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Community-building events through live journalism, storytelling, performances, food experiences, and more.

KQED Live Onstage

Conversations, games, demos, and shows that introduce you to local stories and culture.

KQED Live Onstage is sponsored by:
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Upcoming Onstage

Premiere Screening: Bird of Four Hundred Voices Feat. Los Cenzontles Live

Thu Oct 29, 7:00pm

Premiere Screening: Bird of Four Hundred Voices Feat. Los Cenzontles Live

musicSan FranciscoScreenings
Happy Hour Showdown: Bites, Bevs, and Karaoke

Thu, Nov 5, 7:00pm

Happy Hour Showdown: Bites, Bevs, and Karaoke

FoodLocal BusinessSan Francisco
The Future of Public Media with PBS CEO Paula Kerger and KQED CEO Michael Isip

Mon, Nov 9, 6:00pm

The Future of Public Media with PBS CEO Paula Kerger and KQED CEO Michael Isip

Paint, Sip, & Play: A Mission District Game Night

Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm

Paint, Sip, & Play: A Mission District Game Night

Art Makinggameshappy hoursSan Francisco
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KQED Live Experiences

Immersive gatherings and site-specific adventures that root you in your local community.

KQED Live Experiences is sponsored by:
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Upcoming Experiences

Destination: Cosmos--A Sound Voyage by Christopher Willits and Envelop

Fri Nov 6, 6:00pm

Destination: Cosmos--A 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
The Art of Bay Area Boxing feat. Sons of the Sweet Science

Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm

The Art of Bay Area Boxing feat. Sons of the Sweet Science

Movement WorkshopOakland
Tiles & Tonics: A Mahjong Soirée

Thu, Dec 3, 6:00pm

Tiles & Tonics: A Mahjong Soirée

Foodgames
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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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