Whether or not you’ve obtained romance and Valentine’s Day in thoughts, are keyed up for the NBA All-Star Recreation or fixated on America’s favourite TV sequence, there may be a whole lot of cool stuff to see and do within the Bay Space this lengthy weekend. So let’s get to it, lets?
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1 WATCH: ‘White Lotus’ is again
And in case you are one of many roughly 14½ gazillion folks in love with the wonderful sequence, that is actually great information. And we’re right here to let you know, the most effective is but to come back.
2 SIP, EAT & PLAY: NBA All-Star Recreation is right here
And we imply that actually, as in proper right here within the Bay Space (San Francisco’s Chase Middle). Even in the event you aren’t going to the sport, you may nosh and hang around on the enviornment’s Thrive Metropolis. And if tunes are your factor, the All-Star Recreation is bringing in some cool concert events too.
3 WATCH: Films to swoon over
Everybody is aware of about “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Notebook.” If you wish to watch one thing totally different at house for Valentine’s Day, these 14 films provide terrific alternate options.
4 MAKE & SAVOR: An ideal pairing
Should you’re making a Valentine’s dinner, have we obtained the dessert for you.
5 SEE & HEAR: A not often staged opera thriller
Opera San Jose is presenting “Bluebeard’s Castle,” which director Shawna Lucey describes as a “run-through-the-streets-screaming visceral experience” (and she or he implies that within the nicest approach potential).
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6 SEE & HEAR: Nice exhibits are throughout
From the world’s most romantic band to an incredible pianist and a play a few taste enhancer, there are a whole lot of nice exhibits and concert events to catch within the Bay Space this weekend.
7 SIP: Espresso, tea of the best order
Should you’re like us, a hankering for a tasty pick-me-up isn’t distant. These amazingly artistic 9 new espresso and tea spots ought to do the trick.