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Next month's NBA All-Star Game at San Francisco’s Chase Center is the first of a series of major sporting events being hosted locally. Each event will likely draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region, bringing with them another problem – the illegal sex trade.

Jan 23, 2025 · Get the latest music, theatre, and arts & culture stories in the Bay Area from shows like Sights & Sounds, On the Arts, and Philosophy Talk.

Get the latest Bay Area news, plus in-depth coverage from KALW shows like Crosscurrents, Your Call, and State of the Bay.

The San Francisco Mime Troupe is celebrated for their free outdoor summer performances in city parks and public spaces. Although they are as synonymous to summer in San Francisco as fog, they are presenting a rare indoors performance

Nov 26, 2024 · KALW Speaks is a monthly series of essays from KALW staff and contributors, exploring the ideas that drive our work. Each of these essays reflect our commitment to innovation and invites you into a deeper conversation about the future of public media.

4 days ago · KALW is ready for 2025 and whatever happens next. KALW Executive Director James Kass sat down with Crosscurrents host Hana Baba to talk about how KALW is meeting this moment and preparing for the future. Listen to the Director's Report above ...

3 days ago · This interview aired in the January 30, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents. When you think about it, listening has a lot of layers. Listening with half an ear to background chatter, or listening with your whole body to music or a loved one. 'Third Ear: Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening' is ...

Jan 12, 2025 · Get the latest music news from the Bay Area, including KALW Presents live music, and shows like Folk Music & Beyond, Wonway Posibul, and more.