A Soy Story

Thursday, May 18 | 7 PM
In Person: $20 | Livestream: Free

A pair of soy pods hanging on a branch with a blue background

The humble soybean has gone from resilient legume to a versatile global commodity and, more recently, a supervillain in the plant-based discourse.

Join the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) for a journey through the culinary landscape of soy in the Asian Diaspora. Experience a night of tastings with local chefs, including Steve Joo of Joodooboo, and storytelling with modern-day cultivators at Second Generation Seeds, who remind us that seeds carry with them histories transported through generations and across borders; caring for them is to nurture our connection to each other.

Clutch the Pearls at KQED

Thursday, June 8 | 7 PM
In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free

Two drag queens smile vibrantly on stage

Dedicated to uplifting BIPOC and trans voices, Clutch the Pearls celebrates five years of providing Bay Area audiences with an incredible cabaret of drag performances with a mission to showcase cutting-edge artistry, performance and dance.

Learn more about this dynamic collective, experience their immersive performances and embrace the joy of drag when hosts Churo Nomi and Mira take over the KQED Live stage!

Check, Please! Taste & Sip

Monday, June 12 | 6:15 PM & 7 PM
San Francisco Design Center Galleria
VIP: $149 | Main: $109

A hand pours red wine into a Check, Please! branded wine glass

Join host Leslie Sbrocco to celebrate a new season of Check, Please! Bay Area! More than 50 restaurants featured on the show and many of Leslie’s favorite local wineries come together to showcase the flavorful diversity and heart of the Bay Area’s culinary community as you sample their most popular dishes.

VIP tickets are available for early entry from 6:15-7:00pm with special bites from a select group of restaurants, artisanal food crafters, and sips from some of our favorite winemakers.

All food and beverages are included in the ticket price. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Special thanks to the Check, Please! Bay Area sponsors:

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Innovation Arts & Entertainment

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Reclaiming Curanderismo

Thursday, June 15 | 7 PM
In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free

Curanderismo is a precolonial system of healing practices across the Americas that has survived to this day through home remedies passed through generations of households and communities. Its techniques may include herbal medicine, massage, prayer, energy healing and other spiritual practices with the goal of restoring harmony and balance for well-being.

Join us as we reclaim curanderismo through conversation, reflect on the influences of different diasporas on the practice post-colonization and learn about ways to start your own healing journey from Bay Area practitioners.

Dating with Dhaya — Pride Edition

Thursday, June 20 | 7 PM
In Person: $20 | Livestream: Free

Two young queer people dressed in bright colors laugh and make silly faces at the camera

Looking for someone to love ... or to laugh with this Pride?

Comedian Dhaya 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. Will sparks fly onstage? Will our love-seekers load-up the U-Haul? Will it even matter when you’re laughing that hard? Come find out!

After the show, stick around for a singles mingle and find your own match made in queer heaven!

Apply to be a future contestant here!

Alt.Latino Live with Marinero

Thursday, June 29 | 7 PM
In Person: $35 | Livestream: Free

Musician Marinero sits while holding a guitar and looking at the camera

Alt.Latino, NPR's show all about Latinx culture and music, is coming to San Francisco!

Hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre will be joined by Marinero – a solo music project dreamt up by Bay Area artist Jess Sylvester – for a live performance and conversation.

Marinero’s music is lo-fi indie infused with subtle hints of Latin roots music. We’ll round out the night with a live DJ set and dance party, hosted by Chulita Vinyl Club.

COVID-19 Safety Policy

Guests are encouraged to wear masks inside the building. To provide the safest possible experience for our guests, performers, volunteers and staff, KQED recommends that ticket holders continue to wear masks inside the building and when in close proximity to other guests.

This policy is subject to change. Please visit our Plan Your Visit page for the most up-to-date COVID-19 safety policy. Questions: Email live@kqed.org.

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