Never grow up

Find the lost boys, spy on pirates, and clap if you believe in fairies this weekend at the Arroyo Grande High School Drama Department’s production of “Peter Pan.” The beloved tale follows Peter, Captain Hook, Wendy, and the rest of the gang on a crazy adventure in Never Never Land. They can fly, too.

• “Peter Pan,” Arroyo Grande High School Drama Department, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 & 25, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Info: 489-9444.

Jazz up your life

“New York or Bust!” is a fund-raising concert presented by the Cuesta College Jazz Ensemble this Friday in Blakeslee Auditorium. The show features contemporary arrangements and rarely heard pieces. Proceeds from the performance help send the ensemble to the International Association for Jazz Education’s annual conference in New York City. And if they can make it there, they can make it anywhere.

• “New York or Bust,” Cuesta College Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Blakeslee Auditorium, Cuesta College, SLO. Tickets are $10, $8 for students, seniors, and kids under 12. Info: 546-3195.

Things that make you go boo

Halloween is just around the corner and there are a number of ways you can spend the holiday. Alternatives to good old-fashioned door-to-door begging are offered throughout the county. There is the Haunted Ballroom at the Paso Robles Inn, Pumpkins on the Pier in Pismo Beach, Halloween Costume Contest and Pumpkins on Parade at SLO Farmers’ Market, and tons more spooktacular festivals. For a complete list of ideas, see Halloween Events in the calendar section. And eat lots of candy.

• Pumpkins on the Pier, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pismo Beach. Info: 773-7063. Halloween Costume Contest and Pumpkins on Parade, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m., downtown SLO. Info: 541-0269. Haunted Ballroom, Oct. 31, Paso Robles Inn. Info: 238-2218.