The best television shows of 2024 were mostly character-driven pieces that seemed to focus on ambiguous figures who occupied ...

America’s natural beauties never disappoint. My husband and I recently returned from a tour of three national parks: Bryce ...

See the Academy and Grammy award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and producer at this concert of Broadway and jazz hits with the S.F. Symphony. $85–$195, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org ...

Ring in the new year with a night of improv and laughter with scenes and stories sure to capture your heart and imagination (scheduled to end before midnight). $35, 415-474-6776, improv.org ...

Enjoy a spectacular concert, then join the Prosecco and dessert after-party and get your groove on with Hit Waves on the first tier, or harken back to the golden age of the 1930s with the Peter Mintun ...

Experience Christmas 1901, meet and talk with captains and crews aboard historic ships, and take a lamplit guided tour (tours leave every 20 minutes). 415-447-5000 ...

The striking of the 16th-century bronze bell is believed to be auspicious — 108 strikes, according to tradition, and the problems of 2012 may fade away. Free with museum admission ($5–$12), ...

The genre-tripping trio brings their mix of soul, dance and pop back to the place where they held their first California show. $23, 415-673-8000, www.boomboomblues.com ...

If you can imagine Caesar Chavez fronting a punk band, or Liberace teaching Chicano studies, then you’ll know what to expect from El Vez. If that leaves you confused, then come and hear El Vez clear ...

Don’t miss S.F. resident Linda Ronstadt in her fourth year narrating, but her first since 2009, of this children’s classic. The SFSYO accompanies and performs other holiday classics. $15–$70, ...

Meet at St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church (2325 Union St. at Steiner) Join this annual caroling stroll up and down Union Street, afterward returning to the Episcopal church for refreshments and ...

Grant & Columbus Aves. & Vallejo & Green Sts. The tasting event will include merchants offering wine samples and special treats inside their stores. Pick up tickets, map, and glass at Belle Cora (565 ...