Obtained your weekend plans? Now we have some nifty concepts, from San Jose’s crazy-popular Cinequest pageant to a go to to San Leandro’s Ale Path to a near-perfect spy film. So let’s get to it, lets?
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1 PLAY & WATCH: Cinequest is again
The wildly fashionable San Jose movie pageant is working by way of March 23, and will we ever have some suggestions.
2 MAKE & DEVOUR: St. Patrick’s Day feast
The beloved vacation is Monday, and if you happen to’re in search of a menu, you will have come to the appropriate place. And, in fact, don’t overlook the Irish espresso.

3 WATCH: A superior spy film
Steven Soderbergh’s newest movie, “Black Bag,” stars Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, and that’s just the start of what’s good about it.
4 SIP & PLAY: Go to the Ale Path
OK, possibly it’s not an “official” path, however this passageway in San Leandro hyperlinks two of the best-loved breweries within the Bay Space.

SEE & HEAR: Nice reveals are throughout
From one of many Bay Space’s favourite jazz/swing singers to a full of life celebration for a mathematical fixed, there are loads of enjoyable reveals and concert events to catch within the Bay Space this weekend.
6 COOK & EAT: Hearty white bean soup
And we’re not kidding concerning the hearty half. This killer recipe yields a Greek-inspired white bean and vegetable soup that can depart you feeling heat, full and completely satisfied.
7 WATCH: 2 edge-of-your-seat new reveals
“Adolescence” and “Dope Thief” are two very completely different new TV sequence — and there’s an excellent probability you’ll get hooked on each.