7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, Dec. 2-4
We’re officially in the 2022 Holiday Season! Congratulations if you haven’t yelled at anyone yet. And we’re here to help put you in a good mood with fun weekend ideas, from festive holiday shows to amazing cookies and a terrific wine + hiking excursion.
If you’re headed to a live performance or public event, please check the venue or production’s website for the latest COVID safety precautions before you go.
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1 SEE & HEAR: Great live shows abound
Whether you’re in the mood for a festive concert, a gripping play about the Holocaust or a dazzling dance recital, the Bay Area has got it going on this weekend. Here’s a partial roundup.
2 BAKE & SAVOR: Heavenly holiday cookies
Whether you are a baking wizard or a cookie rookie, there are several new cookbooks out with tips and killer recipes — here are three of our favorite cookbooks plus recipes. Hellooo, bourbon balls!
3: WATCH: Wallow in ‘Willow’
Ron Howard cooked up a quirky cult classic with the ’80s fantasy film “Willow.” Now it’s back as a Disney+ series that’s way better than we expected. It tops our list of compelling new shows and movies you should totally see this weekend.
4 EAT: Check out Ethel’s Fancy
Despite the name, revered Bay Area chef Scott Nishiyama’s latest venture is less formal than his other restaurants. But it’s one of the hottest tickets in Palo Alto. We checked it out recently, and we have some thoughts.
5 SIP & PLAY: Fun in ‘Apple Hill’
The scenic hills and lovely wineries of Placerville and Camino make for a wonderful weekend of hikes and wine-tasting. Here’s an itinerary.
6 WATCH: A new ‘Wuthering Heights’
All the angst, passion, pain, cruelty and heartbreak — not to mention the myriad plot twists — are on hand in Berkeley Rep’s new take on Emily Bronte’s gothic novel. But this fab rendition is still full of surprises.
7 PLAY: A worthy sequel to ‘God of War’
The 2018 video game “God of War” was a brilliant blend of great storytelling and sizzling gameplay. The sequel, “God of War Ragnarök” is, if anything, even better.