| Summer of Love: A Lovers Lane Art Walk at KQED | Friday, July 19 | 6 PM
In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free |  |
| | Lovers Lane is about bringing people together in the heart of the Misson District to celebrate different forms of love through art, culture, and community. Join us for an evening of performances featuring local BIPOC artists and for a discussion about Lovers Lane’s history and mission with their leadership team. Enjoy music, food, and all-ages activities while exploring an array of Bay Area vendors representing the pride and culture of the Mission.
Featured vendors include Mission Loteria, Jewels Dela Soul, RIVILILY Shop, It’s A G Creation, Huffle Paints, Evolved SF, El Misfit. | | |
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| Vibras Latinas: Trivia Night and Fiesta de Baile | Wednesday, July 24 | 7 PM
In Person: $10
El Rio |  |
| | Dive into an evening of musica and community connection at El Rio during our Latinx trivia night y fiesta de baile. Test your knowledge of local Bay Area Latinx voices like La Doña, Los Rakas and Los Tigres del Norte, and international pop stars like Selena Quintanilla, Ivy Queen and Bad Bunny with trivia gameplay.
Then, dance the night away as we turn up the music with with performers and DJs Per Sia, Marcus Rosario, Brown Amy, and Mira. Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere that celebrates the diverse heritage and sounds of Latinoamérica. ¡Nos vemos! | | |
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| Fierce Funny Filipinx | Wednesday, July 31 | 7 PM
In Person: $25 | Livestream: Free |  |
| | | The Bay Area is home to some of the most talented Filipinx artists in the country. Curator Nikki Meñez and Balay Kreative, a home for Filipinx artists, bring together women who rock the mic with their humor and wit — Ouida, Granny Cart Ganstas, and Mabuhay Gardens — for a night of music and comedy showcasing laughter and art as resilience. | | |
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 | As an NPR host, he has been named “Journalist of the Year.” He has sung in some of the world’s most storied venues, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl. Now, one of America’s most recognized and beloved storytellers serves up a new one-man cabaret.
Hilarious and moving, Thank You for Listening adapts tales from Ari Shapiro’s best-selling memoir, The Best Strangers In the World, into an evening of stories and songs about the power of listening to forge connections. Audiences will leave feeling more hopeful about the world around them…and may never listen to All Things Considered quite the same way again.
Featuring music direction and piano/guitar accompaniment by Henry Koperski. | | |
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| | Looking for a way to add some family-friendly fun to your week? Viva Parks SJ is thrilled to announce their summer schedule filled with free activities designed to bring neighbors closer together. From classic lawn games to thrilling inflatables, creative arts & crafts, movies, and music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Mark your calendars for August 8 to join KQED and Viva Parks for a Movie Night at Mayfair in the spirit of bringing our local San José community together. | | |
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| Soul Box Supper Club | Thursday, August 15 | 7 PM
In Person: $129 |  |
| | Soul Box Supper Club is a multi-course dinner series that deeply honors culture and heritage through dishes curated by celebrity Chef Tirzah Love.
Beyond a meal, the club will host a dialogue led by Taylor Nanz of Solid Grounds, exploring the power of voting and community engagement. This special KQED Supper Club also features live performances and art by Sloane Gross, reminding us of art’s transformative power. | | |
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| Climate Adaptation Science Fair | Wednesday, August 21 | 5 PM
In Person: $10 or FREE with a ticket to Climate Adaptation Science Fair |  |
| | Climate action starts with talking about it with people in our daily lives. This book club, led by KQED climate reporter Danielle Venton, gives us something to talk about. You can read the book and join the conversation online in advance.
This summer, we’ll be reading Fire Weather: On the Front Lines of a Burning World by John Vaillant. Grab your copy now! | | |
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| Climate Adaptation Science Fair | Wednesday, August 21 | 6 PM
In Person: $10 |  |
| | KQED, The Lawrence Hall of Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the Children’s Creativity Museum are teaming up to create an event all about solutions. Discover how we can adapt our homes and communities to keep up with the changing climate. Learn about home electrification, housing density projects, how to make your own air filter, and how one little poppy is popping up in the wake of fires.
This event includes interactive activities for children ages 6-12, and adults will be able to talk one-on-one with Cal scientists and KQED reporters at booths centered around a theme. Snacks and drinks are included. | | |
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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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