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KQED Live Onstage

Enjoy original programming and performances from the stages and theaters of the Bay Area.

KQED Live Onstage is sponsored by:
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Upcoming Onstage

Kebab Showdown

Tue Oct 6, 7:00pm

Kebab Showdown

Food EventsSan Francisco
WIRED's Uncanny Valley Live, feat. Cyberselfish Author Paulina Borsook

Thu, Oct 8, 7:00pm

WIRED's Uncanny Valley Live, feat. Cyberselfish Author Paulina Borsook

Live PodcastSan FranciscoTech
Sesame Street and The Great Elephant Adventure: Family Screening & Activities

Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am

Sesame Street and The Great Elephant Adventure: Family Screening & Activities

Family-FriendlySan FranciscoScreenings
Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out with Diana Gameros, The Sam Chase, and Marcus Shelby Co-Presented by Litquake

Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm

Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out with Diana Gameros, The Sam Chase, and Marcus Shelby Co-Presented by Litquake

artsmusicSan Francisco
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KQED Live Experiences

Explore the sites, sounds, tastes, and creators that are Bay Area treasures through meaningful, thoughtfully curated experiences.

KQED Live Experiences is sponsored by:
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Upcoming Experiences

Heavy Metal: Industrial Artisan Fair

Thu Oct 22, 5:00pm

Heavy Metal: Industrial Artisan Fair

Art MakingMarketsOakland
Haunted Riot with Frightwig: An Alt Punk Show

Fri, Oct 23, 7:00pm

Haunted Riot with Frightwig: An Alt Punk Show

music
Destination: Cosmos--An Experiential Sound Voyage by Christopher Willits and Envelop

Fri, Nov 6, 6:00pm

Destination: Cosmos--An Experiential Sound Voyage by Christopher Willits and Envelop

OaklandPerformance
Marine Science Fest: Ms. Blue Returns!

Sun, Nov 8, 11:00am

Marine Science Fest: Ms. Blue Returns!

FamiliesSanta CruzScience
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Mic Check, Bay Area: Music Showcase feat. Kamaiyah

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Matcha Showdown

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Matcha Showdown

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Caribbean and Tropical Cocktails: Convos and Demos

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Caribbean and Tropical Cocktails: Convos and Demos

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