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Thursday, September 10, 2020

7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, Sept. 11-13 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? We have some nifty ideas, to killer day trips to alfresco dining to great TV and streaming shows.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, September 3, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your looong weekend plans yet? We have some cool from ideas awesome day trips to killer barbecue to virtual Burning Man.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, August 27, 2020

7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, Aug. 28-30 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

From Metallica to Inside Lands; homemade ice cream to Stanford's hidden gems, here are some cool ways to experience this Bay Area weekend.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, August 13, 2020

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, Aug. 14-16 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans? We have some cool ideas, from beer fests, cactus walks and all manner of great movies.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, August 6, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, Aug. 7-9 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? We have some nifty ideas, from Shark Week to R.E.M. to fabulous hikes and picnics.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:45AM
Thursday, July 30, 2020

7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, July 31-Aug. 2 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

We've got all kinds of nifty weekend ideas, from beach fun (that's allowed!) to great movies to amazingly tasty adult beverages.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:45AM
Thursday, July 23, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, July 24-26 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty, shelter-at-home ideas, from greatsummer songs to a New Orleans virtual vacay.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, July 16, 2020

7 super Bay Area things to do this weekend, June 17-19 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

We have some great ideas for cool stuff to do in the Bay Area this weekend, from W. Kamau Bell to awesome tacos to movies about Bay Area icons.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:45AM
Thursday, July 9, 2020

7 great Bay Area things to do this weekend, July 10-12 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend planned? Here are 7 great ideas, from a new Andy Samberg comedy to caffeine cocktails and hiking adventures.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, July 2, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do over July 4th weekend by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

You won't find live fireworks shows this July Fourth, but we have found plenty of other things to do this weekend, from 'Hamilton' to virtual parades.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:45AM
Thursday, June 25, 2020

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, June 26-28 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

We have some great ideas for the weekend, from Pride movies and music to celebrating Bay Area Black-owned restaurants to great movies, TV and music.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, June 18, 2020

7 epic Bay Area things to do on Father’s Day weekend, June 19-21 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans? We have a bunch of ideas, from Father's Day fun and deliciousness to a Junegteenth play to drinks with Sammy Hagar (sort of).

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, June 11, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, June 12-14 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Your Bay Area weekend includes some outside options for a change, as well as a trippy literary adventure with an alternative Bay Area.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, June 4, 2020

7 top Bay Area things to do inside this weekend, June 5-7 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Amid the strife and turbulence life is throwing at all of us, we hope you feel you can turn to The Weekender for ideas on diversions of all sorts. We’re here to help, with seven great ways…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, May 28, 2020

7 amazing Bay Area things to do indoors this weekend, May 29-31 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Sheltering at home? We have some ideas for you, from a boozy Jurassic World party to peach barbecue yumminess to great movies and music.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, May 21, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do at home Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Sheltering at home for Memorial Day weekend? We have some fun ideas, from tasty ice cream and barbecue to great movies, TV and music options.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, April 30, 2020

7 top Bay Area things to do (at home) this weekend, May 1-3 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Here are some great ways to shelter at home this weekend, from top TV shows and plays to virtual vacations and Cinco de Mayo recipes.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, April 23, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do (at home) this weekend, April 24-26 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Here's a tip for sheltering at home this weekend: Go virtual -- as in music festivals, art auctions and wine country jaunts you can enjoy at home.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, April 16, 2020

Coronavirus: 7 amazing Bay Area things to do at home this weekend, April 17-19 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

We have some cool tips for home-sheltering, from classic road trip movies to amazing music videos to virtual Mozart and Cirque du Soleil.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, April 9, 2020

Coronavirus: 7 cool Bay Area things to do at home Easter weekend, April 10-12 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Here are 7 great ways to shelter at home this weekend, from Easter treats and songs to a DIY Coachella festival to a virtual bear hunt (no, really).

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, April 2, 2020

Coronavirus: 7 awesome Bay Area things to do at home this weekend, April 3-5 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

We know you're getting cocooning down to an art form: Here are 7 more cool ideas, from virtual wine tastings to cool tunes, movies and TV shows.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, March 19, 2020

Coronavirus: 7 great Bay Area things to do this weekend (at home), March 20-22 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Coronavirus pandemic has profoundly changed the concept of weekend, but we still have lots of cooking, movie, music and TV tips.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, March 12, 2020

7 great Bay Area things to do (at home and outdoors) this weekend, March 13-15 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Everything’s crazy — we get it. You don’t know what or whom to believe. The picture keeps changing, and you can’t decide if it’s worth your while to keep paying attention and set y…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, March 5, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, March 7-9 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans? We have some cool ideas, to great date restaurants and Irish pubs to Cinequest and a last KISS.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:45AM
Thursday, February 27, 2020

7 top Bay Area things to do this Leap Year weekend, Feb. 27-29 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? We have some ideas, from amazing dance recitals to Chicano stage legends to an awesome time in Vallejo.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, February 20, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, Feb. 21-23 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? We have some cool ideas, from Sting's new musical to a major clam chowder throw-down to great music and whale watching.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, February 13, 2020

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, Feb. 14-16 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? We have some nifty ideas, from Valentine's Day fun to SF Beer Week and Ali Wong's comedy show.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, January 30, 2020

7 top Bay Area things to do Super Bowl weekend, Jan. 31-Feb. 2 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? Here are some great ideas, from Super Bowl 49ers fun to great music to cool old-fashion game arcades.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, January 23, 2020

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, Jan. 24-26 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got you weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from Chinatown adventures to great music and blasting klingons.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, January 16, 2020

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, Jan. 17-19 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from historic violins to delicious restaurant deals to fun in the Presidio.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Thursday, January 9, 2020

7 fantastic Bay Area things to do this weekend, Jan. 10-12 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? We have some cool ideas, from a great comedy fest to awesome pizza to a certain football game .... .

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM

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