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Upcoming Events

May 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

David Louie Speaking Event

Join us at 2152 Central Ave. on May 16, from 6-8 to hear from business and tech reporter David Louie. TV reporters get at most a couple of minutes to tell a news story, but for every one of them,…

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May 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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,…

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June 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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…

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June 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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…

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June 16, 2025 @ 9:00 am - June 20, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

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

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July 4, 2025 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 [email protected] or [email protected] to sign up!

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July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda

Radio Day by the Bay 2025 Radio Day by the Bay is back, and bigger than ever!  Join us on July 19 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio’s…

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July 19, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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…

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July 28, 2025 @ 9:00 am - August 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

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

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August 2, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

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August 31, 2025 @ 4:00 am - 3:00 pm

Niles Antique 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…

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October 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

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October 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

BARHOF Induction Event

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December 7, 2025 @ 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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…

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December 13, 2025 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

CHRS Holiday Party

More details to come.

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Past Events

August 4, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Art Lebermann Memorial

This Sunday, August 4, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM come honor the life of Art Lebermann at CHRS.

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August 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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…

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July 27, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

Surplus Sale

Keep the party going. Come this Saturday for a backyard surplus sale. Find some more treasurers to take home!

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July 20, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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…

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June 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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…

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June 6, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Legendary Station Event

Classical KDFC has been named the 2024 Legendary Station by the Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame. KDFC signed on in 1948 and has held its classical music format for 75 years. The Broadcast Legends are celebrating this…

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