- “Para bailar la bamba/ Para bailar la bamba/ Se necesita una poca de gracia.” That’s the start of the most famous son jarocho song, “La Bamba.” Last Friday, Palenke Arts presented Patricio Hidalgo in a performance of son jarocho folk music (a fusion of indigenous Huastecan, Spanish and African musical elements) from Veracruz, Mexico, in partnership with Alisal Center for the Fine Arts. It had sweet singing, folksy dancing and harmonious ensemble playing. Buenos tiempo. palenkearts.org.
- “Be our guest, be our guest/ Put our service to the test.” That is the invitation of Sol Treasures, Stage Hands Community Theater of King City and King City High School, teaming up to produce the Disney musical Beauty and the Beast. Fifty-two actors, youth and adult, sing and dance it to life at King City’s Robert Stanton Theatre 7pm Friday and Saturday Oct. 26, 27 and Nov. 3, and 2pm Sunday, Nov. 4. $15/adults, $5/children 3-17. soltreasures.com.
- “Agriculture… is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals and happiness.” That’s Thomas Jefferson, recommending you check out theAgriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) annual Fall Family Farm Day with hayrides, art activities, a bounce house, and organic produce for purchase, 11am-4pm Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1700 Old Stage Road near Salinas. albafarmers.org.
- “We’re talking about three ancient hags versus the 20th century. How bad can it be?” Sunset Presents is throwing a movie night at Outdoor Forest Theatre with a free screening of kid-friendly (I would say 8 and up) Halloween comedy Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as goofy but malevolent witches. Doors open at 5:30pm Saturday, Oct. 27, for the 6:30pm show, giving costumed families (no gory or super scary costumes) time for snacks and activity stations. Bring seat cushions. 620-2048.
- “Nothing that happens is ever forgotten, even if you can’t remember it.” That’s advice a witch gives to a little girl in the beloved 2001 animated film by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli called Spirited Away. It’s a fantastical Japanese tale akin to The Wizard of Oz or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and good pre-Halloween viewing too (for 8 and up). It plays 12:55pm Sunday (dubbed), 7pm Monday (subtitled) and 7pm Tuesday (dubbed), Oct. 28-30, at Century Cinemas in Monterey and Northridge Cinemas in Salinas ($10.50-$12.50). fathomevents.com.
Patricio Hidalgo and friends performed son jarocho folk music from Veracruz, Mexico, at Palenke Arts in Seaside last weekend.
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