Whether or not you’re already surrendering to the vacation crunch or wish to take pleasure in one final weekend in peace, we’ve obtained your again, with every kind of enjoyable concepts from seasonal treats to a really witchy film. So let’s get to it, lets?
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1 WATCH: ‘Wicked’ is right here
Many people within the Bay Space look fondly upon the musical “Wicked,” because it obtained its world premiere 21 years in the past at The Curran theater in San Francisco. Now comes the movie model with one other Bay Space connection — director Jon M. Chu is from Palo Alto — and, properly, the magic continues to be there.
2 PLAY: Discover pleasure at these merry locations
It’s that holiday-borderline time of 12 months: A few of us have already got the full-on vacation mojo happening; a few of us are searching for that spark. Both manner, we wager these 5 festive day journeys will deliver a smile to your face.
3 WATCH: ‘Glicked?’
Some people are dubbing this weekend “Glicked” since “Wicked” (see lead merchandise) and “Gladiator II” are each opening, a la final 12 months’s “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” Does Ridley Scott’s swords-and-sandals sequel maintain up its finish of the deal? It tops our roundup of what to look at this weekend.
4 EAT & SIP: Take a look at Eos & Nyx
Maybe San Jose’s most eagerly anticipated new restaurant of the 12 months is lastly open. We checked out Eos and Nyx, and listed here are our ideas.
5 MAKE & SIP: Fruity fall cocktails
Should you’re internet hosting any vacation gatherings quickly, strive serving these 4 cocktails using fall fruits. Cranberry Rosemary Gin and Tonic, anybody?
6 SEE & HEAR: Nice reveals are throughout
From a star-studded up to date Christian live performance to a pair of beloved vacation reveals (one that includes the “world’s longest feather boa”) there’s a lot to see and do within the Bay Space this weekend.
7 SEE & HEAR: Some critical funk
Followers of the famed jazz/funk outfit Snarky Pet (among the finest band names in historical past) received’t thoughts stretching out their weekend somewhat bit to catch the terrific spinoff band Ghost-Notice on Monday and Tuesday in Oakland.
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