Over the past two decades Cuban-born saxophonist, composer and chekere maestro Yosvany Terry has presented some of YBG Festival’s most exciting concerts and he’s ready to add to his legacy. Hailing from an illustrious musical clan from the cultural hotbed of Camagüey, Terry presents his jazz quintet with powerhouse Cuban vocalist Gema Corredera. A rising […]
Update 7/7/23: ASL interpretation will not be provided for this program. We appreciate your understanding. After a week of euphoria, healing and celebration, the Get Free Festival (July 1-8 at Dance Mission Theater) culminates at Yerba Buena Gardens with Timing Is Synchronicity, a playfully inventive interdisciplinary performance that intertwines street dance battle culture, live music, […]
**Know before you go: This is expected to be a crowded show. Seating is first-come, first-served, very limited and prioritized for seniors and those with accessibility needs. Please come early to reserve a spot. Picnic blankets and low lawn chairs encouraged.** A Latin music legend since the mid-1960s, Joe Bataan was at the center of […]
Frida Kahlo loved San Francisco, and Fiestas Fridas show how much we have come to love her in return, in our own unique style, of course. In the 10th year celebrating the inimitable painter (1907-1954), Fiestas Fridas features music, activities and numerous opportunities to demonstrate devotion. The goal isn’t to replace Mexico City’s iconic Casa […]
Pre-show music begins at 1:30pm. Fasten your seatbelts for another wild yet thought-provoking ride with the world-renowned San Francisco Mime Troupe (SFMT). Experts at finding the absurdity in contemporary culture, the SFMT has been on the progressive frontlines since the heyday of the civil rights movement in the early 1960s. Prepare for laughter, tragedy, snappy dialogue and […]
Even three evocative names can’t contain the protean nature of Martin Luther McCoy’s talent. The San Francisco native is an actor, guitarist, singer/songwriter, producer and imploring soul-man who refuses to confine himself to any one creative pursuit. Since emerging as a charismatic frontman on the Bay Area’s fertile 1990s neo-soul scene he’s continued to find […]