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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 20h

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 · 23h

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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

"It was Belva Davis — the woman who became the first Black female television reporter on the West Coast — who showed me that growth in this field meant courage," Meaghan Mitchell writes in her tribute to the late Bay Area journalist.

Belva Davis Showed Me I Belong in Journalism | KQED

Meaghan Mitchell reflects on the fearless legacy of the West Coast’s first Black woman television reporter.

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

A San Francisco arts collective is reimagining solidarity, one wacky request at a time.

Need Community Support? Dial 'MYSTERY' to Reach San Francisco’s Creative Mutual Aid Hotline | KQED

A San Francisco arts collective is reimagining solidarity, one wacky request at a time.

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

Students at Stephanie Verrières’ fashion design class at the Oakland School for the Arts partnered with 11 of the city’s top chefs to design original couture garments inspired by the chefs’ flavors, ingredients and personal stories. Take a look:

Plantain Peels, Sugar and Style: Oakland Teens Weave Food Into Fashion

At the first-ever Cuisine and Couture, students at the Oakland School for the Arts team up with some of Oakland’s top chefs to celebrate the local food scene.

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

Five months after the installation of the giant metal sculpture of a nude woman in Embarcadero Plaza, the Sijbrandij Foundation has unveiled the latest piece of “big art” in San Francisco and announced a new project dubbed the “Big Art Loop.”

More Big Burning Man Art Is Coming to San Francisco | KQED

A private foundation hopes to place up to 100 large-scale sculptures in public spaces over the next three years.

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

In February 2026, the Castro Theatre will reopen its doors after two years with a concert residency by British hitmaker Sam Smith, ushering in the 103-year-old movie palace’s new era as a concert and entertainment venue. Details:

San Francisco’s Castro Theatre Will Reopen With a Sam Smith Residency

The British hitmaker will usher in a new era for the 103-year-old movie palace.

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

'Reading Rainbow' is returning to TV with a new host: Mychal Threets, also known as Mychal the Librarian, a Bay Area librarian immensely popular on TikTok and Instagram.

‘Reading Rainbow’ to Return, With New Host Mychal Threets | KQED

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