Dance

Sorry I Missed Your Show: Tonic

Presented by YBCA & Fresh Festival

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 3:30–5 PM

Watch a recording of experimental dance work Tonic created by Kathleen Hermesdorf and Albert Mathias, followed by a panel conversation featuring Mathias and others who worked closely with Hermesdorf.

Workshops

Papermaking Workshop with Trina Michelle Robinson

Presented by YBCA

Saturday, February 10, 2024, 1–4 PM

Led by BAN9 artist Trina Michelle Robinson, students will follow a step-by-step process to create their own handmade paper.

Public Programs

Exploring Leymusoom Garden

Conversation, performance, and screening presented by YBCA

Saturday, February 3, 2024, 1–4 PM

Explore BAN9 artist Heesoo Kwon’s Leymusoom Garden through traditional Korean games and performance, a conversation with Kwon and her multidisciplinary collaborators, and a screening of Kwon’s most recent video work.

Public Programs

By Way of Revolution

Artist-led Workshop

Saturday, February 3, 2024, 11 AM–3 PM

Investigate how histories of protest inform our present day moment and the powerful yet often overlooked role that BIPOC women (both cis and trans) play, in this performance art workshop led by artist Helina Metaferia.

Public Programs

Poets’ Lunch

Presented by YBCA

Thursday, January 25, 2024, 12–2 PM

Listen to a poetry reading, enjoy a catered lunch, and experience cultural offerings from Indigenous poets, scholars and activists.

Public Programs

Midnight Mass: Live Podcast Recording

Presented by YBCA

Thursday, January 18, 2024, 7–9 PM

Experience a special live presentation of the acclaimed Midnight Mass podcast, as co-hosts Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati explore the Bay Area’s rich connection to the world of cult films.

Screenings & Films

California Newsreel – Forward to the 6th Decade

Presented by YBCA

Saturday, January 13, 2024, 3–5 PM

Experience a selection of films from the past 20 years advancing the causes of health and social justice, led by outgoing co-director Cornelius Moore and incoming executive director Rachel Poulain of California Newsreel.

Workshops

Cyanotype on Film Workshop

Sunday, December 17, 2023, 11 AM–5 PM

Learn the chemistry, tools, and techniques used to print permanent cyanotype images on 16mm film in this workshop with filmmaker John Davis.

Workshops

Material Cinema Workshop

Workshop presented by Shapeshifters Cinema

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 12–5 PM

Learn how to repurpose castaway mid-century 16mm film through scratching, painting, puncturing, boiling, bleaching, and more in this hands-on material cinema bonanza with filmmaker Ellie Vanderlip.

Screenings & Films

Canyon Cinema Across Time and Space

Bay Area Now 9 Looping Film Program

November 1–30, 2023, 11 AM–5 PM

A selection of films from the Canyon Cinema collection tracing six decades of experimental filmmaking in the Bay Area.

Screenings & Films

APAture 2023: Unearthing, a film showcase

In partnership with Kearny Street Workshop

October 29, 2023, 2–4:30 PM

A film showcase featuring Adamu Chan, as a part of Kearny Street Workshop’s annual multi-disciplinary arts festival, APAture.

Screenings & Films

San Francisco Cinematheque: Contemporary Views from the Bay Area

In partnership with San Francisco Cinematheque

October 21, 2023, 3–5 PM

Nine works by ten contemporary Bay Area filmmakers, a cross-section of the Bay Area’s ever-vibrant multi-generational community curated by Steve Polta, artistic director of San Francisco Cinematheque.

Screenings & Films

Canyon Cinema: Contemporary Bay Area Film

In partnership with Canyon Cinema

October 14, 2023, 3–5 PM

An afternoon of contemporary Bay Area works on film and video from the Canyon Cinema catalog, curated and hosted by executive director Brett Kashmere.

Public Programs

pARTicipate Workshops with Joyce Nojima

Workshops presented by YBCA

Wednesdays, October 11–November 29, 2–4 PM

A series of stand-alone, drop-in art workshops that are open to the public and welcome participants of all ages.

Public Programs

Bicycle Silkscreen Printing Workshops

In partnership with Artivate

Saturdays, August 12–September 9, 2023, 1–4 PM

Make your own print using a bicycle silkscreen at these free, drop-in workshops for all ages.

Performances

As We Go

Presented by Joe Goode Performance Group

August 2–13, 2023

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Public Programs

pARTicipate Workshops

Presented by YBCA

Thursdays, July 20–September 21, 2023, 1–3 PM

Drop-in art workshops that are open to the public and welcome participants of all ages.

Public Programs

Remembering Fereydoun Farrokhzad

Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection

June 3, 2023, 2–4 PM

A music, poetry, and community event in remembrance and celebration of queer Iranian activist, poet, and entertainer Fereydoun Farrokhzad.

Public Programs

طراوت | TARAVAT Open House Reception

May 13, 2023, 2–6 PM

Featuring music, poetry, and conversation with artist Taravat Talepasand to celebrate the opening of the new exhibition.

Public Programs

Opening Night Party for Future Resonance

Presented by Studio Forward at California College of the Arts

Friday, April 7, 2023, 6–9 PM

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Public Programs

If Housing Was a Human Right in U.S. Law

Sunday, March 19, 2023, 2–4 PM

A free workshop exploring systemic housing inequities and grassroots community action.

Events

2023 YBCA 100 Celebration

Saturday, March 18, 2023, 6–9 PM

The 2023 YBCA 100 Honorees will be celebrated with a dynamic program of live performances, interactive art, food activations, and meaningful connections.

Public Programs

Connect/Reflect/Enact

Ritual Workshop with artist Dohee Lee

October 7 & November 4, 2022, 10 AM–4 PM

Connect/Reflect/Enact is a multi-part project integrating body-knowledge and art-creation led by artist Dohee Lee.

Public Programs

dreamseeds: A community celebration of the YBCA 10

May 14, 2022, 12–6 PM

Celebrate the YBCA 10 artists and their creative prototypes.

Exhibitions

The Healing Project

Presented by Samora Pinderhughes & YBCA

March 24–September 4, 2022

A digital archive, music album, and exhibition from composer and artist Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes.

Public Programs

Interactive Studio Hours with the YBCA 10 Artists

November 18–20, 2021, 12–5 PM

Learn about the prototype designs and connect with the YBCA 10 Artist Cohort.

Public Programs

Parol Lantern Festival

Presented by Filipino-American Development Foundation & SOMA Pilipinas

November 13–December 11, 2021

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Screenings & Films

Diasporas of Resilience

SF Urban Film Fest

Saturday, October 2, 2021

An afternoon of film programs and artist talks around immigration to the South of Market, the power of mutual aid, and the power of writing a community narrative.

Screenings & Films

SoMa Social Landscapes

SF Urban Film Fest

Saturday, September 25, 2021

An afternoon of exploring the social landscapes of the South of Market with artist talks, film screenings, and panel discussions.

Events

Generations of Filipinx Power

SF Urban Film Fest

Saturday, August 28, 2021

A night of artist talks, one-act plays, and film screenings celebrating Filipinx power in South of Market.

Events

Reopening Celebration

August 7, 2021 11:00am - 6:00pm

Join us in person to experience new interactive artist activations, intimate conversations, and more.