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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in the Gardens. Since 1993, YBCA has served as one of San Francisco’s leading destinations for contemporary visual art, live performances, film, and community events that showcase the creativity and diversity of the Bay Area.

The campus includes galleries, a flexible Forum space, and the 757-seat Blue Shield of California Theater, where audiences can enjoy exhibitions, concerts, dance, theater, and festivals throughout the year. Visitors are invited to discover what’s on at YBCA and make it a part of their Yerba Buena Gardens experience.