Halloween is right around the corner, and San Francisco is hosting numerous events that will help you get in the haunted holiday spirit.

Here are 18 events to check out in The City this week.

Parivar Bay Area Diwali Utsav (Monday)

Parivar, a South Asian transgender- and queer-led organization, is hosting a dinner and lighting ceremony to mark the opening of its first dedicated office space in the United States.

Attendance is free with an RSVP . Parivar’s new home is located at 837 Turk St., with the grand opening running from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Queer and Well presents Xtreme Step Hip Hop with Timothy Hampton (Monday)

The San Francisco LGBT Center’s fitness class blends step aerobics with hip-hop music and dance. The full-body workout is hosted by Timothy Hampton, the SF LGBT Center’s

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