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Frank Jackson Trio Frank Jackson Trio Bay Area jazz & blues icon Frank Jackson, known for his swingin' piano playing & smooth warm vocals brings his legendary trio. Kugelplex Join the festivities as Kugelplex leads a wild, costumed wedding procession through Jessie Square! |
Caterpillar Puppets Caterpillar Puppets A puppet show starring the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, the Gunnywolf, and Amadeus, the very shy Artist Mouse. Caterpillar Puppets A puppet show starring the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, the Gunnywolf, and Amadeus, the very shy Artist Mouse. |
Public Notice Public Notice Preparations for Israel in the Gardens will be taking place this day. The MLK, Jr. Memorial waterfall will be turned off for the day. Caterpillar Puppets A puppet show starring the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, the Gunnywolf, and Amadeus, the very shy Artist Mouse. Caterpillar Puppets A puppet show starring the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, the Gunnywolf, and Amadeus, the very shy Artist Mouse. |
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Public Notice Public Notice Israel in the Gardens will take place in Yerba Buena Gardens this day. There will not be access to the MLK, Jr. Memorial all day, and the waterfall will be turned off. Please join us for the festival! |
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Public Notice Public Notice Preparations for a private rental in the Gardens will be taking place this day. The MLK, Jr. Memorial waterfall will be turned off for the day. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens. |
Public Notice Public Notice Due to a private rental, The MLK Jr Memorial waterfall will be turned off all day. The YBG Esplanade, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Terrace, and the lower East Garden will be CLOSED to the public on June 10th starting at 3pm. Please enjoy the open areas of the Yerba Buena Gardens, including the restaurants on the Terrace Level, the upper East Garden, YBCA, Zeum, the Children's Garden, and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens. |
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. |
Unique Derique Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. Public Notice Los Terrys will be performing in Yerba Buena Gardens. The MLK, Jr. Memorial waterfall will be turned off Noon – 3pm. Please join us for the performance! Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. Los Terrys Los Terrys is a family of musicians that combines the dynamic energy of the new Cuban jazz movement with the musical traditions that have survived and evolved over centuries. |
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ME'DI.ATE ME'DI.ATE The Bay Area Sound Ecology (BASE) realizes “Phantom Power,” a free site‐specific concert superimposing potential and vanished soundscapes over the existing sonicscape at Yerba Buena Gardens. |
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Jenny Lind Concert Jenny Lind Concert The Consulate General of Sweden presents a highly anticipated concert by the recipient of the annual Jenny Lind Scholarship for promising sopranos. |
Pi Clowns Pi Clowns Pi Clowns create comic theatre using elements of mime technique, acrobatics, juggling, eccentric dance, live music and beat boxing, improvisation, and puppetry. Pi Clowns Pi Clowns create comic theatre using elements of mime technique, acrobatics, juggling, eccentric dance, live music and beat boxing, improvisation, and puppetry. |
Balamcoatl Balamcoatl Balamcoatl takes audiences on a journey of movement and experimental sound from Mexico. Balamcoatl Balamcoatl takes audiences on a journey of movement and experimental sound from Mexico. |
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Native Contemporary Arts Festival Native Contemporary Arts Festival This 13th annual event focusing on Native artists features traditional and contemporary music, dance, vendors and free craft activities for kids. |
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John Worley’s WorlView John Worley’s WorlView Combining a hard-hitting approach with potent lyricism, trumpet/flugelhorn artist John Worley has created a unique sound. |
Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans, one of the most musical, fun-loving cities in the world. Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans, one of the most musical, fun-loving cities in the world. |
VMP VMP Combining Indigenous-Venezuelan, West African and Spanish-European influences, VMP is a dynamic ensemble full of vibrancy, energy and color. VMP Combining Indigenous-Venezuelan, West African and Spanish-European influences, VMP is a dynamic ensemble full of vibrancy, energy and color. AXIS Dance Company AXIS Dance Company is creating a site-specific work for the beautiful urban environment of Yerba Buena Gardens, choreographed by Sonsheree Giles. |
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enCayapa + VMP enCayapa + VMP enCayapa performs a thoroughly engaging blend of Venezuelan traditional music, jazz and chamber music. |
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TODCO Poets TODCO Poets Proving that creativity is ageless, the TODCO Poets wax eloquent on romance, friendships, family, politics, aging and other topics that have inspired poets since time immemorial. |
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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 |






