Audio Academy 2024

The ongoing Israeli attack on Gaza has left 1.7 million Palestinians displaced, 12,300 children killed, 70% of Gazan homes destroyed. In this moment, many artists are asking, how do you make art, dance, or perform in the face of live-streamed atrocities?

A community in Berkeley finds joy and connection through group improvisation, continuing the tradition of Circlesinging started by the legendary Bobby McFerrin more than 30 years ago.

In Club Fugazi, a historic theater in North Beach, there’s a show that encourages audiences to celebrate San Francisco.

Bay Area beaches are nestled into the city and along cliff sides. Northern California waves are cold and wild. Two Bay Area surfers are taking hold of that wildness and the possibilities it opens up.

Quinceañeras are celebrations that both parents and daughters eagerly await, but these parties don’t happen overnight.

One neighborhood in San Francisco has an annual event dedicated to celebrating its past. Today, we meet the Director of the Potrero Hill Archives Project and listen in on their Annual History Night.

In an era of digital media, it’s rare to come across a treasure trove of print materials. But that’s precisely San Francisco’s Prelinger Library’s purpose.

As Oakland continues to change, DIY spaces around the city are disappearing. But Lower Bobs is a holdout in the East Bay — at least for the time being.

Pickup soccer is a crucial aspect of a thriving soccer scene. Today, drop-in pickup games can be harder to find. A pair of Oakland residents keeps pickup culture alive Thursday mornings in San Antonio Park.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has directed police to arrest hundreds of drug dealers and users this year. For this week’s “Question of the Bay,” KALW’s Sandra Halladey asked locals and tourists on Union Square if they feel safe, whether they notice a police presence, and if they are aware of the crackdown.