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We\u2019re still a week away from two of biggest music events of the year (Outside Lands and San Jose Jazz Summer Fest). But that doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t enjoy some fun and deliciousness right now. So let\u2019s get to it, shall we?<\/p>\n

Read more Wildfires force George Clooney\u2019s family to evacuate their home in southern France<\/a><\/p>\n

As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, if you\u2019d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at <\/span>www.mercurynews.com\/newsletters<\/span> \u00a0or\u00a0 <\/span>ww<\/span>w.eastbaytimes.com\/newsletters<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1\u00a0WATCH: Spider-Man swings back<\/h4>\n

Yes, there are some crazy stunts and visual effects, but Tom Holland and Oakland native Zendaya are the best things about the new Spider-Man movie, out this week.<\/p>\n

2 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over<\/h4>\n

From a collection of classic computers to one of rock\u2019s best guitarists, there are some great shows and concerts to catch this weekend and beyond.<\/p>\n

3 DEVOUR: Hamburger steak trend hits Oakland<\/h4>\n

Flame-grilled \u201chamburger steaks\u201d are all the rage in Japan \u2014 and they just landed in Oakland.<\/p>\n

Read more Award-winning new movie on Chicano icon Luis Valdez lands in Bay Area<\/a><\/p>\n

4 WATCH: New movie about Bay Area legend<\/h4>\n

Writer, filmmaker and stage director Luis Valdez, who spent much of his life in the South Bay, is the subject of an award-winning movie that\u2019s screening in local theaters.<\/p>\n

5 SEE & HEAR: A wonderfully weird new musical<\/h4>\n

\u201cRide the Cyclone\u201d at City Lights Theater in San Jose is a little, um, strange. And that\u2019s one of the best things about it.<\/p>\n

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6 PLAY: If that game seems familiar \u2026<\/h4>\n

Remakes are all the rage in video games now, and that\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing.<\/p>\n

7 COOK & SCARF: Green beans with heat<\/h4>\n

Yes, we know, green beans are rarely on anyone\u2019s list for an awesome taste explosion. Until now \u2026.<\/p>\n

Read more Five arrested in East Bay sting targeting child predators<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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