Rhymes for Reform | The Race for District 16 Debate
| Bots v Ballots: AI and the 2024 Election | Thursday, September 12 | 7:30 PM
In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free | | |
| | | How worried should we be about AI and the election? As advances in generative artificial intelligence stand to disrupt elections, we ask what the latest developments mean in 2024 and for the future of democracy. In conversation with California State Senator Scott Wiener, California Common Cause Executive Director Jonathan Mehta Stein, and Encode Justice founder Sneha Revanur, KQED’s Rachael Myrow and The Guardian‘s Rachel Leingang will explore what’s happening right now and what ramifications it will have on campaigns, journalists, voters, national security and democracy. | | |
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| Rhymes for Reform with SF Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin | Tuesday, September 17 | 7 PM
In Person: Free | | |
| | Join KQED’s MindShift for an interactive creative journey for families, exploring how poetry can inspire and help us communicate our collective vision for the future of education. Through poetry activities and discussions, participants will have the opportunity to share their hopes and ideas for change in our schools.
The event will culminate in a reading by San Francisco’s poet laureate, Tongo Eisen-Martin to offer a powerful demonstration of how poetry can ignite action.
Children of all ages are encouraged to attend, and light refreshments will be provided. | | |
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| San Francisco Mayoral Debate | Thursday, September 19 | 7 PM
Livestream: Free | | |
| | Candidates for the city’s 2024 Mayoral election join KQED and The San Francisco Chronicle onstage for a live debate to share their policies and ideas for taking on the most critical issues facing the city.
Moderated by KQED’s Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos, along with the Chronicle’s Joe Garofoli, this event will be available live, streaming online and broadcast on 88.5FM and KQED 9 TV.
REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE REMINDERS AND A LIVESTREAM LINK! | | |
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| | | Stanford Continuing Studies | Join Stanford Continuing Studies this fall for the course "Election 2024: Democracy on the Ballot." Hosted by Jim Steyer, Founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, this speaker series features prominent leaders exploring critical issues and the far-reaching implications of the 2024 elections for American democracy.
Learn more at continuingstudies.stanford.edu.
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| 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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| How We Fight: The Power of Asian American Activism | Thursday, October 10 | 7 PM
In Person: $17.25 | Livestream: Free | | |
| | | While the #StopAAPIHate movement is painted as a political awakening, Asian Americans’ history of effective activism began decades ago. As politicians vie for the Asian American vote, we reflect on how this community has historically organized to advance their objectives. | | |
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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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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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