7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, Aug. 15-17
From scary aliens (on TV) to an epic Chinese classical work to a fun day trip to Point San Pablo Harbor, it’s shaping up as a most promising weekend, indeed. So let’s get to it, shall we?
(As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.)
What began as one of the most badass and horrifying space-movie franchises ever has seemed more like an afterthought in recent years. Until now. “Alien: Earth” debuts this week on Hulu and FX and if drooling, terrifying space aliens that are mad as heck for no apparent reason are your thing — you gotta tune in.
2 PLAY & TASTE: A saucy contest in San Jose
One of the South Bay’s most sumptuous contests returns on Sunday. Yes, the Boss of the Sauce tomato sauce contest is returning to San Jose’s Little Italy on Aug. 17. Eight restaurants are competing and here’s how you can watch (and of course sample some of the contestants.)
Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond can be a fun, if a tad unusual, day trip. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Symphony San Jose and 10 Chinese American organizations and artists are teaming on a production of Xian Xinghai’s epic 1939 work “The Yellow River Cantata.” (Symphony San Jose)
What’s billed as the first “Peanuts” TV musical in 35 years arrives this weekend. Here’s how you can see it.
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