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Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be beautiful and life-altering. But so can many other things in life.

Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views. Here's how to make the most of the rare event.

Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves in front of the sun.

Total solar eclipse chasers say that seeing the moon block out the sun, revealing the corona, is a life-changing experience. Kids, on the other hand, remember eating moon pies.

Researchers have learned a lot about blended families since the 1970s — when The Brady Bunch painted a perfect picture of stepsiblings getting along. Some of their advice might surprise you.

The Puerto Rican rapper has risen through the ranks of Latin pop, collaborating with artists like Karol G and Bad Bunny. With her playful, experimental debut Att., she's poised to be a bigger star.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring how music is commodified and what is lost in the process. This conversation is inspired by the new film "The War on Disco," premiering Monday, October 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Panelists will discuss what is meant by "mainstream" culture, how an art form can move from its original context to a space of "broader" appeal, and the changes that the art form undergoes in this process. Featured guests: Jefferson Cowie: the James G. Stahlman Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, whose work in social and political history focuses on how class, race, and labor shape American politics and culture Ayana Contreras: cultural historian, memory worker, radio DJ and archivist. An avid collector with over 8000 vintage vinyl records, she hosts the Reclaimed Soul program on WBEZ and Vocalo Radio in Chicago The discussion will be moderated by Timothy D. Taylor, Professor in the Departments of Ethnomusicology, Anthropology, and Musicology at UCLA. The conversation will also be streamed live on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's Facebook and YouTube channels.

In his new one-man show “Trying to Break a Leg,” Combs relates his year-long rollercoaster of dreams and disastrous attempts at creating his first theater show that will leave audiences laughing through tears. A love letter to theater, it will inspire anyone who’s ever had a dream to create something no one thought they could. A show about making a show, workshop audiences have called “Trying to Break a Leg” a masterpiece that is deeply emotional, brutally honest, and utterly inspirational. About "Trying to Break a Leg" Patrick is determined to craft the masterpiece of the century, but be warned, it’s a comedy of errors that’ll keep you in stitches. He is a guy with more ambition than talent, and a stubbornness to rival a mule. Watch in awe as he battles a terrible script, awful performances, and a lack of theater knowledge that sabotage his every move. Witness the audacity as he refuses to throw in the towel, even when his “comedic monologue” has nobody laughing. From failed performances to soul-crushing obstacles, Patrick’s new show is a masterclass in the art of failing forward. His sheer persistence, though often painful to watch, becomes the stuff of legend. It’s a lesson in the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder that sometimes, it’s the journey, not the destination, that truly matters. Brace yourself for an evening of side-splitting misadventures, poignant setbacks, and a hero who can’t be stopped, no matter how hard he tries. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired by the comedic courage of Patrick refusing to give up on his dream, no matter how comically calamitous the journey. Performance Schedule: Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. (sold out) Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Patrick Combs on Facebook

The Ghoulish Gathering begins at 4 p.m. at Carmel Valley Recreation Center Inflatables, goodie bags, costume contest at 5 p.m., face painting, candy and a screening of "Goosebumps" around 6 p.m.

The move unseals exhibits that included jail videos showing 24-year-old Elisa Serna's final days.