From incredible concerts to amazing mushroom recipes and a world-renowned film festival, there is a lot see, hear and eat 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: Ryan Coogler’s trippy new movie

The acclaimed filmmaker and East Bay native this week drops what be his best, and most personal, movie yet, “Sinners.” And the award-winning director told us all about it.

2 READ, COOK AND DEVOUR: The joy of Choi

Roy Choi, the super-popular food truck pioneer, is out with a new cookbook. Here’s what he has to say about it.

Trey Anastasio and Phish perform at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in 2018. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) 

3 READ & LISTEN: Fun Phish facts

The all-world jam band is headed to the Bay Area next week. Here’s all you need to know about the amazing band and its new tour.

4 COOK & DEVOUR: Marvelous mushrooms

Mushroom fans know their fave fungus is oh, so versatile to cook with. Here are 3 killer recipes.

Pianist Hiromi performs during the opening night of the SFJAZZ 2024-25 season at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

5 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over

From pianist extraordinaire Hiromi to a roomful of blues legends, there is a lot to see and hear in the Bay Area this weekend.

6: WATCH: SF Film Fest is back

The always fun and adventuresome San Francisco International Film Festival returns this weekend. Here are 10 films not to miss.

7 READ & SIP: The new wine frontier

The prospect of tariffs is leaving some wine fans wondering what the future holds. We have some ideas, and some suggestions.