thursday, oct. 25
Ichabod’s Haunted Attraction
With animatronics, creepy mazes and 15 rooms of nightmares, Ichabod’s will feature more than 4,000 square feet of terror. Ichabod’s Haunted Attraction is produced by MJT Corporation, a professional builder and designer of haunted attractions for more than 15 years. This marks the first year that Ichabod’s will be appearing in San Diego.
Ichabod’s Haunted Attraction, 3950 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. in San Diego, 6-10 p.m., Adult Extreme Fright $15 per guest, ichabodshaunt.com
friday, oct. 26
Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard brings her hilarious one-woman stand-up act back to San Diego. Bernhard, who began her career at L.A.’s famed Comedy Store in the ’70s, has written and starred in numerous one-woman shows, acted in movies and on television, recorded albums and authored books.
Anthology, 1337 India Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $12, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com
saturday, oct. 27
Nightmare on Normal Street
Join the biggest Halloween party in Hillcrest and support The Center! Nightmare on Normal Street, Hillcrest’s Halloween block party, will feature the outrageous Nicole as emcee for the fabulous costume contest. The grand prize will be $1,000. Costume contest registration is limited to the first 66 entries and will close promptly at 8:30 p.m.
Normal Street at University Avenue in San Diego, 7-10 p.m., tickets $10 on the door without drink tickets, events.thecentersd.org
sunday, oct. 28
Dracula
Dracula was choreographed for California Ballet by Charles Bennett to an original composite score of music. Since its premiere in 1987, Dracula has received critical acclaim and audience approval. Castles and wolves, bats and vampires are brought to life as the struggle between the forces of good and evil is revealed.
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1098 Third Ave. in San Diego, tickets from $30, 5:30 p.m., 858-560-6741, californiaballet.org
monday, oct. 29
Bubbly Halloween costume party
Bubbles are brilliant! Come discover the best cheeses to pair with sparkling wine.
From cava to champagne, sample Venissimo’s favorite pairings in a fun environment.
Best costume wins a prize, so come dressed in your Halloween best.
Venissimo Cheese, San Diego shop, 871 G Street in San Diego, 6:30-8 p.m., tickets $50, 619-358-908, venissimo.com
tuesday, oct. 30
Halloween
John Carpenter’s immortal classic, the original genre-defining horror masterpiece Halloween, graces the big screen once again. This nationwide release is the widest the film has seen since originally shocking audiences in ‘78, and will be presented in a striking new HD transfer and 5.1 audio.
Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas, 3965 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, Theatre 4, 9 p.m., tickets $10.50, 619-819-0236, landmarktheatres.com
wednesday, oct. 31
The Scream Zone
San Diego’s largest haunted attraction, The Scream Zone features a huge House of Horror with rooms filled with terrifying scenes and scares lurking at every turn, a one-of-a-kind Haunted Hayride through the haunted barns on the racetrack and The Chamber with the largest spinning tunnel in San Diego.
The Del Mar “Scaregrounds,” 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar, 7-11 p.m., tickets from $14.99 for a single haunt, 858-755-1161, thescreamzone.com
