Night of Ideas

Saturday, March 2 | 4 PM Family Program, 7 PM Evening Program
San Francisco Public Library Main Branch
In Person: Free

Drag Queen Honey Mahogany wears an elegant black dress and oversized yellow bow on her head while speaking to an audience.

This year’s Night of Ideas brings together an array of local cultural organizations, leading thinkers and artists to contemplate a future for city life that is more just, culturally vibrant, and sustainable. Join KQED, the San Francisco Public Library and the Villa Albertine San Francisco, along with artistic curating partner Circuit Network, for another inspiring marathon of talks, performances, food, art and collective imagination. Plus, family-friendly learning experiences starting at 4pm with Afternoon of Ideas in the library Children’s Center!

Blood Sex Magic with Hoodwitch Bri Luna

Thursday, March 7 | 7 PM
The Continental Club, Oakland
In Person: $20-$40

Hoodwitch Bri Luna wears a hat and fans out tarot cards in front of her face.

Embark on a mystical journey with Bri Luna, founder of The Hoodwitch website, as she unveils her spellbinding new book, Blood Sex Magic. The intimate collection invites readers into a world of sacred craft, history and wellness. Explore Luna’s African American and Mexican roots through powerful incantations, spells and daily rituals alongside KQED’s Josh Decologon.

There will also be a special performance by Bomba Rebelde and chance to participate in a meet & greet at 6:30pm to personally say hello to The Hoodwitch!

Sustainable Fashion: Mend, Thrift, Style and Sometimes Buy

Thursday, March 14 | 7 PM
In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free

Two women excitedly hold up a yellow garment and look at it together.

Fashion is self-expression. It’s art. It’s also responsible for roughly 10 percent of planet-warming emissions. But it doesn’t have to be.

Join KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans and Remake to learn how fashion can be sustainable. We’ll talk about mending basics and how to thrift like a champ, and we’ll bring out professional stylists to teach us how to work with our favorite pieces so they shine anew.

The event will feature an on-the-spot styling session for 1 lucky attendee and a clothing swap at the end!

Rebel Girls Bingo

Thursday, March 21 | 7 PM
In Person: $10

A composite photo of three "Rebel Girls" with a blue background

KQED culture writer Rae Alexandra chronicles the forgotten stories of women who defied the restrictions of their time in her series Rebel Girls From Bay Area History. A pregnant teen who captained a clipper ship in 1856, an Indigenous newspaper editor who used the press to champion her community, a politician that swung a sledgehammer in Sacramento — these women shaped the Bay Area as we know it. We’ll hear their stories in this bingo night, co-hosted by KQED Arts & Culture’s Senior Associate Editor, Sarah Hotchkiss. Join us for an evening of drinks, historical delights and a different spin on the bingo you know.

Science is a Piece of Cake: Astronomy Cake-Off

Thursday, March 28 | 7 PM
In Person: $20 | Livestream: Free

A telescope and a solar system model sit against a blue background.

Do you know your astronomy? Learn about all the planets and stars in our (rare night of fog-free) Bay Area sky via … cake! KQED’s Check, Please! Bay Area producer Cecilia Phillips is hosting a cake bake-off, where celestial bodies serve as our visual inspiration. Enter in the competition as a beginner, intermediate, or advanced baker, or come be in the audience to learn about the stars overhead and eat delicious cake.

We are seeking all levels of bakers to submit cakes! If you'd like to be a contestant in the astronomy cake-off, please fill out our entry form here.

Carnaval King and Queen Dance Competition

Saturday, March 30 | 5 PM
In Person: $25 | Livestream: $10

A Carnaval dancer in an elaborate green costume with green plumage smiles mid-dance.

Carnaval San Francisco invites you to a jubilant showcase of local dancers competing to be crowned king and queen of the 46th annual Carnaval. Revel in the rhythm and artistry as contestants bring the spirit of Latin American, Caribbean and African Diasporas to the stage inspired by this year’s theme “Honor Indigenous Roots.” Cheer for your favorites and be part of San Francisco’s living cultural tapestry!

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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