America’s most haunted house: Enjoy a hauntingly good tour of the Whaley House, billed as “America’s most haunted house,” complete with tales of weird and inexplicable events, all set to period music. Hunt for ghosts in the eerie light of oil lamps and learn about San Diego’s early history. The infamous Whaley House, located in Old Town, will run tours from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and can be purchased at the SOHO Museum Shop, located at 2476 San Diego Ave. (619) 297-7511, www.whaleyhouse.org.

Women’s coffee talk: For women who’d prefer to “think outside the bar,” San Diego Women Out & About presents a women’s networking group at Diedrich Coffee, located at 1080 University Ave., from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Come out and join them on the patio for some “coffee talk.” This monthly event will provide an opportunity to network, plan future events, brainstorm issues and make new friends. (619) 718-9522, www.womenoutnaboutsd.com.

Costume and prop sale: Just in time for Halloween, The Old Globe is offering a unique opportunity to buy special hand-made costumes and props at the Globe’s Costume and Prop Sale, which will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre Stage and will feature pieces by renowned designers and costumes worn by celebrities. (619) 23-GLOBE, www.theoldglobe.org.

Rory Stitt: The Alaskan singer/songwriter will be making a stop at Twiggs Tea & Coffee at 10:00 p.m. as part of his coast-to-coast U.S. tour. Described as a combination of Stephen Sondheim, Freddie Mercury and Joni Mitchell, Stitt has a knack for captivating a crowd, which has taken him from fledgling concert pianist to the lead in the theatrical production Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Admission is $10. Twiggs is located at 4590 Park Blvd. (619) 296-0616.

Asian Americans in Hollywood: In an entertainment world full of gangstas, liquor store owners, scientists and dragon ladies, Asian-Americans are slowly making a place for themselves in Hollywood, thanks in part to the distinguished panel of speakers who will candidly share the good, the bad and the ugly of Hollywood as part of “Asian Americans in Hollywood,” a celebrity panel presented by the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Panelists include “Lost” heartthrob Daniel Dae Kim along with Grace Park, Sung Kang, Roger Fan and Dustin Nguyen. The panel will begin at 2:45 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, located at 7450 Hazard Center Dr. in Mission Valley. Admission is $4. (858) 565-1264.

MCAS Miramar Air Show: The world’s best military and civilian pilots will soar through San Diego’s skies at the world-famous MCAS Miramar Air Show, taking place Friday through Sunday, Oct. 13-15, and featuring the Navy Blue Angels, the Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Air Force F-16, the Navy’s F-18 E/F Super Hornet and the Marine Corps’ newest aircraft, the MV-22 Osprey. Take advantage of this opportunity to see the military’s finest pilots. Admission and parking are free. (858) 577-1000, www.miramarairshow.com.

Zorro in Hell: El Zorro – is he alive and well or lost in the Hollywood Hills? Enjoy a sumptuous pre-performance brunch followed by a matinee performance of Culture Clash’s world-premiere comedy Zorro in Hell as part of the La Jolla Playhouse’s LGBT Brunch Series. The brunch begins at 12:30 p.m. and the performance at 2:00 p.m. The La Jolla Playhouse is located on the UCSD campus in La Jolla. Tickets are $52. To purchase tickets, call (858) 550-1010 or visit www.lajollaplayhouse.com/outandabout.

Let’s Write: Center board member Lovel Waiters leads a creative-writing group at the Women’s Resource Center at The Center on the third Monday of every month, beginning at 7:15 p.m. It’s a great way to meet local literary women and get inspired. (619) 692-2077 ext. 206.

Chef Celebration: Indulge in specialties from 50 of San Diego’s finest chefs during Chef Celebration, a series of tantalizing five-course dinners held every Tuesday and Thursday during October. The Oct. 17 featured restaurant is Croce’s, located at 802 Fifth Ave. in downtown San Diego. A $75 donation benefits Chef Celebration’s culinary scholarship programs. For more information, call Croce’s at (619) 232-0077 or visit www.chefcelebration.org.

Ladytron: Electroclash rock divas Ladytron bring their strange blend of dance floor grooves and outlandish fashion to the Belly Up Tavern as part of their tour promoting their new album, Witching Hour. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $20. The Belly Up Tavern is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave in Solana Beach. (858) 481-8140.

Cirque Dreams: The surreal and the magical converge at the San Diego Civic Theatre in Cirque Dreams, a Cirque performance featuring an international cast of acrobats, aerialists, strong men and other athletes performing incredible feats of physical skill. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. The San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Ave. in downtown San Diego. Tickets are $17 to $53 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com.

Open Hype!: Laura Jane hosts the open-mic night “Open Hype” every Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at Riley’s, located at 2901 Nimitz Blvd. Anything goes: musicians, poets, MCs, comics, singers, whatever. Come out and show off your talent or enjoy the work of others and the ever-comical Laura Jane. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m. (619) 255-8635.