One might be tempted to take it easy the weekend after the Super Bowl, but look at it this way — you didn’t build up all that socializing stamina just to let it wither away after one stupid football game, did you? We think not!
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 SEE & HEAR: An opera bill to die for
Opera San Jose is presenting a pair of classic 19th-century Italian operas beginning this weekend, with a 20-year-old conductor on the podium.
2 WATCH: A star-studded crime caper
It might be easier to mention who isn’t in the new movie “Crime 101” than list who is (including Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan and many more), but the main thing is it’s also an awesome film.
3 DINE: The gelato of the stars
Bacio di Latte, a Italian-born gelato brand that’s a fave with all the bold-print types in SoCal, has ventured to the Bay Area. Here’s where to get it.
4 PLAY & DINE: Take the Sweetheart Stroll
Los Gatos takes this Valentine’s stuff seriously, which means its annual sweetheart stroll is back.
5 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From the perfect Valentine’s Day band to West Bay Opera’s “Salome,” there are a lot of great shows and concerts to catch in the Bay Area.
6 COOK & DEVOUR: Chinese New Year dishes
If you are planning to get a jump on cooking for Chinese New Year, which arrives early next week, here’s what three Bay Area esteemed chefs will be making.
7 WATCH: A movie made for Valentine’s Day
“Pillion” blends some seriously sizzling sex scenes with a romantic story straight out of the Hallmark Channel. Yeah, it’s worth your time.