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Guy Delisle's book explains how the eccentric Englishman became the father of modern photography in Victorian-era SF. kqed.org/arts/13976156/…

A spoonful of wit, as Mary Poppins might say, helps the bloody mayhem go down. ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ is out nationwide on May 16, 2025. kqed.org/arts/13976304/…

A host of beloved authors have new books hitting shelves this week, including Ocean Vuong, Ron Chernow and Dave Barry. kqed.org/arts/13976141/…

Art is the opposite of destruction: it’s hard and meaningful, it brings new images and ideas into the world. Here’s where you can find art in the Bay Area to bring you back from the brink over the next few months. kqed.org/arts/13976229/…

It’s an unpredictable summer, folks. Remember, you can always get lost in jazz — especially live jazz, and its beautiful reshaping of the world and one’s self in it. Here are 10 excellent jazz shows in the Bay Area this summer. kqed.org/arts/13976324/…

More often than not, top-floor, waterfront restaurants want to charge you an unspoken “view tax” for the privilege of enjoying the scenery. Luckily, the Bay Area is home to plenty of non-fancy restaurants that still offer million-dollar views: kqed.org/arts/13976236/…

In a moment where autobiographical films about musicians are playful and creative — Pharrell Williams’ Lego partnership Piece by Piece comes to mind — Hurry Up Tomorrow feels like a misstep for those outside The Weeknd’s most devoted. kqed.org/arts/13976380/…

The popular James Bond author’s story concerns a run-in between a literary editor and his intimidating boss. kqed.org/arts/13976416/…

At Indie Auxperience, a monthly industry mixer and talent showcase held on Treasure Island, artists come together to express themselves and create ways to generate revenue. kqed.org/arts/13976290/…

Rejoice! Netflix, PBS and PBS KIDS will air brand new installments of ‘Sesame Street’ on the same day. Netflix will also run 90 hours of old episodes. kqed.org/arts/13976460/…

Billie Eilish has extended her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to include two dates at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Nov. 22 and 23, 2025, and we’ve got details on how to get tickets, including presale information. Read more: kqed.org/arts/13976496/…

Who had stank face? Who put the nation to sleep? And who just straight-up didn't want to be there? A look back at the musical guests on SNL's 50th season: kqed.org/arts/13976493/…

Goapele, who performs at Yoshi’s in Oakland on May 23 and 24, embraces complexity in her rich music. kqed.org/arts/13975985/…

Stop what you’re doing and behold the sweetest thing you’re going to see today: a beautiful couple getting married. On BART. With a coordinated purple wedding party, a bridal bouquet, and a minister who stays professional despite some train turbulence. kqed.org/arts/13976518/…

Since at least the 1930s, San Francisco's Chinatown has nurtured its own queer community, something the Chinese Culture Center and the art space Edge on the Square hope to highlight with their Chinatown Pride celebration on May 24. kqed.org/arts/13976447/…

Ocean Vuong's new novel centers on a depressed 19-year-old college dropout who becomes caregiver to a widow with dementia. kqed.org/arts/13976545/…

In ‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,’ a chic Parisian with an imposter complex runs into romance at a writer's retreat. kqed.org/arts/13976621/…

Looking for events, concerts, festivals and movies in the Bay Area this summer? Our KQED Arts Summer Guide has you covered. Hop in and explore the Bay Area with us this summer — we won’t let you down. kqed.org/arts/13976542/…

Over the span of just 30 days, multitalented Oakland-raised artist RyanNicole wrote her most recent album '#YoursTruly' — and then dropped it on her 45th birthday. She spoke to KQED about her reflections, 'The Artist’s Way' and more. kqed.org/arts/13976567/…

The Bay Area offers an abundance of places to take advantage of the heat, whether it’s getting laps in at a local open-air pool, wading at nearby lakes and rivers or diving into the San Francisco Bay itself. Here's where you should hop in the water: kqed.org/arts/13976437/…