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Venezuelan Music Project Venezuelan Music Project Led by Jackeline Rago, VMP performs a wide range of music, from folklore driven songs executed with traditional instruments, to more contemporary urban dance compositions. Venezuelan Music Project Led by Jackeline Rago, VMP performs a wide range of music, from folklore driven songs executed with traditional instruments, to more contemporary urban dance compositions. Afro Solo’s Jazz Jazz vocals celebrating the Black experience. |
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Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble Directed by musician/composer John Calloway, the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble is an audience favorite and YBGF’s resident youth ensemble. Jesús Díaz Jesús Díaz y Su QBA combines funk, jazz, rumba, son, and varied Afro-Cuban elements within the syncopation of modern expressions in Cuban dance music. |
Unique Derique Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. |
Pistahan Pistahan The 16th annual Pistahan features seven interactive cultural pavilions and two stages. |
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Pistahan Pistahan The 16th annual Pistahan features seven interactive cultural pavilions and two stages. |
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Tom Rigney Tom Rigney A scorching blend of Cajun, Zydeco, blues, and New Orleans music. |
Charlie Chin Charlie Chin Join folksinger Charlie Chin as he plays the guitar and banjo. Charlie Chin Join folksinger Charlie Chin as he plays the guitar and banjo. |
Unique Derique Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. Pagode to Jazz High-energy music & dance of Brazil. |
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SF Mime Troupe SF Mime Troupe Celebrating 50 years of in-your-face political theater! |
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Nader DeAik Nader DeAik An original fusion of Middle Eastern, Spanish, reggae, pop, rock, and other international rhythms and dance grooves. |
Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans. Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans. |
Caterpillar Puppets Caterpillar Puppets Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster who the audience helps sing peacefully to sleep. Caterpillar Puppets Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster who the audience helps sing peacefully to sleep. Patrick Ball Featuring storyteller & Celtic harpist extraordinaire Patrick Ball. |
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TODCO Poets TODCO Poets Proving that creativity is ageless, the TODCO Poets wax eloquent on romance, sex, friendships, family, politics, aging and other topics. |
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Mexico: Los Soneros de la Bahía Mexico: Los Soneros de la Bahía Los Soneros de la Bahía is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of traditional regional son of México. |
Caterpillar Puppets Caterpillar Puppets Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster who the audience helps sing peacefully to sleep. Caterpillar Puppets Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster who the audience helps sing peacefully to sleep. |
Balamcoatl Balamcoatl A journey of movement and experimental sound from the South to the North of Mexico, using traditional regional costumes and instruments. Marcus Shelby Jazz Music of Ellington, Strayhorn, Basie & Shelby. |
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Grind 4 the Green Grind 4 the Green G4G is an annual summer eco-music festival produced by and for youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a framework and applied learning environment where youth from the hip-hop generation build business acumen and technical skills necessary for professional advancement. |
Public Notice Public Notice There will be limited public access to the YBG Esplanade, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Terrace on August 31, September 1 & 3, 11am–2pm, due to a private rental. On September 2, the hours of limited access are 11am–10pm, the park’s regular closure time. Access to portions of the Children’s Garden will be limited on Sept. 2, 2–10pm. Please enjoy the open areas of YBG, including the restaurants on the Terrace Level, the East Garden, YBCA, Zeum, the Children's Playground, and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens. |
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Music in the Gardens 101 (Narrated Series) Lunchtime Concert Series Children's Garden Series Latin Jazz Series Let's Go Dance @ Jessie Series |
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