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Why We’re Dedicating Pride Month to Transgender History

2 weeks ago | kqed.org | Nastia Voynovskaya |Ugur Dursun

Jun 9Failed to save articlePlease try againCustomers at Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco in the 1960s. The diner became the site of a riot when trans women fought back against abusive police in 1966. Henri Leleu papers.
Beyoncé Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour as Fans Flock to L.A.

2 months ago | kqed.org | Ugur Dursun

Apr 29Failed to save articlePlease try againBeyoncé performs at the first show of her Cowboy Carter Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., April 28, 2025. (Parkwood Entertainment)When Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour was announced, Bay Area fans were understandably disappointed — there were no local shows. It left them no choice but to catch one of the other stops, including the five shows slated to kick off the tour at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, more than 400 miles away.
Bay Area Grammy Nominees: Sheila E., Ambrose Akinmusire, Green Day, More

Nov 8, 2024 | kqed.org | Ugur Dursun

Nov 8Failed to save articlePlease try againClockwise from top left: Bay Area Grammy nominees Sheila E., Ambrose Akinmusire, John Adams and Green Day. (Rob Shanahan; Peter Van Breukelen/Redferns/Getty Images; Vern Evans; Greg Schneider)The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards on Friday, led by an outstanding 11 nominations for the winningest artist in history herself, Beyoncé.
Seeing Charli xcx and Troye Sivan at San Francisco's Chase Center? From Bag Policy to Parking, What to Know

Oct 14, 2024 | kqed.org | Nisa Khan |Ugur Dursun

Oct 14Failed to save articlePlease try againIllustration by Darren TuWhat time does the show at Chase Center start? Doors are slated to open at 6:30 p.m and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. As with many concerts, be prepared for a long night. If you don’t mind spoilers, you can view Charli xcx and Troye Sivan’s likely setlist for San Francisco on Spotify. Concertgoers on the Sweat tour have reported heavy use of strobe lighting, so folks with light sensitivity should be advised.
Outside Lands Belonged to Chappell Roan

Aug 12, 2024 | kqed.org | Nastia Voynovskaya |Olivia Cruz Mayeda |Ugur Dursun

Nastia VoynovskayaOlivia Cruz MayedaUgur DursunAug 12Failed to save articlePlease try againChappell Roan performs at Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)Without a doubt, 2024 was Chappell Roan’s Outside Lands. She was already a pop star in the making when the festival booked her months ago.
Seeing Olivia Rodrigo at San Francisco's Chase Center This Weekend? From Bag Policy to Parking, What to Know

Aug 2, 2024 | kqed.org | Nisa Khan |Ugur Dursun

Aug 2Failed to save articlePlease try againThe bus visit is first-come, first-served, and the time it opens has varied from city to city. Familiarize yourself with the other caveats on Rodrigo’s website around tour bus access, and consider monitoring fan page Livies HQ on social media to get updates. What’s the Chase Center bag policy? Backpacks (except for single-compartment drawstring bags) and hard-sided bags of any kind are prohibited from entering Chase Center.
Seeing Olivia Rodrigo at San Francisco's Chase Center? From Parking to Bag Policies, What to Know

Jul 30, 2024 | kqed.org | Nisa Khan |Ugur Dursun

Jul 31Failed to save articlePlease try againThe bus visit is first-come, first-served, and the time it opens has varied from city to city. Familiarize yourself with the other caveats on Rodrigo’s website around tour bus access, and consider monitoring fan page Livies HQ on social media to get updates. What’s the Chase Center bag policy? Backpacks (except for single-compartment drawstring bags) and hard-sided bags of any kind are prohibited from entering Chase Center.
Megan Thee Stallion Stans Are Salty Over Their Choice of Candidates

Jun 28, 2024 | kqed.org | Ugur Dursun

Jun 28Failed to save articlePlease try againJakayla Murphy (left) and Valu Taloa wear custom t-shirts reading “Go Meg” and “Get em Glo” outside the Chase Center during Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer Tour on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)Megan Thee Stallion fans from the Bay Area and beyond flocked to San Francisco’s Chase Center on June 23 for the rapper’s Hot Girl Summer Tour.
Review: Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Hot Girl Summer’ Tour in SF

Jun 24, 2024 | kqed.org | Ugur Dursun

Jun 24Failed to save articlePlease try againMegan Thee Stallion performs during 2024 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 16, 2024 in Manchester, Tennessee. (Erika Goldring/Getty Images)From the moment the lights went down at Chase Center in San Francisco, it was clear that Megan Thee Stallion was ready to leave it all on the floor for her Bay Area Hotties.
5 Books to (Finally) Read This Summer

May 17, 2024 | kqed.org | Andrea Lawlor |Rachel Khong |Ugur Dursun

May 17Failed to save articlePlease try againLong, languorous summer days are perfect for catching up on your reading list. (Ugur Dursun/KQED)On a sunny day, there are few things that give me greater joy than grabbing a book, finding a spot at a San Francisco park, cracking open a cold beverage and reading the day away. Luckily for me, we’re entering the perfect season for outdoor reading in the Bay Area.