If you’re looking for a weekend playbook, you have come to the right place. We’ve got all sorts of fun ideas, from the return of one of the world’s coolest music festivals to a new zombie-blasting VR experience to mouthwatering meatballs.
If you’re going out to a show, festival or meal, be sure to check the venue or restaurant website for the latest COVID safety updates before you go.
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1 SEE & HEAR: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is back
The three-day HSB festival in Golden Gate Park is special in so many ways (and not just because it’s all free). It’s back this weekend. Here are 12 favorite acts you won’t want to miss.
2 PLAY: VR Zombies must die!
And you have any number of ways to kill them in “Deadwood Valley,” Sandbox VR’s new San Francisco-set zombie-themed experience. We just checked it out, and it’s hella fun.
3 WATCH: One terrific sci-fi/horror film
We know, we know, there are just too darned many dystopian films and shows out there. But “Vesper” just rewrote the book on the genre, and tops our roundup of new stuff you should totally watch this weekend.
4 SIP: Salute the wine of kings
Pinot noir is considered by many to be the “wine of kings,” but fortunately you don’t have to be royalty to enjoy it. Especially in Northern California. Here’s where to get some of the region’s best.
5 SEE & HEAR: A great weekend for live fun
From the return of one of the world’s top pianists to a hilarious show about the end of the world (sort of) and the return of the famed Glass Pumpkin Patch, there’s a lot of cool stuff to see and do this weekend.
6 COOK & SAVOR: Meatball heaven
Fall seems like a particularly good time to rustle up some great comfort food, like hearty meatballs. And if you’re feeling a little adventurous, why not try this savory, lamb-based take on the classic?
7 PLAY: Root, root, root for the home team
If you’re a 49ers fan, your weekend definitely extends through Monday, when the team faces a crucial home game against the L.A. Rams (hiss!!!). And if you plan to be one of the 65,000 or so in attendance, here’s the latest on Levi’s food and drink offerings (because unlike a football team, a Dry Aged Flannery Burger will never let you down).
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