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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

Glitter and Rage, Poems for Resistance at Lit Crawl

Sat Oct 24, 8:00pm

Glitter and Rage, Poems for Resistance at Lit Crawl

Poetry
PBS Film Preview: Lynn Novick's "Crime and Punishment in America"

Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm

PBS Film Preview: Lynn Novick's "Crime and Punishment in America"

HistorySan FranciscoScreenings
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

Thu, Nov 5, 7:00pm

Happy Hour Showdown

FoodLocal BusinessSan 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

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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