We’ve got high hopes for this weekend, with great shows, concerts and road trips in the offing. Plus chocolate chip cookies. So let’s get to it , shall we?
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1 DEVOUR: Chocolate. Chip. Cookies.
We searched (and munched) high and low to come up with this roundup of 11 Bay Area bakeries serving up next-level chocolate chip cookies. You’re welcome.
Alejandro Aldama, of Danza Azteca Centeotl performs at a Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds in 2019. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group archives)
2 EAT & PLAY: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
With Cinco de Mayor knocking on the door, this mouthwatering carnitas recipe should come in handy. Meanwhile, here are some of the many celebrations going on in the Bay Area.
3 WATCH: Mystery vs. rom-com
“Shardlake” is a cool British detective series; “The Idea of You” is a rom-com with a terrific Anne Hathaway. You can catch either, or both, this weekend.
4 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From Oakland Ballet to some cool new classical works to a festival with more than a hundred free shows, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
The Dead Kennedys — from left, Klaus Flouride, Ron “Skip” Greer and East Bay Ray — return to the Bay Area to perform at Punk in the Park. (Andrew Ramone/Courtesy of East Bay Ray)
5 SEE & HEAR: Punk’s big weekend
The Punk in the Park festival makes its first Bay Area stop this weekend, meaning that some of the best punk bands EVER are all going to be playing at one venue. Here’s a primer.
6 PLAY: Winging it to West Marin
Whether it’s warm and sunny or draped in atmospheric fog, places like Dillon Beach and Tomales Bay make for a great weekend getaway. Here are some trip tips.
7 SEE & HEAR: A new ‘Funny Girl’
The new revival of the musical based on the life of Fanny Brice was the toast of Broadway. Now it’s in the Bay Area.