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A Wild Idea Science Fair |
Wednesday, August 21 | 6 PM
In Person: $10 |
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Kids and their caretakers are invited to play around with new solutions to climate change with UC Berkeley and SRI scientists alongside KQED journalists! Interactive activities at each station cover cooling paint, ocean sensors, sea level rise solutions, fire preparedness, and more! The Children’s Creativity Museum will have a table with coloring books and legos galore.
Snacks and refreshments are included. Ideal for ages 6-12 and their adults. |
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Climate Book Club |
Wednesday, August 21 | 5 PM
In Person: $10 or FREE with a ticket to Climate Adaptation Science Fair |
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Climate action starts with talking about it with people in our daily lives. This book club, led by KQED climate reporter 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 Fire Weather: On the Front Lines of a Burning World by John Vaillant. Grab your copy now! |
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Suzanne Ciani and the Bay Area Synth Scene with Forum |
Thursday, August 29 | 7 PM
In Person: $45 | Livestream: Free |
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Renowned synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani leads a journey through the evolution of sound with a special performance and conversation, alongside other technologists in the scene such as John M. Chowning, American composer, musician, and professor best known for his work at Stanford University, the founding of Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) in 1975. From the analog beginnings to the digital innovation, discover how the Bay Area has shaped and been shaped by the innovative world of synthesizers and sonic creativity.
Mission Synths also exhibits various synthesizers for attendees to check out and demo. |
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Presidential Debate Watch Party |
Tuesday, September 10 | 6 PM
In Person: Free |
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Vice President Kamala Harris faces off with former President Donald Trump in a hotly anticipated debate that could determine the course of the 2024 election and the future of our country.
Join us for a watch party in the theater at KQED's studio headquarters. Participate lively discussion with fellow attendees amid refreshments and interactive elements, and react to the debate in real-time surrounded by community as we witness history in the making and parse its implications for Election Day.
Doors open at at 5:30pm with a bar and welcome remarks at 5:50pm before the official debate kickoff! |
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Bots v Ballots: AI and the 2024 Election |
Thursday, September 12 | 7 PM
In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free |
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How worried should we be about AI and the election? As advances in generative artificial intelligence stand to disrupt elections, we ask what the latest developments mean in 2024 and for the future of democracy.
In conversation with Encode Justice founder Sneha Revanur and others in politics, media and technology, KQED’s Rachael Myrow and The Guardian‘s Rachel Leingang will explore what’s happening right now and what ramifications it will have on campaigns, journalists, voters, national security and democracy. |
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Rhymes for Reform with SF Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin |
Tuesday, September 17 | 7 PM
In Person: Free |
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Join KQED’s MindShift for an interactive creative journey for families, exploring how poetry can inspire and help us communicate our collective vision for the future of education. Through poetry activities and discussions, participants will have the opportunity to share their hopes and ideas for change in our schools.
The event will culminate in a reading by San Francisco’s poet laureate, Tongo Eisen-Martin to offer a powerful demonstration of how poetry can ignite action.
Children of all ages are encouraged to attend, and light refreshments will be provided. |
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San Francisco Mayoral Debate |
Thursday, September 19 | 7 PM
Livestream: Free |
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Candidates for the city’s 2024 Mayoral election join KQED and The San Francisco Chronicle onstage for a live debate to share their policies and ideas for taking on the most critical issues facing the city.
Moderated by KQED’s Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos, along with the Chronicle’s Joe Garofoli, this event will be available live, streaming online and broadcast on 88.5FM and KQED 9 TV.
REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE REMINDERS AND A LIVESTREAM LINK! |
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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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