7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 21-23

There are so many fun things to do this weekend, it’s scary (and it’s not even Halloween yet). From incredible wine bars to an Oscar-contending civil rights movie and S.F. Trolley Dances, here are some cool ideas for fun and deliciousness.

If you’re headed to a live performance or exhibit, please check the venue or production’s website for the latest COVID safety precautions before you go.

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1 SEE & HEAR: Take in the Trolley Dances

The charming (and free) San Francisco Trolley Dances are back this weekend; it’s one of the eight shows you should check out this weekend, including a Freddy Krueger comedy and Oakland Ballet’s high-spirited Day of the Dead dance.

2 SIP & SNACK: Unwind at a wine bar

Yup, tastings at a leading Napa Valley winery can set you back some serious coin these days. But these 9 new Bay Area wine bars offer a better deal and some tasty bites as well.

3 WATCH: A powerful civil rights movie

From now through the end of the year, Oscar contenders are headed for theaters. One of these, “Till,” comes out this weekend and tops our list of new films and shows you should see.

4 EAT & PLAY: Chew on these deals in S.F.

There are always great reasons to visit, play and dine in San Francisco. But with all the deals available during the city’s Restaurant Week (kicking off Oct. 21), you owe it to yourself to go.

5 PLAY: Have fun in Emeryville

Emeryville is a lot more than the place Pixar calls home. You can find a ton of fun and interesting things to do there, including some new and eye-popping public murals.

6 SEE: A new look at a famous Oakland activist

To many, Angela Davis represents what the momentous and tumultuous 1960s/’70s civil rights era was all about. A new exhibit shines a new light on her life and career.