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Got your weekend plans? We have some very fun ideas, from great live shows — the San Francisco Ballet at Stanford! ALO in Orinda! — and movies to awesome al fresco dining.
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1 SEE & HEAR: It’s totally Tina time
A hit Broadway musical about the life and iconic music of Tina Turner has just kicked off an extended Bay Area run with shows in S.F. and San Jose. We have all the deets here.
2 DINE: Taking it outside
One of the best parts of Bay Area living is its many al fresco dining offerings. In fact new rooftop bars, dining terraces and outdoor cafes are opening all the time. Here are nine of our new favorites.
3 WATCH: Awesome animated movies
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive knows that summer just screams out for animated movies. And have they got some classics screening there this month.
4 SIP: Quaffing in Concord
The East Bay city has a bustling beer scene, with several great taprooms within walking distance of the Concord BART station.
5 SNACK: Eat like a grizzly bear
No, we don’t mean head to a camping site and tear apart someone’s car. We’re talking about a special new chocolate bar made up of stuff bears like to eat — and proceeds help the rescue bears living at Oakland Zoo.
6 WATCH: 2 fan faves are back
“Heartstopper,” the beloved gay teen romance series, is back on Netflix, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back on the big screen. Yep, it’s a great weekend if you’re looking for stuff to watch.
7 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are playing all over
From S.F. Ballet dancing outside at Stanford to ALO bringing the rock back to Orinda, there are a lot of cool live shows to see this weekend.
Originally published at Randy McMullen