With the shared belief that art​ has​ measurable impacts on individual and community health​, YBCA and Blue Shield of California present Relaxation Day at YBCA​. ​

Enjoy a full-day of free activities including free dance classes, guided meditation, chair massages and more as we look to raise awareness of the essential role that art plays in our well-being.

Receive free gallery admission to Art of Peace as part of the Yerba Buena Neighborhood-wide 3rd Thursdays. From 5-7:30pm, join us for complimentary cocktails during happy hour featuring DJ Sue Problema and our Artist to Artist conversation – a rapid-fire discussion between local artists.

An RSVP is required for your free day pass in allowing us to prepare for your visit. Make time for yourself and the relaxation that you deserve.

Schedule*

11AM - 7:30PM Chair Massages by San Francisco Massage Works

11:30AM - 12:30PM Zumba Class by The Dance Loft’s Mikey Chang

12PM, 12:30PM, 1PM, 5PM, 5:30PM 30-minute Guided Meditation Sessions by WITHIN Meditation in YBCA's Screening Room

4:30PM – 5:30PM Intro Latin Styles Dance Class with The Dance Loft’s Angela Vujkovic

5PM - 7:30PM Complimentary cocktails and DJ Sue Problema spinning in the lobby

6:30PM- 6:50PM Artist to Artist talk with Lisa Crallé of Heavy Breathing and pianist Sarah Cahill

Stay tuned for more information on the schedule at YBCA.org as we update our list of partners and activities.

*Activities are first-come, first-served. We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes in advance to sign up.