Thu, May 30, 2013 - Countdown Celebration at SFMOMA

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Meet Bay Area makers and artists featured in The Making Of... a community collaboration by The Kitchen Sisters and KQED, on Thursday and Friday, May 30 and 31. The Making Of... is funded, in part, by a major grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio.

- Meet Bay Area makers and artists featured in the KQED Public Radio series The Making Of... by The Kitchen Sisters on Thursday, May 30 and Friday May 31.
- View Christian Marclay's 24-hour masterpiece, The Clock.
- Party on the rooftop.
- Catch performances by Bay Area artists in a special 24-hour live variety show.
- Bring the kids to Time to Move Family Day on June 2.
SFMOMA will be on the go, presenting new art experiences around the Bay Area as the SFMOMA building is transformed, from June 3, 2013 through early 2016. Follow them at sfmoma.org/onthego.

Tue, May 21, 2013 - Film Screening: Community Cinema Presents the Revolutionary Optimists

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Amlan Ganguly empowers children to become activists and educators, with powerful results. The Revolutionary Optimists follows him as he attempts to replicate his work in the brick fields outside the city, where children live and work in unimaginable conditions. Using street theater, puppetry, and dance as their weapons, the children in Calcutta's slums have cut their neighborhoods' malaria and diarrhea rates in half, and turned former garbage dumps into playing fields.

Tue, May 21, 2013 - Auerbach World Premiere

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Characterized by its stylistic freedom and juxtaposition of tonal and atonal musical language, featured composer Lera Auerbach's music has been praised for being 'so skillfully constructed and so rich in imaginative beauty' (San Francisco Chronicle). New Century premieres Auerbach's Sinfonia for Strings alongside Wagner's romantic Siegfried Idyll, a tribute to the bicentennial of Wagner's birth, and Haydn's theatrical, touching 'Farewell' Symphony.Open Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10am the SF Conservatory. Performances on Thursday, May 23 at 8pm at the First Congregational Church in Berkeley; Friday, May 24 at 8pm at the First United Methodist Church in Palo Alto; Saturday, May 25 at 8pm at the SF Conservatory; and Sunday, May 26 at 5pm at the Osher Marin JCC.

Mon, June 10, 2013 - Educator Workshop: Performing Arts Institute

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Join KQED and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts for a three-day performing arts institute in Richmond, CA. Educators will spend each day working with performing artists to develop arts integrated lesson plans related to social studies, theater, music, and songwriting. A stipend or continuing education units are available for teachers who complete the institute. For more information or to register, visit kqedperformingarts.eventbrite.com.

Tue, June 18, 2013 - Film Screening: Community Cinema Presents Love Free or Die

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Love Free or Die is about a man whose two defining passions much of the world cannot reconcile: his love for God and for his partner Mark. It is about church and state, love and marriage, faith and identity -- and one man's struggle to dispel the notion that God's love has limits. Gene Robinson was the first openly gay person to be elected bishop in the high church traditions of Christendom. Bishop Robinson's elevation in the sleepy New Hampshire diocese in 2003 ignited a worldwide firestorm in the Anglican Communion, one that has become so heated that there is still a chance of a schism. Check broadcast listings on KQED.

Thu, July 25, 2013 - Ala Ebtekar Lecture at di Rosa in Napa

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Join KQED Arts and di Rosa Art & Nature in Napa, CA for a lecture by artist Ala Ebtekar, featured on KQED's Spark program. Through his work, he explores cross-cultural contrasts and similarities. He has described his work as 'a visual glimpse of a crossroad where present day events meet history and mythology.' The lecture is open to the public and will take place from 7-8pm, followed by a wine and cheese reception. A workshop for educators related to Ala Ebtekar's work will also take place from 5:30-6:30 at di Rosa in advance of the lecture. To RSVP for the workshop and/or the lecture, send an email to kfarr@KQED.org.

Tue, August 13, 2013 - Educator Event: Integrated Learning Summer Institute

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The second annual Integrated Learning Summer Institute, Inventing Our Future, will be held at the beautiful Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland on Tue-Thu, August 13-15, 2013.

KQED's Arts and Media education team will present courses on video production and using social media in the classroom. 

Teachers, teaching artists, administrators and parents will come together to learn and share best educational practices, frameworks developed at Harvard's Project Zero, and new best practices, including how to let go of pacing guides and embrace the new Common Core standards with confidence.

The gathering will provide new, equitable and artful approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. Practitioner-led mini-courses and thought provoking daily plenaries will address the multiple and creative ways to engage our students in the rapidly changing world we inhabit.

Participants will come away with a new set of tools for growing young minds and renewed enthusiasm and commitment to “inventing the future” with their students in the new school year.

Sun, July 14, 2013 - Sevathon 2013

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Sevathon is the walkathon that recognizes, supports, and nurtures a spirit of giving by empowering individuals of diverse backgrounds to unite and strengthen their communities. Walkers, runners, non-profits, sponsors, family members, and friends are all part of the Sevathon family, as they enable each non-profit organization partner to deliver its message and further its cause. Registration opens at 6:30am. The Half Marathon starts at 7:30am. The 5k and 10k start at 8:30am. Community Festival begins at 9am. Pre-registration is open until Saturday, July 13 -- $$25 for the 5k and 10k, $$40 for the Half Marathon. Event day of registration is $$35 and $$60 respectively.

KQED Sevathon 2013 Registration Instruction
1. Visit indiacc.org/Sevathon.
Click Register button (middle of page).

2. After clicking the Register button, you will be taken to KonnectMe.
Select registration option (right side): 5k, 10k or half marathon.
Click Register for Event.

3. Now you will register/login to KonnectMe.

4. During registration, please select KQED as your 2013 Non-Profit partner organization. Non-Profits are listed in alphabetical order.

Fri, May 31, 2013 - Chabot Space and Science Center: Telescope Makers Workshop

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Can you build a telescope? Yes! Open to all ages, the Telescope Makers' Workshop is an all-volunteer group committed to helping people build their own telescopes. Bring your interest and curiosity, and the specialists will provide knowledge, enthusiasm, and advice to help you complete your telescope-making projects. No experience necessary. Meets every Friday, Chabot members work at their own pace. Free to attend, but you are required to purchase materials.

Fri, October 18, 2013 - Doom, Dungeons and Beyond... the Importance of Video Games at Chabot Space and Science Center

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Join the Chabot Space and Science Center for a lively conversation about all things gaming! Meet the dynamic husband and wife duo of John Romero and Brenda Brathwaite Romero as they discuss their paths into and through this industry and get a peek at what they believe the future holds. John is the mastermind behind games like Doom and Quake, and together with Brenda, the recent Facebook game, Ravenwood Fair and Ghost Recon Commander. Tickets: $$20 Chabot members, $$23 general admission, $$29 at the door.

Sat, June 1, 2013 - The Commute: Walk from SJ to SF on June 1

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The Commute is a 50 mile, 24-hour endurance walk from San Jose to San Francisco along historic Route 82 (The Alameda, El Camino Real and Mission Street). Starting in the morning, participants spend one full day walking through and experiencing the communities that we often drive past in the rush of our daily commutes. Traveling this at a walking pace is a unique physical and mental challenge yet empowering. Starting at 10:45am on June 1, 2013. Ending at Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco at 12pm on June 2, 2013. Use the promotional code KQED when you register, and receive a $$25 discount! More at walkthecommute.com.

Thu, June 6, 2013 - Questions from the Sky: New Work by Hung Liu

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Hung Liu is known primarily for her paintings, which are drawn from Chinese historical photography. She has recently been working on a three-screen video installation based on digital snapshots that she takes with her iPhone. Liu meditates on death and memory in the video through five seemingly simple sets of images: burning candles; dead birds and deer; Buddha's hand fruits; and cloud formations in the sky. For Liu, the images provoke questions of how we remember those who have passed and how images or moments in daily life give us notice of their presence.

Tue, May 21, 2013 - China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Discover why the terracotta warriors are the eighth wonder of the world. Along with over 100 rare artifacts unearthed from the burial complex of China's First Emperor, the Asian Art Museum presents some of the finest generals, archers, and infantrymen from the life-size terracotta army. The exhibition paints the backdrop for the warriors' creation: the First Emperor's rise to power, his quest for immortality, and his complex legacy. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-5pm; open until 9pm on Thursdays. Closed Mondays.

Thu, June 6, 2013 - After Dark: Zoe Keating

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Join the Exploratorium for a special evening featuring performances by cellist and sampling virtuoso Zoe Keating as well as installations by visiting artists and artworks from the Exploratorium collection. Adults (18+) only.

Tue, May 21, 2013 - The End of Intelligence with Peter Coyote

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Bay Area actor, writer and film narrator Peter Coyote is also a countercultural visionary whose ordination as a Zen Buddhist priest has led him to an examination of the limits of human intelligence. Though our applied intelligence has resulted in incredible innovations (tools, technology, science), Coyote is concerned with the unintended consequences of advancement: violence, war and destruction. Coyote discusses the power of intelligence to address social ills.

Tue, May 21, 2013 - Reverse Rehearsals at Southern Exposure

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Playing on the idea of reverse engineering, Reverse Rehearsals turns the storytelling process inside out. The project begins with the creation of theatrical sets and culminates with a dramatic reading of new written works. Reverse Rehearsals brings together six visual artists and seven writers (Dodie Bellamy, Terry Berlier, Victoria Gannon, Susan Gevirtz, Patrick Gillespie, Julie Henson, Kari Marboe, Pam Martin, Kyle Metzner, Jenene Nagy, Maria Porges, Michael Swaine, and Weston Teruya) who interpret and respond to each other's work in three separate stages of making.

Sat, June 1, 2013 - Free Film Screening: Extreme by Design

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Please join KQED at CityCamp Palo Alto for a sneak peak preview of the PBS film, Extreme by Design, which airs nationally on PBS in 2013. The film follows a band of college students who design and build products to solve seemingly intractable problems for the world's poor. This hour-long documentary film begins on the first day of a Stanford University course called Entrepreneurial Design for Extreme Affordability and ends a year later after one group of students returns to Asia to test their device in the field amid plans to launch a startup.

To watch the trailer and more information, go to extremebydesignmovie.com.

Sat, June 1, 2013 - Michaan's Auctions: June Events

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

June 1: Saturday Appraisal Event from 10am-1pm by appointment only. Call (510) 227-2530. June 2: Estate Auction featuring Decorative Arts, Asian Art, and Jewelry. June 4, 5 & 6: Annex Auction Every Wednesday from 10am-1pm: Free Appraisal Events. Now accepting consignments for upcoming auctions. 5 item limit for each event. More information at michaans.com.

Tue, May 21, 2013 - The Exploratorium Now Open at Pier 15

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Now that the Exploratorium is open at Pier 15, there's more to explore than ever before. Experience 150 brand new exhibits plus hundreds of beloved classics, new outdoor exhibits, a Bay Observatory, a bigger focus on tinkering and social psychology, and much more. The Exploratorium's spectacular new bayside location is easily accessible by public transportation. Advanced ticket purchases are strongly recommended. Closed Mondays except for certain holidays. Visit exploratorium.edu for more information.

Tue, July 9, 2013 - Rodrigo y Gabriela: Live at the Masonic!

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road again in 2013, bringing their unique instrumental blend of metal, jazz, and world music to audiences all over the US. Known for exhilarating live shows, Rodrigo y Gabriela have won the hearts of music lovers from the haciendas of Cuba to the Hollywood Bowl and festival fields of Europe, as they continue to weave their unique six-string magic. The extraordinary interplay between their fiery lead lines and phenomenal rhythmic battery is truly universal.

Most Popular Events - KQED Events Calendar

Thu, May 30, 2013 - Countdown Celebration at SFMOMA

Tue, May 21, 2013 - Film Screening: Community Cinema Presents the Revolutionary Optimists

Tue, May 21, 2013 - Auerbach World Premiere

Mon, June 10, 2013 - Educator Workshop: Performing Arts Institute

Tue, June 18, 2013 - Film Screening: Community Cinema Presents Love Free or Die

Thu, July 25, 2013 - Ala Ebtekar Lecture at di Rosa in Napa

Tue, August 13, 2013 - Educator Event: Integrated Learning Summer Institute

Sun, July 14, 2013 - Sevathon 2013

Fri, May 31, 2013 - Chabot Space and Science Center: Telescope Makers Workshop

Fri, October 18, 2013 - Doom, Dungeons and Beyond... the Importance of Video Games at Chabot Space and Science Center

Sat, June 1, 2013 - The Commute: Walk from SJ to SF on June 1

Thu, June 6, 2013 - Questions from the Sky: New Work by Hung Liu

Tue, May 21, 2013 - China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy

Thu, June 6, 2013 - After Dark: Zoe Keating

Tue, May 21, 2013 - The End of Intelligence with Peter Coyote

Tue, May 21, 2013 - Reverse Rehearsals at Southern Exposure

Sat, June 1, 2013 - Free Film Screening: Extreme by Design

Sat, June 1, 2013 - Michaan's Auctions: June Events

Tue, May 21, 2013 - The Exploratorium Now Open at Pier 15

Tue, July 9, 2013 - Rodrigo y Gabriela: Live at the Masonic!