Podcast by KALW

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 NightsāStorytelling Under the Stars." And a 2024 throwback performance of poet Nazelah Jamison at "Sights + Sounds After Dark."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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

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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.