From compelling plays to killer concerts and a mouthwatering Moroccan dish, we’ve got a bunch of great ideas for your weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 WATCH: Catty Capote gets comeuppance
Truman Capote was a brilliant writer, but he had a knack for enraging people. A new series that centers on his nasty falling out with his high-society women pals is utterly compelling, and tops our roundup of new movies and shows you should totally watch this week.
Jeffrey and Kevin Pang, the father-son coauthors of “A Very Chinese Cookbook” make shumai together. (Kevin White/America’s Test Kitchen)
2 READ, COOK & EAT: Got a Pang for Chinese food?
Lunar New Year is just around the bend (Feb. 10), which means it’s a great time to catch up with the beloved father/son celebrity chefs and Chinese cuisine stars Jeffrey and Kevin Pang. And if you’re looking for events to help celebrate, we have a roundup right here.
3 SEE & HEAR: A jazz legend is in town
Pianist Kenny Barron is one of the most revered musicians on the planet, and one reason is his insanely amazing versatility. He’ll be at the SFJAZZ Center through the weekend, performing four completely different concerts in four days.
4 COOK & EAT: Moroccan magic
This lamb stew is so rich, sweet and savory, it could be the high point of your weekend. Here’s how it’s done.
Taylor Swift performs at The Monumental stadium during her Eras Tour Buenos Aires, Argentina in November. Many are expecting her to win the top prize at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 4. (Natacha Pisarenko/Associated Press archives)
5 WATCH: Here come the Grammy Awards
It’s true that the most interesting moments at the Grammy Awards are often the performances. But this year’s ceremony, which airs on Sunday, has some pretty compelling contests, and there’s always the burning question: Can anyone beat Taylor Swift? Here’s how we think things will shake out.
6 COOK & DEVOUR: Cauliflower is king
OK, the phrase “roasted cauliflower” might not send tremors of excitement through the culinary world, but wait until you check out this version of it.
7 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From compelling new plays in Berkeley and San Jose to the great singer Sasha Cooke, there are a ton of great shows to see in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.