"We're hope you are having a merry, happy or joyous holiday (or some mixture of all three), and if you're looking for more ways to have fun this weekend, we are here for you. So let's get to it, shall we?"
"An amazing movie about ping-pong? Yes, ping-pong table tennis for you hoity-toity types. In any event, Marty Supreme, fueled by a jaw-dropping performance from Timothee Chalamet, opens on Dec. 27. And many are saying it's one of the best films of the year."
"Chef Jeff Chen selects a variety of fish to prepare a dish for customers during an omakase dinner at Tancho Japanese Restaurant in Castro Valley on Dec. 10, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)"
"(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 www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters."
Bay Area holiday weekend offerings include a new film opening, omakase dinners, live shows, winter beer suggestions, jazz releases and new restaurants. Marty Supreme, about competitive table tennis and featuring Timothee Chalamet, opens Dec. 27 to strong early praise. Omakase remains popular with several Bay Area restaurants offering chef-selected tasting menus; Tancho Japanese Restaurant in Castro Valley hosted an omakase dinner on Dec. 10, 2025. Live events range from comedy and concerts to family-friendly glowing displays, and winter beer recommendations favor hearty seasonal brews. Local jazz artists released notable albums in 2025, including a live record by Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids. Double-check event and venue websites for last-minute health guideline changes.
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