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Rapper Lyrics Born's Noise Pop show // Update on the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts // Oakland singer Veotis Latchison on his first SFJAZZ show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 51:12


Bay Area hip-hop icon Lyrics Born talks about his new song and upcoming concert. Then, we get an update on the fate of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. And a young Oakland singer is gearing up for his first SFJazz Show.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Soma Mei Sheng Frazier

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," author Soma Mei Sheng Frazier gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Poet James Cagney on his book 'Ghetto Koans: A Personal Archive'

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 52:25


Oakland poet James Cagney talks about his latest book "Ghetto Koans: A Personal Archive," with KALW's JeneƩ Darden at Books Inc. Alameda. In these poems, James let's readers see life in the inner city through his poetic lens. Then, we re-air an interview where James discusses Black manhood and loneliness.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Kevin Dublin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," poet Kevin Dublin gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Poet Kevin Dublin and 'Sights + Sounds After Dark' // Black Choreographers Festival // Lovers Lane block party

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 51:34


On today's show poet Kevin Dublin talks about love and his upcoming performance at KALW's "Sights + Sounds After Dark." Then, we hear about what's coming up at the Black Choreographers Festival. And a Valentine's Day block party in the Mission.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Kevin Dublin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," poet Kevin Dublin gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

'Tiny Chef, Big Impact' at the California Academy of Sciences // Don Reed and 'Redwood Nights' storytelling // 'Sights + Sounds After Dark' poetry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 50:54


On today's show, the animated character Tiny Chef has an exhibit and film at the California Academy of Sciences. We'll hear from one of the co-creators of "The Tiny Chef Show" and the voice actor behind the character. Then, actor Don Reed is here to talk about his event "Redwood Nights—Storytelling Under the Stars." And a 2024 throwback performance of poet Nazelah Jamison at "Sights + Sounds After Dark."

San Francisco Symphony's 'SoundBox: Dream Awake' // Indie film 'Still Life' // Poet Norma Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 51:48


On today's show, the San Francisco Symphony's "SoundBox" show is about dreams. Then, a coming-of-age film about a Bay Area teenager who's trying to balance school, her social life and concern for her dying mother. Then, one of the featured poets from the upcoming "Sights + Sounds" event about love.

San Francisco Symphony concert 'Beethoven 5 & Seong-Jin Cho' // Poet James Cagney // Destiny Muhammad Trio's new album

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 50:35


On today's show, San Francisco Symphony Principal Trumpet Mark Inouye has an exciting show coming up. Then, a throwback interview with poet James Cagney. And, harpist Destiny Muhammad talks about her latest album.

Sights + Sounds Picks: James Cagney at Books Inc. in Alameda

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," host JeneƩ Darden gives you three reasons why you should attend our event with James Cagney at Books Inc. in Alameda.

'Puppet Up! Uncensored' at SF Sketch Fest // de Young Museum hosts event with horror manga artist Ito Junji // California Symphony concert 'Schubert in Vienna'

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 50:07


On today's show the director of a comedy improv show for adults, but with puppets! Then, one of the top manga artists from Japan is coming to the de Young museum. And, a prodigy comes back home to the Bay Area to perform with the California Symphony.

Jazz and funk musician Brian Culbertson talks new album 'Day Trip' and his Napa Valley Jazz Getaway // Actress and comedian Luenell makes us laugh in the sitcom 'Crutch'

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 52:04


On today's show jazz and funk pianist Brian Culbertson talks about his upcoming jazz festival in Napa and the business of being an independent artist. Then, host JeneƩ Darden catches up with actress and comedian Luenell about co-starring in the new sit-com "Crutch" with Tracy Morgan.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Lyz Luke

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Lyz Luke, the Executive Director of Living Jazz, tell us about three artists who will be performing at "In the Name of Love."

'Sinners': A Roundtable Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 51:30


On today's show: we're having a roundtable discussion of Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."

Jeff Chang writes about the complexities of race, culture and immigration in the life of Bruce Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 53:50


On today's show it's all about Bruce Lee! Writer Jeff Chang has a new book. It's called "Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America."

Sights + Sounds Picks: Nia Cephas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," singer Nia Cephas gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

'Hoop Dreams' Oakland mural // Taylor Smalls paints for the Golden State Valkyries // Honoring MUNI drivers one drawing at a time

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 50:16


On today's show a muralist for the Warriors encourages us to dream big. Then, we visit the West Oakland studio of a painter who created pieces for the Valkyries. And, an artist tells a touching story about a MUNI driver who changed his life.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Stephanie Wildman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," children's author Stephanie Wildman gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Mia Pixley's album 'Love. Dark. Bloom.' // Nia Cephas' album 'Cosmicpolitan' // Jason Brock's '12th Annual Holiday Show'

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 57:32


On today's show singer and cellist Mia Pixley has a new album that challenges long-held beliefs about darkness. Then, West Oakland-based guitarist and singer Nia Cephas talks about her debut album. And, former "X-Factor" contestant Jason Brock is planning a jolly, good time for his upcoming holiday show.

Saying goodbye to the gay nightclub Oasis // Drag Story Hour's 10th anniversary // 'The Golden Girls Live' celebrates 20 years

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 50:17


On today's show we say goodbye to the queer nightclub and cabaret venue Oasis. Then, we talk to the new San Francisco drag laureate about the 10th anniversary of Drag Story Hour. And, get ready to laugh because "The Golden Girls LIVE" drag parody is back for the holidays.

Jeff Chang writes about the complexities of race, culture and immigration in the life of Bruce Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 53:50


On today's show it's all about Bruce Lee! Writer Jeff Chang has a new book. It's called "Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America."

What to expect at FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 9:54


On this bonus episode, host JeneƩ Darden spoke with Fan Expo's Vice President Andrew Moyes about what attendees can expect at this year's FAN EXPO San Francisco, and how cons have evolved over the years.

'Greater Than Ourselves' documentary // Honoring disability activist Alice Wong // Diana Gameros' new album // Rainn Wilson coming to FAN EXPO San Francisco

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 51:29


On today's show we honor a late Oakland artist who produced the documentary about the history of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. And we salute the late disability rights activist Alice Wong. Then, singer Diana Gameros talks about giving people hope through her new album. Finally, actor Rainn Wilson, from "The Office" talks about coming to FAN EXPO San Francisco.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Joshuah Ciafardone and Olivia Day

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," pole dancers Joshuah Ciafardone and Olivia Day give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

'Sally & Tom' play // Roger Thomas of vocal group Naturally 7 // 'Big Bryce Son' documentary

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 51:36


On today's show a play that's about a play, about former Pres. Thomas Jefferson and his enslaved mistress Sally Hemmings. Then, the amazing singing group Naturally 7 is coming to Oakland. And, a hip-hop artist from Oakland reflects on fatherhood in a new documentary.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Caro De Robertis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," author Caro De Robertis gives their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Cirque du Soleil's 'ECHO' // 'Strut: A Queer Pole Cabaret' // 'Making History Fun Again' speaker series

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 51:47


On today's show host JeneƩ Darden speaks with an acrobat and juggler from Cirque du Soleil. Then, a queer pole and cabaret show takes to the the stage one last time at the gay nighclub Oasis. And, historians and travel writers are sharing some fun San Francisco history.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Joe Ayers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," actor Joe Ayers gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

'Fairyland' film // 'The Art of Manga' exhibit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 51:45


On today's show we talk with the director behind the film adaptation of the memoir "Fairyland." Then, a huge exhibit has manga fans flocking to the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Creepy Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," host JeneƩ Darden and producer Porfirio Rangel talk about their horror event "Creepy Tales."

'Noises Off' play // Litquake event 'Generation Women: Secrets and Lies' // 'Wrestling the Angel' documentary // Sights + Sounds After Dark event 'Creepy Tales'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 52:00


On today's show a British slapstick comedy that makes you laugh and think about the chaos of life. Then, secrets and lies in literature by women and non-binary writers. Also, a Berkeley artist reflects on her art and life lessons she learned from having cancer. We close with details about our pre-Halloween storytelling event "Creepy Tales."

Sights + Sounds Picks: Kristin TiĆØche

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," filmmaker Kristin TiĆØche gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

'Kim's Convenience' play // Children's book 'Story Power!' // 'So Many Stars' // Sights + Sounds After Dark event 'Creepy Tales'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 51:19


On today's show, actress Kelly J. Seo from the hit play "Kim's Convenience." Then, a children's book that encourages kids to write stories. Later, a book of oral history of trans and gender-nonconforming elders of color. And, our upcoming, pre-Halloween creepy, storytelling event

Sights + Sounds Picks: August Lee Stevens

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," singer August Lee Stevens gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Actor Ben Hirschhorn finds balance of humor and struggle in 'The Reservoir'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 14:40


On today's episode a play about a young man battling alcoholism while his grandmother struggles with Alzheimer's.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Donato Cabrera

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," music conductor Donato Cabrera gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

'Finding Lucinda' documentary // 'Down on the Corner' public art project // 'Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink' documentary

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 51:59


On today's show, a documentary about a musician who looks to Lucinda Williams for inspiration. Then, a singer honors the historical Compton's Cafeteria riots in the Tenderloin. Also, a documentary about hedge funds destroying local newspapers, and how journalists are fighting back. We close the show with a salute to trailblazing journalist Belva Davis.

Sights + Sounds Picks: B. DeVeaux

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Oakland singer and songwriter B. DeVeaux gives their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

'A Taste of Ireland' // California Symphony's 2025/26 season // David Archuleta's EP 'Earthly Delights'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 51:12


On today's show a dancer and fiddle player from the show "A Taste of Ireland." Then, the conductor of the California Symphony talks about their new season. Finally, we revisit an interview with singer/songwriter David Archuleta.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Ashley Nelson Levy and Adam Levy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Transit Books founders Ashely Nelson Levy and Adam Levy give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Sights + Sounds Picks: Ashley Nelson Levy and Adam Levy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 6:00


On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Transit Books founders Ashely Nelson Levy and Adam Levy give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Comedian Sandra Bernhard talks life, the late Paul Mooney and her live show at Stanford 'Shapes and Forms' // Oakland filmmaker Anthony Lucero on his new film 'Paper Bag Plan'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 52:19


On today's show, comedian Sandra Bernhard talks about her career, life and her upcoming show at Stanford University. Then, a touching movie about a father fighting a terminal illness while trying to care for his disabled son.

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