TGIF: An update on Inflation, The Market, and FUN STUFF!

The new inflation report for April issued today ticked down very slightly, but still rounds to 5% (for the Urban Consumers Index). The “core” inflation rate – not illustrated here – also ticked down very slightly, but is running a bit higher, at 5.5%, than the overall index.

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WHAT DOES THAT MEAN????

Bay Area Counties Median Home Price Update (Including Sacramento)

Below is the approximate, simplified, smoothed out schematic for median house sales price cycles, for all 11 Bay Area Counties consolidated, showing approximate appreciation rates during up and down cycles.

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Now on to the fun stuff! ENTERTAINMENT – FOODIE LIFE- AND WELLNESS

LED Dragon Dancing

Friday, May 12, 8-9:30pm San Francisco

Follow an LED dragon through SF Chinatown to kick off AAPI Heritage Month. The dance starts in front of Red’s Bar—the oldest bar in Chinatown—and will follow along Jackson Street onto Grant Avenue. Afterwards, head to Red’s or Lion’s Den for live music and drink specials.

East Bay Open Studios 2023

Saturday-Sunday, May 13-14, 11-5. Various locations

East Bay Open Studios is an annual free and family-friendly, self-guided tour of artist studios and exhibition spaces in over 14 different cities throughout the East Bay. Get connected to art where it happens: in unexpected places, at an art gallery, through an art tour, at an artist open studio, or live mural painting.

Mill Valley Music Festival

Saturday-Sunday, May 13-14, 12:30-8 Mill Valley

The Mill Valley Music Festival features a heady, multi-genre mix of diverse national acts and local lights, coupled with world-class food, drink and art for your best friends and ones you have yet to meet.

BBQ without Borders Saturday, May 13, 5-9pm Oakland

BBQ without Borders 2023 is a place to celebrate immigration through the lens of regional Barbecue. Live entertainment will take place throughout the night.

Half Moon Bay Jazz & Wine Festival

Saturday, May 13, 12-5Half Moon Bay

Sample from 40+ renowned California wineries and enjoy nationally-known jazz artists including Paula West, the Marcus Shelby Quintet, and the John Santos Sextet. The event will take place along Half Moon Bay’s charming and historic Main Street.

Bay Area’s Rose Gardens Tours & Picnics for Moms

Sunday, May 14

Various locations It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your mom to a special Rose Gardens tour and bring some goodies for a picnic!

Honey Harissa Chicken Sheet Pan

Chicken thighs and potatoes get a spicy-sweet harissa glaze and flavorful tahini sauce in this easy sheet pan recipe.

Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Gnocci

Tender, juicy chicken thighs in an AMAZING garlicky sun dried tomato cream sauce. So simple, so good.

Quinoa Rice Recipe

Tired of regular fried rice? This quick quinoa rice recipe is a great substitute for the traditional dish. Make this your next quick, weeknight option for your family.

How Sitting Too Much Is Making Us Sick – and What to Do about It

There’s no question that regular exercise is essential to health. For the vast majority of our evolutionary history, we’ve had to exert ourselves — often quite strenuously — to get food, find shelter and simply survive. Things are different today.

This 10-Minute Low-Impact Barre Session Packs a Lot of Burn in a Short Amount of Time

As summer grows closer, barbecues, brunches, and leisurely days at the beach are calling. Sticking to those workout goals you set back in January can become a bit more challenging.

How to Do Scissor Kicks for a Super-Strong Core

This simple mat exercise will bring the heat to your next workout.

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