This fall, you can step inside a 360-degree sphere of mesmerizing light and 3D immersive sound, or step up to a cocktail bar serving drinks and apps from all over the world. You can preview a Ken Burns-produced documentary or partake in Mahjong and mocktails. Whatever your fancy, there are live events to tickle your brain and whet your appetites.
WIRED's Uncanny Valley, feat. Paulina Borsook
Uncanny Valley, WIRED’s insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley, comes to KQED Live onstage. Zoë Schiffer, Brian Barrett, and Lauren Goode bring sharp-edged tech reporting to life, alongside WIRED Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond’s conversation with Paulina Borsook, technology writer and author of the 2000 book Cyberselfish, on her prescient critique of Silicon Valley’s technolibertarian streak and where it’s led today.
KQED Headquarters, San Francisco, CA
Thu, Oct 8 at 07:00 PM PDT
Tickets start at $30$
Crime & Punishment in America: PBS Preview Screening with Director Lynn Novick, Rahsaan Thomas, and guests
How did the United States become the world’s leading incarcerator? Join acclaimed filmmaker Lynn Novick for a preview of her forthcoming PBS documentary, Crime and Punishment in America, executive produced by Ken Burns and Sam Pollard.
Screening and Conversation
Co-presented by Commonwealth Club World Affairs & KQED Live
5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in
6–7 p.m screening
7–8 p.m. discussion
(all times Pacific Time)
Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
Taube Family Auditorium
110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco
Destination: Cosmos--An Experiential Sound Voyage by Christopher Willits and Envelop
Eighty years ago, for the very first time, humanity laid eyes on the first picture of Earth taken from space. In celebration of the 80th anniversary, KQED, sound artist Christopher Willits, Envelop, and the Chabot Space & Science Center are launching you into the deep cosmos. Step inside a 360-degree sphere of mesmerizing light and 3D immersive sound. The listening experience is a mix of Christopher Willits’ live ambient performance and his acclaimed score SPACE, woven with rocket launches and the distinct electromagnetic hum of stars, planets, and the galaxy.
Don't miss this unforgettable, multi-sensory moment to get together in honor of our blue planet and beyond.
The Loom, Oakland, CA
Fri, Nov 6 at 06:00 PM
Tickets $64
Happy Hour Showdown
Sip, snack, and socialize as we explore Spain's beloved hora del aperitivo, Japan's legendary nomi-hodai drinking culture, and Brazil's vibrant boteco scene, where cold beer, shared plates, and great conversation flow freely.
Thu, Nov 5 at 07:00 PM
KQED Headquarters
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco
Object Stories San Francisco Co-presented by The American Craft Council
An evening of live storytelling celebrating the profound connections between people and the handmade objects that shape their lives. The event will feature a diverse group of Bay Area artists, makers, and community voices revealing how craft intersects with memory, identity, creativity, and belonging.
KQED Headquarters, San Francisco, CA
Thu, Nov 12 at 07:00 PM PST
Tickets $25
Tiles & Tonics: A Mahjong Soirée
Whether you're a seasoned tile-clacker or eager to learn, join us for an afternoon of Mahjong and mocktails — good company matters more than your win streak. Grab a seat, pick up a new shuffle, or show off your skills; all levels welcome, with friendly guidance on hand. Sip handcrafted mocktails from Ocean Beach Cafe between rounds, each one as refreshing as your next winning hand.
San Francisco County Fair Building, SF, CA
Thu, Dec 3 at 06:00 PM
Tickets start at $30
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