Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Thursday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 22.

Thursday

Eric Casalini and Beth Gallagher in “To Fall in Love.”

(San Diego International Film Festival)

San Diego International Film Festival: In “Celebrating the Power of Film” (its 2023 theme), the 22nd San Diego International Film Festival will screen 91 films from among more than 3,200 submitted by countries around the globe. Through Sunday. Various venues and some virtual sessions. Tickets start at $18. sdfilmfest.com

“Jane: A Ghost Story”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents David McFadzean’s spooky stage adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s novel “Jane Eyre” about a lonely governess on the English moors. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 12. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $28-$82. (619) 437-6000, lambsplayers.org

“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s stage adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson horror novel about the evil that lies within all men. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 12. $49-$74. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. (858) 481-1055, northcoastrep.org

Art of Elan presents “Maps and Memories”: As part of Mingei’s “Washi Transformed” exhibit, San Diego Children’s Choir performs works by Ilse Weber, as well as “Six Japanese Gardens” for solo percussion by Kaija Saariaho, and the Hausmann Quartet performing Kojiro Umezaki’s “(Cycles) What falls must rise” for shakuhachi, string quartet and electronics. 7 p.m. Thursday. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. $25-$35. (619) 239-0003, mingei.org

Murder Masquerade: At this After Dark: Murder Masquerade, attendees wear masquerade attire and are immersed in a thrilling murder mystery that unfolds during the evening. Participants can use their detective skills to “unravel the web of secrets” and uncover the suspect. There will be craft activities, specialty cocktails and an orchestra performing covers of top hits. There will be trick-or-treating throughout the museum on Halloween with candy stations at each exhibit. Adults 21 and older can have free cocktails and show off their best costumes that evening. Doors close at 9 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday. WNDR Museum, 422 Market St. $32-$50. wndrmuseum.com/event/wndr-after-dark-murder-masquerade

Friday

San Diego Ballet will present “Sleeping Beauty” Oct. 20-21 at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre in San Diego.

(Courtesy of Canela Photography)

San Diego Ballet presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’: In Storybook Land, characters from Puss ‘n Boots to Little Red Riding Hood celebrate the birth of Princess Aurora, who one day will need the kiss of a prince to awaken her. Pageantry, beauty, and humor combine in an engaging ballet that stars Stephanie Maiorano in the pivotal role. She will dance the classic bluebird pas de deux with real-life husband Tona Gomez. 7 p.m. Friday. 2 p.m. Saturday. Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave, San Diego. $15-$65. (619) 294-7378, sandiegoballet.org

Haunted Ghost Town: This haunted experience will transport visitors back to the Gold Rush era and the doomed mining town of Bitter Gulch. The ghost town tour features storytelling based on local legends and the dark history of the Gold Rush, and bone-chilling performances by professionally trained actors in period costumes. 5 to 8:45 p.m. Friday through Sunday and Oct. 27-30. 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. Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Admission is $22; $12 for children ages 10 and younger. Tickets are at events.com/r/en_US/tickets/the-haunted-ghost-town-encinitas-october-891167

Spooky campout: The seventh annual Spooky Camp-o-Ween is back. 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. Friday through Sunday and Oct. 27-29. Lake Jennings,10108 Bass Road Reserve, Lakeside. lakejennings.org/event/spooky-camp-o-ween-14.

‘Turn of the Screw’ runs through Oct. 29: Newly launched Chalk Circle Collective presents a thrilling production of Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the Henry James’ 1898 horror novella about an English governess who discovers two ghosts haunting the children she cares for. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 29. Black Box @ Diversionary Theatre, 3434 Park Blvd., University Heights. $35 and up. chalkcirclecollective.com

“Kagitingan”: Blindspot Collective presents this new documentary play based on interviews with Filipino American veterans of World War II. Opens tonight and runs through Oct. 29. Showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. MCASD Downtown, 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. $30. blindspot.ticketleap.com

“Doubt: A Parable”: New Village Arts presents the final weekend of John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a conflicted nun struggling with her conscious over a potential pedophile priest. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday. Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $28-$48. (760) 433-3245, newvillagearts.org

Scott Keiji Takeda, left, and David Shih in La Jolla Playhouse’s “Sumo.”

(Courtesy of Rich Soublet II)

“Sumo”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the final weekend of Lisa Sanaye Dring’s world premiere play about six men fighting to succeed at an elite sumo wrestling center in contemporary Japan. 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Mandell Weiss Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. $25-$64. (858) 550-1010. lajollaplayhouse.org

“Zach”: Loud Fridge Theatre Group presents the San Diego premiere of Christian St. Croix’s ‘90s teen sit-com satire about two teens of color at an affluent, majority-White Southern California high school. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 4 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 28. OnStage Playhouse, 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista. $17-$30. loudfridge.com

“Women of My Knowing”: Visionary Dance Theatre presents this program of works by women choreographers Trixi Agaio, Caley Hernandez, Caryn Ipapo-Glass, Tanya Lewis, Khamla Somphanh, and Jeanne Travers. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visionary Performance Space, 8674 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa. $19-$24. (619) 758-8112, visionarydancetheatre.org

“Last Blasts!”: Bach Collegium San Diego presents two concerts featuring excerpts from Bach’s Doppio Concerto featuring fortepianist Sylvia Berry and harpsichordist Michael Sponseller and music by G.P. Telemann. 7 p.m. Friday at All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego; and 3 p.m. Saturday at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave, Cardiff. (619) 341-1726, bachcollegiumsd.org/lastblasts

“Kagitingan”: Blindspot Collective presents this new documentary play based on interviews with Filipino veterans of World War II. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and 27-28; 2 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29. MCASD Downtown, 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. $30. blindspot.ticketleap.com

Saturday

More than 50 chalk artists will be featured at the Bella Vita Fest Oct. 21-22 in Little Italy. Also featured will be Italian music, food and wine.

Bella Vita Fest debuts this weekend: Italian culture is at the heart of this new festival in Little Italy, which is scheduled to take place within Italian Heritage Month. Created by the same producing team behind ArtWalk San Diego, it will bring together live Italian music, food and wine and more than 50 chalk artists will be illustrating Italian themes along the streets. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Little Italy. Tickets start at $15. bellavitafest.com

Color in a New Light Experience: In collaboration with local scientists, Fleet Science Center is debuting a new exhibit that examines the science of color, light and darkness. Visitors can explore interactive experiences like a walk-in kaleidoscope, anti-gravity mirror, prisms, super black paint and a monochrome room with sodium bulbs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opens Saturday. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego. Ticket start at $19.95. fleetscience.org/experiences/color-new-light

“Welcome to Sleepy Hollow”: Oceanside Theatre Company presents Heather Megill’s “haunting musical thriller” inspired by Washington Irving’s story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” about a timid New York schoolteacher spooked by a headless horseman. 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 29. Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside. $35-$40. oceansidetheatre.org

Halloween Spooktacular: Kids can put on their Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating during the Halloween Spooktacular event at participating shops in the Piazza Carmel shopping center. There will be a craft activity area in the open-air shopping center with buckets for kids to decorate for trick-or-treating. Bring camera to take pictures with FrankenStiltree. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Piazza Carmel, 3810-3890 Valley Centre Drive, San Diego. Free. piazza-carmel.com

Spooky boo-tanical costume parade: The San Diego Botanic Garden will host a Fall Festival Family Day with a “spooky boo-tanical costume parade,” along with fall crafts, music from Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters and a chance to plant your own ghost succulent. Visitors receive a mini pumpkin to decorate. A display of pumpkins will be in the Hamilton Children’s Garden from Oct. 12 through November. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. General admission starts at $10. sdbg.org/exhibitions-public-programs/fall-festival.

Sunday

Filipino Arts and Culture Summit: Maraya Performing Arts will host this summit and blood drive in celebration of Filipino History Month. Children can participate in introductory classes in acting, various dance styles and musical theater, and for kids interested in working in the entertainment industry, there will be a panel discussion with an actor and a casting director. The San Diego Blood Bank is also partnering with this event for a blood drive. Children must be accompanied by a guardian.11 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Maraya Performing Arts Studio, 861 Harold Place Suite #208, Chula Vista. $49 – $89 per person. marayaarts.com/summit

Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Festival: All the traditional Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) activities will take place at this multicultural, family-friendly festival. Check out family alters, live entertainment, a chalk cemetery, car show, food and drink vendors, a flower booth and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Oceanside at the corner of Pier View Way and South Tremont streets. Free. friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org

Lila Downs: The Mexican singer-songwriter presents “Dos Corazones: Dia de Muertos,” a concert of works inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead. 7 p.m. Sunday. Balba Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. $38.50. sandiegotheatres.org

Fallbrook Harvest Faire: The autumn-themed event includes pumpkin contests, a wine and beer garden, handmade crafts and vendors, local foods and treats along with pony rides, scarecrows and pie eating contests. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook. Free. fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

Pumpkin painting party: