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Pop Culture | Jul 21, 2012
Art in the Streets
9 local art events that will get you outdoors this summer. From bicycle rides to dance lessons, these activities get you off the computer and out into the streets. By Adrienne Blaine and Nicole Zeichick
Pop Culture | Jul 17, 2012
Dive In to Bay Area Pools
Though it may not seem like we will ever want to use them -- the weather being what it is -- the Bay Area has some pretty great swimming pools. What follows are a few local swimmers' picks of the best. By Sarah Hotchkiss
TV | Jul 14, 2012
10 TV Shows for People Without TVs
It's summer -- time to ignore Instagram pix of people enjoying the outdoors and use Netflix Instant and iTunes to actually watch the TV shows you've been pretending to know about for years. By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture | Jul 01, 2012
9 'Indie'-pendence Day Activities
In the spirit of 1776, why not assert your own "indie"-pendence -- from tradition -- this July 4th with these nine alternative takes on the holiday. By Adrienne Blaine
Pop Culture | Jun 15, 2012
Eight Things To Do with Dad this Father's Day
Get your dad to tell his story for the Library of Congress, groove to world music, play pirate or go fly a kite -- we scoured the Bay Area and came up with these eight fun things to do with dad this weekend. By Adrienne Blaine
TV | Jun 09, 2012
Summer is Coming: True Blood Season 5
Another season of sexy vampire blood sucking, out of control super powers, gorgeous, hunky shirtless men and (possibly?) a devil baby. True Blood returns for its fifth season this Sunday on HBO. By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture | May 11, 2012
Switch it up this Mother's Day: 8 Things To Do with Mom
KQED's Arts Intern scoured this weekend's listings for something new to do with mom. By Nicole Zeichick
TV | Apr 24, 2012
Why Are We All Still Talking About HBO's Girls?
What really makes me angry about this show is that it's terrible and everyone is pretending that it isn't. By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture | Apr 12, 2012
Karaoke Survival Guide: 10 Commandments
Like growing old or embarrassing yourself at holiday parties, karaoke is an inevitable part of life. Luckily for you, I'm here to save you from social suicide with 10 Karaoke Survival Guide Commandments. By Emmanuel Hapsis
Pop Culture | Mar 31, 2012
Winter is Coming, Finally: 5 Reasons You Should Start Watching Game of Thrones, Like, Now
The second season of HBO's epic fantasy show Game of Thrones starts Sunday, April 1. Here are 5 reasons you should to get on this train before it leaves the station. By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture
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'Scandal': Preposterous, Unmissable, Important
The show has become a social event for a large and varied crowd of African-Americans and others on Twitter, for reasons mysterious, complex and worth exploring.
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield's Most Excellent Adventure
Hadfield just spent 146 days up at the International Space Station, during which time he performed rock concerts and shared his dazzling photographs with nearly a million Twitter followers.
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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Previously, On Arrested Development
NPR's guide to the running gags from the show.
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KQED Art Event Picks
- Sat, May 18, 2013 - 2013 Berkeley Himalayan Fair
- Sat, May 18, 2013 - China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy
- Sat, May 18, 2013 - Reverse Rehearsals at Southern Exposure
- Sat, May 18, 2013 - Smuin Ballet Spring Program
- Sat, May 18, 2013 - San Jose Repertory Theatre presents The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
- Sat, May 18, 2013 - 2013 Maker Faire
- Sat, May 18, 2013 - artMRKT San Francisco at Fort Mason Center
- Sun, May 19, 2013 - 2013 Berkeley Himalayan Fair
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