Past KPCC In Person Events

FilmWeek Screenings: ‘The Artist’ — selected and hosted by Larry Mantle

The Theatre at Ace Hotel | Sunday, December 2, 1:00pm - 3:00pm The era of the silent film made way for sound and talkies in 1929, which was the first and last year a silent film won best picture at the Academy Awards. That is until Michel Hazanavicius’s 2011 film “The Artist,” a love letter in the style of those black-and-white silent movies, won best picture – along with four other Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, seven BAFTAs, and a slew of other critical honors.

‘Snap Judgment – LIVE in LA’ presented by KPCC In Person

The Theatre at Ace Hotel | Saturday, November 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm There are shows with storytelling, and then there’s storytelling…with a beat. Join Snap Judgment host Glynn Washington and KPCC In Person on Saturday, November 17, at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.

‘The Frame’ presents Kris Bowers in concert and conversation

The Crawford Family Forum | Friday, November 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm “The Frame” host John Horn is sitting down at the piano with celebrated composer Kris Bowers, one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising stars and the man behind the music of the acclaimed new movie “Green Book.

Democracy and donuts — an Election Day drop-in

The Crawford Family Forum | Tuesday, November 6, 7:00am - 2:00pm You prepared with the KPCC + LAist Voter Game Plan, you caught up on all the statewide propositions with our Voter Cram Session, and you cast your ballot. Join us at our Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena for some Election Day refreshments and casual conversation on November 6.

‘Blue Wave, Red Tide, Or Purple Haze?’ – a midterm conversation

Sandhu Center, Chapman University | Tuesday, October 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm The runup to the consequential 2018 midterm election has been fraught with ugly confrontations, nasty campaign ads, and a confirmation showdown that captured the nation’s attention.

KPCC + LAist Community Open House

KPCC's Mohn Broadcast Center/Crawford Family Forum | Sunday, October 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm Join us on October 21, 2018 for KPCC’s Community Open House! Take photos with your favorite KPCC hosts and reporters, meet and mingle with fellow public radio fans, connect with community partners, enter to win giveaways, tour the broadcast studios, and much more.

Voter cram session: AirTalk breaks down the ballot propositions

The Crawford Family Forum | Wednesday, October 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Voters have fewer propositions to sift through than two years ago, but will be asked to vote on 11 statewide ballot measures this fall. Among them, Californians will decide whether local governments should be able to expand rent control, whether to retain the gas tax, and if the state should only sell cage-free eggs.

‘NPR’s It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders – Live in LA’ presented by KPCC In Person

The Crawford Family Forum | Tuesday, October 2, 7:30pm - 9:00pm "Hey, y’all!" Join NPR’s Sam Sanders and KPCC In Person on Tuesday, October 2, at The Crawford Family Forum. One of public radio’s freshest voices will host a live recording of his radio show and podcast “It’s Been A Minute with Sam Sanders.”

Unheard LA – live in Long Beach (ep.9)

Carpenter Performing Arts Center | Sunday, September 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Don't miss the season two finale of KPCC's popular storytelling series "Unheard L.A." at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. “Unheard L.A.” features stories reflecting the wide range of people, places and perspectives of the Los Angeles area, and brings them to communities all over the region.

Homelessness – a conversation determined by you

Tateuchi Democracy Forum | Thursday, September 6, 7:30pm - 9:00pm Yes, the 2018 homelessness count showed a three percent drop in homelessness across L.A. County. It also revealed that more people than ever are experiencing homelessness for the first time.