From a pop superstar to frosty, delicious treats and fun ferry rides, there is a lot to see and do 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 SEE & HEAR: Lady Gaga’s in town

The pop superstar and actor has brought her Mayhem Ball tour to the Bay Area for two shows at the Chase Center. We caught the first show and we have some thoughts.

Guitarist and vocalist David Jenkins and his band Pablo Cruise have three Bay Area concert July 25-27. Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group

2 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over

From Bay Area Yacht rockers Pablo Cruise to the revered Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.

3 EAT & PLAY: Say hello to Hello Kitty

The beloved franchise just opened a cafe in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall; here’s what you need to know.

4 PLAY, EAT & DRINK: Fantastic ferry rides

If you think the Bay Area’s ferry system is only for commuters and tourists, try one of these fabulous day trips built around a ferry ride.

A scoop of Falooda ice cream is placed onto two scoops of Blueberry Lavender ice cream at Pints of Joy in Sunnyvale. Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group

5 DINE: Cool places to snack

Bay Area eateries offer a wonderful array of frosty, tasty treats perfect for this time of year. Here are 10 of our favorites.

6 SEE: Bay Area’s unique architectural offerings

In these busy times, it’s easy to overlook or forget some of the best things about the Bay Area — like its unique collection of architectural styles.

7 DINE: Check out a Jewish deli

Bubbelah, a new restaurant and takeout deli in Menlo Park, bills itself as a ticket to the “vast world” of Jewish cuisine.