As country music grows more diverse, new artists are finding their voice in the genre. Join us to meet the new faces of local country music like Kelvin Truitt, Noelle & The Deserters and Country Risqué for a boot-stompin' evening of music, and to get you prepared, Stud Country will be teaching classic beginner line dances to get you ready for the night! Presented in partnership with KEXP.
Teen Poetry Slam: Prelim 2 with Youth Speaks at KQED
Friday, February 21 | 4 PM In Person: Free | Livestream: Free
Watch young poets from all over the Bay Area compete to become a finalist at the international Brave New Voices youth poetry festival! For over 25 years, the Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam has propelled spoken word around the globe. A poetry slam is an olympic-style competition where poets rock the stage with judges silently scoring each poem. The winner will move onto the final round!
Saturday, February 22 | 1 PM In Person: $21.62 Roxie Theater
Join KQED Live and the Roxie Theater for a screening of the new PBS documentary about a joyous performer who united folk music and activism across nearly a century, singing to change the world — and herself. Singing for Justice reveals the story of Faith Petric (1915-2013), a San Francisco-based political radical, musician, mother, worker and grandmother who united folk music and activism through almost a century of American social movements. Over her long and purposeful life, Faith inspired all to take responsibility for social change, women and elders to defy stereotypes, and everyone she met to sing along.
Test your knowledge of your favorite telenovelas in this trivia night! Featuring an opening drag performance by Per Sia and Dulce de Leche, and vibes kept high all night by DJs DREAMS and Wonway Posibul. Once we wrap up, continue the party with Dulce de Leche’s weekly karaoke night at El Rio. Co-presented by El Rio.
Saturday, March 8 | 5 PM In Person: Free Acción Latina
KQED Live joins Acción Latina to present three local Latinx musical acts centering women’s voices at Acción Latina’s backyard patio Encuentrito Sessions mini-concert series! This event is presented as part of Paseo Artístico – a collaborative effort among Calle 24 Latino Cultural District-affiliated cultural arts organizations that offers free arts programming every other second Saturday of the month.
Tuesday, March 18 | 7 PM In Person: $47.23 - $58.65 | Livestream: $30.10
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association and KQED Live present an evening of storytelling and performances that reflect the experiences and creative voices of local Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists and storytellers. The show’s performers will celebrate the diversity of the Bay Area and the AAPI community. The stories will bring their perspectives, imaginations, and expressive dynamism to the stage and center the unique intersections of AAPI identities that shape a Bay Area culture that is hella Asian.
Thursday, March 20 | 7 PM In Person: $24.38 | Livestream: Free
Join KQED Live for a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of the Middle East, featuring a dynamic panel with Chef Samir Mogannam, founder of Beit Rima, Chef Saif Makableh of Mazra, and Blanche Araj Shaheen, cooking instructor and host of Feast in The Middle East. The evening includes a tasting experience, cooking demonstrations, and insightful discussions about the cultural significance behind each dish. If you’re a foodie or a culinary enthusiast, this event offers a flavorful tour of one of the world’s most ancient and popular cuisines.
Join KQED Forum host Alexis Madrigal for an immersive look at how the global economy works through the prism of Oakland. Inspired by his new book The Pacific Circuit, Madrigal offers a guide to the human effects of technology and globalization at the Port of Oakland. Explore the city’s changing landscape and its untold stories through conversations with longshoremen, artists, and longtime activists, as well as a sound and art installation capturing the forces shaping the port and city today. Then celebrate the Town’s resilience and soul with drinks and a dance party featuring sets from killer local DJs. (Lineup to be announced.)
