"From amazing wings to a gut-busting musical and a brilliant Stephen King adaptation, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend. So let's get to it, shall we? (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health 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 w.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters ."
"1 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over From dazzling pianist Yuja Wang to Smuin Ballet's new season, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond. 2: SCARF: Wing season takes flight Football season is back, and so is the annual discussion about who serves up the best wings in the Bay Area. We have some thoughts about that."
"3 WATCH: A perfectly poignant movie If you remember Oakland-born filmmaker Anthony Lucero's previous release, the charming East Side Sushi, you'll be glad to know his latest heartfelt effort - "Paper Bag Plan" - hits theaters this weekend. 4 DINE: Terrific tofu Chef Steve Joo and his Oakland eatery Joodooboo has become a go-to spot in the East Bay for tofu. So much so that Food & Wine just gave him a big award. 5 SEE & HEAR & LAUGH: Awww ... "Shucked" Dying for a good giggle? Check out the Broadway hit "Shucked" that opened this week in San Francisco. And here is a chat with the creators. 6 WATCH: The Emmys are coming The awards show airs on Sunday, and here are some fearless projections. 7 WATCH: An awesome Stephen King adaptation "The Long Walk," taken from an early King dystopian novel, is a riveting, if unsettling film."
Bay Area weekend events include concerts, ballet, theater, and film screenings. Dazzling pianist Yuja Wang and Smuin Ballet offer notable live performances. Football season prompts the annual conversation about the Bay Area's best wings. Oakland-born filmmaker Anthony Lucero's latest film, Paper Bag Plan, opens in theaters. Chef Steve Joo's Oakland restaurant Joodooboo has become a go-to spot for tofu and received recognition from Food & Wine. The Broadway hit Shucked opened in San Francisco, offering broad laughs. The Emmy Awards air Sunday with bold predictions. The Long Walk, adapted from an early Stephen King novel, is a riveting, unsettling film.
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