From scary movies and amazing photographs to gorgeous hikes (with waterfalls!) we have some truly amazing ways to enjoy the heck out of this weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are happening all over
From outdoor Shakespeare productions to a photo exhibit that will change what you think of photography, there are a ton of cool concerts, shows and exhibits to check out this weekend and beyond.

2 PLAY: Hikes with waterfalls
It’s sounds almost too good to be true — a beautiful trek, WITH a gorgeous waterfall to boot? Here are five such trails, and there’s still time to hike them.
3 PLAY & EAT: Picnic in style
If you feel like a high-end and memorable picnic in the Bay Area these days, pop-up picnics are the way to go — and here’s how to arrange one. And if you’re looking for some choice locations, yes, we have those, too.
4 HEAR: The best of Taylor Swift
In case you’ve been living on Mars, superstar Taylor Swift is in the Bay Area for two shows this week (if you snagged ducats, we salute you!). We asked fans to name her best album, and you can read and listen along to the conversation.
5 COOK & DEVOUR: Fantastic fudge
If you don’t know who Linda Skeens is, the 75-year-old Appalachian grandma is to county fair recipes what Taylor Swift is to pop music; and her peanut butter fudge could change your world.

6 WATCH: A good weekend to get spooked
Our roundup of great new movies and shows to catch has a couple of hair-raising dandies (and, yes, Nicolas Cage is involved).
SEE & HEAR: ‘Beetlejuice’ is back
The hit musical based on the hit movie is back in the Bay Area — and with a San Jose native in a starring role. All the deets are here.
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