From a fun new Pixar movie to amazing concerts and super-tasty shaved-ice drinks, there is a lot to see, do and savor in the Bay Area this weekend.
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 WATCH: Blast off with ‘Elio’
We always welcome the arrival of a new Pixar movie, and “Elio,” about a lonely boy who wants to hang with space aliens (and gets his wish) is poignant, fun and flat-out gorgeous to look at. And here is what two of the filmmakers have to say about it.
The popular mangonada raspado, left, made of mango ice cream over chunks of mangos, shredded ice, lime juice, and other Mexican spicy ingredients sits next to coconut with peacan, and guava raspados at the Nieves 5 de Mayo located in Fruitvale Public Market in Oakland/ (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
2 SLURP & SWOON: Icy, sweet deliciousness
Raspados, paletas and other shaved-ice sweet drinks are yummy and refreshing all year round, but especially when summer arrives. Here’s where to find them.
3 SEE & HEAR: A wave of awesome music
All over San Jose on Saturday, musicians will be strutting their stuff as Make Music Day returns to the city.
4 GRILL & EAT: A chef’s secret weapon
If you’re grilling pork or chicken, this cherry relish (yes, cherry!) would be the perfect topper.
From left, Lauren Marcus, Stephanie Gibson and Shakina star in “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical.” (Tracy Martin/TheatreWorks Silicon Valley)
5 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From a world premiere musical to Lyle Lovett and the incredible “Garden of Memory,” there is a lot too see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
6 PLAY: Hike the Skyline Trail
The East Bay Skyline Trail affords one of the region’s most scenic hikes. Here’s what you need to know.
7 WATCH: Fabulous Frameline
With more than 150 films, Frameline, the huge annual LGBTQ+ film festival in San Francisco and Oakland, offers a LOT of options — here are some of our favorites.
