Exhibitions

Bay Area Then

Presented by YBCA

August 1, 2025–January 25, 2026

“Bay Area Then” showcases work by 21 artists who forged a new creative legacy for the Bay Area in the 1990s—including Barry McGee, Alicia McCarthy, Chris Johanson, and Margaret Kilgallen.

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Free Art Workshop: Parol Felt Ornaments

Workshops

Free Art Workshop: Parol Felt Ornaments

Presented by YBCA

Experiment with color and texture by using soft materials such as felt to create a vibrant 3D parol felt charm.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 2–4 PM

Grand Lobby, YBCA

Tickets: Free with registration

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23nd Annual Parol Lantern Festival

Festival

23nd Annual Parol Lantern Festival

Presented by SOMA Pilipinas in partnership with YBCA

This festival continues the tradition of the parol lantern–a quintessential Filipino symbol of hope, peace, and community during the holiday season.

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Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3–8 PM

The Grand Lobby & Forum, YBCA

Tickets: Free and open to the public

Free Art Workshop: Sanctuary City Print Shop

Workshops

Free Art Workshop: Sanctuary City Print Shop

Presented by YBCA

Join artists Sergio De La Torre and Chris Treggiari for a print-making workshop as part of their ongoing Sanctuary City Project.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2–4 PM

Grand Lobby, YBCA

Tickets: Free with registration

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Curator-Led Tour of MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy

Tours

Curator-Led Tour of MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy

Presented by SOMA Pilipinas in collaboration with YBCA

Join curator Trisha Lagaso Goldberg for this unique opportunity to learn more.

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Saturday, January 3, 2026, 12–1 PM

Grand Lobby, YBCA

Ticket: Free with gallery admission.

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