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Public Programs
Goodwill Label Stories
Pop-up with artist Lynda Grose
Saturday, December 30, 2023, 2–4 PM
A dynamic conversation on second-hand clothing, sustainability and the fashion industry at this interactive pop-up event. Bring your own thrifted garment or browse a selection from Goodwill to take home.
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Workshops
Art + Asana: Free Yoga Class
Presented by YBCA
Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 4–5 PM
A free yoga class where you can find your flow while immersed in the art of our ongoing exhibition Bay Area Now 9.
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Workshops
Sip & Sketch: José Figueroa
Presented by YBCA
Thursday, December 21, 2023, 5:30–8 PM
Grab your sketching tool of choice, your beverage of choice, and a seat for Sip & Sketch with BAN9 artist José Figueroa.
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Public Programs
pARTicipate workshop with ChiChai Mateo: Mapping Our World
Workshops presented by YBCA
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 2–4 PM
Using pencils, watercolor, brush pens and more, observe your surroundings and put them on paper to create a playful reflection of what you see—and how you see it. This workshop is inspired by BAN9 artist José Figueroa and his practice of abundant observational artworks.
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Workshops
Art + Asana: Free Yoga Class
Presented by YBCA
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 4–5 PM
A free yoga class where you can find your flow while immersed in the art of our ongoing exhibition Bay Area Now 9.
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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.
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Public Programs
Pilates for Every Body
Pilates class in partnership with the International Museum of Dance
Saturday, December 16, 2023, 1–2 PM
Get ready to move joyfully in this Pilates class, where you’ll find your ideal equilibrium between body, mind, and spirit.
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Public Programs
pARTicipate workshop with ChiChai Mateo: Mixed Media Collage
Workshops presented by YBCA
Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 2–4 PM
Explore the art of mixed media collage by experimenting with beads, personal ephemera, photos and a span of art supplies. This workshop is inspired by BAN9 artist Courtney Desire Morris.
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Workshops
Art + Asana: Free Yoga Class
Presented by YBCA
Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 4–5 PM
A free yoga class where you can find your flow while immersed in the art of our ongoing exhibition Bay Area Now 9.
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Workshops
The Artist at Work: José Figueroa
Presented by YBCA
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 12–3 PM
Drop in on this artmaking session with BAN9 artist José Figueroa and try out his drawing process for yourself.
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Workshops
Ritual Repair Weaving Workshop
Presented by YBCA
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 2–4 PM
Learn some basic tapestry weaving techniques and discover how to transform your personal materials into threads in a Ritual Repair Weaving Workshop with BAN9 artist Indira Allegra.
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Public Programs
Pilates for Every Body
Pilates class in partnership with the International Museum of Dance
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 1–2 PM
Get ready to move joyfully in this Pilates class, where you’ll find your ideal equilibrium between body, mind, and spirit.
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Screenings & Films
Spectral Evidence
A showcase of expanded cinema
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 12–2 PM
A dynamic film program from Shapeshifter Cinema, featuring three sets of kinetic, multi-projector, and multimedia performances.
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Public Programs
21st Annual Parol Lantern Festival
Presented by Filipino-American Development Foundation & SOMA Pilipinas
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 3–8 PM
A fun-filled cultural festival of food, drinks, art, dance, music, and shopping at YBCA, located in the vibrant SOMA Pilipinas – Filipino Cultural Heritage District.
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Workshops
Art + Asana: Free Yoga Class
Presented by YBCA
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4–5 PM
A free yoga class where you can find your flow while immersed in the art of our ongoing exhibition Bay Area Now 9.
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Public Programs
pARTicipate workshop with ChiChai Mateo: 3D Collage
Workshops presented by YBCA
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 2–4 PM
Create a Bangka (boat) using supplies like tissue paper, construction paper and markers, to develop a 3D collage. This workshop is inspired by BAN9 artist Champoy.
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Public Programs
Pilates for Every Body
Pilates class in partnership with the International Museum of Dance
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 1–2 PM
Get ready to move joyfully in this Pilates class, where you’ll find your ideal equilibrium between body, mind, and spirit.
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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.
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Public Programs
Goodwill Label Stories
Pop-up with artist Lynda Grose
Sunday, November 26, 2023, 12–2 PM
A dynamic conversation on second-hand clothing, sustainability and the fashion industry at this interactive pop-up event. Bring your own thrifted garment or browse a selection from Goodwill to take home.
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Workshops
Ritual Repair Weaving Workshop
Workshop presented by YBCA
November 11, 2023, 2–4 PM
Learn some basic tapestry weaving techniques and discover how to transform your personal materials into threads in a Ritual Repair Weaving Workshop with BAN9 artist Indira Allegra.
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Panel Discussion
Becoming: On Practices of Queer Belonging
Panel Discussion presented by YBCA
Postponed
A panel conversation about examining systems, ancestries, and rituals of belonging, present in Black, Filipinx, queer, gender-variant life—as they relate to the ongoing Bay Area Now 9 exhibition.
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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.
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Public Programs
Contempora for Every Body
Movement workshop in partnership with the International Museum of Dance
October 28, 2023, 1–2 PM
Discover the limitless possibilities of movement in this workshop with instructor Fernando Ramos.
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Public Programs
Hip-Hop for Every Body
Dance class in partnership with the International Museum of Dance
October 26, 2023, 10–11 AM
This class with Clyde Evans, Jr. teaches hip hop as a universal language that transcends barriers of age, ability, and background.
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Public Programs
Body Percussion for Every Body
Dance class in partnership with the International Museum of Dance
October 21, 2023, 1–2 PM
A dynamic class that combines the fundamentals of stepping and STOMP-style body percussion.
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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.
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Public Programs
Community Weaving with Charlene Tan
Workshop presented by YBCA in partnership with SOMCAN
Sunday, October 15, 2023, 1–3 PM
A workshop to co-create a large-scale weaving artwork featured in BAN9 by artist Charlene Tan.
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Public Programs
Parol Lantern Workshops
Presented by SOMA Pilipinas
October 14–December 3, 2023
Learn the art of making your own parol lantern at these free, family-friendly workshops led by SOMA Pilipinas.
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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.
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Public Programs
Body Percussion for Every Body
Dance class in partnership with the International Museum of Dance
October 14, 2023, 1–2 PM
A dynamic class that combines the fundamentals of stepping and STOMP-style body percussion.
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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.
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Public Programs
Goodwill Label Stories
Pop-up with artist Lynda Grose
October 8, 2023, 1–3 PM
A dynamic conversation on second-hand clothing, sustainability and the fashion industry at this interactive pop-up event. Bring your own thrifted garment or browse a selection from Goodwill to take home.
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Public Programs
Dance Workshops for Every Body
In partnership with the International Museum of Dance
October 2023–January 2024
Public Programs
Opening Night Party: Bay Area Now 9
Presented by YBCA
October 6, 2023, 7:30—11:00 PM
Join us for a jubilant party featuring drinks, dancing, photobooths, and a first look at dynamic new works from 30 Northern Californian artists.
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Public Programs
Excelsior Block Party & Community Furniture Unveiling
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 12–5 PM
A free block party in the Mission district in celebration of the Excelsior Street Furniture Pilot.
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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.
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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.
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Public Programs
Queer American Memorials Artist Talk: Sean Fader + Maureen Towey
Presented by YBCA
July 9, 2023, 1–3 PM
In this dynamic conversation, Fader and Towey will unveil the design for their new project, Queer American Memorials.
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Public Programs
I Also Want to Be an “Iranian Woman”
Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 2 PM
A live music presentation from Iranian multi-instrumentalist Kamila Thunder.
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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.
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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.
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Public Programs
Connect/Reflect/Enact
A ritual workshop with Dohee Lee
Saturday, April 8, 2023, 10 AM–1 PM
Connect/Reflect/Enact is a multi-part project integrating body-knowledge and art-creation led by artist Dohee Lee.
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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
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.
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Performances
The Black (W)hole: calling our young ancestors home
Presented by Destiny Arts Center
Saturday, February 25, 2023
An immersive experience featuring dance, poetry, video, and visual art.
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Public Programs
Dr. Martin Luther King Edition of Belonging: A Weekly Practice Space with Othering & Belonging Institute
Presented by YBCA & Othering Belonging Institute
Sunday, January 15th, 2023, 2 PM
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Public Programs
Voices from the Past | Voices from the Present
Presented by YBCA and Artadia
January 14, 2023, 2 PM
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