Upcoming Events
2025 CHRS TV Event
📺 Calling All TV Enthusiasts! 🎥 Mark your calendars for May 31, 2025 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,…
BARHOF Presents the 2025 Legendary Station
Celebrate the Legacy of Radio KEEN! Radio KEEN first hit the airwaves at 1370 AM from its studio at the historic De Anza Hotel in San Jose on June 21, 1947, and for 45 years, it was a beloved voice…
Sam Van Zandt Speaking Event
Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on June 13, 2025 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM to hear from Sam Van Zandt. For over 50 years, Sam Van Zandt lived his dream of playing music and…
CHRS Broadcasting Camp
Collaborate with peers to create and produce content using professional and vintage recording equipment. Develop your skills in crafting engaging segments tailored to specific audiences and distribution platforms. Learn more
Saturday Afternoon with Russell Johnson
Join us at Radio Central on Saturday, June 21, at 2:30 to hear from Russell Johnson from Connected Traveller. Russ will be speaking on: How Radio Inspired My Wanderlust When Russ Johnson first encountered a mysterious green blob on the…
4th of July Parade
CHRS will be participating in the Alameda 4th of July parade. Come help us set up the float and also walk in the parade. Reach out to rachel@chrsradio.org or kim@chrsradio.org to sign up!
Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda
Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda 2025 Radio Day by the Bay is bigger than ever this year! Join us on July 19 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and…
Reserve Your Booth for Radio Day By the Bay 2025
Thank you for your interest in participating in Radio Day by the Bay 2025— the California Historical Radio Society’s signature annual event. Event Details 📍 CHRS Radio Central – 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 🗓️ Event Date: July 19, 2025…
CHRS Electronics & Wireless Communications Camp
This hands-on program is designed for students in grades 6-10 to explore the fundamentals of these technologies through engaging activities and projects. Learn from experienced professionals and gain practical skills that will spark your curiosity and creativity. Learn more
Swap Meet and Electronics Sale
Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM, sales open at 9:00 AM
Niles Antique Faire
Join CHRS as we share bluetooth enabled radios with the community. Reach out to rachel@chrsradio.org or kim@chrsradio.org 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…
Joe Starkey Speaking Event
Join us at 2152 Central Ave. on September 19, from 6-8 to hear from sportscaster Joe Starkey. Joe Starkey is a legendary broadcaster whose iconic voice has spanned five decades across the NFL, NHL, USFL, NBA, and college sports. Known…
Swap Meet and Electronics Sale
Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM, sales open at 9:00 AM
Alameda Point Antiques Faire
Join CHRS as we share bluetooth enabled radios with the community. Reach out to rachel@chrsradio.org or kim@chrsradio.org 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…
Past Events
The Living New Deal Speaking Event
Join CHRS and Professor Richard Walker talking about the Living New Deal project, a research project and online public archive documenting the scope and impact of the New Deal on America. Richard will talk about the legacy of the New…
Art Lebermann Memorial
This Sunday, August 4, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM come honor the life of Art Lebermann at CHRS.
Stories from Above- Katy Leaver-O’Leary and Michaelynn Meyers Interview
Stories from Above: The Unique Perspectives of Bay Area Airborne Traffic Reporters RSVP here Event Description: Join us for a captivating evening with Katy Leaver-O'Leary and Michaelynn Meyers, two pioneering women who have held the rare and prestigious role of…
Surplus Sale
Keep the party going. Come this Saturday for a backyard surplus sale. Find some more treasurers to take home!
RADIO DAY BY THE BAY – Live! In Alameda
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR RADIO DAY TICKETS IN ADVANCE CLICK HERE FOR THE AUCTION CATALOG The Schedule Subject To Change 8:00 - 10:00 am - Auction Preview, Auction Paddles for Sale 8:00 - 3:00 pm - Enourmous Surplus Event, Food…
An Evening with Ben Fong-Torres
Join us for an evening with Ben Fong-Torres. About Ben: Ben Fong-Torres was a writer and editor of Rolling Stone Magazine. He conducted interviews for Rolling Stone of entertainment figures including Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, comedian Steve Martin and Linda…