Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
museumMultidisciplinary contemporary arts center presenting visual art, live performance, film/video and community programs in dedicated galleries, a forum, and an adjacent theater. Known for showcasing local, national, and international artists and producing the Bay Area Now triennial.
Upcoming Events (27)
Free Art Workshop: Watercolor Resist Painting
Free watercolor resist painting workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco on Mar 18 — a hands-on, family-friendly session exploring watercolor resist techniques.
Free Art Workshop: Felt Collage
Free hands-on felt collage workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on 2026-04-01 — a family-friendly session where participants of all ages can create textile art with guidance from teaching artists.
Artist-Led Tour of “Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night”
Take an artist-led tour of Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. A guided walkthrough of Brackens's contemporary textiles, weaving memory and craft, inside the vibrant San Francisco arts hub; an insightful, gallery-label-level experience.
Pamela Z
An intimate evening of experimental sound by Pamela Z at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The performance blends voice, live electronics, and sculptural sonic textures, inviting the audience to experience a boundary-pushing exploration of sound.
Free Art Workshops: Relief Print
Free relief-print workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on 2026-04-08 — a hands-on intro to carving and block printing suitable for beginners and families.
LINES Ballet World Premiere with esperanza spalding + “Ode to Alice Coltrane”
LINES Ballet premieres a new dance work at YBCA featuring composer/bassist Esperanza Spalding in a musical tribute to Alice Coltrane—contemporary choreography with live music in San Francisco.
Free Art Workshop: Scratch Art Portrait
Free scratch-art portrait workshop at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on 2026-04-15 — a hands-on, family-friendly session to create vibrant scratch portraits; materials provided and suitable for all ages.
Curator-Led Tour of “The Prince of Homburg”
Take a curator-led tour at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts focused on The Prince of Homburg. Explore staging, themes, and historical context with an expert guide, offering a fresh, contemporary view of this classic drama for theatre and arts lovers. April 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Lesbian Power
An engaging panel at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts examining lesbian power, representation, and activism through voices from the LGBTQ+ community. The discussion invites audiences to explore leadership, visibility, and community impact in a lively, contemporary arts venue in San Francisco.
Drag For Your LIFE!
A bold drag performance at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts delivers glamorous costumes, witty lip-sync, and high-energy cabaret in a contemporary theater setting. Expect sharp comedy, dazzling visuals, and an unapologetic celebration of queer performance.
The Prince of Homburg: A Solo Exhibition by P. Staff
P. Staff presents "The Prince of Homburg," a solo exhibition of new mixed-media works and installations at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opening June 14, 2026.
Artist-Led Tour of “Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements”
Join an artist-led tour of Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The guided walkthrough explores how queer and trans histories shape contemporary art and futures, with artist perspectives guiding the conversation through the galleries.
Creative Power Moves
A panel discussion at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts exploring strategies and stories behind creative leadership and cultural impact in contemporary arts. Industry voices share insights on power, collaboration, and innovation shaping the scene.
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night
Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night is a solo exhibition at YBCA showcasing Brackens's handwoven tapestries and textile works that explore Black queer identity, memory, craft, and storytelling through large-scale, intimate pieces.
Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements
An exhibition at YBCA exploring the roots, creative practices, and futures of queer and trans movements through art, history, and community-activated projects.
SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You)
Public, community-minded street-art installation “SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You)” by Ciriaco Sayoc at YBCA celebrating the South of Market neighborhood and local community, open for public viewing.
Curator-Led Tour of The Prince of Homburg (YBCA)
Curator-led tour at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) guiding visitors through The Prince of Homburg exhibition with insights on the works, themes, and curation—great for art lovers and students.
Free Sonic Journey w/ Water + Gongs (YBCA)
Free communal sonic journey featuring water sounds and gongs at YBCA offering a meditative, immersive sound-bath experience in San Francisco.
Dream
Dream is a public art installation at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts presenting an immersive contemporary work intended for broad public engagement.
SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You)
Public art installation 'SoMa Mahal Kita' at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco by artist Ciriaco Sayoc.
We Fly for a Liberated We
Public art installation at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts exploring flight and collective liberation.
What is Legacy Without Liberation?
Public art exhibition at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts exploring legacy and liberation through Malaya Tuyay's work.
We fly for a liberated we, we rooted in flight
A public contemporary art project at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts exploring collective liberation and flight through visual and community-centered work.
Dream
Public art installation 'Dream' at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts invites audiences to experience contemporary public art.
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers complimentary access to YBCA's contemporary exhibitions and programs—perfect for art lovers, families, and visitors exploring San Francisco's cultural scene.
6.Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater is a 700+ seat San Francisco venue staging dance, music and dramatic programs — home to frequent SMUIN contemporary ballet performances including the annual Christmas Ballet.
What is Legacy Without Liberation?
Public art project by Malaya Tuyay at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts exploring themes of legacy and liberation through contemporary installation and community-facing work.