We know, the old “but we need the rain” line is wearing a little thin these days, huh? Well, let’s show the weather who’s boss by having a fun weekend no matter what it’s doing outside — and do we have some nifty ideas along those lines, from great movies and shows to stick-to-your-ribs comfort food.
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1 SEE & HEAR: Great concerts and shows are everywhere
From homecoming shows by killer comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to the return of “Living Paper Cartoon” entertainer Ennio Marchetto, there’s a ton of great shows out there this weekend.
2 SEE: Awesome views of 2 national parks
You know that when the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks hold a photo contest, the entries are going to be gorgeous beyond words. And they are. And you can see most of them right here (without going outside).
3 WATCH: One of the best new shows you’ll see in ’23
Post-apocalypse shows are a dime a dozen these days — but “The Last of Us” is extraordinary. It tops our roundup of new films and shows you should totally watch this weekend.
4 COOK & EAT: A super short ribs stew
Nothing adds warmth to a cold, damp weekend like a hearty, savory, stick to your ribs stew, like this one.
5 SEE & HEAR: SFJAZZ Center brings the stars
Legendary jazz bassist Stanley Clarke is headed to the SFJAZZ Center this weekend for a special concert, and he told us all about it. The show is part of a star-studded weekend full of performances celebrating the SFJAZZ Center’s big milestone.
6 DINE: A new eatery with ‘Pampered Chicken’
We all were sad when beloved Oakland institution Oliveto closed. But in its place is the promising new ACRE Kitchen & bar. We checked it out recently; here are our impressions.
7 LISTEN: Remembering a guitar god
The passing of Jeff Beck this week was a brutal loss of a unique and brilliant artist to the music world. Here are five tracks to remember him by.
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