Test your knowledge of your favorite telenovelas in this trivia night! Featuring an opening drag performance by Per Sia and Dulce de Leche, and vibes kept high all night by DJs DREAMS and Wonway Posibul. Once we wrap up, continue the party with Dulce de Leche’s weekly karaoke night at El Rio. Co-presented by El Rio.
Saturday, March 8 | 5 PM In Person: Free Acción Latina
KQED Live joins Acción Latina to present three local Latinx musical acts centering women’s voices at Acción Latina’s backyard patio Encuentrito Sessions mini-concert series! This event is presented as part of Paseo Artístico – a collaborative effort among Calle 24 Latino Cultural District-affiliated cultural arts organizations that offers free arts programming every other second Saturday of the month.
"Devoted to tending the fire of tradition” (The New York Times), the magnificent Vienna Philharmonic returns with three programs of symphonic masterworks featuring star conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. With his signature energy and dramatic flair, Nézet-Séguin leads the orchestra through repertoire at the very core of the ensemble’s more than 180-year history. For tickets and information visit calperformances.org.
Premiere Screening: The Class feat. Daveed Diggs, Filmmakers and Guests
Join Executive Producer Daveed Diggs at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland for a red carpet premiere screening previewing KQED’s new documentary series The Class. Following a group of East Bay high school students in their senior year as they grapple with a global pandemic and the ways it turns their high school experience upside down, the series is a testament to their resilience and one passionate educator’s faith in their futures. The screening will be followed Q&A with filmmakers Jaye and Adam Fenderson, Diggs and some of the series’ featured subjects.
Tuesday, March 18 | 7 PM In Person: $47.23 - $58.65 | Livestream: $30.10
Join AAJA-SF & KQED for a special night of storytelling, music, and comedy celebrating the Asian American experience in the Bay! Hear from journalists, musicians, and comedians as they share stories that connect our communities and highlight the diverse voices that make the Bay Area what it is. Whether you’re here for the heartfelt moments, the music, or the laughs, it’s going to be an unforgettable evening of Bay Area culture that is hella Asian. Lineup: Alisha Dhillon, Comedian Emil Guillermo, Columnist & Humorist David Louie, KGO-TV News Anchor JD Puli, Musician Luke Tsai, KQED Food Editor Juliana Yamada, LA Times Photographer
Thursday, March 20 | 7 PM In Person: $24.38 | Livestream: Free
Join KQED Live for a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of the Middle East, featuring a dynamic panel with Chef Samir Mogannam, founder of Beit Rima, Chef Saif Makableh of Mazra, and Blanche Araj Shaheen, cooking instructor and host of Feast in The Middle East. The evening includes a tasting experience, cooking demonstrations, and insightful discussions about the cultural significance behind each dish. If you’re a foodie or a culinary enthusiast, this event offers a flavorful tour of one of the world’s most ancient and popular cuisines.
Join KQED Forum host Alexis Madrigal for an immersive look at how the global economy works through the prism of Oakland. Inspired by his new book The Pacific Circuit, Madrigal offers a guide to the human effects of technology and globalization at the Port of Oakland. Explore the city’s changing landscape and its untold stories through an interview led by author Jenny Odell (How To Do Nothing) and conversations with longshoremen who have worked the docks. Featuring a sound and visual installation capturing the forces shaping the port and city today. Then celebrate the city’s soul with drinks and a dance party featuring DJ sets from Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards) and Thao Nguyen (Thao and the Get Down Stay Down).
