7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, July 7-9

Got your weekend plans? We have some cool ideas, from great movies to rumbling dinosaurs to awesome pizza.

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1 SEE & HEAR: Date with a dinosaur

There are a lot of great shows to see this weekend and beyond, including a live show full of lumbering “Jurassic World” dinosaurs.

2 DEVOUR: Dig into delicious pizza

It’s too bad Einstein’s not still around to answer the only question that matters in this universe: Is it physically possible to have too much pizza? In his absence, we’ll assume the answer is no, especially since the Bay Area offers these 12 amazing pizza joints.

3 MAKE & EAT: Let’s add a little green

With all that pizza, we need to throw in a tasty salad, too. And with tomatoes and corn in season right now, this perfect panzanella fits the bill.

4 SEE & HEAR: A great American rock band

Is there a better time to catch the Beach Boys than in the middle of summer? The iconic band just wrapped up an amazing run at the Hollywood Bowl and is headed our way.

5 WATCH: One of the funniest movies of the year

Sure, “Joy Ride” is a little raunchy, but the film about four BFFs getting into mischief on a vacay in China tops our list of new shows and movies you should totally see this weekend.

CELEBRATE & SIP

6: Not just another Tequila Sunrise

Since the Bay Area played an important role in the birth of the Tequila Sunrise, let’s celebrate by making these two tasty versions of the classic cocktail.

7 PLAY: Catch an outdoor movie

With the hope that the weather this weekend will fall somewhere between zero and 150 degrees, it’d be fun to take the kids to catch a classic film outside. Here’s where you can do just that.