Upcoming Events
Radio Repair for the Non-technical
Are you curious about how vintage radios work but feel intimidated by all the technical jargon? This engaging and accessible session is designed especially for non-technical enthusiasts who want to learn the basics of radio restoration without needing prior electronics…
Live 105 Legendary Station
LIVE 105 NAMED LEGENDARY STATION OF THE YEAR 2026 The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame (BARHOF) just announced that Audacy’s Live 105 (KITS FM) in San Francisco has been named Legendary Station of the Year for 2026…
Swap Meet and Surplus Sale
Join us at CHRS for our first swap meet and surplus sale of the year. Bring your electronics items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM and sales open at 9:00 AM. CHRS…
Sound Bite Event- Morse Code
Dots and dashes come to life at CHRS! Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where young visitors will learn the basics of Morse code, which is one of the earliest forms of electronic communication, and put that knowledge to…
Radios & Roller Derby Event
Fast-paced action meets broadcast history in this one-of-a-kind collaboration! Join Bay Area Derby and CHRS for an unforgettable afternoon that brings together the high-energy excitement of live roller derby with the charm and innovation of vintage radio. This event will…
2026 CHRS TV Event
📺 Calling All TV Enthusiasts! 🎥 Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026 10:00 AM and join us for a day of fascinating presentations, vintage television history, and great company! As usual, this will be a morning and afternoon event, including…
Broadcasting and Podcasting Summer Camp 2026
About the Camp Join us for an incredible week at the CHRS Broadcasting & Podcasting Camp! This unique program offers students the chance to learn from seasoned industry professionals. Collaborate with peers to create and produce content using professional and…
Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda 2026
We can’t wait to announce more details for Radio Day By the Bay -Live! in Alameda 2026. Join us on July 18 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio’s…
Electronics & Wireless Communications Summer Camp 2026
About the Camp Dive into the exciting world of electronics, radios, and wireless communications at our CHRS Summer Camp! This hands-on program is designed for students in grades 6-10 to explore the fundamentals of these technologies through engaging activities and…
Past Events
CHRS Holiday Party
CHRS Holiday Party – December 13 at the Veterans Hall Join us as we celebrate the season together! The CHRS Holiday Party will take place on Saturday, December 13, at the Veterans Hall in Alameda. Enjoy a catered lunch (just $25…
Alameda Point Antiques Faire
Join CHRS as we share bluetooth enabled radios with the community. Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to do outreach and demonstrate radios at the Faire. We will set up two shifts to do set up and the first half of the day and…
An Evening With Peter Finch
You are invited to Radio Central as CHRS and BARHOF present 2014 BARHOF Class Member Peter Finch who will share his stories with us… Come meet this luminary who is a distinguished figure in Bay Area radio, with close to…
KCSM Documentary Screening at Alameda Theatre
Book now for the celebratory screening of the documentary “KCSM: 60 Years of Broadcasting and Jazz’,’ Saturday, November 1 at Alameda Theatre. The film chronicles KCSM’s history and its commitment to jazz as told by the DJs themselves and the…
BARHOF Induction Event
Join us for a festive luncheon, open to the public, at Scott's Seafood in Oakland's Jack London Square on Saturday, October 18 as we welcome the twentieth group of annual inductees to The Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame (BARHOF)…
CHRS at 2 Blocks of Art
Join CHRS for 2 Blocks of Art in San Francisco. We will be an exhibitor for the event. This year's theme is Site+Sound. We will be exhibiting for the preview event on Friday night from 5-7 PM and also on…