Featuring: The Big Payback with Erika Alexander | KQED Roller Disco
The Big Payback with Erika Alexander & Whitney Dow
Thursday, January 12 | 7 PM In Person: $10 | Livestream: Free
Actress-activist Erika Alexander (Living Single) and filmmaker Whitney Dow (Two Towns of Jasper) present a preview of their new PBS documentary The Big Payback, which looks at the first tax-funded reparations bill in the United States and at one local leader as she and her community struggle to realize restitution for its citizens.
Wednesday, January 25 | 7 PM Church of 8 Wheels In Person: $20 or $25 with skate rental
Come skate the night away with KQED Live at the Church of 8 Wheels!
Whether you’re an expert on eight wheels or a wobbly legged novice, you’re invited to join us as we take over the San Francisco roller disco epicenter for one night only. Come learn about the history and quirky cultures of rollerskating in the Bay Area and give it a whirl yourself!
We’ll have instruction, demos from Rollerdance and skating for the whole family.
Please enjoy this delightful recording of our Fall event with author Margaret Wilkerson in conversation about her new book On The Rooftop, a story of sisterhood in the Jazz Era of San Francisco's Fillmore District, accompanied by songs performed live from Bay Area Jazz singer Kim Nalley!
Bay Area Street Dance from Boogaloo to Turfing
Thursday, February 2 | 7 PM In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free
Meet the OG pioneers of Bay Area street dance, who defined urban youth culture before hip-hop had a name, as well as the next generation of dancers adding their own stylistic innovations.
Hosted by Rightnowish’s Pendarvis Harshaw, the night includes dance performances, music, a roundtable discussion and a dance cypher.
Dating with Dhaya: A KQED Dating Game & Singles Night
Tuesday, February 14 | 7 PM In Person: $20 | Livestream: Free
Finding love in the Bay Area can be an uphill battle!
Comedian Dahya Lakshminarayanan is back to play matchmaker for one local KQED fan while subjecting contestants to hilarious rounds of revealing questions and some gentle roasting as they vie for a date.
Thursday, February 16 | 7 PM In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free
Join KQED climate reporter Danielle Venton and Check, Please! Bay Area host Leslie Sbrocco to explore how seasonal fire is changing wine and wine production in Northern California, from the science behind how smoke affects the flavor of grapes with a comparative tasting, to a look at how the industry's agricultural laborers are adapting to protect themselves. Stick around after for (untainted) wine and cheese to bring down the heat!
Wine tasting included in ticket price. Must be 21 years old to partake.
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