Location of all Manilatown Events and Exhibits:
International Hotel Manilatown Center
868 Kearny Street @ Jackson Street
San Francisco CA 94108 | 415-399-9580
Gallery hours:1PM - 6PM, Tuesday - Saturday
All events are FREE unless otherwise indicated (donations are always welcome)
Exhibits:
Manilatown Heritage Foundation presents
THAT NIGHT: August 4, 1977
May 12 to June 23
Gallery hours: 1pm to 6pm Tuesday - Saturday
Spotlight on THAT NIGHT: Kenny Endo
on May 19th, 8pm
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This exhibit was created as a tribute for the 35th anniversary of the I-Hotel eviction, August 4th, 1977. On display are photographs and posters from the hours leading up to the eviction and posters that symbolize the struggle.
Included in the exhibit are artwork by Bob Hsiang, Cynthia Wallis, Zand Gee, Jim Dong, Crystal K.D. Huie, Katy Raddatz, Chris Fujimoto, Calvin Roberts, and Rachael Romero.
For more info: 415-399-9580, Facebook: Manilatown Heritage Foundation |
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Workshops/Presentations:
I-Hotel Tours
Discover the mystery of San Francisco's forgotten neighborhood, Manilatown. Witness the merging of time, the past to the present history of San Francisco's International Hotel. Visit a Filipino arts and culture center in San Francisco. Share in the history of San Francisco's "rich" history. Manilatown Heritage Foundation offers tours for K-12 students, college, adults, and tourists. Bring your class, student group, religious organization, club, and friends to experience the complex history of Manilatown and the International Hotel. Contact mhf@manilatown.org for more information on scheduling a group visit.
Community Events/Services:
Senior Legal Clinics
Free legal clinics for seniors (60 or above), Do you have legal questions? Consultation and referrals provided on housing, public benefits, immigration, and other issues related to seniors. Every 1st Thursday of every month from 10am to 12pm. No appointment needed. Just walk-in and sign up at the I-Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St., San Francisco, CA 94108. Clinics are provided by Manilatown Heritage Foundation and the Asian Law Caucus.
For more information, call 415-896-1701.
DVD Available now!
A Serving of Love: The Passion of Bill Sorro
Documentary by RJ Lozada
This film presents Bill's passion, humor, and humility which inspired people of all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life.
Available now! $20.
Please call 415.399.9580 or e-mail mhf@manilatown.org.
ONLINE EXHIBIT A Serving of Love: The Passion of Bill Sorro, based on the gallery show and documentary produced by Manilatown Heritage Foundation for the 30th anniversary of the eviction of the International Hotel.
Robynn Takayama, Producer, Director, Video Editor.
RJ Lozada, Videographer.
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A Serving of Love is funded in part by
California Council for the Humanities
ONLINE: Inspiration of Al Robles
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ONLINE EXHIBIT Inspiration of Al Robles Born and raised in San Francisco’s Fillmore district, Al Robles brings generations of Filipinos together through poetry and “talk story” oral history presentations. Known affectionately as the poet laureate of the Filipino community, Al has frequently read with Janice Mirikitani, Genny Lim, Jack Hirschman and other great poets.
Learn more about the Inspiration of Al Robles.
Robynn Takayama, Producer, Director, Video Editor.
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Paunawâ:
Paunawâ Winter 2010 Manilatown Newsletter: printer friendly version
Paunawâ Summer 2011 Manilatown Newsletter:printer friendly version
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