In downtown Oakland, a venue called CouchDate is making room for artists and music lovers to hang out, play, and connect with one another. KQED culture reporter Ariana Proehl takes us there.

In downtown Oakland, a venue called CouchDate is making room for artists and music lovers to hang out, play, and connect with one another. KQED culture reporter <a href="https://www.kqed.org/author/aproehl">Ariana Proehl</a> takes us there.

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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.