NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 06: Trumpeter Chris Botti performs onstage during SeriousFun Children's Network 2016 NYC Gala Show on June 6, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
On a cold, damp weekend, you should totally pamper yourself. And we have some wonderful ideas, from great movies and concerts, to killer video games and cozy taverns (with fireplaces!)
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1 SEE & HEAR: Bop along with Botti
Trumpeter Chris Botti’s annual winter stint at the SFJAZZ Center is always a popular draw in the Bay Area. Now he’s back, and here’s how you can snag tickets.
2 HEAR: Take a musical trip down Memory Lane
Fifty years ago, an unbelievable mix of albums by some very different artists wound up No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Let’s remember those crazy days, eh? and of course, you can listen along.
3 SEE & HEAR: Great shows to catch this weekend
From a stage show about literary love to the return of feminist folk legend Cris Williamson, there are some great shows and concerts to see this weekend.
4 WATCH: There’s a new killer doll in town
Step aside Chucky, there’s a new children’s toy out there with a taste for mayhem, and she’s wicked smart. Her name is M3GAN, and you’ll find her atop our list of new films and shows you should know about. Meanwhile, Sarah Polley’s powerful new film “Women Talking,” which hits Bay Area theaters this weekend, is drawing Oscar buzz. Here’s what she has to say about it.
5 PLAY: Games that dominated 2022
It’s supposed to rain A LOT this weekend, which means you should totally blow off your New Year’s resolution to exercise or clean out the garage and hunker down with the best video games of the year.
6 SIP & PLAY: Taverns with the ultimate ambiance
There’s nothing like enjoying a tasty aperitif in front of a roaring fire. And here are 6 pubs and bars where you can do just that.
7 COOK & EAT: Best. Broccoli. Soup. Ever.
Nothing warms up a cold, damp weekend like a bowl of homemade soup. And this one will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Originally published at Randy McMullen