From the S.F. Film Festival and the return of “Blindspotting” to some killer desserts and Iranian art, there is a lot to savor this weekend. So let’s get busy, shall we?
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1 WATCH: Here comes the S.F. Film Festival
The annual festival has scores of movies in its lineup, but the one everyone’s talking about centers on a certain Bay Area basketball legend.
2 MAKE & DEVOUR: Divine desserts
You’ve worked hard all week (and, heck, even if you haven’t, we’ll let you skate) so you deserve a luscious, creamy dessert this weekend. We have three in mind.
3 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From your last chance to see the Gold Coast Chamber Players in concert to a spotlight on Iranian art, there are a bunch of cool concerts, exhibits and more to take in this weekend and beyond.
4 DINE: Amazing Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants
Our list of the Bay Area’s 50 best restaurants includes several crazy-good Chinese and Taiwanese spots. Here are four of our favorites, in case you’re in the mood for mouthwatering dim sum or Taiwanese fried chicken this weekend.
5 WATCH: “Blindspotting” is back!
The incredibly clever Oakland-based show created by Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casals returns for Season 2 Friday, and manages to be funny and poignant all at once. You know it tops our list of cool stuff to watch this weekend.
6 SEE & HEAR: Roots music at its best
Arhoolie Records, the legendary El Cerrito label that deals in authentic Cajun, blues, folk, Tex-Mex and other American roots music styles, is hosting its annual awards show concert this weekend. And you know the music will kick butt.
7 MAKE & EAT: A brunch secret weapon
Asparagus fuels this perfect brunch salad that has a most peculiar nickname. Here’s how to make it.
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