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
There are some terrific live shows to see this weekend and beyond, from Alvin Ailey’s always amazing dance troupe to Oakland Ballet’s tribute to Asian choreographers — plus a sprightly Noel Coward play in San Jose and more. Did we mention there’s more?
5 PLAY & EAT: Baseball with a side of spinach gnocchi
Hot dogs may be iconic ballpark fare, but if you’re taking in a Giants game, you don’t have to go sausage-in-a-bun. Frankly — see what we did there? — the San Francisco ballpark has scads of fantastic nearby restaurants for pre-game or post-game noshing. Here are 5 fantastic options.
6 HIKE: Wildflower nirvana
All these months of rain have given us a prezzie: A Bay Area super bloom that’s exploding on hillsides throughout the region in a riot of golden, orange and rosy hues. Here are five great spots — parks, trails and more — to get your wildflower fix.
7 PLAY: A beloved puffball returns
Kirby, that amazing multi-talented ball of fluff that starred in an overlooked 2011 video game, is back! And we have some thoughts.
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