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Graffiti artist Del Phresh talks about revamping his classic "OAKLAND IS PROUD" mural in its original spot on E. 12th Street.
A Legendary Mural From the 1980s Has Been Repainted in East Oakland
Graffiti artist Del Phresh talks about revamping his classic "OAKLAND IS PROUD" mural in its original spot on E. 12th Street.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Graffiti artist Del Phresh talks about revamping his classic "OAKLAND IS PROUD" mural in its original spot on E. 12th Street.
Tucked away in an unassuming suburban neighborhood in San Leandro, Dao Artisan Noodle serves steamers full of juicy soup dumplings and piping-hot bowls of hand-pulled noodles — an enticing offer as our fall evenings grow chillier.
An East Bay Newcomer Slings Hand-Pulled Noodles and XLB Until Midnight
Dao Artisan Noodle brings Lanzhou-style noodles to San Leandro.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Tucked away in an unassuming suburban neighborhood in San Leandro, Dao Artisan Noodle serves steamers full of juicy soup dumplings and piping-hot bowls of hand-pulled noodles — an enticing offer as our fall evenings grow chillier.
AI-generated music and artists are now getting record deals and top spots on Billboard charts, with big implications for labor in the music industry. So how are human artists adapting to this rapidly changing landscape?
AI-Generated Music Is Here. How Are Artists Adapting? | KQED
AI-generated music and artists are now getting record deals and top spots on Billboard charts, with big implications for labor in the music industry. So how are human artists adapting to this rapidly…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
AI-generated music and artists are now getting record deals and top spots on Billboard charts, with big implications for labor in the music industry. So how are human artists adapting to this rapidly changing landscape?
At Oakland Museum of California, a new exhibit called ‘Good Fire: Tending Native Lands’ traces the past, present and hoped-for future of Indigenous Californians’ use of fire.
‘Good Fire: Tending Native Lands’ Burns Bright at OMCA | KQED
The exhibit uplifts an Indigenous-led movement to revive intentional, beneficial fires.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
At Oakland Museum of California, a new exhibit called ‘Good Fire: Tending Native Lands’ traces the past, present and hoped-for future of Indigenous Californians’ use of fire.
‘The Tellings We Keep,’ currently on view in the SF Camerawork gallery at Fort Mason through Nov. 29, explores the long, nonlinear process of healing from trauma and the ways that storytelling, memory and identity intertwine in that process.
Indigenous Ancestry and Memory Come Alive in ‘The Tellings We Keep’ | KQED
At Fort Mason, Tricia Rainwater’s first solo exhibition explores Native identity and personal storytelling.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
‘The Tellings We Keep,’ currently on view in the SF Camerawork gallery at Fort Mason through Nov. 29, explores the long, nonlinear process of healing from trauma and the ways that storytelling, memory and identity intertwine in that process.
Since 1931, audiences at Bimbo’s 365 Club in North Beach have been shocked and delighted by Dolphina, the Girl in the Fishbowl. The act, which simulates a nude woman swimming in a fishtank, hasn’t changed since the club’s opening.
The Girl in the Fishbowl: The Secret Behind San Francisco's Quirkiest Nightclub Act | KQED
Since 1931, audiences at Bimbo’s 365 Club in North Beach have been shocked and delighted by Dolphina, the Girl in the Fishbowl. The act, which simulates a nude woman swimming in a fishtank, hasn’t…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Since 1931, audiences at Bimbo’s 365 Club in North Beach have been shocked and delighted by Dolphina, the Girl in the Fishbowl. The act, which simulates a nude woman swimming in a fishtank, hasn’t changed since the club’s opening.
Across California, Día de los Muertos events unite families in honoring the dead through art, tradition and the enduring strength of Mexican and Chicano culture.
How Californians Are Reclaiming Día De Los Muertos as an Act of Cultural Resistance | KQED
Across California, Día de los Muertos events unite families in honoring the dead through art, tradition and the enduring strength of Mexican and Chicano culture.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Across California, Día de los Muertos events unite families in honoring the dead through art, tradition and the enduring strength of Mexican and Chicano culture.
The Lion Plaza shopping center is in many ways San José’s original Little Saigon. And since August, there’s been an exciting new addition: Bột Chiên, a stall specializing in its namesake dish — Vietnamese omelettes topped with fried rice cakes.
A New San José Food Stall Specializes in Vietnamese Rice Cake Omelettes | KQED
Bot Chien is an exciting new addition to Lion Plaza.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Lion Plaza shopping center is in many ways San José’s original Little Saigon. And since August, there’s been an exciting new addition: Bột Chiên, a stall specializing in its namesake dish — Vietnamese omelettes topped with fried rice cakes.
Following its $20-million-over-budget renovation, San Francisco’s Castro Theatre on Wednesday announced its first slate of film festivals and special screenings at the theater. Here's what you should know:
Castro Theatre Announces Initial Film Schedule for 2026 | KQED
The first post-renovation film festivals and special screenings at the theatre.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Following its $20-million-over-budget renovation, San Francisco’s Castro Theatre on Wednesday announced its first slate of film festivals and special screenings at the theater. Here's what you should know:
A wave of young artists are cutting through the noise, reviving bold, plainspoken protest music.
There’s a New Generation of Folk Protest Singers on TikTok
A wave of young artists are cutting through the noise, reviving bold, plainspoken protest music.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A wave of young artists are cutting through the noise, reviving bold, plainspoken protest music.
It’s official — San Francisco Opera is bringing back ‘The Ring,’ Richard Wagner’s monumental four-part, 15-hour opera cycle, exactly 10 years after the production was last staged at San Francisco Opera, in 2018. Details and ticket info:
Wagner’s Ring Cycle to Return to SF Opera in 2028; Dates and Principal Casting Announced | KQED
Three full cycles of Francesca Zambello’s acclaimed production will be conducted by Eun Sun Kim in San Francisco.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
It’s official — San Francisco Opera is bringing back ‘The Ring,’ Richard Wagner’s monumental four-part, 15-hour opera cycle, exactly 10 years after the production was last staged at San Francisco Opera, in 2018. Details and ticket info:
The death of Oakland rapper Bryce Savoy's father was followed by the birth of his son Zimri — monumental life events occurring just ten months apart. So Savoy decided to capture this moment in time in a short documentary, premiering on Friday in Oakland:
In His New Film, Oakland Rapper Bryce Savoy Explores Fatherhood Through Generations | KQED
His documentary ‘Big Bryce Son’ depicts him stepping into fatherhood after losing his own dad.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The death of Oakland rapper Bryce Savoy's father was followed by the birth of his son Zimri — monumental life events occurring just ten months apart. So Savoy decided to capture this moment in time in a short documentary, premiering on Friday in Oakland:
This psychological thriller starring Sarah Snook is adapted from Andrea Mara's novel about a missing boy.
A Child Disappears and It’s ‘All Her Fault’ in This Gripping TV Series
This psychological thriller starring Sarah Snook is adapted from Andrea Mara's novel about a missing boy.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This psychological thriller starring Sarah Snook is adapted from Andrea Mara's novel about a missing boy.
Alexandrea Archuleta is uplifting the memories of friends she lost with a new symphonic work, which she’ll perform with a new ensemble called Ghost Ship Symphony on Nov. 15 at Bandaloop in West Oakland. Learn more:
Ghost Ship Symphony Honors 36 Artists Who Died in 2016 Warehouse Fire | KQED
Composer Alexandrea Archuleta dedicates her new piece to friends she lost, and the community that helped her heal.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Alexandrea Archuleta is uplifting the memories of friends she lost with a new symphonic work, which she’ll perform with a new ensemble called Ghost Ship Symphony on Nov. 15 at Bandaloop in West Oakland. Learn more:
'The New Klondike' will be shown in its original presentation at the 28th San Francisco Silent Film Festival taking place Nov. 12-16 at the Orinda Theatre, where 22 programs will be shown accompanied by a live musical performance.
The Best Restoration of ‘Beau Geste’ You'll Ever See | KQED
The 1926 film, plus three others restored in the East Bay, screen at this year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
'The New Klondike' will be shown in its original presentation at the 28th San Francisco Silent Film Festival taking place Nov. 12-16 at the Orinda Theatre, where 22 programs will be shown accompanied by a live musical performance.
In this episode of the Sunday Music Drop, the Bay Area indie pop band Indigo Elephant shares the song 'Marble Stature' from their new album "The Art of Erosion."
Indigo Elephant: 'Marble Statue' | KQED
In this episode of the Sunday Music Drop, the Bay Area indie pop band Indigo Elephant shares the song 'Marble Stature' from their new album "The Art of Erosion."
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November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
In this episode of the Sunday Music Drop, the Bay Area indie pop band Indigo Elephant shares the song 'Marble Stature' from their new album "The Art of Erosion."
GLAAD’S ‘Where We Are on TV’ study also cautions that many LGBTQ+ characters will not return in 2026.
LGBTQ+ Representation on TV Has Grown Thanks to These Shows
GLAAD’S ‘Where We Are on TV’ study also cautions that many LGBTQ+ characters will not return in 2026.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
GLAAD’S ‘Where We Are on TV’ study also cautions that many LGBTQ+ characters will not return in 2026.
Clint Bentley's poetic adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella is among the most rewarding films of the year.
‘Train Dreams’ Is a Mesmerizing Portrayal of a Working Man’s Life
Clint Bentley's poetic adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella is among the most rewarding films of the year.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Clint Bentley's poetic adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella is among the most rewarding films of the year.
The new exhibition by artists Maya Fuji and Shingo Yamazaki is on view through Dec. 6, 2025 at Glass Rice in San Francisco.
In 'Osato/Quiet Conversations,' Home Is Ramuné Bottles and Sailor Moon
The new exhibition by artists Maya Fuji and Shingo Yamazaki is on view at Glass Rice in San Francisco.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The new exhibition by artists Maya Fuji and Shingo Yamazaki is on view through Dec. 6, 2025 at Glass Rice in San Francisco.
Bay Area Swifties contemplate marriage and independence amid a conservative political climate.
Taylor Swift is in her 'Wedding Era.' What Does That Mean for Her Bay Area Fans? | KQED
Bay Area Swifties contemplate marriage and independence amid a conservative political climate.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Bay Area Swifties contemplate marriage and independence amid a conservative political climate.
Jennifer Lawrence gives a bracingly raw performance in this adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s novel.
A Delirious Portrait of Marital Hell in ‘Die, My Love’
Jennifer Lawrence gives a bracingly raw performance in this adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s novel.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Jennifer Lawrence gives a bracingly raw performance in this adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s novel.
With creative choreography in unique spaces, Zaccho Dance Theatre has built an unparalleled legacy. The company's 45th anniversary benefit concert takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Club Fugazi in San Francisco. Details:
Zaccho Dance Theatre To Celebrate 45 Years of Daring Performances | KQED
With creative choreography in unique spaces, Zaccho Dance Theatre has built an unparalleled legacy.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
With creative choreography in unique spaces, Zaccho Dance Theatre has built an unparalleled legacy. The company's 45th anniversary benefit concert takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Club Fugazi in San Francisco. Details:
On Friday, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the launch of a new, city-run site from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development called SF Live, which features event listings for music, theater, comedy, family-friendly activities and more.
Need Weekend Plans? SF Live Launches a New Events Calendar | KQED
Guest curators include rapper-producer P-Lo, ‘Top Chef’ winner Melissa King and journalist Ben Fong-Torres.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
On Friday, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the launch of a new, city-run site from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development called SF Live, which features event listings for music, theater, comedy, family-friendly activities and more.
Spice 1 is a Bay Area rap legend. Ahead of his headlining set at the third annual History of the Bay party on Sunday, Nov. 9 at Public Works in San Francisco, he speaks with KQED about running from the cops, meeting Too Short and picking up the mic:
Spice 1 Talks Growing Up in Hayward, Running From Cops and Breakin’ at the Mall | KQED
‘Those years, everything was a learning experience,’ the Bay Area rap legend says.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Spice 1 is a Bay Area rap legend. Ahead of his headlining set at the third annual History of the Bay party on Sunday, Nov. 9 at Public Works in San Francisco, he speaks with KQED about running from the cops, meeting Too Short and picking up the mic:
Lorrie Chang’s new film takes the universal questions about the meaning of life and what happens after death, and adds another layer: If given the choice, would you come back to life?
‘Life Is a Choice’: Filmmaker Lorrie Chang Questions Reincarnation | KQED
'Ain't Samsāra a Bitch' looks at a person's "soul contracts" and asks if reincarnation is worth it?
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November 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Lorrie Chang’s new film takes the universal questions about the meaning of life and what happens after death, and adds another layer: If given the choice, would you come back to life?