Member Appreciation WeekMember Appreciation Week
KQED Member Appreciation Week is August 21 – 27, 2023
KQED is celebrating you! From August 21 – 27, we’re celebrating the impact of our members with events, emails and shout outs on radio, TV and podcasts. Thank you for supporting public media!
Check out the event lineup below, which includes a conversation with acclaimed Chef Alice Waters! You can also join Rightnowish hosts Pendarvis Harshaw and Marisol Medina-Cadena for a special interactive event called Sips and Slithers. And don’t miss an opportunity to meet the host of Above the Noise, Myles Bess, and talk with members of the KQED Youth Advisory Board to learn tips for creating your own media!
As you tune into your favorite KQED programs on radio, TV and podcasts throughout the week, see if you can catch the expressions of gratitude from some of your favorite KQED personalities!
Thursday, August 24 @ 7pm: Alice Waters in Conversation with Davia Nelson
KQED Live presents one of the most influential chefs of her generation, Alice Waters, at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. Chef Waters will chat with The Kitchen Sisters’ Davia Nelson about her pioneering work in farm-to-table sustainability, the future of the slow-food movement, and the broad cultural impact of her restaurant, Chez Panisse. Don’t miss this opportunity to become inspired by one of California’s culinary legends!
Tickets go on sale to KQED Members on July 9, so watch your inboxes for an email with details. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 12.
Purchase tickets ($30 for KQED Members, $40 for General Public)
Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum for Disney Cats & Dogs and explore the innovation of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animal-inspired animation storytelling through the decades. Experience the evolution behind beloved characters like Pluto, Lady and Tramp, Pongo and Perdita, the Cheshire Cat, Duchess, Lucifer and others through over 300 reproduced artworks including animation drawings, sketches, paintings, posters and more.
Admission is free on Thursday, August 24, and Friday, August 25 for the special exhibition (not including the main museum) for KQED members, plus one guest, who present their current KQED Member Card. Daily admission for KQED members is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Digital Member Cards are available in the KQED App. Download the KQED App, log in using the email address attached to your KQED account, and click the person icon at the top right of the screen. You’ll find the digital card there. If you would like to receive a physical member card, please feel free to contact us for assistance.
See more details for KQED Member Days at The Walt Disney Family Museum
Friday, August 25 @ 6pm: Sips and Slithers with Rightnowish and Scid the Snakeman
Check out local reptiles while sipping beer from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company with Rightnowish’s Pendarvis Harshaw and Marisol Medina-Cadena as they talk with Scid Howard (a.k.a. Scid the Snakeman) about wildlife, representation in conservation and how nature can improve mental health. Enjoy the 6pm pre-reception with wine, beer and light bites to set the mood for reptiles and spirited conversation. Valid ID required for alcoholic beverages. This event takes place at The Commons at KQED located at 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.
If you’re interested in attending but having difficulty with the expense, please contact us so we can help you attend.
Purchase tickets ($10)
Saturday, August 26 @ 1pm: Get Creative!with Myles Bess of Above the Noise
Join the KQED Youth Advisory Board for an interactive event. Meet the star and host of Above the Noise, Myles Bess, learn tips for creating your own media and break out into groups to get some hands-on experience! After the event, join us for light bites in the lobby. This event is for tweens and teens and their adults. This event takes place at The Commons at KQED located at 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.
If you’re interested in attending but having difficulty with the expense, please contact us so we can help you attend.
Purchase tickets ($5)
Saturday, August 26 @ 2pm: MindShift: What Happens to Your Brain When You Make a Mistake?
Making a mistake can trigger a cascade of emotions that get seared into your brain. What you do with those feelings can set you back or put you on a course for a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you. Parents, caregivers and educators are in a unique position every day to be examples for young people; how adults respond to mistakes can help influence the next generation. Join us for interactive games, conversation and tips about the science and social importance of learning from our mistakes. This event takes place at The Commons at KQED located at 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.
If you’re interested in attending but having difficulty with the expense, please contact us so we can help you attend.
Purchase tickets ($10)
