Epic Night of Ideas 2026: “Lighting the Way” (SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Bay Area’s biggest celebration of creativity and critical thought is back at the San Francisco Public Library and Asian Art Museum with afternoon and evening programming featuring a performance and conversation led by Forum with Thao Nguyen, Instrument Petting Zoo by San Francisco Symphony, Drag Story Hour with SF Drag Laureate Per Sia, Zine Making Workshop Inspired by Hamburger Eyes, a Climate Fashion Show with KQED’s Laura Klivans, a Masterclass in Hip Hop with Eric Blaze, a discussion about crafting California wines, performances by Club Foot Quintet, Rice Rockettes, MJ’s Brass Boppers, EMPIRE and more.

Ahead of the evening program, Afternoon of Ideas returns with a family-friendly experience designed to welcome youth into the spirit of the event. Through hands-on workshops, playful performances, and creative activities led by artists, educators, and children’s book authors, the daytime program invites curiosity, play, and intergenerational exchange.

Join Villa Albertine San Francisco, Asian Art Museum, Circuit Network, KQED, and San Francisco Public Library for a dynamic marathon of talks, live performances, workshops, food, art, and shared exploration. Together, Night of Ideas creates space for collective imagination where ideas are exchanged, perspectives are expanded, and the way forward is shaped in real time.

Presented by KQED Live

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