Spring is in the air—along with the smokey, savory smell of sizzling bacon. The sud-sipping, swine-dining experience returns to the South Bay. This year the Bacon & Beer Classic will feature 22 Bay Area restaurants serving up more than 30 porky pairings for the 100-plus beer and cider offerings. Tickets include unlimited beer and bacon dishes and a mini ceramic souvenir cup. Sips and savory samples from the likes of Firestone, Drakes, North Point, and dozens more. Of course, there will also be music, games and a bacon-eating contest.

Bacon & Beer
Sat, 2pm, $65+
Avaya Stadium, San Jose

The Major League Soccer All-Star Team fell to Arsenal Football Club yesterday, July 28. The squad, comprising top talent from American and Canadian soccer teams lost 1-2 at Avaya Stadium, the San Jose Earthquakes’ recently completed home field.

It was a high-profile event—about as high profile as soccer events go in the U.S. Fans showed up in droves, packing Avaya with an sold-out crowd and filling the streets and parks of San Jose in the run-up to the big game. Multiple official MLS All-Star events were held at San Pedro Square Market, and a well-attended concert, featuring Flo Rida and Belanova, was staged at Plaza de Cesar Chavez.

Check out Metro photographer Greg Ramar’s photos of the MLS All-Star Game below, and click here for the full gallery.