Mon August 25th Closed
Exhibitions
Bay Area Then
Presented by YBCA
August 1, 2025–January 25, 2026
With its iconoclastic spirit and deep commitment to community, this exhibition asks us to find power in creative persistence even during challenging times.
Exhibitions
Bay Area Then
Presented by YBCA
With its iconoclastic spirit and deep commitment to community, this exhibition asks us to find power in creative persistence even during challenging times.
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Exhibitions
MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy
Presented by SOMA Pilipinas in collaboration with YBCA
Celebrating the culture, contributions, and presence of the Filipino community in the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood and Bay Area.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Landscape Painting
Presented by YBCA
Paint expressive watercolor paintings, inspired by your personal landscape and identity, and explore compositional elements through color, space, and symbolism.
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Public Programs
Yerba Buena Neighborhood Meet-Up
Presented by YBCA & Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Enjoy free coffee, light refreshments and get to meet and socialize with your neighbors and hear updates about the community!
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Shape Stamps
Presented by YBCA
Learn how to make your own stamps using personal drawings.
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Music
Bay Area Then: A V Linton & Tony Molina
Presented by YBCA
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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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Narrative Sculpture
Presented by YBCA
Create intimate, freestanding sculptures using air-dry clay and wire.
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Performances
Let Her Sing® 2025: A Celebration of Female Voices
Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection
Join us for an evening of exciting music and solidarity for the female voice.
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Screenings & Films
Superflip: 30th Anniversary Film Screening
Presented by SOMA Pilipinas
A monumental short film exploring the life, love and labor of a Filipino immigrant couple, shot in iconic SOMA locations in 1995.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Accordion Book
Presented by YBCA
Play with meaningful words, statements, or affirmations and transform them into a creative accordion book.
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Dance
Fall Season 2025: “Deep River”
Presented by Alonzo King LINES Ballet
A powerful reflection on love, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Watercolor Postcard
Presented by YBCA
Paint a postcard celebrating your connection with friends, family, and/or community.
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Dance
Extremely Close
Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet
Smuin’s Season 32 kicks off with a trio of Smuin premieres.
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Dance
The Christmas Ballet
Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet
The tradition returns to spread holiday magic.
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Public Art
Dream
Ana Teresa Fernández
A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.
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Bernal Hill, San Francisco
Public Art
SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You)
Ciriaco Sayoc
A message of love for the SoMa neighborhood and community, inspired by weaving practices in the Phillipines and the colors of the Filipino flag.
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Vestibule Banner, YBCA
Public Art
What is Legacy Without Liberation?
Malaya Tuyay
This mural is an altar offered to the SoMa community that invites passerby to honor their loved ones who have passed while commemorating community stories.
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Third Street Wavy Wall, YBCA
Public Art
We fly for a liberated we, we rooted in flight
Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo
A public artwork inviting passerbyers to join in the journey of collective flight
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Third Street Exterior, YBCA
2022-ongoing
Mission Street at Geneva Ave., Excelsior Ave. and Onoganda Ave., San Francisco
Public Art
Peace in the Middle East
Taravat Talepasand
This work refers to the translation of the word “peace” in Farsi “صلح” sculpted with neon.
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Grand Lobby, YBCA
