HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Alien Con Alien enthusiasts and fans of the “Ancient Aliens” television show gather to socialize and meet, get autographs from celebrity guests. Ends today. $29 and up. Santa Clara Convention Center, 51010 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. www.thealiencon.com.
Another Hole in the Head SF Indiefest presents a horror, sci-fi, dark fantasy and exploitation cinema film festival featuring emerging and established filmmakers. Next Sun. through 16. See website for schedule. New People Cinema, 1746 Post St., S.F. (415) 5526680. www.sfindie.com.
The Birds Blue Panther Productions and Symmetry Theatre Company present Conor McPherson’s adaptation of the Daphne Du Maurier story that was the basis of the Alfred Hitchcock horror film. Ends next Sun. $25-$35. Pardee Home, 672 11th Street, Oakland. (415) 377-0457. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2627486.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Live! Joss Whedon’s cult sci-fi sensation gets a drag makeover just in time for Halloween. Ends Mon. $25. Oasis, 298 11th St., S.F. www.sfoasis.com
Dia de los Muertos Celebration Special activities for children four and under featuring performances by Teatro Familia Aztlan as well as crafts and more. Noon-4 p.m. Today. Free with museum admission. Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. www.cdm.org.
Dia de los Muertos Concert
and Halloween Party Kinky, Ruben Albarran, La Misa Negra, Bang Data perform. 8 p.m. Mon. $35-$60. The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.there gencyballroom.com.
Drag Queen of the Opera SF Opera Lab Pop-Ups presents an evening of opera, drag and debauchery hosted by Heklina and featuring Julie Adams, Renée Rapier, Brenton Ryan, Brad Walker and Jennifer Szeto. 8 p.m. Today. $25. sfoperalab.com. Erotic Hotel Halloween Ball DJ dancing, laser and lighting effects, witchcraft inspired cocktails and more. 9:30 p.m. Sat. 9:30 p.m. Today. $25 single; group discounts. Holiday Inn, 1500 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/ erotic-hotel-halloweenball-2016-tickets-27509925929.
Fear Un-Scripted Theater presents an evening of improvised horror based on audience suggestions. 8 p.m. Today. $10-$20. 533 Sutter St., S.F. (415) 332-8738. www. un-scripted.com.
Halloween Hoopla Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents interactive performances and games for kids under 10 and their adults, and the return of the Yerba Buena Pumpkin Patch. Noon-2 p.m. Today. Free. Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens, 799 Howard St., S.F. (415) 543-1718. www.ybgfestival.org.
Halloween PubCrawl Three days of pub crawls on the streets of S.F. See website for details and locations. Mon. $10 and up. pubcrawls.com/ halloween-pub-crawl-sanfrancisco.php.
Haunted Blood Vessel Bay views, DJ dancing, cash bar and more aboard the San Francisco Spirit. 8:30 p.m. Mon. $35 and up. Pier 3, Hornblower Landing, S.F. clubzone.com/events/thehaunted-blood-vesselaboard-the-san-franciscospirit-yacht.
Heaven Versus Hell Outdoor “Patio of Death,” DJ dancing, light show, multiple bars and dance floors and more. 10 p.m. Mon. Free-$10. Holy Cow Nightclub, 1535 Folsom St., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/heaven-vs-hell-halloween-partyat-holy-cow-halloween-nighttickets-28346627526. Music From the Underworld Susan Rawcliffe, sculptor and scholar, Meso-American style flutes and ocarinas. “Pahoehoe.” With Pet the Tiger invented instrument collective. David Samas, music composition. 8 p.m. Today. $8-$10. Center for New Music, 55 Taylor St., S.F. (415) 275-2466. www.centerfornewmusic.com. Novato Chamber of Horrors Novato City Hall is converted into a haunted house as well as other attractions. 6-9 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. $5. haunted house; Noon Sat. costume contest for kids; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. trick or treating. Downtown Novato. (415) 897-1164. www.novatochamber.com.
Oakland Ballet: Luna Mexicana A Day of the Dead performance, costume contest, live mariachi band, food vendors and more. 7 p.m. Tues. $17. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. www.oaklandballet.org.
The Rocky Horror Show Ray of Light Theatre presents Richard O’Brien’s cult classic about an unsuspecting couple who get lured into the clutches of extravagent aliens. Ends Sat. $25-$40. Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St., S.F. rayoflighttheatre.com.
Scary Movie Night “Halloween,” 8 p.m. Today. Free; “Halloween II,” 8 p.m. Today. Free. Club Amnesia, 853 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 970-0012. www.amnesiathebar.com. ScreamGate Haunted House A harrowing haunted house experience not suitable for children under 12. Ends Mon. $20-$25. Stonestown Galleria behind Macy’s, 3251 20th Ave., S.F. www.screamgate.com. Secret of the Cursed Chapel Cursed Rooms transform’s Fort Mason’s chapel into an interactive haunted mystery. Ends next Sun. $28. Fort Mason, S.F. (415) 746-9267. www.comeoutandplaysf.org.
Shocktoberfest 17: Pyramid
of Freaks Thrillpeddlers present their 17th annual extravaganza of terror and titillation featuring an assortment of Grand Guignol horror theater and black comedies plays. Through Nov. 19. $30-$35. The Hypnodrome, 575 10th St., S.F. (415) 377-4202. hypnodrome.org.
Winchester Mystery House
Halloween Tour Tour the mystery house by candlelight. Ends Mon. $35-$49. (408) 247-2000. 525 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose. winchestermysteryhouse.com.
Zombie Town Left Edge Theatre presents Tim Baur’s comedy documentary based on real interviews of survivors of a real zombie attack in Texas. Ends today. $25-$40. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. www.leftedgetheatre.com.