KQED Events: Economic Inequality & the Future of Work

plus more Downton Abbey screenings for the month! If you are having trouble reading this email, [read the online version](. [KQED Events Logo]( On Common Ground: Economic Inequality & the Future of Work Thursday, October 10 | 6:00pm SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street The promise of well-paying, meaningful employment grows more precarious for many with the rise of AI, automation, and the “gig economy." What will the future of a worker be? Will securing our economic future involve pushing for solutions like raising the minimum wage, adopting sustainable hiring practices, or considering a Universal Basic Income? Or, at the core, are we still undecided and divided on the value of work? KQED's [Mina Kim]( hosts [Egon Terplan]( (Senior Advisor on Economic Development, California Governor's Office), [Natalie Foster]( (Senior Fellow, Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative), [Jed Kolko]( (Chief Economist, Indeed), to discuss the structural changes facing tomorrow's workforce and what we can do to ensure the dignity of workers and living wages for all. [Tickets]( KQED Member Days at The Walt Disney Family Museum September 12 & 13 The Presidio Celebrate the world’s most beloved and recognizable character: Mickey Mouse. “Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World” chronicles Mickey’s impact and influence on art and entertainment over the past nine decades and tells the story of his origin, rise to fame, and enduring world-wide appeal, juxtaposed with Walt Disney’s inspiring and parallel story. Limited, timed tickets for Mickey Mouse exhibition. Last gallery entry at 4:45pm. Free admission to KQED members who show their current KQED MemberCard. [Details]( # On Common Ground: Economic Inequality & the Housing Crisis Thursday, September 12 | 6:00pm SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street It’s not news anymore: the Bay Area has a housing crisis in need of urgent action. A housing shortage, plus rising rents and stagnant wages, are leaving more and more people vulnerable to homelessness. The crisis has prompted leaders from every sector--private companies, philanthropy, government, think tanks and community organizations--to design proposals, sponsor bills and launch coalitions for tackling the issue. Can these solutions outpace the problem, and the income inequality at its core? Co-presented by KQED and [SPUR]( this event brings together [Fred Blackwell]( [Karen Chapple]( [Sarah Karlinsky]( and host [Mina Kim]( to discuss the complexities of the housing crisis, the proposed solutions, the legacy of Prop 13, and more. [Tickets]( Join Martin Yan on a Gourmet Tour to Spice Kingdom: Chengdu October 12-21, 2019 Retrace Chef Martin Yan’s footsteps and experience for yourself the many exciting wonders of the Spice Kingdom. Chengdu is home to the Giant Pandas and a key anchor of ancient Chinese civilization and cuisine. Join Chef Yan and visit many famous locations of Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom, his award-winning PBS TV series with Chef Yan as your trusted guide, sharing many colorful behind-the-scenes stories of his television production. Space is limited. Partial proceeds benefit KQED. [Tickets]( SPONSORED BY Alonzo King LINES Ballet Don’t miss this world-premiere collaboration between masters at the height of their creative powers. For six nights only, jazz luminaries Charles Lloyd and Jason Moran will perform live with LINES Ballet. The work will unfold against a light installation designed by Jim Campell, the internationally renowned electronic artist whose work crowns the San Francisco skyline atop Salesforce Tower. Learn more at [linesballet.org](. Exclusive Downton Abbey Screenings Sunday, September 15 | 2:00pm This fall, the worldwide phenomenon [Downton Abbey]( becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Written by series creator Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast. KQED is hosting exclusive advance screenings. If you are a Downton fan, be one of the first to see the film. Century Cinema 16 1500 North Shoreline Boulevard Mountain View, CA 94043 [Tickets]( Century Redwood City Downton 20 & XD Auditorium 18 825 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City, CA 94063 [Tickets]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [donate]( [Manage Subscription]( | [Privacy Policy]( KQED 2601 Mariposa St. San Francisco, CA 94110 Copyright © 2019 [KQED](. All Rights Reserved.