Experience the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of Mariachi Los Rios as they take center stage at the Fiesta de Reyes in historic Old Town San Diego.

Thursday | 10

Fiesta de Reyes Dia de los Muertos

Month-long celebration with professional face painters on hand, art demonstrations, live entertainment, both traditional and contemporary altars on display, and a host of vibrant catrinas and other displays holding court throughout Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Enjoy traditional flavors, mariachi, stilt walkers, and folklorico dancing.

When: Everyday, 11 am to 9 pm. Through Sunday, November 3.

Where: Fiesta Cocina, 2754 Calhoun Street, Old Town. fiestadereyes.com

Friday | 11

Summer Salt and The Symposium

Summer Salt and The Symposium takes the stage at The Observatory in North Park

Founded in Texas by singer-guitarist Matthew Terry and drummer Eugene Chung, alt-indie rockers Summer Salt are known for weaving influences into their music from jazz and bossa nova roots. Chicago rock band The Symposium cites among their influences The Strokes, Mac DeMarco, and Ty Segall. The bill includes Chevy.

When: Friday, October 11, 7:30 pm

Where: Observatory North Park, 2891 University Avenue, North Park. observatorysd.com

Saturday | 12

Scream Diego

Celebrate everything spooky, gory, scary, and dark and the Scream Diego Halloween and Horror Convention.

Horror and halloween convention with scary-themed art, merch, film shows, panels, spooky kids corner, and monster prom. Kids eight and under are free. The VIP passes grant you entry both days, boxed lunch and dinner, seating at panels and screenings, Scream Diego t-shirt, stickers, and access to the escape room.

When: Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 10 am to 6 pm

Where: Sheraton Mission Valley. 1433 Camino Del Rio South, Mission Valley. screamdiego.com