Got your weekend plans? We have something for just about everyone this week, from amazing concerts and movies to recipes for mouthwatering cookies. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 SEE & HEAR: Amazing shows are going on all over
From a cool concert in honor of Stevie Wonder to the Mill Valley Music Fest to the return of “Riverdance,” there are a ton of great shows to see this weekend.
2 EAT: Perfectly decadent pies
The Bay Area has a plethora a great pie shops, so we scouted out 12 of the very best (we know, it’s a tough job but somebody has to do it).
3 WATCH: Italy goes to the movies
Two movies, including the star-studded “Book Club” sequel, are chock full of awesome Italian scenery. They top our roundup of new shows and movies you should know about.
4 COOK & EAT: Creamy carbonara
Pasta carbonara is like the perfect Italian comfort food with a little bit of breakfast thrown in. And this version is a perfect Mother’s Day dinner.
5 BAKE & SCARF: Killer cookies
Nothing says “thanks, mom” like a platter of freshly baked, homemade cookies. And these tasty concoctions should do just the trick.
6 WATCH: CAAMFest returns
What’s CAAMFest? It is one of the biggest Asian American film festivals in the country, and it kicks off this week in San Francisco with one of the funniest movies of 2023. Here’s what you need to know.
7 SEE & HEAR: Tambourine dreams
The tiny percussion instrument doesn’t usually get a lot of love — but it’s the star of Brazilian-themed classical concert this weekend.
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