7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 24-26

With cool concerts opulent operas a parade of pups and fantastic film festivals and more one can draw two conclusions Yes we are being paid by the alliteration and yes there is a tremendous array of things to do this weekend So let s get to it shall we Related Articles Bay Area arts cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend Chili Cook-Off returning to Santa Cruz Boardwalk with teams Want your kid to be smart Heads up The Bay Area Science Festival is this Saturday MOHI Food Wine Festival returns for second year Saratoga High represented in Speaking and Arrangement Awards As inevitably be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in healthcare guidelines or other details Meanwhile if you d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free just sign up at www mercurynews com newsletters or www eastbaytimes com newsletters WATCH Rock legend turns a corner If you don t know the story of how a young Bruce Springsteen put his career on the line to make the album no one yearned him to make this excellent new movie will open your eyes A parade of pets on Oct is bound to put you in a doggone good mood City Center Bishop Ranch SEE HEAR Great shows are all over From a bunch of compelling concerts to a new kid-friendly opera film festivals and a parade of costumed dogs there is a lot of fun stuff to see and do this weekend WATCH PLAY TASTE Chili heaven awaits There s never a bad time to visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Toss in a chili contest where you can taste the entries and well see you there VISIT SIP Tea and a lot more The family-run new Kung Fu Tea in Redwood City with its insanely large selection of boba slushies and other yummy drinks is a genuine labor of love Emma Stone gives an electrifying performance in her latest collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos Focus Features WATCH A wonderfully odd movie The talented if slightly eccentric filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos might have hit a career high with his latest effort Bugonia starring Emma Stone PLAY SIP Lodi day trip The city once bemoaned by rock legend John Fogerty is California s largest wine-producing city and a whole lot more as this day trip itinerary illustrates SEE HEAR A jump start on Dia de los Muertos The iconic Mexican holiday doesn t officially arrive until next weekend but an Oct concert brings one of Mexico s largest part beloved singers to Berkeley