It’s a long weekend with a major music festival in town — in other words it’s looking like another fun-filled weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 SEE & HEAR: It’s BottleRock time
Napa Valley’s three-day explosion of music, food and fun is back with another unbelievably stacked lineup of performers. It’s so stacked, you could probably use a hand deciding who to see.
2 EAT & SWOON: More cookie greatness
We knew we could count on you readers to follow up our top chocolate chip cookie roundup with some awesome recommendations of your own. And, yowza, you did not disappoint.
Anya Taylor-Joy stars in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” (Warner Bros. Pictures) Warner Bros. Pictures
3 WATCH: ‘Mad Max’ is back
George Miller’s unique, iconic and visceral to the extreme sci-fi series is back in theaters this weekend, and yeah, it’s another white-knuckle adventure.
4 MAKE & DEVOUR: Banh mi magic
Those Vietnamese sandwiches are ever-so-satisfying and delicious. This easy-to-make, banh mi-inspired sandwich with salmon is a delicious summer meal.
5: PLAY & SIP: Sudsy SF day trip
Here’s another reason to zip into the Fog City for a day trip — these three breweries are definitely worth a visit for beer lovers.
André Holland stars as Black Panthers founder Huey P. Newton in “The Big Cigar.” (Apple TV+)
6 WATCH: A Black Panthers series
This odd, ambitious and entertaining new series focuses on a lesser-known tale of Black Panthers founder Huey P. Newton.
7: SEE & HEAR: New South Bay jazz joint
Meyhouse, which has settled into the Palo Alto space where Gordon Biersch used to be, offers cool tunes and tasty Mediterranean food.