Daily Cal Arts

For this week in the Bay, The Daily Californian’s arts staff has suggestions for some of the most promising seasonal events and releases.

From the latest “Star Wars” installation to multiple events tailored for the holiday season, there’s something for everyone in this week’s picks.

The California Academy of Sciences is transforming into the ice planet of Hoth (it’s actually an ice rink, but close enough) for one night.

This year’s Record of the Year category may come as a surprise to some, featuring the funky, groovy “Redbone” and “The Story Of O.J.”

There’s lots to look forward to as we all recover from the Thanksgiving holiday and us Golden Bears edge into our last full week of classes.

This week, the movie theater and the comic shop are going to be the perfect places to escape Thanksgiving’s requisite awkward familial interactions. We’re taking social interaction off the (dinner) table by planning out an entire week of moviegoing and that most solitary of activities, reading.

The screenings include films with feats and flourishes that astound and influence cinephiles and filmmakers to this day.

While this week’s top picks kick off with a fashion panel, there are concerts, film screenings and even a ballet performance to fill out the rest of your evenings.

You don’t have to wait until the three-day Veteran’s Day weekend to find exciting events happening around the Bay Area. A karaoke event, film screenings, an a cappella showcase as well as a ballet studio series all top the list of this week’s events.

In any case, this is no week for staying in — almost every night offers something you won’t want to miss.