Eat, Game, & Sing in San Francisco This Spring!
It’s Springtime in San Francisco, which means it’s time to put your phone on silent for a while and step out into our fair city to sing, eat, and play with the wonderful people and programming on offer.
Whether in the flesh or on a live stream, the journalists and creators at KQED have some enticing things planned for us. You can eat with chefs, rub elbows with your favorite newscasters, sing with storied sopranos, and play games with rebels.
Events that will open your mind and tickle your appetites are all on the menu, so mark your calendars and jump on in…
May 1 & 2
Reframe your perspective with a provocative two-day ideas festival from PBS News and KQED!
Pioneering thought meets discerning journalism live onstage as some of today’s most inventive minds and changemakers join the hosts of PBS News Hour for in-depth interviews, timely discussions, and moving performances.
Hear legendary journalist & podcaster Kara Swisher’s takes on today’s media and political climate, along with former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich speaking truth to power, and if we’re lucky, we may just hear Nancy Pelosi’s plan on how Democrats may effectively challenge the rise of the Right in DC.
The 2-day festival is packed with incredible West Coast journalists, politicians, and thought leaders, all together at the KQED headquarters in San Francisco.
5/1-5/2 | Sydney Goldstein Theater & KQED Headquarters | 275 Hayes St & 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $49- $225
Reframe Festival Tickets Here!
May 8
San Francisco’s Newest Night Market: Valencia LIVE
A FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration spotlighting local businesses, live music, and art. It’s brought to us by IntoTheStreets (not KQED), but it’s brand new, and is going to happen every month in the Mission.
Valencia LIVE! is making Valencia St. jump to life every 2nd Thursday, starting May 8th. Three stages of LIVE music, a free clothing swap, artmaking, and more. Savor local food and delicious drinks! Shop with amazing small businesses and at the American Indian Cultural District IndigenizeSF Craft Market.
Starts May 8th | 5-10pm
Valencia Street between 16th and 19th Streets
2nd Thursday of every month from May to October of 2025 from 5-10pm
More info here, Free with RSVP
May 13
Chew on This!
In this game show from Check, Please! Bay Area producer Cecilia Phillips, foodies participate in challenges where they must answer, analyze, and eat their way to the top of the food pyramid.
Your ticket includes tasting portions of the theme food…which in this edition is: maiz!
We’ll learn about all parts of this native food — fresh corn, sweet corn, grain, masa — and eat tostadas and drink atole from chef Emmanuel Galvan from Bolita Masa.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:00 PM
The Commons at KQED 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
In-Person: $30.10 ($25 + fees) / Livestream: Free
Tickets & Livestream here!
May 21
Harvey Milk’s Legacy: An Evening of Song and Reflection
Commemorate the enduring legacy of LGBTQ rights trailblazer Harvey Milk with an evening of live music, rarely seen footage from KQED’s archives, and interviews with those who knew him best and carry on his work.
Join host Scott Shafer (KQED’s Political Breakdown) as he reflects on Milk’s legacy with panelists David Campos, Gwenn Craig, and Honey Mahogany.
Enjoy a special preview of Harvey Milk Reimagined, the powerful modern opera by Stewart Wallace and Michael Korie, brought to life in a new production by Opera Parallèle.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 PM (PT)Add to Calendar
The Commons at KQED 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110View Map
In-Person: $30.10 ($25 + fees) / Livestream: Free
Tickets & Livestream here!
June 5
Rebel Girls Bingo
KQED Culture Writer Rae Alexandra chronicles the stories of women who defied their times in her series Rebel Girls From Bay Area History.
Learn about the dancer who helped start the Black Panthers’ free Breakfast program. The Piedmont nurse and public health teacher who founded Oakland’s first children’s hospital. The Filipina activist so unstoppable her nickname was “Bullet.”
We’ll hear their stories — and many others — in our annual bingo night.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:00 PM
KQED Headquarters 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
In-Person: $12.96 ($10 + fees)
June 17
Tiles and Tales: Mahjong, Dumplings, and Family Traditions
Join The Mahjong Project for a memorable evening filled with storytelling and all the fun of Mahjong!
Whether you’re a Mahjong pro or a curious newbie, you’ll have a chance to dive into the game with a guided session and some hands-on practice.
Treat yourself to some tasty dumplings! Come for the stories and snacks, then stay for the game!
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 7:00 PM
The Commons at KQED 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110View Map
In-Person: $24.38 ($20 + fees) / Livestream: Free
This post was sponsored by the fine folks at KQED
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