Weekday wonders

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Weekend musts

• 2nd Annual All Hallows’ Eve Musical Review | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Theater for Young Professionals, 7960 University Ave., La Mesa | $15.00 - $30.00 | This seasonal show tune celebration features songs from the spookiest musicals.
• Flor De Toloache | Fri., Oct. 21 | 9 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St, San Diego | $22.00 | The all-female mariachi band brings its magic to San Diego.
• Gem Faire | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 12-6 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | $0.00 - $7.00 | One of the largest gem, jewelry + bead shows heads to Del Mar.
• Jurassic World: The Exhibition - San Diego | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Apr. 16 | 11 a.m. | The Westfield Mission Valley Mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego | $19.00 - $45.00 | It’s the opening day of this exhibition featuring themed environments + life-sized dinos.
• San Diego Gulls: Home Opener | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego | $26.00 - $116.00 | It’s the start of hockey season, y’all.

• Garden Explorers: How Does Your Garden Grow? | Sat., Oct. 22 | 9-11 a.m. | Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, 2525 N Avenue, National City | $10.00 - $20.00 | Garden explorers in grades K-5 can take part in hands-on activities to learn how to grow plants + flowers.
• InterContinental San Diego Hosts Home Runs for Homelessness | Sat., Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lane Field at InterContinental San Diego, 901 Bayfront Court, San Diego | $5.00 - $20.00 | A fundraiser to benefit the underserved community of Perkins K-8 School in Barrio Logan.
• Plaza Paseo’s Halloween Spooktacular | Sat., Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Plaza Paseo Real, 6941-6985 El Camino Real, Carlsbad | Free | Calling all goblins, ghouls + ghosts for this kid-friendly, Halloween-themed party.

• I SCREAM for Brunch | Sun., Oct. 23 | 1 p.m. | Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego | $10.00 | What’s your favorite brunch order? A variety show featuring stand-up comedy, trivia + a lip sync battle based on the “SCREAM” horror movie franchise.
• Oceanside Dia De Los Muertos | Sun., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Oceanside | Free | The traditional festival pays tribute to those who have died.

• 76º | Partly sunny | 0% chance of rain

• Rise: 6:56 a.m.
• Set: 6:10 p.m.

• Low: 1:37 a.m. + 1:53 p.m.
• High: 8:07 a.m. + 7:42 p.m.
• Water Temperature: 67º

• Games 3 and 4 of the National League Championship Series are in Philadelphia, but Petco Park will host two free watch parties today + tomorrow where the Friar Faithful can gather to catch the action on the ballpark’s video board. Ticket reservations are required; the gates open at 2:30 p.m. ⚾ (MLB.com)

• Viejas Arena announced that legendary comedians Dave Chappelle + Chris Rock will co-headline a show at the San Diego State University venue on Thurs., Dec. 1. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. Mic drop. 🎤
• OK, one more — but this time, set it to music. Viejas Arena also announced that singer, comedian + actor Adam Sandler will take the stage on Sun., Dec. 4, with a “surprise guest.” Our wheels are spinning. Tickets start at $39.50. 🎶

• We hear the “Friar Flu” is going around San Diego — ahem, people calling out for work so they can watch the Padres play in the NLCS. Symptoms may include: endless chanting of “Let’s go, San Diego,” a brown + gold takeover of your wardrobe, high-fiving strangers, and goosebumps. 🤎 (CBS 8)

• According to Yelp, Old Town’s Cosmopolitan Hotel ranks No. 3 among the “Most Haunted Hotels in the US,” while downtown’s US Grant Hotel is No. 25. Both have storied pasts — the Cosmopolitan dates back to the 1800s and the Grant was built in 1910. We feel a history deep-dive coming on. 👻 (Fox 5)

• San Diego Gulls + Second Chance Beer Company have teamed up to create Gulls Blue Line Blonde Ale. The craft brew will be available at Pechanga Arena during Friday home games for $5 — like tonight’s Home Opener — and at the brewery’s taprooms in Carmel Mountain + North Park. 🍻

• Baseball superstition is so real. Ground Floor Murals painted a mural outside Tivoli Bar + Grill that showed the San Diego Chicken kicking down the Phillie’s mascot, Phillie Phanatic. Some fans thought it was fowl juju before the NLCS, so it was quickly plucked from the lineup. 🐔 (KPBS)
• San Diego Ballet will present its rendition of “The Jungle Book” on Wed., Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Kroc Center’s Joan B. Kroc Theatre. Expect a blend of ballet, jazz, hip-hop + giant puppets in this retelling of the classic adventure. Tickets are still available, starting at $15. 🩰

• Chula Vista’s 19th annual community cleanup event — Beautify Chula Vista — is tomorrow from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteers will pick up litter, remove graffiti, and add plants at Otay Community Center and City Hall. Register to help. 🌿

• What’s your favorite scary movie? Liberty Public Market will host a Horror Movie Trivia Night on Tues., Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m. on its main patio. Put together a wicked good team, wear your creepiest costume + test your knowledge to win prizes. Muah-ha-ha. 👻
• The Wine Shop at Old Town Urban Market will host a Día de los Muertos celebration on Thurs., Oct. 27, from 6-9 p.m. that includes two glasses of wine + supplies to decorate a calavera. Tickets cost $30; RSVP via email — thewineshopsd@gmail.com — by Tues., Oct. 25. 💀

• Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be the coolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable 100-pack of glow sticks.*

• 37% of prospective homebuyers believe that homeownership will improve their quality of life, according to this recent Financial Wellness Study. Plus, more than 78% are considering buying their first home in the next five years, and 53% want to buy within the next two years. 🏡 *