If there was ever a time for a great weekend, this is it. And we have some great ideas, from killer horror movies to amazing pies of all kinds and Clint Eastwood’s gripping new movie.
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1 WATCH: Freaky, frightening films
For some reason, people are into scary movies this time of year. And 2024 has been a great year for horror films — here are 10 winners you can watch right now.
2 READ & DEVOUR: It’s pie time
Thanksgiving is approaching, which means it’s time to devote our attention to pies. So we chatted with acclaimed author Rossi Anastopoulo about her book “Sweet Land of Liberty: A History of America in 11 Pies.” Here’s our interview (and don’t worry, there are lots of recipes involved).
Curry Pizza House in Foster City has a variety of distinctive combos. (Curry Pizza House)
3 EAT: Speaking of pie …
Did you know that October was National Pizza Month? (Why this isn’t taught in American history classes is beyond us.) Don’t worry if you missed it, there’s never a bad time to celebrate pizza, especially with these seven unusual pizza combos.
4 SIP: Quaff championship beer
Not to get all braggy or anything, but California kicked butt at the Great American Beer Festival, the nation’s biggest beer contest, and the Bay Area was a big part of that. Here’s where you can sample some of our winners.
Revered singer Yolanda Adams performs at the gospel Reunion Tour in Oakland Nov. 1. (Kevin Wolf/Associated Press archives)
5 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From a star-studded gospel show to great stage shows and Alfred Hitchcock movies, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
6 WATCH: Clint Eastwood’s swan song?
The famed director is releasing what might be his final film this weekend. It’s a courtroom thriller and it earned a big thumbs up from us.
7 PLAY & PLAN: Snow dreams
Here’s one way to take your mind off a certain election that seems to have everyone tense and irritable these days — consider that Tahoe ski season is almost here. Here’s what’s new at the major ski areas, and a rundown of fun things to do in the area if you’re not a skier.