SOMArts

SOMArts is an arts and community space at 934 Brannan St in San Francisco’s SoMa Filipino Cultural Heritage District. Its warehouse-style venue brings together gallery exhibitions, plays, performances and community events, with a calendar that spotlights local BIPOC artists and activists. You can also step into the outdoor garden for a quieter break between exhibits. Events range from the annual Día de los Muertos gathering to food shows, so check the calendar to see what is on during your visit.

A gallery and performance venue

SOMArts combines an art gallery with a playhouse in a high-ceiling warehouse space. Its program includes exhibitions, plays and other arts events, alongside gatherings organized around community and culture. The calendar changes, so check it before choosing a date; a visit may center on a particular exhibition or a scheduled performance.

Exhibitions have included “BLACK WOMAN IS GOD,” and the venue also presents work by local BIPOC artists and activists. Food shows are another part of the program, adding a different kind of event to the mix. The range means there is no single format to expect on every visit.

The garden and neighborhood

Outside, an outdoor garden offers a quieter place to pause between indoor events. The garden includes flowers and art installations, giving you another area to explore beyond the gallery and playhouse.

SOMArts is at 934 Brannan St in the SoMa Filipino Cultural Heritage District. Paid parking is available in a lot and on the street. The venue has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, as well as accessible parking.