From scary aliens (on TV) to an epic Chinese classical work to a fun day trip to Point San Pablo Harbor, it’s shaping up as a most promising weekend, indeed. So let’s get to it, shall we?

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1 WATCH: The “Alien” franchise comes to TV

What began as one of the most badass and horrifying space-movie franchises ever has seemed more like an afterthought in recent years. Until now. “Alien: Earth” debuts this week on Hulu and FX and if drooling, terrifying space aliens that are mad as heck for no apparent reason are your thing — you gotta tune in.

2 PLAY & TASTE: A saucy contest in San Jose

One of the South Bay’s most sumptuous contests returns on Sunday. Yes, the Boss of the Sauce tomato sauce contest is returning to San Jose’s Little Italy on Aug. 17. Eight restaurants are competing and here’s how you can watch (and of course sample some of the contestants.)

Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond can be a fun, if a tad unusual, day trip. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 

3 PLAY: One quirky day trip

If you’ve never been to Point San Pablo Harbor, it makes for a wonderful, if a tad unusual day trip, with or without the charming goats.

4 SEE, HEAR & PLAY: Outdoor arts events

Fun outdoor arts events are one of the highlights of any Bay Area summer. Here are 7 of our favorites.

Symphony San Jose and 10 Chinese American organizations and artists are teaming on a production of Xian Xinghai’s epic 1939 work “The Yellow River Cantata.” (Symphony San Jose) 

5 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over

From an epic Chinese classical work to the Beach Boys and artistic Honey Bears, there is a lot to see and hear this weekend in the Bay Area.

6 MAKE & DEVOUR: Chow down on chicken caprese

This sumptuous and summery caprese grilled chicken recipe tastes marvelous, right down to the last cherry tomato.

7 WATCH: Charlie Brown’s excellent comeback

What’s billed as the first “Peanuts” TV musical in 35 years arrives this weekend. Here’s how you can see it.