CHOW FUN

Shop Local, Eat Global and Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
SAT, MAY 25 – SAT, JUNE 1

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in the Excelsior and OMI neighborhoods in District 11! Happening Saturday, May 25 – June 1, CHOW FUN features a fun and family-friendly Asian dine-around to uplift small business owners and support the economic recovery of our neighborhoods. 

Take your tastebuds on a culinary trip around the world by visiting local restaurants, cafes, bakeries and bars. Pickup your Chow Fun Passport and get at least 5 stamps from participating merchants for a chance to win fabulous prizes. 

Opening Community Kickoff
Saturday, May 25, 11 AM
Excelsior Branch Library
4400 Mission St, San Francisco

Closing Culinary Event
Saturday, June 1, 11 AM
Kapuso at the Upper Yard
2340 San Jose Ave, San Francisco

To see the participating merchants and for more info, go to: chowfunsf.com.

Happy AAPI Heritage Month!
Explore the 2024 Celebration Guide for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month in San Francisco. We’ve selected some exciting events for you, from live performances and tasty food experiences to interesting films and books. This is your passport to experience the lively traditions and diverse cultures in our community.
 

BAGONG LIWANAG 2: BAYBAYIN TATTOOS

MAY 9 – 31, 2024
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily
Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center
447 Sutter St, San Francisco (Behind Union Square)
 

In celebration this May of National Heritage Month in the Philippines and Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States, the Philippine Consulate General and Sentro Rizal San Francisco invite you to the opening of the solo exhibition of Bay Area-based Filipino tattoo artist Jeff Maronilla-Seva Quintano titled, “Bagong Liwanag 2: Baybayin Tattoos.” 

The “Bagong Liwanag” (“New Light”) exhibition, which was first mounted at the Sentro Filipino (San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center) last January 2024, aims to shine a positive light on tattooing and its pivotal role in the revival of baybayin, one of the ancient scripts of the Philippines. It also highlights a people's effort to connect to their Filipino roots and represent their culture in America.

The exhibition launch will feature remarks by Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer, and a premiere of Quintano’s documentary on baybayin tattoo art.

This exhibition will run at the Philippine Center’s Kalayaan Hall until 31 May 2024 — with a closing event that will feature a screening of the documentary “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok” (“The Woman Behind the Tattooist”), featuring renowned Kalinga tattoo artist Whang-od.

MEDITATIVE BANIG DRAWING WORKSHOP

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
6:30 – 7:30 PM Menlo Park Library
800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA

For Ages 10-Adult: In honor of Mental Health Month and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy a soothing drawing session as you practice recreating classic Filipino line patterns!
Join us to learn about banig, traditional Filipino handwoven mats. Artist Kenneth Tan will teach you how to draw simple line patterns inspired by Filipino tattoos and weaving. Use these patterns to create your own unique banig!

This art session is fun and relaxing, with music playing while you try out the meditative experience of focusing on drawing one square of your banig at a time, and within that one square, focusing on drawing one line at a time.

ASIAN AMERICAN STORYTOPIA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Menlo Park Library
800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA

It’s a team-up of seasoned professional storytellers! Join us for fun and fascinating tales for “the young and the young at heart, ages 8 to 108.” In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a team of talented storytellers representing many parts of the Asian diaspora will perform fun Asian folktales and poignant personal tales. Storytellers Eleanor Clement Glass, Megumi, Roopa Mohan and Linda Yemoto will share an entrancing, diverse sampling of stories.

About Asian American Storytellers in Action (AASIA)

In 2020, when the world shut down and anti-Asian violence increased, a group of Asian American storytellers began meeting to provide support and friendship to one another. From this beginning, Asian American Storytellers in Action grew into a collective whose mission is to promote and celebrate Asian American culture and heritage through the art of storytelling. Their YouTube channel, Asian American Storytopia, features Asian folktales and activities for elementary school students in grades K-5, their families, and all story lovers. All of this event’s tellers are founding members of AASIA.
 

TERNO DE MAYO

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
6:00 PM
InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard St, San Francisco

A San Francisco social event featuring the distinct Philippine Terno, a traditional dress worn by Filipina women. The event is aimed at showcasing the beauty and cultural significance of the Philippine Terno, as well as promoting the richness of Philippine heritage. With a special presentation of Sampaguita Circle and the remarkable Terno creation of Hollywood fashion designer Oliver Tolentino.

Featuring live performances by:
» Kyle Tingzon
» Zeyoncé Brown
» Parangal Dance Company
» Christine Adiaz, event host

Join us in celebrating the Bay Area’s rich Filipino culture at our annual Filipino Heritage Night. Immerse yourself in Filipino entertainment, music and concession offerings that resonate with the heart of the Philippines.

Pistahan proudly presents

PAMANA GALA FUNDRAISER:
Honoring our Leaders and Legacy

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sentro Filipino 814 Mission St, San Francisco

Featuring: » Live entertainment » Pamana Legacy Awards » Silent Auction » Food, Fun, Friends & Networking!
For more info contact: pistahanSF@gmail.com

SF GIANTS FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024
6:45 PM – First Pitch
San Francisco Giants vs Chicago White Sox
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA

Laban, Giants! Join us in celebrating the Bay Area’s rich Filipino culture at our annual Filipino Heritage Night. Immerse yourself in Filipino entertainment, music and concession offerings that resonate with the heart of the Philippines.

Don your Filipino pride and cheer the Giants on to victory as they take on the Chicago White Sox. Partial proceeds from each special event ticket will benefit organizations within the Bay Area Filipino community.

Special give-away item: Limited edition Philippine Barong-inspired SF Giants baseball jersey.

Bringing a group of 15 or more? Contact us to get your group name acknowledged on the jumbotron: pistahansf@gmail.com.
 

 

OAKLAND A'S FILIPINO HERITAGE DAY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024
1:07 PM – First Pitch
Oakland Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers
Oakland Coliseum
7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA

Join the A's for Filipino Heritage Day on Saturday, August 24. Every purchase through this special link will receive a commemorative A's branded Filipino Heritage blanket and a ticket to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Partial proceeds from each special event ticket will benefit organizations within the Bay Area Filipino American community.

Bringing a group of 15 or more? Contact us to get your group name acknowledged on the jumbotron: pistahansf@gmail.com.

SJ EARTHQUAKES FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
5:30 PM – Filipino Fanfest at the Epicenter
7:30 PM – Game starts
San Jose Earthquakes vs St Louis City Soccer Club
PayPal Park
1123 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA

Join us for Filipino Heritage Night at the Quakes! Celebrate Filipino heritage with an exclusive “LABAN QUAKES” scarf included with your ticket. Meet Philippines National Team and Quakes midfielder Michael Baldisimo after the match. Enjoy pre-game festivities and appearances celebrating Filipino culture. Plus, portion of each ticket is donated to Filipino-American Arts Exhibition (FAAE). Don't miss out on this unique blend of sports and culture – grab your tickets now!

For questions, groups of 10+ or are interested in a suite contact:
Alexis Lada (408)556-7736
Alada@sjearthquakes.com

 

SAVE THE DATE:

31ST ANNUAL PISTAHAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL

AUGUST 10 – 11, 2024

The Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE) is a vital part of the rich tapestry of cultures and ethnic communities of the San Francisco Bay Area through its promotion of Filipino American art, music, film, dance, cuisine, history, and more. FAAE celebrates its ancestral heritage and contemporary traditions, broadening awareness and deepening the understanding of Filipino history, achievements, and culture. 

The Pistahan Parade and Festival was founded by FAAE in 1994 after more than 4,000 Filipino families were displaced to accommodate the redevelopment of the Moscone Convention Center, the Metreon and the Yerba Buena Gardens Complex. The Pistahan was born out of the community's activism to honor and preserve the enduring legacy of the Filipino American community's struggles, triumphs and deep roots in SOMA Pilipinas: Filipino Cultural Heritage District. The Pistahan was the first outdoor event at the Yerba Buena Gardens and after 31 years, it continues to be a beacon of cultural preservation and celebration.

Follow FAAE at www.pistahan.net and on Facebook and Instagram (pistahanSF).