Wednesday, June 7 Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St., San Francisco Doors at 7pm, event at 8pm
Join KQED Arts for a night of comedy, music, film and poetry with local Bay Area artists who are responding to our political climate with courage, resistance and creativity. Tickets: $10; age 21+.
Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock 'n' roll. A.C.T. invites you to share an evening with the woman and her influences in the hit Broadway musical A Night with Janis Joplin.KQED members can save up to 45 percent on select performances by using code KQED45 at ACT-SF.ORG/Janis or when ordering by phone at 415.749.2228. Discount and tickets subject to availability. Offer not applicable on previously ordered tickets.
Begins Friday, June 23 Plaza de Cesar Chavez, downtown San Jose
Downtown San Jose’s 2017 Music in the Park concert series at Plaza de Cesar Chavez kicks off with New Zealand reggae artist Katchafire on Friday, June 23, followed by Grammy Award–winning rockers Blues Traveler (pictured) on Thursday, July 20. Use promo code KQED to receive $5 off tickets to each show.
KQED members have access to an exclusive pre-sale offer for tickets to see David Sedaris on November 12 in San Jose! Use code NPR to get your tickets before they go on sale to the general public on June 2.
Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967. Fifty years later, the hit Broadway musical A Night With Janis Joplin comes to A.C.T. in a celebration of Janis and her biggest musical influences. Opening June 7 at the Geary Theater, KQED members can save up to 45 percent with code KQED45. www.act-sf.org
Saturday, June 24 Plaza de Cesar Chavez, downtown San Jose
The annual Fountain Blues Festival returns to Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose on Saturday, June 24, showcasing high-caliber bands and featuring a craft beer garden. Artists include three-time Grammy nominee Bettye Lavette (pictured), Fillmore Slim, the Aki Kumar Blues band and blues guitar master Maxx Cabello Jr. Use promo code KQED for half-price tickets.
See Michael Krasny in person — along with 200 other authors — at the third annual Bay Area Book Festival. June 3-4 in downtown Berkeley. Tickets are only $8, but events do sell out.
