U.S Navy Blue Angels jets fly over the San Francisco Bay during Fleet Week festivities in San Francisco in 2022. The event, which had been threatened by possible government shutdown, returns to San Francisco this weekend. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group archives)
From the return of Fleet Week to the forecasts for absolutely gorgeous weather, it feels like a classic fall weekend. So let’s make the best of it, shall we?
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1 SEE & HEAR: Great shows and events are all over
From the return of Fleet Week and Litquake to a opera version of Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” there are a ton of great shows and festivals to take in this weekend and beyond.
2 BAKE & EAT: Perfect Pumpkin recipes
You’re not plodding through fall baking season with last year’s recipes, are you? It’s time for an upgrade, folks. We’re talking about Pumpkin Bundt Cake with a maple cream glaze. among other tasty dishes.
3 WATCH: A Korean ‘Bargain’
Remember when Korea’s gripping “Squid Game” became a hit with U.S. viewers? Now “Bargain,” another quirky, innovative Korean series, is knocking on our doors. It tops our list of new shows and movies you need to know about.
4 PLAY: Big fun in Gold Country
Amador City might be California’s smallest city — but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a boatload of fun there. Here’s an itinerary.
5 MAKE & EAT Your go-to fall salad
A classic iceberg salad with creamy dressing is like a secret weapon that can hold its with any main course. Here’s how it’s done.
6 SEE & HEAR: A big little film festival
The Mill Valley Film Festival won’t have as many celebrity visitors as in years past, due to the actors strike, but the lineup is as eye;-popping as ever.
7 PLAY: Settle in with these games
From new editions to the “Cyberpunk 2077” and the “Resident Evil 4” franchises to a surprise “Counter-Strike” sequel, here are the video games you should be playing this weekend.
Originally published at Randy McMullen