There is nothing better than getting behind an underdog and watching a scrappy underachiever achieve the impossible. But what if that underdog is less than scrupulous? Perhaps a little devious? How ...

America’s natural beauties never disappoint. My husband and I recently returned from a tour of three national parks: Bryce Canyon and Zion in Utah, as well as the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in ...

2. The Courage to be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness, by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga 3. The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old ...

So, let’s be consumer-forward: Year-end lists aren’t about critics planting their flags in the media moment’s lunar surface and declaring ownership of the Zeitgeist, however much they might feel like ...

Be entertained by amazing magic, breathtaking juggling, and outrageous comedy. Free–$8, 415-554-9600, www.randallmuseum.org ...

America’s natural beauties never disappoint. My husband and I recently returned from a tour of three national parks: Bryce Canyon and Zion in Utah, as well as the ...

The Department of Homeless and Supportive Housing (HSH) is looking to recruit at least 500 volunteers to join them for the HUD-mandated census of the homeless ...

Discover Zinfandel’s versatility and how well the zesty wine pairs with food during the ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) Experience kick-off event. $95–$125, www.zinfandel.org, 530-274-4900 ...

Start with an elegant cocktail reception and dinner at City Hall, then head to the Opera House for free prosecco followed by the performance, then head back to City Hall for an after party and mingle ...

This is the first major museum exhibition to explore the complex, diverse nature of Muslim dress codes worldwide and considers how Muslims define themselves — and are defined — by their dress, and how ...

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics (518 Valencia St.) Learn about the history of the Dogpatch neighborhood — once an ...