| Party with a Purpose feat. the artist collective Family Not A Group | Thursday, September 26 | 7 PM
In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free |  |
| | | San Francisco’s 17-member artist collective Family Not A Group throws sold-out parties, tackles inequality via their web series Rent Check, educates students and mobilizes for protests. They share a passion for culture and advocacy. This evening features performances by rapper and bandleader Afterthought, comedian and filmmaker Mike Evans Jr., DJs Baghead and Jenset, rapper Frak and rapper-turned-food influencer Grand-O, a.k.a the Snack Sensei — plus many more. In conversations with KQED Arts & Culture editor Nastia Voynovskaya, they’ll share how Family Not a Group parties with a purpose. | | |
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| Decision 2024: The Race for District 16 Debate | Wednesday, October 2 | 7 PM
Livestream: Free |  |
| | | What is at stake for Santa Clara and San Mateo counties as they elect a new congressman? Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faces off against State Assembly Member Evan Low in the District 16 race. KQED, NBC Bay Area and Telemundo collaborate to air the debate online. | | |
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| LIVE - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 | Friday, October 4 | 1 - 7 PM
Saturday, October 5 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, October 6 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Livestream: Free |  |
| | Join as KQED Live hosts a livestream of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass from the Banjo Stage in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park!
Register below for email reminders and links to join the livestreams. | | |
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| | | Exploratorium | No kids allowed—but you can still act like one. Unplug and play with 700+ interactive exhibits exploring science, art, and perception. Get inquisitive, grab a drink, and let the DJ set the vibe. With 75,000 square feet of conversation starters, you'll never run out of things to talk about.
Tickets at exploratorium.edu/afterdark.
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| How We Fight: The Power of Asian American Activism | Thursday, October 10 | 7 PM
In Person: $17.25 | Livestream: Free |  |
| | | This evening of live storytelling and conversation reflects on how Asian Americans have historically used political protest and organizing to advance their community objectives. Featuring personal stories about the Third World Liberation Front and how the Stop AAPI Hate movement is influencing November’s election. | | |
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| KQED Fest | Saturday, October 19 | 11 AM
In Person: Free |  |
| | | Join us for a free and festive block party and open house at our headquarters! KQED Fest features KQED, NPR and PBS programs live onstage, fireside chats, behind-the-scenes tours, interactive all-ages art, local food trucks and music by Noise Pop’s Homegrown Stage. Don’t miss it! | | |
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The Muralists' Beautiful Pain
Co-Presented by Cine+Más SF Latino Film Festival | Thursday, October 22 | 7 PM
In Person: $11.50 |  |
| | | Join Cine+Mas SF Latino Film Festival for a screening of the new documentary The Muralists' Beautiful Pain, which highlights the activism of local Latino artists. Featured muralists will join journalist Sebastian Miño-Bucheli in conversation following the screening. | | |
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| | | ¿Dónde Esta Mi Gente? celebrates its 10th anniversary of showcasing queer Latinx artists in the Bay Area! Created by host, writer-performer and comedian Baruch Porras-Hernandez, this Lit Crawl edition features music by Manny Baltazar, poetry by Leticia Hernandez and comedy by Weyam. | | |
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COVID-19 Safety Policy | Guests are encouraged to wear masks inside the building. To provide the safest possible experience for our guests, performers, volunteers and staff, KQED recommends that ticket holders continue to wear masks inside the building and when in close proximity to other guests.
This policy is subject to change. Please visit our Plan Your Visit page for the most up-to-date COVID-19 safety policy. Questions: Email [email protected].
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