All Events
Club Mandalay November 2024
Welcome to Club Mandalay, where the music is live and the community is gathering!
Di Ullalim
Di Ullalim: An afternoon of Philippine Kalinga epic poetry, music, and dance in Manilatown!
Philippine Mythology
Explore with Manilatown the Myths, the Magic, the Legends and the Creatures brought to life by Visual Artist Jeanette Lazam
Mah Jongg Madness
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Mah Jongg. Join us at the International Hotel Manilatown Center.
Beginning Tagonggo & Sagayan
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Maguindanao percussion as we explore the interlocking rhythms of the trance song Tagonggo and the dance Sagayan. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of Philippine pre-colonial music. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with ancestral heritage and discover the power of percussion. And as a bonus, Guest Teacher Patrick Tamayo will introduce us to the movements of Sagayan, which is customarily accompanied by Tagonggo.
Club Mandalay August 2024
Welcome to Club Mandalay, where the music is live , the poetry is flowing, and the community is gathering!
Mah Jongg Madness
Chess is stern, Checkers is a bit dotty, and Scrabble tends to be wordy. But Mah Jongg is seductive. From the tiles' rich luster and the game's challenging nature to its enigmatic history and magical power to unite people, Mah Jongg is not just a game! It is a way of life—a stylish one at that.
August 4th Commemoration
August 4th 2024 marks the 47th anniversary of the International Hotel Eviction. Please join us for our Annual Commemoration with a full day of events starting at San Francisco's Maritime Museum and ending at our beloved International Hotel Manilatown Center home.
Celestial Navigation
Please join Manilatown at the San Francisco Maritime Museum for a special talk with Bruce Castleman, docent at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, as he discusses the fascinating skill of Celestial Navigation.
Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Please join us at our International Hotel Manilatown Center for a special hands-on workshop where we will be creating miniature boats holding our wishes and dreams for ourselves, our families and our communities. Through personal storytelling we will also explore our own connection to the maritime world and learn about the resilience and culture of Manilatown's maritime connection. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our heritage and celebrate the spirit of our ancestors. We especially encouarge families to come build boats and share stories together!
Club Mandalay June 2024
Welcome to Club Mandalay, where the music is live and the community is gathering!
Beginning Philippine Teduray Music: Ka'atung
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Teduray percussion as we explore the interlocking rhythms of the song Ka'atung. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of Philippine music. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our ancestral heritage and discover the power of percussion. And as a bonus, if attendees are interested, we can also explore the dance that Ka'atung accompanies: the Teduray Social Dance.
Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Please join the Manilatown Heritage Foundation at our International Hotel Manilatown Center for a special hands-on workshop where we will be creating miniature boats holding our wishes and dreams for ourselves, our families and our communities. Through personal storytelling we will also explore our own connection to the maritime world and learn about the resilience and culture of Manilatown's maritime connection. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our heritage and celebrate the spirit of our ancestors. We especially encourage families to come build boats and share stories together!
The Quest to Build "Grace Quan"
Please join Manilatown at the San Francisco Maritime Museum for a special talk with John Muir, Curator of Small Craft at SF Maritime, as he discusses the art of replica boatbuilding, and his own journey in building the Grace Quan Chinese shrimp junk currently docked at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park.
Club Mandalay
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Filipino-american connections at SF Maritime
A national park by Fisherman's Wharf might not be the most obvious destination for people seeking connections to Filipino and Filipino American history. Yet San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is rich with resources that speak to the heritage of the second-largest Asian-American population in the Bay Area and California. Join Park Ranger Sabrina Oliveros for an overview of these resources.
Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Join us for a "Flipping the Boat" miniature boat making workshop, where we'll dive into untold stories and flip the script on history!
Beginning binalig
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Maguindanao kulintang percussion as we explore the rhythms and beats of the song Binalig. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of pre-colonial Philippine music.
Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Join us for a "Flipping the Boat" miniature boat making workshop, where we'll dive into untold stories and flip the script on history!
CLUB MANDALAY
Welcome to Club Mandalay, where the music is live , the poetry is flowing, and the community is gathering!
SUGILANON CD RELEASE PARTY
Manilatown Arts presents a special Club Mandalay premiere event: Resident Artist Caroline Cabading's "Sugilanon" CD Release Party
Beginning Tungkil
Manilatown Ancestral and the Flipping the Boat project presents Beginning Tungkil with the Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble!
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the International Hotel Manilatown Center!
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Tausug percussion as we explore the rhythms and beats of the song Tungkil, the traditional accompaniment of the dance Pangalay. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of pre-colonial Philippine music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our ancestral heritage and discover the power of percussion. And as a bonus, if attendees are interested, we can also explore the dance that Tungkil accompanies: Pangalay.
Let’s make some music together!
PLEASE REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE
Manilatown Ancestral is made possible from the generous support of the California Arts Council, San Francisco Arts Commission, the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workplace Development and Grants for the Arts.
For more information about the Manilatown Ancestral program or the Manilatown Heritage Foundation please contact us at: mhf@manilatown.org
CLUB MANDALAY FEBRURY 2024
Welcome to Club Mandalay, where the music is live , the poetry is flowing, and the community is gathering!
Imagine Kearny Street
Through materials drawn from the Manilatown Archives, "Imagine Kearny Street", offers a window into the Filipino community that once existed on 10-blocks of Kearny Street.