The Perfect Weekend: Nifty Ideas for Great Shows, Concerts, Pizza-and-Beer Pairings, and More

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1. There are a lot of events happening this weekend, so be sure to check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines.

2. Some people employ almost NASA-worthy standards to match the correct wine with various pasta or meat dishes.

3. If you are excited about seeing the punk/new wave/art rock icons Devo on Tuesday in S.F., here’s a list of some of the events happening this weekend that you might want to check out.

     It’s the little things that make a weekend perfect: a warm-hearted comedy, the exact-right beer to serve with that heavenly slice of pizza, and more. With the massive APEC international conference running Nov. 11-19 in San Francisco, there may be some traffic issues, so make sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. To make the most of your weekend, here are some nifty ideas for great shows, concerts, pizza-and-beer pairings, and more.

     Live Music and Shows

     From a new “Barber of Seville” at Opera San Jose to a heartfelt Elvis/drag queen-themed comedy in Walnut Creek, there are plenty of live music and shows to choose from this weekend. If punk/new wave/art rock icons Devo are your thing, they’re playing in S.F. on Tuesday. Frankie Valli, he of the iconic Four Seasons group and owner of one of the world’s most famous falsettos, is headed to the Bay Area. And if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at or .

     Pizza-and-Beer Pairings

     Some folks employ almost NASA-worthy standards to match the correct wine with various pasta or meat dishes. Isn’t it time that we did the same for pizza-and-beer pairings? If you’re looking for the perfect beer to go with your favorite pizza, here’s a comprehensive list of beer-and-pizza pairings to try.

     Festive Meals

     This delish acorn squash entree tastes and even looks festive. It’s hearty but not heavy and perfect for a weekend meal, holiday or otherwise. And with chestnuts becoming more and more important this time of year, why not try this chestnut and wild mushroom risotto for a special weekend meal?

     Movies

     From a David Fincher movie about a fussy hitman to a comedy exploring the nature of “soul mates,” here are some movie recommendations for this weekend. Whether you’re looking for a laugh or an edge-of-your-seat thriller, there’s something for everyone.

     So whether you’re looking for great shows and concerts, perfect pizza-and-beer pairings, or festive meals to make the most of your weekend, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy!

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