Wed September 30th Open 11 AM–8 PM
Exhibitions
Dread Scott: The Body Politic
September 25, 2026–January 31, 2027
The exhibition reflects Dread Scott’s longtime commitment to art that confronts political issues and interrogates American patriotism.
Events
The Nexus Party: The Official Party of SF/Bay Area Black Art Week
Co-presented by MoAD & YBCA
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 8–11:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Art as Resistance: A Conversation with Dread Scott, Emory Douglas & Orlando Smith
Co-presented by SFMOMA & YBCA
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1 PM
Films
Indie Film Screenings + TECH TALK: Filmmaking
Nexus & YBCA Present: San Francisco Black Film Festival
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1–4 PM
Films
The Music Room
Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2 PM
Workshops
Making Faces: A Puppet Crafting Workshop with Creativity Explored
Co-presented by Creativity Explored & YBCA
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 5–8 PM
Performances
Let Her Sing 2026: A Celebration of Female Voices
Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7 PM
Panel Discussion
Artificial Intimacy: Sherry Turkle and AI
Co-presented by Litquake & YBCA
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30 PM
Films
Silent Shorts Program
Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2 PM
Tours
Murals & Monuments Tour
Co-presented by SFPL, SFAC, Market Street Arts & YBCA
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:30 PM
Events
The Haunt: A Halloween hangout crafted by artists
Presented by Bat Witch Ghost & YBCA
October 29–31, 2026
Films
The Red Shoes
Co-Presented by GaHee Park, Michael Vass & YBCA
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 2 PM
Films
West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty
Co-Presented by Ashley Clark & YBCA
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 PM
Public Programs
Progressive Art Studio Models: A Lecture By Cléa Massiani
Co-presented by Creativity Explored & YBCA
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30 PM
Films
La femme au couteau (The Woman with the Knife)
Co-Presented by Ashley Clark & YBCA
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 PM
