7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, March 1-3
From the new “Dune” to an exciting new seafood joint to great golden fun in Napa, there’s a great weekend awaiting us.
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1 WATCH : The ‘Dune’ we deserve
“Dune: Part 2” is finally in theaters and all we can say is, wow!
2 PLAY: Magic mustard season
It’s that time of the year in Napa when mustard blooms cast those rolling hills in a beautiful golden glow — but that’s not the only reason to visit the wine country these days.
3 DINE: Check out an exciting new seafood restaurant
Newly opened Hurrica Restaurant in Redwood City welcomes visitors by land or sea with first-rate seafood and a flashy jellyfish aquarium. We checked it out recently and here are our thoughts.
4 MAKE & SCARF: Umami bombs away
These crispy, healthy and utterly addictive lettuce wraps are so easy and quick to make, you won’t believe your tastebuds.
5 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From Smuin Ballet reviving two of its greatest hits to a “Magic Flute” in Livermore and free tunes at a beloved old bandshell, there are a lot of great shows and concerts to catch this weekend.
6 WATCH: A ‘Shogun’ for a new generation
James Clavell’s epic and compelling novel has been adapted for TV again, and this version is even better than the classic 1980 one.
7 PLAY: A hot, hot, hot new game
“Helldivers 2” is taking the video game world by storm — here’s why.