7 Great Things to Do within the Bay Area This Weekend, June 28-30

We've got a fun weekend planned for you guys, because rattling, you deserve it (all of us do). So let's start, we could?

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1 SEE & HEAR: There are great shows all over the place

From a free show by Fantastic Negrito to world-class ukulele playing, there are many great live entertainment options this weekend.

Blooming sunflowers create an explosion of brilliant yellow in Yolo County. (Getty Images Archive)

2 GAME: Sunflower Explosion

Every yr around this time, sunflowers bloom in California's stunning Capay Valley, and it's value a brief hike to see them, so here's an itinerary.

3 COOK & EAT: Brave New World of Hot Dogs

You know the world is changing when things like “cubist Korean sugared corn sausages” start making the rounds. But haven’t any fear, hot dog fans, we’re here to guide you thru the rapidly evolving world of sausages.

4 SEE: “The Bear” is back

The popular series a couple of talented chef who has his hands full running the family sandwich shop in Chicago is back with season 3 – and we have now some thoughts.

Members of SWV and Xscape will proceed their Queens of R&B tour with a concert on June 27. (Monami Productions)

5 SEE & HEAR: A shocking 90s double feature

One of the most well liked tours of the summer almost didn't occur since the two headlining acts – SWV and Xscape – were too busy hating one another. But the whole lot is best now.

6 sips: 6 summer cocktails

You know what they are saying: when the warmth gets hot, it gets…something boozy. The point is, the sweltering summer months are an amazing time to check out these cool, delicious beverages.

7 SEE & HEAR: All that jazz at Stanford

One of the world's best jazz festivals kicks off this weekend in Stanford. Here are 5 live shows you don't need to miss.

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