7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, Aug. 2-4

From an engaging new coming-of-age movie set in Fremont to a cat video festival and delicious grilling ideas, it's shaping up as a killer weekend.

From a heartfelt new coming-of-age movie set in Fremont to a cat video festival and delicious grilling ideas, it’s shaping up as a killer 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.

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1 WATCH: Delightful ‘Didi’

Local filmmaker Sean Wang is drawing raves for his Fremont-based coming-of-age story “Dìdi.” And those raves are well-deserved.

2 MAKE & DEVOUR: We all scream for …

Yes, this weekend (like all weekends) is just crying out for fresh, classic ice cream, and it’s not very difficult to make yourself.

3 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over

From Willie Nelson to a cat video festival to a chance to wallop on Lars Ulrich’s drum kit (yes, with his permission), there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.

4 COOK & EAT: Grilling deliciousness

Sometime over the summer, you’re probably going to grill a dinner for friends or family. If so, here’s a mouthwatering game plan.

5 COOK & EAT: The perfect side dish

You know that delicious grilled dinner you were planning (see Item 4), this easy-to-make dish of feta, tomatoes, olives and red peppers fits wonderfully on the menu.

6 SEE & HEAR: Dylan does Broadway

Some of Bob Dylan’s most iconic songs get the Broadway treatment in “Girl From the North Country,” a heralded musical opening in San Francisco this week.

7 PLAY: ‘College Football’ is back

The popular EA Sports franchise recently dropped the latest chapter of its hugely popular series — it’s different, but it’s still great.