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Music
Bay Area Then: Ovarian Trolley & Wife
Presented by YBCA
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7 PM
Ovarian Trolley and Wife perform as part of the musical programming for Bay Area Then.
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Music
Perla Batalla – A Letter to Leonard Cohen: A Tribute to a Friend
Presented by San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival and Conspiracy of Beards
November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM
Featuring Batalla’s powerful voice, powerful band, emotional honesty, and boundary-defying songs, blending interpretations of Cohen’s iconic lyrics with two of her own compositions.
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Music
The Unified Heart of Leonard Cohen with Conspiracy of Beards, The Crux, and Genny Lim
Presented by San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival and Conspiracy of Beards
November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM
San Francisco’s Conspiracy of Beards perform their new show, The Unified Heart of Leonard Cohen.
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Music
Bay Area Then: Erica Dawn Lyle & Brontez Purnell
Presented by YBCA
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7 PM
Erica Dawn Lyle and Brontez Purnell perform as part of the musical programming for Bay Area Then.
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Events
Global Groove Remix
In partnership with MoAD, YBCA, Empire, and The Svane Family Foundation
Friday, October 3, 2025, 8 PM – Midnight
A one-night-only experience of art, music, and connection, honoring MoAD’s 20th Anniversary and kicking off Nexus Black Art Week across the Bay Area.
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Music
Bay Area Then: Tommy Guerrero & Space Time Solutions
Presented by YBCA
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7 PM
Tommy Guerrero and Space Time Solutions perform as part of the musical programming for Bay Area Then.
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Performances
Let Her Sing® 2025: A Celebration of Female Voices
Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7 PM
Join us for an evening of exciting music and solidarity for the female voice.
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Music
Bay Area Then: A V Linton & Tony Molina
Presented by YBCA
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:30 PM
A V Linton is one of the most unforgettable songwriters of the last 30 years. For this performance, Linton will be joined by Dan Lee, Alicia Vanden Heuvel and Tony Molina.
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Theater
H.M.S. Pinafore
Presented by Lamplighters Music Theatre
August 16 & 17, 2025
Premiering in 1878, H.M.S. PINAFORE was Gilbert & Sullivan’s first smash hit and became the gold standard for light opera for generations to come.
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Public Programs
Downtown First Thursday: Cellski
Presented by YBCA
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 7:30 PM
One of the true legends of Bay Area rap, Cellski has spent three decades perfecting a uniquely forceful, provocative, unforgettable sound.
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Performances
Pōpoloheno – Songs of Resilience & Joy
Presented by Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance & YBCA
August 1, 2025, 7:30 PM
An unprecedented musical initiative celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of African descended individuals in post-contact Hawaiian history.
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Performances
The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop
Presented by Zaccho Dance Theatre & YBCA
June 20–21, 2025
An electrifying stage performance that brings the origins of Hip Hop to life through a fusion of dance, storytelling, visual arts and live DJing.
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Performances
Harvey Milk Reimagined
Presented by Opera Parallèle & YBCA
May 31–June 7, 2025
The powerful and tragic opera celebrates Milk’s enduring legacy.
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Workshops
Blue Bear’s Little Bear’s Popup
Presented by Blue Bear School of Music
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 11 AM
A pop up music program for infants and toddlers hosted by Blue Bear School at YBCA.
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Workshops
Blue Bear’s DJ Popup
Presented by Blue Bear School of Music
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 4 PM
A fun, hands-on DJ workshop.
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Performances
Siriya Ensemble and Sheenubb: A Journey Through Iran’s Soulful Southern Rhythms
Presented by Farhang Foundation & YBCA
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 6 PM
This one-night-only performance invites audiences to connect with the heart of southern Iranian culture while witnessing a groundbreaking reinterpretation of its rich musical traditions.
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