LIVE, ONLINE + IN-PERSON EVENTS

Our KQED Live Events Series

Get informed about critical local issues, inspired by vivid expressions of creativity and civic imagination and involved in collectively envisioning a better Bay Area. Prices and events are subject to change. KQED Live is sponsored by Asian Art Museum, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Comcast Business and San Francisco Symphony. For tickets, details and the latest updates on events, go to kqed.org/live

August Lineup

Cafe Ohlone Pop-Up Dinner

Wednesday, August 9, at 7pm, $95

Learn about the enduring culture of the Ohlone people through this one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Join James Beard semifinalist chefs and co-owners Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino for a unique fusion of Indigenous cuisine and storytelling that celebrates the vibrant heritage of the original stewards of Bay Area land. Limited seating available, reserve your spot now.

Chew on This: A Food Game Show with Cecilia Phillips

Thursday, August 17, at 7pm, $20

Do you love food? Prove it! In this original game show from Check, Please! Bay Area Producer Cecilia Phillips, KQED foodies are invited to answer, analyze and eat their way to the top of the food pyramid. What tasty treat will be the theme? Whether you go on stage or just want to watch, follow your stomach and join us for some spectacular gastronomy. (The ticket includes a tasting portion of the theme food.)

Alice Waters in Conversation

Thursday, August 24, at 7pm, $30 KQED members; $40 general Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco

Join Alice Waters, one of the country’s most acclaimed and influential chefs, in conversation with Davia Nelson (The Kitchen Sisters) as Waters discusses her pioneering vision of farm-to-table dining, practices for sustainable cooking, advocacy for local ingredients and the cultural impact of her iconic restaurant Chez Panisse. Use promo code farm2table23 to access KQED Member discount tickets.

MindShift: What Happens to Your Brain When You Make a Mistake?

Saturday, August 26, at 1pm, $10

Making a mistake can trigger a cascade of emotions that get seared into your brain. What you do with those feelings can set you back or put you on a course for deeper understanding. Parents, caregivers and educators are uniquely positioned to be examples for young people. Join us for interactive games, conversation and tips about the science and social importance of learning from our mistakes.

Bay Area Comics: Drawing from Life

Thursday, August 31, at 7pm, $15

Did you know that artists from the Bay Area are credited with dramatic shifts in the comic book art form? The region’s comic book scene is diverse and vibrant. Join us for a crash course in comic book history with cartoonist Justin Hall and for live, illustrated storytelling from Bay Area artists Rina Ayuyang, Fred Noland and Julia Wertz. Plus, KQED will host a mini zine and comics fest after the event.

Kqed Member Days

Disney Cats & Dogs Exhibition

Thursday, August 24, and Friday, August 25

The Walt Disney Family Museum, 104 Montgomery St., San Francisco

Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum for Disney Cats & Dogs and explore the innovation of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animal-inspired animation storytelling through the decades. Experience the evolution behind beloved characters such as Pluto, the Cheshire Cat, Duchess, Lucifer and others through more than 300 reproduced artworks, including animation drawings, sketches, paintings and more. Admission for the special exhibition (not the main museum) is free on Thursday, August 24, and Friday, August 25, for KQED members (plus one guest) who present their current KQED MemberCard; entry is limited per day and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit waltdisney.org for more information.