KQED’s Arts & Culture desk brings daily, in-depth cultural commentary and coverage of the Bay Area with a mission to enrich lives and inspire participation. Who We Are
At this Weekend’s SF Hip-Hop Festival, an Examination of Black Displacement
More than two dozen performers fill a stacked musical lineup — and art exhibits aim to change city policy.
Trans Activists Vow to ‘Liberate Compton’s’ After SF Board of Appeals Loss
The board ruled in favor of Geo Group, a private prison company that owns the site of a historic riot for trans rights.
Why the Bay Area Is Suddenly Crawling With Cats — and What Rescuers Want You to Know
Stray cat populations are surging across the Bay Area as rescue groups struggle to keep up. KQED Arts reporter Rae Alexandra is pitching in — and so can you.
The Arts Get an Emergency Lifeline In Oakland
Nine foundations have stepped in to fill a funding gap and support arts and culture nonprofits in Oakland.
A Show About HIV Research Takes the Stage at the SF LGBT Center
Timothy Hampton’s ‘LHiV 2 Zero’ takes on extra weight in the wake of Trump’s cuts to HIV research.
6 Reasons Why John Waters Loves Hosting Mosswood Meltdown
The king of filth emcees the festival once again, introducing Devo, Bratmobile, friends and punk favorites.
Kapwa Gardens to Close With Final Ube Event
The SoMa gathering space will become affordable housing; there are already plans for the gardens’ next location.
Funding for KQED Arts & Culture is provided by:
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Akonadi Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, Yogen and Peggy Dalal, Diane B. Wilsey, the William and Gretchen Kimball Fund, Campaign 21 and the members of KQED.