The citizens photographed by Boris Mikhailov in the last days of the Soviet Union evoke laughter and sympathy in a show at ...

Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-351-1400; anthonymeier.com. Through Feb. 14: Solo exhibit by San Francisco artist Dave Muller, known for his music-themed paintings. 10 a.m.

Experts analyzing the painting have several theories about why this unidentified woman has remained submerged for more than a ...