Perspective (Re)Defining the Asian American Experience
Oct. 19
A showcase of Asian American and Pacific Islander artwork, including art by filmmaker Elijah Chhum and many more. Free. 7:30-10 p.m. Neighborhood House, 179 Robie St. E., St. Paul, Minn. Information: CAPM (651) 757-1740 or Souvan Lee at [email protected]
filmmaker Elijah Chhum
Indie Fest USA Film Festival 2013
Oct. 24-26
Opening night features an outdoor party with live music, food samples and activities. Free screening of films from Hispanic filmmakers. On Friday, a classic car show with a drive-in movie theme. On Saturday, there is an Asian theme, with traditional food and activities with special screenings of films by Asian filmmakers and students. General admission:$8. Tickets and information: www.indiefestusa.com
Oktoberfest
Through Oct. 27
German food, beer and ambiance. Adults $5; 18 and under and active duty military are free. 6 p.m.-midnight. Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Information:www.thephoenixclub.com/oktoberfest/
Mickey’s Halloween Party
Through Oct. 31
The annual Disneyland Halloween party. Come in with costumes and go trick-or-treating around the theme park with many of Mickey’s friends. Tickets start at $59. Disneyland, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Calif. Information: www.disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneyland/mickeys-halloween-party/
Trick-or-Treat at the Mall
Oct. 31
Trick-or-treat through the mall and play games at the lower level by Macy’s. Free. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Westminster Mall, 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster, Calif. Information: (714) 895-2860.
Knott’s Scary Farm
Through Nov. 2
The annual Scarefest. The park will transform into your worst nightmare, where monsters and goblins roam the park after dark. Tickets start at $38. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Calif. Information: https://www.knotts.com/haunt
‘Picnic’
Nov. 8-23
The plot of the play takes place during Labor Day weekend, when two widows are interested in the same man and a love triangle ensues. General admission, $20; seniors, $18; and children and students with identification $10. 8 p.m. Westminster Community Theater, 7272 Maple St., Westminster, Calif. Information: http://www.wctstage.org/Flyers/13SeasonFlyer.pdf
Disney On Ice: Rockin’ Ever After
Dec. 17-22
Disney characters come to life on the ice. The characters will perform to the music from some of Disney‘s hottest movies. Tickets go on sale Nov. 3. $75. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Calif. Information: http://hondacenter.com/EventDetails.aspx?EventDateTimeID=1103
Basic Computer Class
Tuesdays through Dec. 17
Learn the basics of how to use a computer. Vietnamese tutors are available upon request. Free. 6:30 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3030.
Reading to Children in Vietnamese
Saturdays through Dec. 28
Volunteer readers will read in the children’s area. Children have one-on-one interactions with the readers and choose which stories to be read. Free. 10:30 a.m. Bascom Library and Community Center, 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3077.
Calligraphy in Vietnamese
Mondays through Dec. 30
Learn the calligraphy technique. Students must provide class materials. Free. 3-5 p.m. Tully Community Branch Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose, Calif. Information: (408) 808-3030.
‘Reduce, Reuse, Re-imagine’
Through Feb. 2, 2014
In this art exhibit, viewers can see how artists transform unwanted items into a masterpiece work of art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. De Saisset Museum, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, Calif. Information: http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibitions/Reduce.cfm
Farmers Market
Sundays
Vendors sell fresh produce and other food items. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Lee at (562) 498-6048 or (562) 499-9299.