Weekend To Do, Oct.19-21

FRIDAY, OCT. 19
August: Osage County
A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major new play that unflinchingly-and uproariously-exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Sixth St. Playhouse, $35,52 W 6th Street  Santa Rosa.

First Annual Sonoma County Great Trivia Challenge
Can you name all the state capitals? Do you remember who won the Super Bowl in 1983? Ready to square off against teams like The Newsies (hint: it’s a Press Democrat team!), Film Noirs, Paper Cut Owies, CALQL8ERS, Thirsty Thespians, Luddites and a dozen others? Put your trivia skills to the test at the First Annual Great Sonoma Trivia Challenge in Windsor. While trivia teams square off spectators are invited to join the fun by submitting their own answers for a $5 raffle fee per question. Correct answers will be submitted for a drawing. The event supports the education programs of the Santa Rosa Symphony and 6th Street Playhouse. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at a door, and include a lasagna dinner and no-host bar.For more information, visit triviasonoma.com or call Sheila McQuillen at (707) 579-4094. – Mallory Giunchigliani

Plan 9 From Outer Space LIVE!
One night only! A live staged reading of the funniest B-movie ever made. An all-star cast of North Bay actors performing every hilarious word, with sound effects, music, and a real flying saucer! Featuring Keith Baker, Allison Rae Baker, Mark Bradbury, Eric Burke, Clint Campbell, Eliot Fintushel, Sheri Lee Miller, Adam Palafox, Dave Pokorny, Rebekah Patti, and Brandon Wilson. This program will be recorded and broadcast on KRCB public radio on Halloween. Come be part of the audience for this one-of-a-kind fundraiser for the Glaser Center.7:30pm, $10, Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa

SATURDAY, OCT. 20

Rocky Horror Sistahs
Let’s do the time warp again, but this time with the drag-tastic Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. It is a journey through the weird and wonderful world of sistering told through the lens of a crazed Rocky Horror fan. The Russian River Sisters own choir will be performing songs and dances inspired by Rocky Horror live to raise funds for the Russian River Sisters and the Guerneville Community Holiday Dinner. Dress up as your favorite character and participate in one of the most fun shows West County has ever seen. You’ll shiver with antici—say it, say it, say it—pation. 8p.m., Monte Rio Theater, 10298 Bohemian Hwy., Monte Rio,$20, 18 and over.

Farm to Fork Dinner
On October 21st, 3-7pm, join the Sebastopol Grange and Chef Sarah Piccolo of Fork Catering for a delicious meal with your community!  Rawfood Central of Sebastopol will add fresh vegan options.  We will be celebrating local flavors in support of the Grange and their scholarship fund. $20-$40. Tickets online or 6000 Sebastopol Ave / Hwy 12, Sebastopol.

Bill Maher
Political rabble rouser Bill Maher hits the Green Music Center to jab at the insanity of the democratic process. Saturday, October 20, 8:00 pm, Weill Hall, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.
Price: $49.75/$69.75/$89.75

Family Day El Dio de Los Muertos
Come get ready for Day of the Dead by celebrating at Sonoma County Museum’s Family Day, which will include arts and crafts activities, samples of delicious Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead),story telling at 11:30, a Day of the Dead altar creating demonstration by Becoming Independent, and a performance by the local children’s dance troupe, Ballet Folklorico Jazmin, at noon. A special docent led tour of the exhibition will begin at 1pm. Sonoma County Museum, 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa.

SUNDAY, OCT. 21
Democracy Now!
Progressive journalist Amy Goodman talks from 2-4p.m. at the Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol, $15.