckels Organ concert: San Diego Civic Organist Ra\u00fal Prieto Ram\u00edrez will perform organ solos and a concert version of songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s \u201cPhantom\u201d 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<\/a><\/p>\n LGBTQ<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0sdpride.org\/latine<\/a><\/p>\n Comedy<\/p>\n Marc Maron:\u00a0The veteran stand-up comedian and former host of the \u201cWTF with Marc Maron\u201d podcast will bring his \u201cYammering Into the Void Tour\u201d to El Cajon. 6 p.m. Saturday. 210 E Main St., El Cajon. $53. magnoliasandiego.com<\/p>\n Dance<\/p>\n City Ballet of San Diego\u2019s \u201cAmerican Icons\u201d: America\u2019s 250th anniversary is celebrated with three works by American masters. The show includes \u201cConcerto Barocco,\u201d a George Balanchine work accompanied by Johann Sebastian Bach\u2019s \u201cDouble Violin Concerto,\u201c Ash\u201d by New York City Ballet\u2019s Peter Martins and the premiere of Gerald Arpino\u2019s sensual \u201cLight Rain.\u201d 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., downtown. $39 to $99. cityballet.org<\/a><\/p>\n Choir<\/p>\n San Diego Master Chorale\u2019s \u201cHorizons \u2013 Sky & Season\u201d: The San Diego Children\u2019s Choir\u2019s Chamber Choir joins the Chorale nature and light-inspired concert of works, including Morten Lauridsen\u2019s Mid-Winter Songs, \u0112riks E\u0161envalds\u2019 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,\u00a02111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego. $20-$45.\u00a0858-581-2203, sdmasterchorale.org<\/a><\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u201cAs You Like It\u201d: New Village Arts presents Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday D\u00eda de los Muertos Celebration: For the 13th time, several organizations and the City of Encinitas are hosting a celebration of D\u00eda de los Muertos. The day\u2019s festivities will include performances by groups such as Mariachi Fuente and Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico 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. 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