From wild shows and movies to super sandwiches, we have all the makings of an amazing weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 WATCH: A brilliant Star Wars spinoff
We can say this without reservation: “Andor,” the “Rogue One” Star Wars prequel series, is one of the best things on TV. And it’s back for Season 2.
A Butcher’s Cut sandwich is served at at Billy Roy’s Burger Co. in Fremont, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)
2 DEVOUR: Super-duper sandwiches
We bet some of you are thinking right now, “You know what this weekend needs? A kick-butt sandwich, that’s what.” And we are so with you.
3 SEE: Huge exhibit by famed Bay Area artist
San Francisco artist Ruth Asawa was talented in so many different ways, which is one reason why her new SFMOMA exhibit is so large.
4 SEE: The future of food
A fascinating new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science reveals what we might be eating in 50 years, touching on everything from the miracle of seaweed to robot farmers.
Alasdair Fraser and the SF Scottish Fiddlers are presenting a trio of Northern California concerts April 25-27. (SF Scottish Fiddlers) SF Scottish Fiddlers
5: SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From a world-famous fiddler to an amazing festival full of free dance events, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
6 SEE & HEAR: A tribute to MTT
The San Francisco Symphony this weekend will stage what is sure to be a emotional tribute to the great conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Here’s what you need to know about the performance.
7 WATCH: Surreal ‘Legend of Ochi’
If Aptos native Isaiah Saxon’s new movie is anywhere as exciting as the experience he had directing it, we should be in for one memorable cinematic experience.
Originally Published: April 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM PDT
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