Sights + Sounds

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," retired Oakland librarian and author Dorothy Lazard gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

On today’s show, dancers reflect on San Francisco’s queer music and nightlife culture from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Then, we hear from one San Francisco writer and visual artist who is displaying her art that spans 40 years. And, an art exhibition honoring "Star Trek" character Lt. Nyota Uhura that invites us to rethink how memory and time move in non-linear ways when it comes to Black people’s past, pr...

A dancer production reflects on San Francisco’s queer music and nightlife culture from the ‘70s and ‘80s.

What do you do when you turn 80? San Francisco writer and visual artist Shizue Seigel is displaying her own art that spans more than half of her life.

An art exhibition, inspired by the "Star Trek" character Nyota Uhura, invites us to rethink how memory and time move in non-linear ways when it comes to Black people’s past, present and future.

On today’s show, we look back at our live event “Creepy Tales,” featuring eerie stories from award-winning writer Thaddeus Howze, KALW’s Hana Baba and award-winning poet James Cagney. Then, Oakland horror author Cynthia Gómez transports readers back to 1968 in a novella about an Oakland Latina witch.

On today's show, a majestic statue from Mexico is putting smiles on people’s faces in the Fruitvale neighborhood, and sending a message about immigration. Then, a children’s book about a Vietnamese-American girl who accidentally tears a family heirloom. We hear from the author and illustrator of this sweet story. Finally, a jazzy, soulful musical transports audiences to the Fillmore in the 1950s.

A majestic statue from Mexico is putting smiles on people’s faces in the Fruitvale neighborhood, and sending a message about immigration.

A children’s book about a Vietnamese-American girl who accidentally tears a family heirloom. We hear from the author and illustrator of this sweet story.

A jazzy, soulful musical takes audiences to the Fillmore in the 1950s and present day.

The Marsh Theatre's upcoming play is about how we handle grief when our pets die.

The Oakland Public Conservatory of Music is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Their founding Director Angela Wellman talks about the conservatory's legacy and why she's retiring.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," 'Crosscurrents' Host Hana Baba and 'Sights + Sounds' Host Jeneé Darden about their Lit Crawl special guests and what else you can check out at the literary festival.

On today's show, the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Their founding director Angela Wellman talks about that and why she’s retiring. Then, the Marsh Theater's upcoming play about how we handle grief when our pets die. Today’s show is about looking ahead to the next chapter.

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," African American Art and Culture Complex Program Coordinator Ashley Smiley talks about three events that will happen at the center before they temporarily close.

On today’s show, romance writer Jasmine Guillory talks about venturing into YA for her 10th book. Then two cello players from The San Francisco Symphony tell us about how growing up in the Bay Area inspired their musical paths. Finally, we’re strutting into Oakland Style Week, with a local, fine jewelry designer whose pieces have been worn by major celebrities.

We’re strutting into Oakland Style Week with local jewelry designer Dorian Webb, whose pieces have been worn by major celebrities.

Romance writer Jasmine Guillory talks about her 10th novel, but this one is for teens.

Cello players Davis You and Sarah Chong of The San Francisco Symphony tell us about how being from the Bay Area inspired their musical paths and what the symphony has in store audiences.

On today’s show, it’s been more than 10 years since Fantastic Negrito became the first winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk, and the release of his album “Last Days of Oakland.” Host Jeneé Darden talks with the singer and musician about this milestone in his career and his new album “Alive.” The show opens with Jeneé meeting up with Fantastic Negrito at his Oakland farm Revolution Plantation. Then, Californi...

It’s been more than 10 years since Fantastic Negrito became the first winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk, and the release of his album “The Last Days of Oakland.” Host Jeneé Darden talks with Fantastic Negrito about this milestone in his career and his new album “Alive.”

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Litquake's Executive Director Norah Piehl talks about three Litquake events that you should have on your radar.

On today's show, award-winning author Deesha Philyaw talks about her long-awaited debut novel “The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman.” Then, the Bay Area book scene is about to tremble and rumble as Litquake prepares to host their 27th literary festival. And writers and readers from around the world are coming to Oakland for an international fantasy convention.

Award-winning author Deesha Philyaw talks about her highly-anticipated debut novel “The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman.”

The Bay Area book scene is about to tremble and rumble because Litquake is his preparing to host their 27th literary festival.