Whether you’re planning to attend one of the two major music festivals in the Bay Area or are planning a more laid-back weekend, we’ve got some cool ideas to help you have even more fun. So, let’s get started, shall we?
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1 SEE & HEAR: Summer Fest is back
San Jose Jazz’s annual party features a fantastic mix of artists, from legendary singer Lisa Fischer to the young lions who are the stars of tomorrow. Here are 10 shows you don’t want to miss.
2 COOKING & CONSUMPTION: It’s tomato season
Yes, tomato season is here, and that means it’s time to try out some new recipes that make the most of the fresh, plump goodness. This flank steak with homemade chimichurri and roasted tomatoes could change your life. Or how about a stuffed taco sweet potato?
3 SEE & HEAR: Insider information on Outside Lands
The massive annual music festival returns to Golden Gate Park this weekend, with a San Jose native as one of the headline acts (and he’s super excited to play for a returning crowd!). In the meantime, here are 6 other acts you won’t want to miss at the festival.
4 FOOD: Even more heavenly croissants
When we recently published a list of 12 amazing croissant shops, we asked you, dear readers, about your own favorite bakeries. And wow, you got some amazing answers.
5 WATCH: Anatomy of a Scandal
The infamous story of Milli Vanilli is retold in this gripping and insightful film.
6 PLAY & EAT: Good food at Lake Tahoe
Heading to Lake Tahoe’s South Shore this summer? Here’s the latest on the area’s ever-improving restaurant scene.
7 SEE & HEAR: There are great shows and events everywhere
From a festival of new plays to a party in Sonoma dedicated to apple worship (the fruit, not the computer), there are a lot of cool things to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
