7 awesome Bay Area things to do this Easter weekend, April 7-9

From Alvin Ailey to Michael Jordan, rose lattes (yes, really!) and pre-game bites, this weekend is jam packed with fun possibilities. So let’s get to it — as soon as we get this boilerplate out of the way…

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OK, now let’s get to it!

1 SEE & HEAR: A legendary boy band

R&B icons New Edition is back in the Bay Area, 40 years after breaking Youtube (and melting hearts) with “Candy Girl. Here’s how to see them this Easter Sunday in Oakland.

2 WATCH: A sports film that’s not a sports film

Ben Affleck’s “Air” — about how Nike landed Michael Jordan and the merchandising deal of a lifetime — is flat-out brilliant entertainment. Here’s why we think so — plus five more great movies to see this weekend.  It tops our list of new movies and shows you should know about.

3 SIP: The best java, matcha and lattes out there

Need a little caffeinated oomph? We’ve got recs for nine awesome new tea and coffeehouses across the East and South Bays, from a floral-inspired Yemeni cafe in Oakland — helllloooo, Dellah Rose Latte — to a Brazilian wonder in Danville and a chef-fy new hot spot in Menlo Park.

4 SEE & HEAR: Great shows all over the place