Whether you’re in the mood for a major music or film festival, or would rather cozy up with a new series by one of the world’s best directors, you’re in luck this weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 SEE & HEAR: Awesome Aftershock
Sacramento this weekend hosts one of the world’s best festivals for fans of metal and hard rock. Here are our picks for the acts you need to see.
2 EAT & SIP: The best of TJ’s Halloween treats
Yes, Trader Joe’s has once again ignored every hint of restraint and released about 171 gazillion Halloween products this year. So we did the hard work and picked out the best.
Filoli Historic House & Gardens is s great place to get spooked during Halloween. (Jeff Bartee Photography)
3 PLAY: Celebrate Halloween the Bay Area way
From a Gothic mystery unfolding at the historic Filoli estate in Woodside to a haunted airplane hangar, the Bay Area offers plenty of spooky ways to get the most out of Halloween season.
4 COOK & DEVOUR: A match made in heaven
Delicata squash is sweet and creamy when you roast it. Labneh is a soft cheese with a tangy taste. Put them together and we think you’ll love the results.
Cate Blanchett stars in Alfonso Cuarón’s new thriller series “Disclaimer.” (Apple TV+)
5 WATCH: An Oscar-winner’s new series
Revered director Alfonso Cuarón has a new TV series out, “Disclaimer,” starring Cate Blanchett, and it is every bit as great as his films. It’s part of our roundup of what to watch this weekend, along with a biopic about a certain controversial presidential candidate.
6 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From an awesome wine country crooner to a family-friendly ghost walk in Pleasanton, there are lot of cool things to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.
7 SEE, HEAR & PLAY: Great movies in Marin
The star-studded Mill Valley Film Festival runs through this weekend, and there are still some great movies on the schedule.