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It’s important to establish a Good Weekend Groove (GWG
) early in the year, before bad habits like being constructive and doing household chores settle in. So here are some fun and yummy ideas to get 2024 off to a good start.
As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters.
1 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
Yes, January has a reputation for being a dead zone when it comes to live arts and entertainment, but there are still a goodly number of great shows and exhibits to catch in the Bay Area.
2 MAKE & DEVOUR: It’s taco time
We believe there are two kinds of people in the world, those who worship tacos with a passion strong enough to move the earth and sun, and those who just like them a lot. Regardless of which group you’re in, you’ll want to make and eat these fish tacos.
3 WATCH: Great shows and movies with local ties
There were a bunch of terrific shows and movies that came out in 2023 that had Bay Area ties. Here are some of our favorites (most of which are available to view now.
4 MAKE & EAT: Perfect pavlova
Pavlova, or meringue, has the distinction of looking harder to make than it is. Which makes this decadent dessert recipe perfect for impressing friends at a dinner party.
5 PLAY: The best video games of 2023
Last year was a phenomenal one for video game releases, and these were the best 11 that came out.
6 PLAY: Your California vacation awaits
If you’re planning a vacay in the Golden State this year, check out these ideas first.
7 WATCH: Terrific TV
The TV industry had a tumultuous year in 2023, what with strikes and other matters, but producers still turned out some terrific shows, most of which you can watch now.
Originally published at Randy McMullen