Public Programs

Three exciting series of public programs offer a deeper experience of YBCA films, exhibitions and performances.

Mama Calizo Voice Factory

 

Mama Calizo's Voice Factory: Crash Cabaret: Where Queers Collide (heterosexuals encouraged to apply)

Aug 1–Oct 28, 2009

As part of the PUSH PLAY> YBCA Summer Festival, Mama Calizo's Voice Factory will host interactive, activist and social justice events in the Room for Big Ideas and the Grand Lobby. Organized by the Voice Factory's executive director, Dwayne Calizo, YBCA will present some of the queer community's leading performers who have participated in DIY residencies at the Voice Factory. Come and see what all the "POW-BANG-KA-BOOM" is about at Crash Cabaret: Where Queers Collide, a nuevo punk variety show extravaganza of video, theater, dance and music collisions by local performance mavericks.

Crash-Pad, Snappy Hour & Crash-OUT
Aug 7–Sep 11, 2009 • Free w/ gallery admission

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Crash Cabaret
Aug 7–Sep 11, 2009

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What's the Big Idea Night?

Aug 15, 2009

In conjunction with the New Frequencies @ YBCA series, the Big Idea Night will focus on new world art and culture in the Bay Area.



What's the Big Idea Night?

Nov 14, 2009

In conjunction with performances by British theater troupe DV8, the Big Idea Night will center around 21st century queer Bay Area art and culture.



What's the Big Idea Night?

Apr 3, 2010

In conjunction with performances by choreographer Reggie Wilson, the Big Idea Night features local African diasporic artists and performers.

YBCA's programs are made possible in part by:

The Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund
LEF Foundation

Novellus

Community Engagement and Audience Development Programs:

Supported by a generous grant from The Wallace Foundation.

Community Engagement and Youth Education Programs are made possible in part by:

AAA , The Bernard Osher Foundation, The Sato Foundation, Koret Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Members of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Free First Tuesdays:

Underwritten by Directors Forum Members

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