Bridging Silicon Valley and Taiwan: Semiconductor & AI Synergies

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A historic first: Taiwan brings its innovation engine to Silicon Valley to engage America’s next breakthrough startups. Where semiconductor power meets AI ambition, a new U.S.–Taiwan innovation bridge begins.

This landmark event marks the debut of Taiwan’s leading innovation institutions—TCA, InnoVEX, and the ICTGC program—on U.S. soil, signaling a bold national effort to support and attract American early-stage founders. For decades, Taiwan has powered the world’s most advanced chips, manufacturing capabilities, and hardware ecosystems. Now, for the first time, it is bringing those strengths directly to the heart of Silicon Valley, creating an unprecedented opportunity for founders working in AI, robotics, next-generation computing, and deep-tech fields.

By connecting Silicon Valley’s speed of innovation with Taiwan’s unmatched ability to build and scale complex technologies, the event establishes a new model for cross-border collaboration. Startups attending will gain insights into Taiwan’s grant programs, prototyping support, and pathways to scale, while engaging directly with leaders from TCA, InnoVEX, and Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council. Together, this collaboration lays the foundation for the next wave of technological breakthroughs—one where U.S. creativity and Taiwan’s engineering excellence combine to shape the future of global innovation.

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Help Decorate San Francisco’s Rose Parade® Float – Be Part of Something Special!

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Come celebrate San Francisco’s return to the Rose Parade® for the first time in nearly 50 years! Show your civic pride by helping decorate the 55-foot “Believe in San Francisco” float, a floral masterpiece celebrating the city’s iconic landmarks, rich culture, and vibrant community spirit. No RSVP Needed – just show up ready to decorate!

Designed and built by Fiesta Productions Inc., the float features floral recreations of iconic San Francisco landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Painted Ladies, a cable car, and the Chinatown Dragon Gate.

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« Art of the Game » by JISBAR

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Internationally renowned French pop-street artist, JISBAR , will return to the United States for a powerful new solo exhibition titled “Art of the Game”, opening January 29, 2026, from 5PM at Gallery 444 in San Francisco. The show coincides with the highly anticipated Super Bowl events taking place across the Bay Area.

This moment carries special meaning for the artist : « Gallery 444 was the first international gallery to represent me back in 2016. Coming back to San Francisco for the Super Bowl, with a solo show in this same space, is both symbolic and deeply exciting. », says JISBAR.

The exhibition will feature JISBAR’s signature fusion of classical iconography, pop culture, and bold street energy – this time, with a special focus on sport, unity, and cultural celebration.
A highlight of the event: The auction of the exhibition’s central masterpiece (180x120cm), with 100% of proceeds donated to The BAHC Foundation – supporting safe spaces to play, mentorship, and youth programs across the Bay Area.

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Cybersentics Book Club

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Participate in a fascinating new social reading group exploring biofeedback, cyborg theory, and the human sensorium.

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Street Spirit Party at Eli’s

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Join us for a night of music and community to celebrate another year of Street Spirit — and yes, the patio will be open!

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4th Annual Winter Wonderland

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A magical day of fun to get into the holiday spirit! SMALL Biz Shopping, freebies, & great eats PLUS pictures with Santa and snowball fun!

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Erika Oba Trio featuring Brian Wong

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Oaktown Jazz Workshops presents Erika Oba trio featuring Brian Wong with Erika Wong (piano, flute), Jeremy Steinkoler (drums), Chris Bastian (bass), and Brian Wong (koto and shakuhachi) on Sunday, December 7, at 3pm.

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NAWBO-SFBA Holiday Market

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Enjoy an afternoon filled with festive cheer as you explore treasures from 40+ local vendors at our Holiday Market.

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AACSA’s 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon

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Join us at AACSA’s 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon, to honor the legacy of Dr. King on January 19, 2026

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Black History Month Student Showcase

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A celebration of Black creativity, student voice, and leadership
Join us for student performances inspired by the Black Renaissance. Young authors in 826 Valencia’s Black Students Initiative will showcase their original work for their community. All are welcome to attend! Presented in partnership with 826 Valencia

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Free Community Day

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MoAD will celebrate the national observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service, providing FREE admission to the museum and programs throughout the day. Through art, performance and music, our special guests will help us reflect on the importance of protest, creativity and diverse communities.

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UNBOUND

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Join us for an afternoon with artist and astrophysicist Dr. Nia Imara about her latest book, Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe. She will be in conversation with MoAD’s Chief of Curatorial & Public Programs Key Jo Lee. The presentation will be followed by a book signing.

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Thrive@MoAD

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Join us every Second Saturday for Thrive @ MoAD, a free community day sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, with free admission to all exhibitions! Museums across the globe are increasingly recognized for their important role in promoting personal and social well-being.

Studies show that engaging with art and culture boosts brain function, supports trauma healing, and helps reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Don’t miss out—visit us for Thrive @ MoAD!

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Celebration – MoAD at Twenty

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Join us to celebrate Twenty Years of MoAD! On our monthly Free Community Day we will host a conversation commemorating the founding of MoAD in December 2005. Special guests will discuss what it to took to make Museum of the African Diaspora a reality, how we have evolved over the years, and what is our vision for the future. Panelists include the Honorable Mayor Willie Brown, MoAD Executive Director & CEO Monetta White, Chief of Curatorial & Public Programs Key Jo Lee, Former Executive Director & CEO Linda Harrison, and the Director of the Capital Campaign to build MoAD Schyleen Qualls. The conversation will be moderated by Charles Ward and will take place in the MoAD Salon, surrounded by the current exhibition Continuum: MoAD Over Timecommemorating MoAD’s 20th Anniversary.

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Thrive@MoAD

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Join us every Second Saturday for Thrive @ MoAD, a free community day sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, with free admission to all exhibitions! Museums across the globe are increasingly recognized for their important role in promoting personal and social well-being.

Studies show that engaging with art and culture boosts brain function, supports trauma healing, and helps reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Don’t miss out—visit us for Thrive @ MoAD!

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The Black Fantastic: Black Culture & Moving Images of the 21st Century

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Join us for Dr. Artel Great’s final program as the Cultural Critic-in-Residence at MoAD!

What happens when the Black radical imagination treats the screen as a laboratory for freedom? This program surveys a quarter-century of cultural flashpoints from Obama to Breonna Taylor, the rise and fall of DEI, to the decline of presidential politics, and the earthquake of George Floyd. “The Black Fantastic” examines these social and historical factors alongside a range of breakthrough films and television series that reshaped images of Black life on screen, from social horror and magical realism to superhero world-building and Afrofuturist speculation, Black creators have shattered expectations, redefined genres, and claimed narrative authority with exceptional force.

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MoAD Mix – A Spirited Discussion on Art & Culture

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Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on “Why (Black) Art Matters,” featuring special guest Key Jo Lee, MoAD’s Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs. In this edition, we invite guests to reflect on the role of art in shaping culture, challenging systems, and sustaining community—especially in times of uncertainty.

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Free Admission Downtown First Thursdays @MoAD

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MoAD celebrates our dynamic arts & culture neighborhood in conjunction with Downtown First Thursdays. Join us every First Thursday of the month for free admission to the exhibitions and programming at the museum from 4-8pm.

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American Experience Screening: “American Coup: Wilmington 1898”

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Join KQED Live for a special Oakland screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898 from PBS American Experience at The New Parkway Theater.

Co-hosted by Picture MotionCinemama, the Black Arts Movement Business District (BAMBD), and the Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice, this community-centered gathering invites audiences to examine one of the most pivotal and under-told events in U.S. history—the only successful coup d’état ever carried out on American soil. Following the screening, stay to engage in a meaningful dialogue about its legacy, impact, and relevance today.

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Marga Gomez’s Spanish Stew

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Spanish Stew is very funny but not stand-up comedy. The storytelling is set in 1976 and more about passion, freedom and family than mere nostalgia. After being outed by her flamboyant mother, young Marga, like a Latina Patty Hearst, escapes her New York home for 1976 San Francisco. When a survival restaurant job requires her to recreate a treasured family recipe, Marga’s Spanish Stew unites her with both her family of origin and her chosen San Francisco family of Queer, punk and avant-garde. Spanish Stew’s first work-in-progress performance was in August 2024 at The Marsh’s “In Front of Your Eyes Festival.” Its 2025 “World Premiere” took place at New Conservatory Theater, San Francisco.

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The Jewelry Box

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A holiday memoir about hope, faith and Christmas miracles. It’s December of 1970 in East Oakland and six year old Brian Copeland wants to make his mother smile with a brand new jewelry box for Christmas. How can he possibly raise the needed $11.97 by Christmas Eve? Follow the hilarious, poignant journey of a determined child as he navigates the winos, mean landlords and shady used car salesmen of his rough urban neighborhood, as well as his abusive father to discover the true meaning of the season.

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Somi*

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Riveting vocalist and composer Somi Kakoma, known simply as “Somi,” is truly a jazz artist for our globally connected times.

The Midwestern daughter of parents who emigrated from Rwanda and Uganda, she found her musical voice traversing cultural bridges between Africa and the US, weaving Afropop, soul, and jazz into her sumptuous, elegant, deeply grooving body of work. A return to her singer-songwriter roots, the music on her latest release was composed in Lagos, Dakar, Paris, and New York, offering a sonic travelogue that weaves deeply personal storytelling with modern jazz and African sensibilities.

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Let Us Break Bread Together A Tribute to Whitney Houston

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An “inspired, multifarious, musical bash!” raves San Francisco Classical Voice of the Oakland Symphony’s Let Us Break Bread Together. Kedrick Armstrong and the Orchestra are joined by the region’s top talent for this annual celebration; this year paying a special tribute to Whitney Houston.

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112 – Room 112 Tour

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Join 112 to celebrate their 30th anniversary with Total and Case.

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In the Name of Love: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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In the Name of Love, a powerful celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision and legacy through the ft. the music of Sly & The Family Stone. Living Jazz presents Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event, returning to the historic Paramount Theatre for its 22nd anniversary on January 17, 2026.

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The Nutcracker – Celebrating 60 Years of Oakland Ballet

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The spirit of the holidays is brought to life with beautiful dancing, magnificent scenery and imaginative costumes. Cheer on Marie and her soldiers as she rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Rat King and then soar with our dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets where luscious treats await. The Oakland Symphony along with the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir bring Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score to life. Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker will be the highlight of your holiday season!

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An Evening with John Legend: Get Lifted – 20th Anniversary Tour

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Backed by his full band, Legend’s Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour showcases a set list celebrating the entirety of his Grammy-winning album. Each night, Legend delivers a mix of deep cuts, fan favorites, and fresh renditions of the album’s beloved tracks. Surprise guests will join Legend across the tour. In addition to honoring Get Lifted, the live show features Legend’s other career-spanning hits. This is a celebration you don’t want to miss!

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Spotlight Sundays: A Yalda Night of Song and Poetry

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Coinciding with the Winter Solstice, this month’s Spotlight Sunday celebrates Yalda Night, an ancient Persian holiday marking the longest night of the year. With performances by internationally acclaimed Iranian Bay Area-based singers Mahsa Vahdat and Marjan Vahdat, accompanied by musician and writer Atabak Elyasi, we will weave together stories of renewal and awakening.

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OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk

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Walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture, and learn about the history, design, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.

No reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour.

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Member Tours: Curator Walkthrough: Students on Strike

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Join us for a walkthrough of Students on Strike,  a special installation in the Gallery of California History. With OMCA Curator Ryder Diaz as your guide,  explore the legacy of student activism at San Francisco State University and reflect on how generations of students have continued to demand justice, accountability, and change.

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Gallery Chats at OMCA

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Join us for Gallery Chats, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork, artifacts, and stories in our galleries.

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Braxton Cook, Kiefer Trio, Josh Johnson

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Our second Sunday SMARTBOMB takeover features saxophonist Braxton Cook with the Kiefer Trio in Miner Auditorium, and saxophonist and composer Josh Johnson with a solo set in the Joe Henderson Lab.

Called “a prominent voice for this generation of musicians” by DownBeat, alto saxophonist Braxton Cook has garnered worldwide acclaim for his solo artistry as well as his extensive sideman work with Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Marquis Hill, Christian McBride, and Robert Glasper. His most recent release is the Nettwerk EP My Everything. He performs with the acclaimed trio led by pianist Kiefer.

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Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead

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Jonathan Barber, a virtuoso drummer and composer from Hartford, Connecticut, has become a driving force in contemporary jazz through his work with the likes of Terence Blanchard, Pat Metheny, and Christian Sands and his acclaimed band project, Vision Ahead. The quintet performs material from their eponymous debut album and more.

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B. DeVeaux

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A powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist, B. DeVeaux kicks off the Hotplate series in 2026 with their tribute to neo-soul singer Jazmine Sullivan’s GRAMMY-nominated 2008 album Fearless.

Based in Oakland, DeVeaux is a gifted young musician who rose through the Oakland School for the Arts to become an in-demand touring and recording artist, performing at Outside Lands, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mountain Winery, and at Kennedy Center as part of the group Oakland Rising with fellow Bay Area greats August Lee Stevens and NAIMA. DeVeaux released their debut album, Chrysalis, this year.

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Marcus Machado

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Marcus Machado is a guitar virtuoso whose explosive talent has electrified the music world. Born in Brooklyn, Machado picked up the acoustic guitar at age two and the electric by four, earning early comparisons to Jimi Hendrix for his prodigious skill and fiery stage presence. Last appearing at SFJAZZ with the masterful soul-jazz vocalist José James, Machado headlines his first performance in the Joe Henderson Lab.

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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

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“A national treasure steeped in both the past and the present” (The New York Times), The Dirty Dozen Brass Band celebrates 50 years as the New Orleans institution responsible for the resurgence of the brass band tradition to ring in the new year.

These NYE concerts will include complimentary sparkling wineparty favors, a massive balloon drop (10:30pm only), a countdown to 2026 in NYC and SF, and much more!

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Sasha Berliner / Michael Mayo

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A gifted and award-winning vibraphonist, composer, and producer, San Francisco native Sasha Berliner brings music from her newest album Fantôme to this homecoming performance.

Beginning on drums at eight and attending the Oakland School for the Arts before becoming a two-year member of the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Orchestra.

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Cyrus Chestnut Quartet plays ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

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“The best pianist of his generation” (Time), Cyrus Chestnut has established a career as a peerless soloist and torchbearer of the classic piano trio setting. He makes his debut in Miner Auditorium as a highlight of the holiday season, performing Bay Area jazz luminary Vince Guaraldi’s music from the beloved 1965 Charles Schultz animated classic A Charlie Brown Christmas with his trio plus vocalist Haley Driver

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Realtime Collective

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An all-star quartet that brings together four of the busiest and most formidable musicians in the region, the Realtime Collective is a group that lives in the moment, exalting in an onstage communion forged by countless gigs in every imaginable setting and combination.

On piano and vocals, Tammy L. Hall has performed often at SFJAZZ, leading her own bands and with artists as different as vocalist Kim Nalley and performance artist Laurie Anderson. She’s a consummate accompanist whose command of gospel, jazz, soul and classical music infuse everything she plays.

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Ms. Lisa Fischer & Orrin Evans Trio

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A favorite at SFJAZZ, Fischer made a standout appearance in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom and has enjoyed a highly successful solo career while performing for over two decades with both the Rolling Stones and soul giant Luther Vandross. She won a GRAMMY for her standout track “How Can I Ease the Pain” from her 1991 album So Intense and has toured with artists ranging from Tina Turner, Gregory Porter, and Chris Botti to Sting and industrial rock juggernaut Nine Inch Nails.

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Listening Party w/ Lisa Fischer

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Step into the SFJAZZ “living room” and hear artists and tastemakers spinning their favorite recordings while in conversation. Listening Parties offer listeners the chance to get behind-the- scenes and hear about music from the artist’s perspective. The format is an on-stage conversation in the Robert N. Miner Auditorium, accompanied by the artist’s pick of recorded, and sometimes live, excerpts. The conversation closes with questions from the audience followed by a reception with complimentary drinks and bites.

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Denim Market: Buy, Sell and Customize!

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Your favorite local boutiques, thrift stores and streetwear brands converge at KQED for a denim market and community clothing swap! Upgrade your closet or customize a pair of jeans as a holiday gift at the Holy Stitch customization booth. Bring your old wardrobe pieces to sell at the Buffalo Exchange pop-up activation or trade with other fashionistas!

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Kimchi and Culture: A Korean Culinary Experience

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Celebrate Korea’s most iconic culinary staple with an energetic, sensory-rich experience that brings together culture, cuisine, and creativity.

In partnership with the Korean Center Inc. (KCI), the program will include a live step-by-step demonstration by Chef JiYoung Park from Park Kitchen, where attendees will learn the process of making kimchi and prepare their own kimchi to take home.

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Former S.F. Mayor Willie Brown Talks Politics . . . and His Iconic Career

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Join former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as he returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to talk national, state and local politics. As CalMatters observed last year in an article marking his 90th birthday, Brown is “one of the most flamboyant and powerful politicians California has ever known,” who “still dominates every room he enters with his smarts and swagger.”

The first African American speaker of the California State Assembly, Brown served a record 14 years in that role. He then served two terms as San Francisco mayor.

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Social Impact Holiday Mixer: Celebrating Philanthropy, Partnership and Purpose

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The Social Impact Holiday Mixer is an evening of celebration and connection bringing together philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers from across the Bay Area. Hosted at Commonwealth Club World Affairs, the program blends festive warmth with civic purpose.

Honorary chair and emcee Willie L. Brown, Jr., two-term mayor of San Francisco and former speaker of the California Assembly, opens the evening with reflections on leadership, philanthropy and community. He is joined by co-hosts Elisabeth Pang Fullerton, a philanthropist and impact investor studying Global Public Health Leadership at Harvard, and Eddy Zheng, founder of the New Breath Foundation and national advocate for cross-cultural healing and justice.

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Holiday Mixer 2025

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You are cordially invited to an evening of holiday cheers, spirits and more at our annual Holiday Mixer. Co-presidents and Co-CEO’s Gloria Duffy and Phillip Yun will announce what exciting things await us for 2026 at Commonwealth Club World Affairs. Be in the know—learn about the programs the Club offers to its members.

Enjoy some live R&B music by Earth Child, a local San Francisco up-and-coming music group; our Farmer Gallery will feature Usha Shukla’s colorful, fluid and transparent abstract paintings; there will be poetry by local poet Sabrina Dooley and live painting by fine art artist Allison McCrady. The holiday mixer features local art vendors and more!

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Carmen Maria Machado

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I Who Have Never Known Men was first published in Belgium thirty years ago. Since being brought back into print by Bay Area publisher Transit Books in 2022, it has sparked the attention of hundreds of thousands of new readers. Award-winning author Carmen Maria Machado writes in the introduction for the new collector’s edition that it was a book that “enticed and then inflamed her” when she first came across a used copy in the nineties at a rummage sale. What she discovered—and carried with her for years—is a timeless novel of female friendship and intimacy, and the lengths people will go to maintain their humanity in the face of devastation. Join us for a conversation with Carmen Maria Machado and KQED’s Alexis Madrigal about the enduring power of this speculative feminist classic and why it has found a new moment with a new generation of readers.

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Angela Davis & Hilton Als

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Join us for “A Sisterhood: Toni Morrison, June Jordan, & Angela Davis,” a celebration of three women whose lives, work and activism have shaped art, politics and the world we live in.

The iconic activist and philosopher Angela Davis has been a major influence in global politics for more than 50 years. Davis first gained fame in the 1960s and 70s through her work within second-wave feminism and Marxist advocacy, specifically fighting against the firing of Communist professors at University of California. More recently, she has fought for prison abolition and spoken out in support of anti-imperialist movements, Occupy Wall Street, and Black Lives Matter.

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Tourmaline

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Tourmaline is an award-winning artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist whose work is dedicated to Black trans joy and freedom. She is a TIME 100 Most Influential Person in the World awardee and a Guggenheim Fellow. She has frequently appeared on ABC News, as well as in the New York Times and Vogue. Her art is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate, and the Getty Museum. She created the critically acclaimed film Happy Birthday, Marsha!, and she has directed Pride campaigns for Dove, Marc Jacobs, and Reebok. She previously worked with Queers for Economic Justice and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project. She lives in Miami, Florida.

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Mark Morris Dance Group MOON

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MOON is commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with Arizona Arts Live, University of Arizona; Cal Performances, UC Berkeley; Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; and Mark Morris Dance Group.

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