We have all kinds of ways to enjoy the Bay Area this weekend, from music festivals to fun Pixar movies and alfresco dining spots. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 WATCH: More Pixar magic
“Inside Out 2,” which returns us to the emotion-filled head of a young girl, is even better than the original. It tops our roundup of what to watch this weekend, along with a thoroughly riveting new take on the legal thriller, “Presumed Innocent.”
Patrons dine in the patio at Farmhouse Kitchen in Berkeley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
2 DINE: Alfresco magic
Whether its a rooftop setting with great views or a twinkling patio, outdoor dining is a treat, especially in the Bay Area. Here are nine new spots that we particularly like.
3 PLAY & SIP: Family-friendly breweries
Heading out for a brewski doesn’t mean you can’t hang with your kids at the same time, especially at these five family-friendly spots.
4 SEE & HEAR: A play with a point
A new production of the classic musical “Cabaret” in Walnut Creek strikes a chord of concern about how things are today.
Country stars Little Big Town are headliners ay the Country Summer Music Festival this weekend (Jason Davis/Getty Images archives)
SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From a star-studded country music festival in Sonoma to free tunes and movies in Redwood City, there is a lot to see and hear in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.
6 MAKE & EAT: Bold summer salad
With endive, apricot and gorgonzola, not to mention a sherry vinaigrette, this salad will perk up a sleepy summer day.
7 SEE & HEAR: Celebrate Juneteenth
You can get a head start on the holiday with a star-studded celebration in Berkeley this weekend.