KQED Events - San Francisco Mayor London Breed

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed Wednesday, October 5 | 7 PM In Person: Free | Livestream: Free San Francisco Mayor London Breed joins the hosts of KQED's Political Breakdown onstage to discuss the state of the city and her initiatives for public safety and economic development, the impact of her appointments for officials recalled by voters and how November’s elections may affect her agenda for the year ahead and more. Register Litquake Presents On The Rooftop: A Jazzy Evening with Margaret Wilkerson Sexton Friday, October 7 | 7 PM In Person: $18 San Francisco's Litquake literary festival co-hosts an evening with Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, the bestselling author of The Revisioners and A Kind of Freedom. She joins Forum host Mina Kim to discuss her new novel On the Rooftop about a mother whose dream of musical stardom for her daughters collides with their own ambition--set against the backdrop of San Francisco's gentrifying Fillmore neighborhood in the 1950s. Featuring live songs from the era by San Francisco legendary jazz and blues vocalist Kim Nalley. Register Art & Tech in a Warming World with The New York Times Tuesday, October 11 | 7 PM In Person: $25 Meet Bay Area creatives whose art is responding to climate change with inventive concepts and technological reframings. From global warming models rendered as haunting musical compositions, to augmented reality games about confronting the disparate climate impacts on vulnerable groups—they make us look at the escalating crisis with urgency and hope. Matt Thompson, Editor of The New York Times’ Headway initiative, hosts an evening of discussion and performance to experience some of the art inspired by a warming world. Register SPONSORED BY The Hewlett Foundation For more than 50 years, the Hewlett Foundation has helped sustain the performing arts in the San Francisco Bay Area—making grants that support joy, healing, imagination, and the power of communities, artists, and young people throughout the region. Learn more at Hewlett.org/performingarts. San Jose Mayoral Candidates Forum Thursday, October 13 | 7 PM Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose, CA In Person: Free What is at stake for the people of San Jose as they elect a new mayor in November? KQED and Univision invite candidates Cindy Chavez and Matt Mahan to a bilingual (Spanish/English) forum to discuss the issues they would face as mayor and the solutions they would pursue if elected. Register Ballots & Brews Thursday, October 20 | 7 PM In Person: $10 Come tap the keg and tap the minds of our political experts! Whether you want to take notes or to take home some swag, we’ve got you covered with simple explainers and political trivia hosted by KQED personalities. Get the info you need about this year’s ballot measures or kick back and talk shop with other civically minded folks at this casual event in our top-floor gathering space. When you leave, you’ll be ready to make informed decisions when you vote by mail or in person. Enjoy one free brew with admission! Register ¿Dónde Está Mi Gente? Saturday, October 22 | 8 PM The Chapel In Person: Free Host Baruch Porras-Hernandez brings his dynamic cabaret full of queer Latinx performers celebrating community, identity, and experiences through poetry, comedy and music to this year's Litcrawl. Register Living Altars: Dia de los Muertos in San Francisco Wednesday, October 26 | 7 PM In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free Explore the stories behind the celebration of the Día De Los Muertos in the Mission District of San Francisco with community members who helped the event grow. In a project commissioned by the Marigold Project, poets Cal Calamia, Leticia Hernandez, Maw Shein Win, Josiah Luis Alderete and Leonel Sanchez will take you on a lyrical experience through the story of life lost and rebirth by representing the essential elements, with songs by Mariposas Del Alma. Register Catch all KQED Live events on the new KQED Live YouTube Channel! Subscribe today and never miss a moment. COVID-19 Safety Policy To provide the safest space possible experience for our guests, performers, volunteers and staff, KQED is requiring all ticket holders to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to wear a mask at all times while inside the building. Full vaccination is defined as completion of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine, plus the current recommended booster dose for the individual’s age cohort. To enter the building, please bring a photo ID and proof of vaccination. 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]. KQED Live is sponsored by: This email was sent to [email protected] Read on Web | Manage Subscription | Privacy Policy KQED 2601 Mariposa St. San Francisco, CA 94110 Copyright © 2022 KQED. All Rights Reserved.