Freakonomics Radio Live brings to the stage the same uncommon, inquisitive journalism that is a hallmark of the Freakonomics Radio podcast — but in an unscripted and freewheeling format. Join Freakonomics Radio host and best-selling author Stephen Dubner as he explores the hidden side of everything, live onstage at the Sydney Goldstein Theater with San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other special guests.
The new PBS documentary Free For All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea a reality: Create a space where everything is free and the doors are open to all. This screening will be followed by a discussion with SF librarians Michael Lambert and Luis Herrera. Co- Presented by The San Francisco Public Library.
California is the latest state to pass the Right to Repair Act, a law meant to empower consumers to fix their purchases. At this event, hosts from KQED's The Bay discuss the legislation, and audiences are invited to bring their own objects to a hands-on repair workshop.
Tamara de Lempicka: The Queen of Art Deco With works that exuded cool elegance and transgressive sensuality, Tamara de Lempicka helped define Art Deco. Visit the de Young to experience the first major museum retrospective of Lempicka in the United States. Explore the artist’s distinctive style and unconventional life through 100 artworks and uncover the creative process behind Lempicka’s paintings. Book your tickets at famsf.org.
Dungeons & Dragons Live with Forum and Games of Berkeley
Tuesday, January 28 | 7 PM In Person: $24.38 | Livestream: Free
Join KQED’s Forum and Games of Berkeley for an immersive night of live Dungeons & Dragons gameplay! Skilled Bay Area players and special guests bring a thrilling campaign to life onstage. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or curious newcomer, discover how D&D continues to inspire new generations of players.
Thursday, January 30 | 7 PM In Person: $18.67 | Livestream: Free
Fire Escape, a new podcast series, follows five incarcerated women who serve as firefighters. Their journeys challenge the stigma surrounding women in prison. Join host Anna Sussman and Spooked host Glynn Washington to hear how women are fighting fires behind bars. Co-presented by Snap Studios.
Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, the program has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions. Now, host and creator Shankar Vedantam brings seven key insights from the first decade of Hidden Brain to the stage. Whether you're new to the show or a longtime listener, this evening of science and storytelling will change how you think about yourself. Presented by APE and AGE, in partnership with KQED Live.
Tuesday, February 4 | 7 PM In Person: $41.52 | Livestream: Free
KQED Live pulls back the curtain on the San Francisco Opera with an intimate evening of conversation, film and live performance. Music Director Eun Sun Kim joins Forum's Mina Kim to share how she interprets timeless works and what she envisions for the future of opera.
