From a major Marvel movie comeback to super-fun dog-friendly hikes and awesome Afghan cuisine, we have all the ingredients for a tasty 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: Dark but dazzling ‘Daredevil’
Marvel Cinematic Universe earns back some props with its new “Daredevil: Born Again.” It’s one of the best series on TV right now.
2 PLAY: Dig these dog-friendly hikes
Canine lovers, nothing’s more fun that getting in a nice hike with your beloved pooch. Here are three trails where you can do just that.
3 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From an R&B superstar to animatronic dinosaurs, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
4 WATCH: Acclaimed director gets his due
Todd Haynes, a pioneer in “Queer Cinema” and the director of such film classics as “Safe” and “Velvet Goldmine,” is getting the retrospective treatment in Berkeley starting this weekend.
5 COOK & DEVOUR: Ricotta deliciousness
This recipe with whipped ricotta and roasted cherry tomatoes will have you hooked in a hurry.
6 WATCH: Awesome detective series, breezy sitcom
The new season of the Tony Hillerman-inspired “Dark Winds” and a new comedy by the ever-endearing Kate Hudson top our roundup of what to watch this week.
7 DINE: Upscale Afghan cuisine
Its emphasis on contemporary, innovative Afghan dishes makes Oakland’s Jaji stand out — and it’s why you should totally give it a try.