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.

Lemon Posset is a British dessert made with just whipping cream, sugar and lemons, topped with fresh blueberries or raspberries. (America’s Test Kitchen) 

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.

Jasmine Cephas Jones stars in Blindspotting.” (Starz) 

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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