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7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 3-5

Whether you want to dive into a major movie or music festival or kick back in San Jose’s Little Italy, this weekend has got it going on.

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.)

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1 SEE & HEAR: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass beckons

The annual music festival draws some of the best talent and biggest names in Americana music to in Golden Gate Park for three glorious days this weekend. And it’s all free. Here are our picks of which acts to catch.

2 PLAY AND NOSH: Big fun in Little Italy

San Jose’s Little Italy will host its annual festival on Sunday, with lots of fun, great food, music and more.

The documentary "Metallica Saved My Life" is among the movies screening at the Mill Valley Film Festival. (Metallica)
The documentary “Metallica Saved My Life” is among the movies screening at the Mill Valley Film Festival. (Metallica) 

3 PLAY & WATCH: Celebs and cinema

Marin County turns into another Cannes this weekend, as Mill Valley hosts its annual film festival with lots of stars and A-List movies.

4 SEE & HEAR: A jazz singer on the rise

Lots of people are singing the praises of Mexican vocalist Lucia, who has 3 concerts in the Bay Area this week (and one is free).

5 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over

From a major metal festival to a celebration of the “Blood Moon,” there are lots of cool shows and events in the Bay Area this weekend.

Hayward native Dwayne Johnson stars as famed wrestler Mark Kerr in the new movie "The Smashing Machine." (A24 Films)
Hayward native Dwayne Johnson stars as famed wrestler Mark Kerr in the new movie “The Smashing Machine.” (A24 Films) 

6 WATCH: An Oscar bid by The Rock

OK, the reviews aren’t over the moon, but lots of people are cheering for Hayward native Dwayne Johnson’s performance as a famed wrestler/MMA fighter in the new film “The Smashing Machine,” which hits theaters this weekend.

7 SIP: Tasty brews on the cheap

For 10 minutes a day, this Berkeley Brewery serves up 10-cent beers. ‘Nuff said.

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