THURSDAY EVENINGS
6–8 pm
FREE
YBCA's New Frequencies curator Isabel Yrigoyen and Charming Hostess co-curate a music series with musicians responding to the themes of the project: the demon bowls tradition of of the Babylonian Jews, and the apocalyptic intimate strain of American folk music. Check out these special guests and many more!
Thu, Jul 15
Line Between featuring Dohee Lee, "Momo," Suki O'Kane and Jason Ditzian. Premiere performance of new dance/music project featuring the shamanistic emanations of Dohee Lee and friends.
http://www.doheelee.com/
Thu, Aug 19
Cuba-Mexico-SF!! Join members of the
Cuba Afro-Rock Revoluxion with
Osamu and select performers from the
Estamos Ensemble, a new exciting Mexico-United States composer-improviser collaborative for an evening of music, hosted by
Charming Hostess.
FRIDAY EVENINGS
6–8 pm
FREE
Joël Tan, Director of Community Engagement at YBCA and Charming Hostess co-curate a ritual participation series with community groups responding to the themes of the project.
Fri, Jul 16
Dvora (Jewitch) Shabbat
Fri, Jul 23
Sacrifice (4) Renewal performed by Alleluia Panis of Kularts
According to Philippine indigenous spiritual beliefs, we all are born with a twin spirit, embodying one of the four universal elements—water, fire, earth and wind. Through ritual, offering and sacrifice,
Alleluia Panis, Artistic & Executive Director of Kularts, will honor that spirit and invite participants to help create an altar and offer incense, coins, song and dance to honor the sacred elements.
Fri, Jul 30
(Un)locked—hosted by YBCA Community Engagement
From Japan to the Caribbean, dreadlocks have long been associated with asceticism and an expression of deep religious belief, signifying a transformation from profane vanity to spiritual fortitude. (Un)locked explores the ritual behind what is simultaneously a religious, political and fashion statement. By entering the hallowed space of the Bowls, you will witness and participate in a unique exchange between locticians, poets and their followers in this sacrosanct space.
Fri, Aug 6
Note time: 8:45–10 pm
Temper, Tenor and Drift—hosted by Calvin Souther of YBCA Film & Video
An evening of drone and celluloid reveries featuring
Joshua Churchill,
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma,
Higuma and
Paul Clipson. Join us for a one-night-only film and sound event housed within a stunning, double-vaulted masonry dome created by celebrated architect
Michael Ramage.
Space is extremely limited so get here early.
Fri, Aug 20
Sowing Seeds with the Sisters
Join
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Sara Femme and
Maya Magination Runs Wild for World Peas as they disseminate harmony, hospitality and hedonism—one seed, one pot and one garden at a time. Our Earth is an heirloom, so learn how to prepare, propagate, and preserve Her for the next generation of groundskeepers.
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS
2–4 pm
FREE
Charming Hostess offers a series of workshops for visitors who wish to get deep into the themes of The Bowls Project in a hands-on way.
Sun, Jul 25
Kelly Solari leads amulet making.
Sun, Aug 1
Truth (no) Dare—hosted by YBCA Community Engagement
Enter
The Bowls to explore your whole self and learn to experience deep intimacy in all aspects of your life. Nicole Daedone, "the unofficial leader of the slow sex movement" (
New York Times) and founder of OneTaste Urban Retreat Center in San Francisco, will guide you toward discovering insight into the things that matter to you by heeding the call of your true desires. Bring a partner or a friend to this intimate space—but be sure to leave your inhibitions behind and participate in the ancient practice of uncovering the unspoken and exploring the unspeakable.
Sun, Aug 8
Makor Or leads Jewish Meditation.
Sun, Aug 15
Jhos Singer leads a chant.
Sun, Aug 22
Note time: 4–6 pm
Bowls Closing Ceremony
Charming Hostess &
The Orisha Girls of Satya Yuga sing The Bowls safely toward their next journey.
RELATED EVENTS:
Jul 6–Aug 22, 2010: New Frequencies: The Bowls Project