Amazing food, art and films await us this weekend, campers, so let’s get to it, shall we?
(As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.)
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1 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From a superstar pianist to a famed jazz singer and a classic opera, there are a lot of cool shows and concerts to catch in the Bay Area this weekend.
Multiple versions of Monet’s famed work “The Grand Canal, Venice” are on display at the de Young Museum. (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston/Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco)
2 SEE: Marvel at Monet
The de Young Museum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is hosting a large collection of works the impressionist painter created during a momentous trip that he didn’t want to make.
3 PLAY & DEVOUR: Positively Portugal
If you are not familiar with the culinary delights of Portugal, this series of restaurant specials running in the Bay Area through Sunday could introduce you.
4 DINE: Sublime sandwiches
It’s time for one of our favorite annual projects — rounding up the Bay Area’s best sandwich shops. So (drumroll, please) here are our spring 2026 divine dozen shops.
Boots Riley’s new film, “I Love Boosters,” will screen in Oakland April 28 as part of the San Francisco International Film Festival. (SFFILM)
5 PLAY & WATCH: An acclaimed film festival
The San Francisco Film Festival is back this week with its dependably deep and provocative lineup, including the latest offering the East Bay’s own Boots Riley.
6 DINE: Pizza with an Indian twist
Tandoori Pizza is a hit with its creative blending of Indian spices, sauces and toppings with Italian pizza. The restaurant group just opened a new eatery in Foster City and more are said to be on the way.
7 WATCH: Great movies on tap
OK, so this week’s most-talked-about movie, “Michael,” isn’t very good, unfortunately. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great viewing options for you this weekend.