Let’s get February off to a great start with a boffo weekend, eh? And we have some great ideas, from the amazing Bjork and awesome dance recitals to a Bigfoot hike and Bay Area trivia quiz.
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1 SEE & HEAR: Boogie with Bjork
Actually, we have no idea if Bjork boogies or not. But the one-in-a-million artist is finally returning to the Bay Area for two shows with her beyond-elaborate new concert tour “Cornucopia.” And she told us all about it.
2 SIP & PLAY: Let’s talk tiki
Tiki bars, in all their Polynesian splendor, are making a big comeback in the Bay Area. If you want to celebrate this awesome trend, here are five Bay Area tiki bars to check out.
3 PLAY: Take our Bay Area trivia quiz
Can you name the Bay Area’s best left-handed quarterback ever? Do you know why sea lions hang around Pier 39? If you think you know the Bay Area, you’ll have a blast with this trivia test.
4 DINE: The taste of Naples
Popular Bay Area chef Enzo Rosano has a new gig going in the South Bay. His new Naples-inspired restaurant in Campbell is called Locanda Sorrento, and we have a few early impressions.
5 SEE: Amazing dance recitals
It’s a fan-tutu-tastic weekend for Bay Area dance fans, featuring performances by everyone from Smuin Contemporary Ballet to the world famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Here are several shows to see or stream.
6: PLAY: Hike with Bigfoot
OK, we can’t guarantee he’ll make an appearance — the dude is, like, way busy these days — but we can take you on a NorCal trek intricately linked to Bigfoot.
7: SEE & HEAR: The fabulous Nelly
Blessed with a sparkling voice, Venezuelan singer Nelly was grooming to be a pop star. Then she discovered her true music passion. She’s got two Bay Area shows this weekend; here is what you need to know.
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