Twelve years old, 10 days long, and featuring more than 100 events in five Bay Area counties — including many in the East Bay — Beer Week celebrates an anniversary this month. The events promise larger, more detailed, and varied demonstrations of the brewers’ art, Feb. 7-16. Producers claim local brewers “… have brainstormed with bands, artists, restaurants, community groups, as partners for Beer Week.”

Developers breathe new life into an old timer, and the major redo transforms the 1916 structure into a contemporary stunner.

Even with the rainy season underway, there’s still time to protect your home from the elements.

The shapeshifting artist spends hours upon hours on handmade prosthetics and intricate special effects makeup to transform himself or his subjects into beings who communicate universal truths.

Adam Harrington, who grew up in Oakland, has parlayed his voice into a successful voice-over career. Lately, you’ll hear him a lot on gaming platforms.

The simplest form of exercise — walking — is one of the best.

It’s a gem of a neighborhood where you can pick up provisions, art, and have some fun.