A new release from drummer Mike Clark continues Berkeley's own Wide Hive Records' dedication to ‘soul warriors.’ Clark performs with Eddie Henderson, Henry Franklin and Skerik on Sept. 14 and 15 at SFJAZZ’s Joe Henderson Lab in San Francisco: kqed.org/arts/13963945/…

When she disappeared from public view earlier in 2024, rumors circulated that Kate was dead. Clearly, lessons were learned. kqed.org/arts/13963981/…

Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the presidential debate ended. kqed.org/arts/13964057/…

San Francisco rapper Frak has been putting points on the board this year. Tomorrow, Frak will be in Oakland with the crew of Co-Founders, a hip-hop musical, for a screening of his latest venture: VH1’s current season of Wild ’n Out. Details: kqed.org/arts/13963964/…

September has arrived, kicking off annual celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) commemorating the independence days of various Latin American countries. Here is a sampling of events throughout the Bay Area: kqed.org/arts/13964064/…

Frankie Beverly, a funk and R&B innovator, singer, songwriter, producer and founder of the band Maze, died Tuesday. He was 77. kqed.org/arts/13964072/…

Director-writer Megan Park has crafted a wistful coming-of-age tale using a very creative comedic device in 'My Old Ass,' starring Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella. kqed.org/arts/13964088/…

At the Contemporary Jewish Museum, Nicki Green's conceptually rich exhibition of large-scale ceramics holds space for queerness and transness. kqed.org/arts/13963960/…

On Sept. 14, Albany’s Ivy Room will play host to the final installment of Queens of the Underground, a monthly event that showcases women and femme hip-hop artists from the Bay Area and beyond. It will also mark Qing Qi's final Bay Area performance. kqed.org/arts/13964087/…

Linda Ronstadt did not hold back in an open letter condemning Donald Trump when she learned that the former president would be speaking at a concert venue named in her honor. Read her full statement: kqed.org/arts/13964139/…

Taylor Swift’s dominance continued at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she took home seven awards, tying her and Beyoncé for the title of most-awarded musician in VMA history. Other winners included Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Eminem. kqed.org/arts/13964142/…

For the most part, K-pop is largely about escapism and creating community, and less about the political concerns of the real world. Still, K-pop fans can be famously organized in election years. Here's how (G)I-DLE fans in the Bay Area weighed in: kqed.org/arts/13964160/…

Today, the first ever Bay Area African Restaurant Week kicks off with a slew of prix-fixe meal deals and pop-up events at the region’s up-and-coming African and Afro-Caribbean food businesses, mostly spread across the East Bay and San Francisco. kqed.org/arts/13964180/…

With generative AI evolving at an exponential pace, the Archival Producers Alliance is releasing a set of “best practices” today … to keep AI from destroying the credibility of documentaries. kqed.org/news/12004542/…

It's Friday the 13th, sweater weather is here, and Halloween is fast approaching. We've compiled a variety of Bay Area events to fill up your spooky season calendar: kqed.org/arts/13962878/…

With the Oakland A’s just weeks away from permanently leaving the Bay Area, fans have been feeling a range of emotions. Here are some tips from experts on how to process those feelings. kqed.org/news/12004485/…

Bill Bradley, who declared bankruptcy and closed Santa Rosa-based Bradley Video stores in 2005, now climbs mountains. And runs ultra-marathons. Why? That’s the central question posited by the hour-long documentary 'Epic Bill,' premiering on KQED 9 tonight. kqed.org/arts/13964208/…

This thrilling remake of a Danish horror film is a stern reminder that politeness isn't always a good thing. kqed.org/arts/13964075/…

Wait: Another Batman-without-Batman show? Try not to judge 'The Penguin' too harshly. Its willingness to step outside of the comics makes this one special. kqed.org/arts/13964175/…

Ian McKellen’s character in ‘The Critic’ takes all the worst stereotypes about drama critics to new, hysterical heights. kqed.org/arts/13964154/…