Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. Named San Francisco's favorite dance workout by the magazines San Francisco and 7X7, Rhythm & Motion is a low-pressure, full-bodied dance workout class that balances the euphoria of a good party with the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques. And now the dance party is […]
A charismatic saxophonist who’s built an ardent following with a series of extended residencies at leading Bay Area night spots, Charles Unger is an award-winning jazz artist, bandleader and composer. Known for his extroverted, high-energy performances, he played a central role in turning Mr. Tipple’s into an essential San Francisco jazz club with a years-long […]
Founded in 1996 as the West Coast’s first ensemble devoted to danzón, an insuperably elegant and foundational 19th century style of Afro-Cuban music and dance, Orquesta La Moderna Tradición is a charanga orchestra with strings, woodwinds and percussion. Delivering driving and gracefully interlocking Afro-Cuban rhythms, the 12-piece group is led by veteran violinist Tregar Otton and legendary […]
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. Joe Leon’s Caterpillar Puppets don’t just entertain kids and parents. His eccentric menagerie draws audiences of all ages into seemingly familiar stories that take unexpected turns. Like his version of the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, or the shy artist […]
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. Joe Leon’s Caterpillar Puppets don’t just entertain kids and parents. His eccentric menagerie draws audiences of all ages into seemingly familiar stories that take unexpected turns. Like his version of the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, or the shy artist […]
This event is expected to be highly attended. Free RSVP One of the most respected MCs in any language, Ana Tijoux has been winning over fans around the world since her debut ‘1977’ bubbled up from an underground sensation into mainstream recognition after being featured on the hit TV show ‘Breaking Bad’ and favorited by […]
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 […]
Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. Named San Francisco's favorite dance workout by the magazines San Francisco and 7X7, Rhythm & Motion is a low-pressure, full-bodied dance workout class that balances the euphoria of a good party with the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques. And now the dance party is […]
More than a world hip-hop ensemble, Audiopharmacy is a community arts collective dedicated to the proposition that love, music and deeply rooted cultural expression are the path to collective liberation. Growing out of the fertile soil of hip-hop, Audiopharmacy creates music and art that transcends any particular genre, intricately fusing turntablism, live instrumentation, global musical […]
RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. Since opening three decades ago, Yerba Buena Gardens has become a treasured public space and open air art gallery with permanent works that often spark interesting discussions. Free and open to all, this walking tour explores the artworks of Yerba Buena Gardens which evoke the memory of Dr. Martin Luther […]
This program occurs on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. Go to the Pistahan website for complete schedule. Filipinos make up one of California’s largest Asian American communities, and there’s a fabulous world of Pinay and Pinoy creativity and accomplishment to celebrate. The 31th annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino and Filipino-American arts and […]
This program occurs on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. Go to the Pistahan website for complete schedule. Filipinos make up one of California’s largest Asian American communities, and there’s a fabulous world of Pinay and Pinoy creativity and accomplishment to celebrate. The 31th annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino and Filipino-American arts and […]
(Second Tuesdays) Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the monthly Poetic Tuesdays series runs from May through October, turning lunchtime into an oasis of creative expression. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets and musicians, Poetic Tuesdays offer a vivifying midday breather for neighborhood groups, students, office workers on […]
Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. Named San Francisco's favorite dance workout by the magazines San Francisco and 7X7, Rhythm & Motion is a low-pressure, full-bodied dance workout class that balances the euphoria of a good party with the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques. And now the dance party is […]
Every year some of Brazil’s greatest musicians gather in the redwoods of Cazadero for California Brazil Camp, and every year several faculty members venture down to the Gardens to share their mesmerizing music. This season’s concert is one for the ages, featuring the beloved Brazilian vocalist Monica Salmaso, who catapulted to renown with her 1995 […]
First conceived for YBG Festival’s 20th Anniversary celebration in 2020 as 20 artist commissions, the YBG Festival Seed Commissions program quickly evolved to address the acute needs of Bay Area artists during the pandemic. Now in its 4th year, the program has awarded over 60 local creatives through an artist-centered selection process in which artists […]
Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. Named San Francisco's favorite dance workout by the magazines San Francisco and 7X7, Rhythm & Motion is a low-pressure, full-bodied dance workout class that balances the euphoria of a good party with the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques. And now the dance party is […]
A winsome singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has cultivated a joyously effervescent body of music, Mae Powell has been spreading joy on the Bay Area music scene since 2016. Deeply influenced by classic jazz vocalists, she’s honed her craft via weekly residencies at Amnesia and The Page. Whether singing bossa nova standards, vintage jazz gems inspired […]
RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. Since opening three decades ago, Yerba Buena Gardens has become a treasured public space and open air art gallery with permanent works that often spark interesting discussions. Free and open to all, this walking tour explores the artworks of Yerba Buena Gardens which evoke the memory of Dr. Martin Luther […]
This event is expected to be highly attended. Free RSVP After a period of stripping his music down to the barest essentials, trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire is once again painting on an expansive canvas. A perpetual sonic explorer eager to investigate fresh terrain, he released two remarkable albums last year, the solo trumpet recital Beauty is […]
Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. Named San Francisco's favorite dance workout by the magazines San Francisco and 7X7, Rhythm & Motion is a low-pressure, full-bodied dance workout class that balances the euphoria of a good party with the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques. And now the dance party is […]
Adriana Giordano was born in Porto Alegre, one of Brazil's southernmost cities, and raised in São Paolo, but she’s devoted to the style known as forró, working class dance music from Brazil’s sertão, the semi-arid northeastern interior. As the vocalist and triangle player for the Seattle sextet Foleada, she delivers the stomping music with rhythmic […]
13 Musicians from 11 Countries including India, Mexico, Ethiopia, Cuba, Italy, Taiwan, Spain, Iran, Mali, Haiti and Palestine. Co-founded by Ethiopian-American singer-composer Meklit Hadero, Movement Immigrant Orchestra is a vibrant ensemble features 13 wildly talented musicians from 11 different countries ready to take audiences on a one-of-a-kind musical journey across cultures and continents. The ensemble […]