Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet in this new feature-length documentary about an unbelievable mission to habituate a family of endangered Eastern lowland gorillas. A truly fascinating journey and visually stunning film, Silverback brings us inside this modern-day effort where conservationists are striving to create lasting bonds between humans and animals in the wild. If Vianet and his team are successful in earning the trust of Mpungwe, the family’s 35-year-old patriarch (a notoriously protective 450-pound silverback), it will allow tourists to visit, which would provide an income source to help protect the gorillas and their habitat. Don’t miss this incredible expedition to save a family from extinction. Watch Nature: Silverback on Wednesday, October 23, at 8pm on KQED 9. Or stream it on the PBS App or KQED Passport.
All across the solar system, volcanoes are erupting, storms are raging and ice is acting in strange ways. And surprises like these aren’t limited to planets: Our solar system is home to a myriad of fascinating smaller bodies, including moons, asteroids and comets. In recent decades, space missions have brought these neighboring worlds into sharp focus. Now, using the latest scientific imagery and outstandingly realistic animations, planetary scientists take us on a journey across the solar system to uncover new revelations about our celestial neighborhood — and illuminate how Earth may be the oddest world of all. The five-part series of NOVA: Solar System premieres on Wednesday, October 2, at 9pm on KQED 9. Or watch it on the PBS App or KQED Passport.
With an all-star cast of Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, The First Lady reframes American history through the eyes of some of its most memorable first ladies. The series delves deep into Eleanor Roosevelt’s personal and political life; she was one of the many women of this era who advanced her voice until she was heard. Get exclusive access to the first five episodes October 1 with KQED Passport, before the broadcast premiere this fall.
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On Oct 12th, a GRAMMY-winning vocalist brings a special night of music to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, celebrating Día de los Muertos, Mexico’s Day of the Dead and her latest album, 'La Sánchez', featuring folklorico dancing, stunning thematically inspired visual projections and more. Learn more at sfjazz.org.
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Spend a Saturday with KQED, the Bay Area’s beloved public media station, for a free and festive block party and open house at our headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District. Highlights include:KQED, NPR and PBS programs live onstage. Crafts, games and resources from neighborhood vendors and cultural organizations. Fireside chats with KQED reporters and personalities. Behind-the-scenes looks at KQED newsroom operations. Community media-making workshops and studio recording sessions. Interactive all-ages art, science and other learning activities. Bites from local food trucks and carts that have been featured in KQED Food. Local live music vibes presented by Noise Pop’s Homegrown Stage
Start exploring tiny wildlife wonders up close with KQED’s newsletter Nature Unseen. Get science and nature news curated by the award-winning Deep Look team.
With the 2024 election quickly approaching, KQED’s 2024 voter guide is available and provides complete and comprehensive voter resources. Important choices are in your hands this election. KQED will help you make an informed decision by providing you with information on every race and measure on the ballot in the Bay Area, including state races and propositions, Bay Area races and measures, and the presidential race.
Join us as we host a livestream of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass from the Banjo Stage in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park! From Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6, register to receive reminders and a link to each day’s livestream!
The Hunters Point Crane's Legacy Is Both Majestic and Troubling The crane is 450 feet tall and 730 feet long, so big it can be seen from three counties. It weighs as much as the Eiffel Tower. It’s an iconic piece of infrastructure, and for some, it’s a celebrated Bay Area icon. There’s even a whole fan website for the old crane, where they sell merchandise and tell some of its history. However, the legacy and effect of the crane are much more profound than its metal form.
Latinx Youth Celebrating their Cultural Roots In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, KQED Education is excited to feature powerful stories from youth about their Latinx heritage and why it holds deep significance in their lives. These voices reflect the richness of their diverse communities and the importance of preserving and celebrating their cultural roots.
Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o Welcome to Mind Your Own, a storytelling podcast hosted by Lupita Nyong’o navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective. Join Lupita as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind.
