Chris Beckman: Former MTV “The Real World” alum Chris Beckman will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Clean: A New Generation in Recovery Speaks Out, at 7:00 p.m. at Claire de Lune, located at 2904 University Ave. in North Park. Admission is free. (619) 688-9845.

Hemingway’s Rose: You know the really annoying kind of person who monopolizes dryers in the Laundromat, reinvents himself via endless stories on the spot and won’t leave you alone? That’s George (Ted Reis), who torments stranger George (Jonathan Sachs) with nonstop talk in three scenes that take place in a Laundromat, a baseball game and a school cafeteria, and are unconnected by logic or plot structure. Plutonium Theatre Company’s Hemingway’s Rose plays through Oct. 28 at 6th @ Penn Theatre. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. (619) 688-9210, www.sixthatpenn.com.

Shaun of the Dead: This hilarious “rom zom com” (romantic zombie comedy) follows the bloody funny adventures of underachiever Shaun and his best mate Ed as they cope with a zombie invasion of North London. The film screens at 12:00 midnight as part of the Midnight Madness film series at Landmark’s La Jolla Village Cinemas, located at 8879 Villa La Jolla Dr. in La Jolla. Call (619) 819-0236 or visit www.landmarktheatres.com for ticket information.

Halloween Spooktacular: The National Comedy Theatre presents its annual “Halloween Spooktacular,” a cross between Friday the 13th and “Who’s Line Is It, Anyway?” on Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., with an additional midnight show on Oct. 28. The “Halloween Spooktacular,” is a variation on their regular improv comedy show, complete with Halloween-themed subjects, spooky games and an ending so bizarre that it will be discussed until Thanksgiving. Tickets are $12 to $15. The National Comedy Theatre is located at 3717 India St. in San Diego. (619) 295-4999, www.nationalcomedy.com.

Harvest Festival: One of the longest-running and most prestigious art and craft shows in the country will take place Oct. 27-29, just in time to snatch up those holiday decorations and goodies for your family and friends. The Harvest Festival takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $4 to $8. (415) 447-3205, www.harvestfestival.com.

Gospel Brunch at Lips: Come check out Lips’ new location at 3036 El Cajon Blvd. Brunch is served and shows take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All-you-can-eat brunch and all-you-can-drink mimosas and Bloody Marys costs $14.50, with a $3 cover charge. Call (619) 295-7900 for reservations.

Monsieur Chopin: Hershey Felder’s Monsieur Chopin is a celebrated work about the life and music of legendary composer Frédéric Chopin. Audiences are invited to a private piano lesson in the opulent Parisian salon of the Polish maestro during which Chopin reveals secrets about the art of the piano and composition, as well as secrets about himself in this intimate musical biography. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $54. Call (619) 23-GLOBE or visit www.theoldglobe.org for additional showtimes.

The Haunted Trail: If you haven’t taken the Haunted Trail in Balboa Park yet, now is your chance to take advantage of a San Diego tradition. The trail winds through 100,000 square feet of graveyards, abandoned churches and a plethora of creepy creatures. The Haunted Trail runs from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at Marston Point in Balboa Park, east of Sixth Avenue and Juniper Street. Admission is $13.99. (619) 231-0261, www.hauntedhotel.com.

Roving Mars: The IMAX film follows the exciting journey of a dedicated team of NASA scientists and engineers as they design, build, launch and land a pair of state-of-the-art, robotic exploration vehicles onto the surface of Mars. Viewers will be immersed in the Martian landscape as though they were actually there. The film screens at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. Tickets are $11.75. Call (619) 238-1233 or visit www.rhfleet.org for showtimes.

Siren Open Mic: The free event highlighting women’s spoken word, hip-hop, comedy, music and activism takes place on the first Thursday of every month from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Rubber Rose, located at 3812 Ray St. in North Park. Siren is the number-one spot to hear original work from local female and trans poets, writers and activists. Admission is free. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail sirensandiego@bust.com.