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| Taste how Hog Island oysters and Golden State Pickle Works innovate with the challenges that come with climate change. Both vendors from Bay Area farmers markets will be in conversation with climate journalist Laura Klivans and food journalist Cecilia Phillips about how their cultivation practices are shifting. Featuring yummy oysters, hot sauce, and pickles, we’ll deep dive into how foodies are pursuing good stewardship practices of the earth. | |
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Climate Book Club: Climate Stewardship: Taking Collective Action to Protect CaliforniaThursday, July 17
In Person: $18.67 | |
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| Climate action starts with talking about it, and the KQED Climate Book Club, led by journalist Danielle Venton, gives us something to talk about. You can read the book and join the conversation online in advance. This summer, we’ll be reading Adina Merenlender and Brendan Buhler's Climate Stewardship: Taking Collective Action to Protect California. Grab your copy now! Bring some books you’re ready to give away at our book exchange, and grab one or two new ones to keep the conversation going! Refreshments included. | |
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| KQED and Back Pocket Media are uniting to bring you Story Fest, a showcase of the Bay Area’s most compelling journalism with the suspense, the depth, the humor, and the unforgettable characters. Journalists from the San Francisco Chronicle, Mother Jones, KQED, KALW, SF Standard, Bay City News, Mission Local, and Berkeleyside will go behind the scenes of their reporting, inviting readers into a world they’ve only observed from the outside. SF Story Fest is sponsored by the Knight Foundation with in-kind support from MOAD. | |
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Stanford Continuing Studies
This summer, explore AI’s promise and challenges with Nestor Maslej, editor of the AI Index. Offered online and in person, the course starts June 24 and features experts discussing AI’s impact on investment, inequality, energy, and more—giving you the tools to engage with this rapidly evolving field. Learn more at continuingstudies.stanford.edu. | | | |
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Celebrating the Roots of PasifikaThursday, July 24
In Person: $18.67 | |
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| Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Pacific Islander culture, as KQED teams up with Pacific Islands Together to spotlight the vibrant influence of Pacific Islanders in the Bay Area! Dive into an evening of lively dance, enriching conversations, and incredible stories that celebrate the heart and soul of these communities. Don’t miss out—come be part of this dynamic event and experience the power of Pacific Islander culture like never before! | |
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Empanada ShowdownTuesday, August 5
In Person: $24.38 | |
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| From Chile and Argentia to the Philippines, empanadas are a staple, but how did each region come up with their own version? Discover the various forms of empanadas with three locally rooted Bay Area chefs and learn how different cultures make their own deliciously filled concoction of vegtables, spices, protiens and flour. | |
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| Get ready for a fun-filled evening under the stars with Viva Parks at Kelly Park! KQED will be there with a cool resource table to help get kids pumped up and prepared for an awesome new school year! Bring the whole family out for Family Movie Night, where kids can play, parents can relax, and everyone can enjoy the magic of a movie together. | |
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Fresh Glass Uncorked: Wine Tasting and ConversationSaturday, August 16
In Person: $91.77 | |
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| Join us for a live edition of Fresh Glass, the Emmy Award-winning series celebrating flavor, culture, and entrepreneurship. Host Cassandra Schaeg will lead a vibrant panel conversation alongside featured guests and BIPOC Bay Area winemakers. Enjoy an evening of wine tastings, small bites, and storytelling rooted in community and connection. | |
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LaRussell and Good Compenny Present: A Bay Area Music ShowcaseThursday, August 21
In Person: $115.76 VIP/Meet & Greet | $70.07 GA Seated | $52.94 GA Standing
Suite Treatments, Vallejo | |
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| KQED and Good Compenny are collabing in Vallejo for a night that’s more than a show—it’s a moment to showcase musical talent from the Bay Area. Five local up-and-coming artists will hit the stage for a live music showcase, judged by established Bay Area artists, including Vallejo star himself, LaRussell. Expect real feedback, real recognition, and three standout winners. | |
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