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Yerba Buena GardensMission between 3rd and 4th StreetSan Francisco, CA - map district: SoMa Tel. - Website |
Events Calendar
 | Sat May 03 - Sat Oct 18 The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents music, theater, dance, cultural events, educational and children’s programs, reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the region. Between May and October the Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yer... More |  |
 | Sat Jun 07 - Sun Sep 07 Grind for the Green (G4G) is an annual summer eco-music festival produced by and for youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. More than just a showcase for local talent, G4G provides a framework and applied learning environment where youth from the hip-h... More |
| Thu Jul 24 San Francisco’s all-gal urban old-time teardown, The Stairwell Sisters, have amassed a rowdy repertoire of timeless tunes plus a solid standing of smart, original material that is winning praise nationally. Counter-culturalists of every generation en... More | |
 | Sun Jul 27 The San Francisco Theater Festival is the largest theater event of the year with 100 shows on 14 stages on one day. Performances of all styles: Shakespeare, musical theater, comedy, drama, new works, solo performances, children's shows, improv, etc.... More | |
| Sun Jul 27 SAN FRANCISCO (free) CHILDREN’S THEATER FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 at ZEUM, Yerba Buena Gardens
The SF Children’s Theater Festival presents 15 live shows for children—magicians, jugglers, fairytales, musicians—a wonderful lineup of profession... More | |
| Thu Jul 31 Le Jazz Hot celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France, often called Gypsy jazz. Borrowing the all-string instrumentation of violin, bass and guitar from the original Hot Club, the ensemble breathe... More | |
| Sat Aug 02 AfroSolo’s Jazz in the Gardens is a component of the AfroSolo Arts Festival, a celebration of African American artists giving voice to the Black experience. Co-presented with YBGF.... More | |
| Thu Aug 07 Homenagem Brasileira, featuring vocalist Sandy Cressman, is a musical journey through the world of Brazilian jazz. Cressman and her critically acclaimed band pay tribute to the great Brazilian composers Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Antonio Carlos Jobim, T... More | |
 | Sat Aug 09 - Sun Aug 10 The two-day 14th annual Pistahan all family-friendly with an inimitable Filipino-American flair, is the largest festival of the season. Pistahan features seven pavilions and several stages highlighting music, dance, art, crafts, cuisine, artifacts, a... More | |
| Thu Aug 14 The Consulate General of Japan presents an annual concert reflecting the rich musical legacy of Japan. The program will be announced in late Spring.... More | |
| Fri Aug 15 - Sat Aug 16 The Bay Area's all-female Shakespeare company! The actor- and text-based productions are intelligent and visceral, yet clearly told so even the youngest members of the family can join in the fun. Relax with a picnic and friends, and experience what w... More | |
| Sat Aug 16 Time to wear your glitter and feathers! Join the festivities with performances by the Grand Prize winners and Carnaval participants. Meet the reigning King and Queen and other Carnaval royalty. Celebrating its 30th year, Carnaval San Francisco is the... More | |
| Thu Aug 21 Bay Area favorite Marcus Shelby is an award-winning composer, arranger, educator and bassist. The Marcus Shelby Trio will be joined by a guest vocalist.... More | |
| Sat Aug 23 Fiddle virtuoso Tom Rigney provides a narrated musical tour of traditional roots music of Louisiana, illustrated with performances of classic and contemporary examples. Tom Rigney and his ensemble Flambeau play a scorching blend of Cajun, Zydeco, blu... More | |
| Thu Aug 28 Charismatic composer/saxophonist Richard Howell’s music draws from the exuberant, rich cultural heritage and definitive elements of the African diaspora.... More | |
| Sun Aug 31 Experience the diverse percussion styles of Brazil including samba, batucada, samba reggae, maracatu, the drumming of the Orixas (sacred music of the Afro-Brazilian religion) and many other spectacular rhythms led by such internationally renowned mae... More | |
| Thu Sep 04 Neo-soul vocalist Destani Wolf’s voice is a thing of wonder: big, bold, and beautiful. Expect funk and soul, and tasty grooves punctuated with the Latin, reggae and hip-hop music she loves.... More | |
| Sat Sep 06 The Artists Guild of San Francisco is the oldest year-round outdoor art collective in the country. Its mission is twofold: first, to bring art and artists into the community for public interaction and education; and secondly, to help artists sustain ... More | |
| Sat Sep 06 John Handy’s soulful and fiery saxophone style is instantly recognizable to generations of jazz fans world-wide. A consummate world musician who has devoted his life to using music to elevate the human spirit, Handy is assembling an all-star group of... More | |
| Tue Sep 09 Proving that creativity is ageless, the TODCO Poets wax eloquent on romance, sex, friendships, family, politics, aging and other topics that have occupied poets since time immemorial. Under the direction of Nancy Deutsch, the Poets bring wit and wisd... More | |
| Thu Sep 11 Bayonics is a hip-hop group spiced with Latin flavor, funk, and reggae, combining live instruments and hot beats with melodic singing and rapping to create an urban soundscape that will make your hips move and your soul surrender. The winners of the ... More | |
| Sat Sep 13 New Vaudeville returns to San Francisco! The acclaimed Dell'Arte Company of Northern California presents an inventive comic collection of clowning, eccentric dance, vaudeville sketches, juggling, music hall and physical comedy – all set to the live m... More | |
| Thu Oct 02 Celebrating 25 years of performing traditional Mexican music with an original, contemporary sound, internationally renowned Zazhil tours the U.S., Europe and Latin America. Based in Mexico City, Zazhil is a pioneer of World music, merging their rich ... More | |
| Sun Oct 05 Jazz pianist and composer Hilton Ruiz, regarded as one of the most versatile musicians in jazz, died unexpectedly in New Orleans in 2006 while working on a Hurricane Katrina benefit recording. Today’s special program includes Ray Vega (horns), Steve ... More | |
| Fri Oct 17 Youth Speaks’ Living Word Project challenges contemporary urban artists to present groundbreaking, interdisciplinary material, showcasing the flavor and vitality of Bay Area artists and their international peers. A commitment to youth education and i... More | |
| Sat Oct 18 Mayor Gavin Newsom’s 2008 Family Festival combines performances, family activities, and over 100 parent resources from city departments, community-based organizations, and cultural institutions that provide services for children and families. Program... More | |
| About Yerba Buena Gardens An urban oasis, Yerba Buena Gardens is one of only a few parks in SoMa. Very close to it all, the gardens are worthwhile as a destination for a quick retreat from the crowds or a nice weekend picnic. The spring - fall arts and entertainment Gardens Festival makes it somewhat likely you'll stumble across some kind of interesting performance. |
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