Sat June 14th Open 11 AM–5 PM
Theater
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.
Exhibitions
The Only Door I Can Open
Presented by YBCA & Empowerment Avenue
Curated from within prison, this exhibition explores truths about women and incarceration.
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Public Programs
In Solidarity: Our Words Scale Walls II
Presented by Empowerment Avenue & YBCA
An evening of poetry, radical expression, and a live mix with DJ Sandina “La Positiva”.
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Second Floor Galleries, YBCA
Tickets: Free
Panel Discussion
The Art of the SPRAY from the Bronx to the Bay
Presented by Zaccho Dance Theatre & YBCA
In this rare, interactive conversation, BG183 and local spray artists discuss their journey, technique, and the cultural legacy of graffiti—bridging the gap between the Bronx and the Bay.
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Screening Room, YBCA
Tickets: Free with RSVP
Limited capacity. RSVP to secure your spot.
Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Graffiti Art Posters
Presented by YBCA
Spark your creative expression by designing personal statement posters.
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Performances
The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop
Presented by Zaccho Dance Theatre & YBCA
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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Events
Threads of Pride
Presented by San Francisco Pride
A powerful fashion show that does more than showcase style—it humanizes the LGBTQ+ community, educates the world about ongoing attacks on our rights, and highlights the beauty, resilience, and joy that define us.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Mosaic Patterns
Presented by YBCA
Create mosaic patterns and compositions inspired by natural seascapes.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Yarn Weaving
Presented by YBCA
Create vibrant yarn weavings using an array of colors, inspired by Michael Arcega’s public artwork When We Weave Waves.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Sculpting Memories
Presented by YBCA
Creating a special sculpture in their honor–a vessel for treasured memories
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Drawing with Thread
Presented by YBCA
Participants will explore lines, patterns, binding, and drawing with embroidery, inspired by Ciriaco Sayoc’s SoMa Mahal Kita.
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Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Text Paper Weaving
Presented by YBCA
Learn how to weave with paper. Participants are encouraged to incorporate personal writings in their artwork, as a way to carry on the traditions of storytelling through weaving.
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Performances
Pōpoloheno – Songs of Resilience & Joy
Presented by Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance & YBCA
An unprecedented musical initiative celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of African descended individuals in post-contact Hawaiian history.
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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.
+ Read more2024-Ongoing
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.
+ Read more2024–Ongoing
Third Street Wavy Wall, YBCA
Public Art
When We Weave Waves
Michael Arcega
Patterns from Philippine textiles are cut from transparent vinyl and layered on YBCA’s glass passageway along Mission Street.
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Mission Street Glass Passageway, 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
+ Read more2024–Ongoing
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.
+ Read more2022-ongoing
Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Dream
Ana Teresa Fernández
A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.
+ Read more2015–Ongoing
Bernal Hill, San Francisco
