KQED Events - Upcoming Events in the New Year!

Featuring: The Big Payback with Erika Alexander | KQED Roller Disco

The Big Payback with Erika Alexander & Whitney Dow Thursday, January 12 | 7 PM In Person: $10 | Livestream: Free Actress-activist Erika Alexander (Living Single) and filmmaker Whitney Dow (Two Towns of Jasper) present a preview of their new PBS documentary The Big Payback, which looks at the first tax-funded reparations bill in the United States and at one local leader as she and her community struggle to realize restitution for its citizens. Register KQED Roller Disco Wednesday, January 25 | 7 PM Church of 8 Wheels In Person: $20 or $25 with skate rental Come skate the night away with KQED Live at the Church of 8 Wheels! Whether you’re an expert on eight wheels or a wobbly legged novice, you’re invited to join us as we take over the San Francisco roller disco epicenter for one night only. Come learn about the history and quirky cultures of rollerskating in the Bay Area and give it a whirl yourself! We’ll have instruction, demos from Rollerdance and skating for the whole family. Register Happy Holidays from KQED Live! Please enjoy this delightful recording of our Fall event with author Margaret Wilkerson in conversation about her new book On The Rooftop, a story of sisterhood in the Jazz Era of San Francisco's Fillmore District, accompanied by songs performed live from Bay Area Jazz singer Kim Nalley! Bay Area Street Dance from Boogaloo to Turfing Thursday, February 2 | 7 PM In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free Meet the OG pioneers of Bay Area street dance, who defined urban youth culture before hip-hop had a name, as well as the next generation of dancers adding their own stylistic innovations. Hosted by Rightnowish’s Pendarvis Harshaw, the night includes dance performances, music, a roundtable discussion and a dance cypher. Register Dating with Dhaya: A KQED Dating Game & Singles Night Tuesday, February 14 | 7 PM In Person: $20 | Livestream: Free Finding love in the Bay Area can be an uphill battle! Comedian Dahya Lakshminarayanan is back to play matchmaker for one local KQED fan while subjecting contestants to hilarious rounds of revealing questions and some gentle roasting as they vie for a date. Apply to be a contestant here! Register Fire and Wine: How Wildfire Affects Your Cabernet Thursday, February 16 | 7 PM In Person: $15 | Livestream: Free Join KQED climate reporter Danielle Venton and Check, Please! Bay Area host Leslie Sbrocco to explore how seasonal fire is changing wine and wine production in Northern California, from the science behind how smoke affects the flavor of grapes with a comparative tasting, to a look at how the industry's agricultural laborers are adapting to protect themselves. Stick around after for (untainted) wine and cheese to bring down the heat! Wine tasting included in ticket price. Must be 21 years old to partake. Register Catch most KQED Live events on our KQED Live YouTube Channel! Subscribe today and never miss a moment. COVID-19 Safety Policy To provide the safest possible experience for our guests, performers, volunteers and staff, KQED asks that ticket holders continue to wear masks inside the building and when in close proximity to other guests, unless actively eating or drinking. This policy is subject to change. Please visit our Plan Your Visit page for the most up-to-date COVID-19 safety policy, as well as information regarding transportation, accessibility and ticketing. 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. KQED Live is sponsored by: This email was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com Read on Web | Manage Subscription | Privacy Policy KQED 2601 Mariposa St. San Francisco, CA 94110 Copyright © 2022 KQED. All Rights Reserved.