Project Hail Mary, Murderbot, Three-Body Problem and more — the best sci-fi books to read, from propulsive page-turners to literary gems.

Six rounds, mixed formats, showman hosting, and silly prizes — how to host a trivia night at home that’s genuinely fun.

Spider-Verse, Spirited Away, Coco, Inside Out and more — the best animated movies for adults, from masterpieces to hidden gems.

Buy the ticket, buy the merch, share the work — concrete ways to support local artists and musicians, and why small actions matter hugely.

Hiking, disc golf, kayaking, park days and more — the best outdoor activities for groups, picked for mixed fitness levels and budgets.

Audit, anchor 1-2 services, rotate the rest, exploit bundles — how to choose streaming services worth paying for in 2026.

Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, Gillian Flynn and more — the best mystery novels for beginners, from cozy entry points to deeper cuts.

Group openers, a pre-built song queue, and enthusiastic MCing — how to plan a karaoke night that gets everyone singing.

Ken Burns’ epics, Apollo 11’s restored footage, 13th, The Last Dance — the best history documentaries, from landmarks to hidden gems.

Facebook Events, Eventbrite, venue follows, and one Thursday newsletter — how to find the best local events every weekend.