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There’s more to this national park than meets the eye. Here are four great trails for discovering the Presidio in San Francisco, from historical walks to stunning views.

4 Holiday Hikes to Explore the San Francisco Presidio, From Stunning Views to Historic Trails | KQED

There’s more to this national park than meets the eye. Here are four great trails for discovering the Presidio in San Francisco, from historical walks to stunning views.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 12h

Here’s how San Francisco’s Roxie, Vogue, Alamo, 4 Star and Balboa movie theaters are getting freaky for Halloween.

How to Fill Your Halloween 2025 With Horror (Movies)

San Francisco’s Roxie, Vogue, Alamo, 4 Star and Balboa movie theaters are getting freaky for Halloween.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 1d

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy says it’s funding a “final hurrah” for the site’s Black Gold exhibit.

San Francisco’s Fort Point Will Partially Reopen Amid National Parks Shutdown | KQED

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy says it’s funding a “final hurrah” for the site’s ‘Black Gold’ exhibit.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 1d

Born and raised in Oakland, where much of his work is set, Tommy Orange is best known for his two novels, 2018’s ‘There There’ and 2024’s ‘Wandering Stars,’ both of which illustrate the complexities of contemporary Native American life.

Oakland Novelist Tommy Orange Is a 2025 MacArthur Fellow | KQED

The author of ‘There There’ and ‘Wandering Stars’ will receive $800,000, paid over the course of five years.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 2d

For more than four decades, Hing Lung Company was one of the crown jewels of San Francisco Chinatown, until it closed due to drawn-out rent negotiations. Now, its owners are preparing to open a casual deli-style barbecue counter in the Tenderloin:

A Quintessential SF Chinatown Barbecue Shop Moves to the Tenderloin

Quack House is the newest addition to the Hing Lung Co. roast duck empire.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 2d

‘If I Had Legs I'd Kick You’ is a disturbing look at the ways in which motherhood can make women feel invisible.

Rose Byrne Astonishes in the Gripping ‘If I Had Legs I'd Kick You’

A disturbing look at the ways in which motherhood can make women feel invisible.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 3d

The Sijbrandij Foundation’s plan to install 100 pieces of large-scale art around the city needs public oversight, Sarah Hotchkiss argues.

Who Has a Say In the Flood of Public Art Coming to San Francisco?

The Sijbrandij Foundation’s plan to install 100 pieces of large-scale art around the city needs public oversight.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 3d

The 30 pieces span Bob Ross’ career, include mountain vistas and lake scenes, and were mostly created on-air.

Auctions of Bob Ross Paintings Will Support Public TV

The 30 pieces span Ross’ career, include mountain vistas and lake scenes, and were mostly created on-air.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 4d

Cupertino’s first ever restaurant week, which the city is hosting to celebrate its 70th anniversary, features discounted meal deals from more than 20 participating restaurants between Oct. 6–12.

Love Asian Food? The First Cupertino Restaurant Week Is Your Treasure Trove

The Silicon Valley suburb celebrates its 70th anniversary with a weeklong feast.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 4d

Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in the true story of a bus driver and a schoolteacher who bring a bus full of children to safety during California's devastating 2018 Camp Fire.

‘The Lost Bus’ Brings You on Board for a Terrifying Wildfire Evacuation

The true story of a bus driver and a schoolteacher bringing children to safety during the 2018 Camp Fire.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 5d

Andrew Durham’s film adaptation of ‘Fairyland,’ Alysia Abbott’s 2013 memoir about being raised in San Francisco in the 1970s and '80s by her bisexual father, manages to thoughtfully honor the source material without getting bogged down by its scope.

‘Fairyland’ Revisits the Joys and Tragedies of ’70s and ’80s San Francisco

This moving film adaptation of Alysia Abbott’s 2013 father-daughter memoir is a thing of jagged beauty.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 5d

The former wrestler has drained away much of his big-screen charisma to play MMA pioneer Mark Kerr.

‘The Smashing Machine’ Is a Career High for Dwayne Johnson

The former wrestler has drained away much of his big-screen charisma to play MMA pioneer Mark Kerr.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 5d

For many, La Llorona is a ghost story intended to scare, learned in childhood. But for others, this legend has evolved from deep roots into a powerful symbol of feminism and protection.

La Llorona, Legend and Protector, in the Streets of San Francisco | KQED

For many, La Llorona is a ghost story intended to scare, learned in childhood. But for others, this legend has evolved from deep roots into a powerful symbol of feminism and protection.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 6d

Cash Campain’s grasp on relationships fuels his R&B songs, writing, acting and work at UC Berkeley.

This R&B Singer Has Made a Lifelong Study of Human Behavior | KQED

Cash Campain’s grasp on relationships fuels his R&B songs, writing, acting and work at UC Berkeley.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 6d

Though it’s rarely spoken of today, a majority Chinese labor force planted Northern California’s iconic wine country. The stories of those Chinese workers offer a compelling counterpoint to the notion that wine country was created by European immigrants.

The Chinese Roots of Northern California’s Wine Industry Run Deep | KQED

Despite a long association with Europeans, Chinese laborers established the iconic vineyards of Sonoma and Napa Valleys.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 7d

In this powerful film, Raoul Peck mingles George Orwell’s reflections with archival footage and images. It screens daily at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco between Oct. 7-16.

‘Orwell: 2+2=5’ Argues That the Modern World Is Close to Dystopia

In this powerful film, Raoul Peck mingles George Orwell’s reflections with archival footage and images.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 7d

Club Waziema is mostly known as a friendly neighborhood dive bar on San Francisco's Divisadero Street, but it also serves solid Ethiopian food — including an all-you-can-eat veggie combo.

This Ethiopian Dive Bar’s Most Surprising Hit Is Its All-You-Can-Eat Veggie Combo

Club Waziema is one of SF’s classic neighborhood dives — and serves great misir wat and beef stew too.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 7d

After spending six months closed for lighting and HVAC upgrades, a new exhibition envisions bold futures at the Museum of the African Diaspora, kicking off Black Art Week.

MoAD Reopens With Its Imagination ‘Unbound’ | KQED

A new exhibition envisions bold futures at the Museum of the African Diaspora, kicking off Black Art Week.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 7d

On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself.

Taylor Swift Feels Love’s Glow and the Spotlight's Glare on ‘Life of a Showgirl’

On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself in full flower.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 7d

Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting after 8 years to collaborate with his director son, Ronan.

A Post-Retirement Daniel Day-Lewis Makes Bleak ‘Anemone’ Bearable

Day-Lewis returns to acting after 8 years to collaborate with his director son, Ronan.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 8d

Fans recently spotted RM from the K-pop juggernaut BTS at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, taking in the woven sculptures of local icon Ruth Asawa. The Korean rapper is partnering with the museum for a new exhibit that will open in October 2026.

RM From BTS Will Curate an SFMOMA Exhibit in 2026 | KQED

The Korean rapper will bring works from his personal collection to San Francisco.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 8d

Twenty years before she sang “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” at the 2025 Super Bowl or performed on Broadway, R&B supernova Ledisi was just another Bay Area artist, hustling to make ends meet. She performs at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco next week:

For Ledisi, Channeling Blues Queen Dinah Washington Is Spiritual

The R&B supernova returns to San Francisco, where her career began, to sing a tribute at Davies Symphony Hall.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 8d

The Bay Area tends to outdo itself every Halloween, and 2025 offers something for everyone, whether you want to go on your own ghost hunt, boo-gie down with disco freaks or get spooky with a symphony. This year's best events:

Derby, Disco and Dirty Devils: 11 Bay Area Halloween Events for 2025

The Bay Area tends to outdo itself every Halloween, and 2025 is no different.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 8d

Taylor Swift turned masters ownership from a behind-the-scenes conversation into a mainstream debate.

Have Other Musicians Benefited From Taylor Swift’s Fight for Her Masters?

Taylor Swift turned masters ownership from a behind-the-scenes conversation into a mainstream debate.

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 9d

At Chayakada in San José, chai baristas juggle a meter-long stream of tea through the air like master waterbenders, effortlessly filling each cup to the brim with hot, frothy chai. It claims to be the first Kerala-style chai shop in the United States.

The Bay Area’s First Kerala-Style Chai Shop Opens in San José | KQED

Chayakada has wowed customers with its showy meter chai, authentic street snacks and friendly atmosphere.

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