Vol. 9 / January ’19

A hidden oasis of peace and tranquility
in the heart of SOMA.

Philosophy

Philosophy

Living YBG is All
About the Beautiful Things

Inspire

Inspire

Find Community
at the Museum of Ice Cream

1 Grant Street

Indulge

Indulge

Unique Flavor Combinations
at Salt House

545 Mission Street

Wander

Wander

A Tribute to MLK Jr. in YBG

Yerba Buena Garden

BACK
PAUSE

As I stroll through the Yerba Buena Gardens for my daily lunch, I make my way toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. It’s at the heart of YBG and a place where many in the neighborhood flock to for a quiet moment.

The memorial itself, titled Revelation, was built in 1993 and is the United States’ second largest Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The memorial leads visitors down a path that runs underneath a 120,000-gallon reflecting pool and just behind a 50’x20’ ft. wall of cascading water. The inner walls are lined with glass panels, etched with a selection of MLK Jr. quotations, and translated into the languages of San Francisco’s thirteen sister cities. In a city that is bursting with sound, this memorial is a place for residents to rest and reflect, undisturbed by the sounds of the surrounding city.

WANDER

Discover

Discover

FOR THE BAY LOVER

Experience BAY AREA NOW at the YBCA from now till March 24th, as it returns for its 8th annual manifestation. Come see the collection of works from local artists that showcase the resilient Bay Area – past, present, and future.

FOR THE HISTORY LOVER

Starting Thursday, January 10th, discover China’s most daring artists and filmmakers at the SFMoMa. TURN IT ON, co-curated by Ali Weiwei and Wang Fen, investigates the political, social, economic, and cultural conditions of contemporary China.

FOR THE ANATOMIC ARTIST

Take part in LEW THE JEW AND HIS CIRCLE: ORIGINS OF AMERICAN TATTOO at the CJM from now till June 9th. This exhibition includes unpublished and rare original tattoo artwork and photos from one of the most influential tattoo artists of the 20th Century.

FOR THE BLUES ENTHUSIAST

Located in the heart of SF’s theater district, BISCUITS & BLUES is an intimate and exciting venue to enjoy great live music along with delicious Southern cuisine. With live performances almost every night, this is one of the top blues clubs in the nation.