7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 17-19

From some exciting new restaurants to great concerts and shows, there is a lot of cool stuff to experience this weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?

McDonald’s will bring back Boo Buckets on Tuesday, Oct. 21

DC’s trendy Toastique coming to San Pedro Square

For one night, San Jose’s Eos & Nyx chef will cook at Draymond Green’s restaurant

Bay Area chef competing on holiday edition of Guy Fieri’s ‘Tournament of Champions’ on Food Network

Another East Bay restaurant closes, in a blow to brunching

(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: Great shows are all over

From Oakland Symphony performing “Firebird” to a salty (literally) new exhibit, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.

Singer-songwriter-pianist Vienna Teng, a Bay Area native, performs in Stanford on Sunday. (Courtesy of Vienna Teng)

2: SEE & HEAR: Vienna Teng’s homecoming

The talented singer-songwriter-pianist, a Bay Area native, will perform before a hometown crowd in Stanford on Sunday.

3: BAKE & DEVOUR: A seasonal dessert delight

Who says the holiday baking season doesn’t really kick off until Thanksgiving? These Halloween-themed cupcakes are a yummy treat that you can make with your kids right now.

4 WATCH: A cinematic tribute to Diane Keaton

The beloved and much-admired actor died this week. Among the many tributes to her life and career, AMC Theatres will screen some of her most iconic movies for one week beginning Friday.

A pair of stromboli, fresh from the oven, are prepared for serving at Tony DiMaggio’s Pizza in San Jose . (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group)

5 DINE: Superior stromboli

Fans of Tony DiMaggio’s Pizza in San Jose had to agonize for a year when the beloved eatery shut down after a fire. But the restaurant, known for its sumptuous stromboli, is back open for business.

6 PLAY & DINE: Curry’s new restaurant and bar

Steph Curry and Michael Mina’s culinary venture, Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule, just opened in San Francisco’s Union Square. Here is what you need to know.

7 PLAY: 3 big new video game sequels

As the holiday season draws near (yes, we know it’s still October), video game creators are already releasing some big-name entries. Here are three you should know about.