This year’s I-Hotel eviction commemoration celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking book of Filipino-American Literature, “Liwanag”. Liwanag–which means “light” in Tagalog–captured the spirit of the I-Hotel struggle and the Filipino-American Community. The book was groundbreaking, helping to define a Filipino-American literary sensibility. The artists and writers were Filipino Americans–Filipino Americans born in the US–and Filipinos from the Philippines. The book included work by Oscar Penaranda, Jessica Hagedorn, Al Robles, Tony Remington, Lou Syquia, Serafin Syquia, Richard Likong, Judy Talugon, Juanita Tamayo, Presco Tabios and many others. We dedicate this year’s commemoration to the late I-Hotel tenant Pete Yamamoto. The Commemoration will feature photography by Steven Wilson, who captured images of Al Robles, Bill Sorro, among others in our community at a groundbreaking reading at the legendary City Lights Bookstore in North Beach.
All month long in August, PAL / The Pilipinx American Library transforms the museum’s Resource Room into a reading room and gathering space to highlight the writings of poet, activist and oral historian Al Robles (1930–2009); feminist experimental poet Barbara Jane Reyes, author of “Invocation to Daughters” (City Lights, 2017); and the Kearny Street Workshop poets. Their work embodies the struggle, resistance, joy and promise of Filipino American life in the Bay Area.
The SOMA Pilipinas community organizer shall help engage the SOMA Pilipinas member organizations to be more involved with issues impacting the neighborhood including educational economic and housing matters. They will actively outreach to, educate, and engage Filipino groups, residents and workers and our neighbors and allies on important issues impacting our community.
The community organizer will work up to 25 hours per week. They will work closely with the Director and lead in mobilizing the SOMA Pilipinas coalition and residents for important cultural celebrations, neighborhood activities, and community development initiatives. They will staff the Workforce Committee and Neighborhood Services & Action Committee. They will also attend and represent SOMA Pilipinas at community meetings, events, etc.
Desired qualifications and experience:
o Experience and familiarity with the Filipino and SOMA community and demonstrated commitment to community service and empowerment
o Experience in conducting education, grassroots organizing and mobilizations
o Strong initiative, works independently, and also in team and community settings
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
o Excellent people skills, reliable and accountable
o Filipino language comprehension and cultural competence a plus
To apply for either positions, please send a cover letter to Raquel Redondiez at raquel@somapilipinas.org with a cover sheet and 2 short writing samples. If the candidate has samples of political education or powerpoint presentation they have developed on their own. Hours and pay rate negotiable based on availability and experience.
Applications will be accepted by until 5pm on August 14, 2018.
Please join the Manilatown Heritage Foundation on Friday, July 27th at 5:30pm for a drop-in kulintang music workshop. Kulintang is one of the indigenous gong traditions of the Philippines that is very percussive, fun to learn and accessible to all music levels. So start your weekend right with some fun group music making!
Kommunity Kulintang is FREE and Family-Friendly!
For more information please visit us at: www.manilatown.org/events or email us at mhf@manilatown.org
Kommunity Kulintang has been made possible in part from a grant from the California Arts Council.
The season premiere of UNDSCVRD, the only Filipino-inspired night market in San Francisco, now in a new location in SOMA Pilipinas.
UNDISCOVERED SF Creative Night Market is a curated collection of emerging artists and merchants that celebrate San Francisco's new cultural district - SoMa Pilipinas! Enjoy local artisans, food vendors, live music/dance performances, and flavor each month.
This year’s I-Hotel eviction commemoration celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking book of Filipino-American Literature, “Liwanag”. Liwanag–which means “light” in Tagalog–captured the spirit of the I-Hotel struggle and the Filipino-American Community. The book was groundbreaking, helping to define a Filipino-American literary sensibility. The artists and writers were Filipino Americans–Filipino Americans born in the US–and Filipinos from the Philippines. The book included work by Oscar Penaranda, Jessica Hagedorn, Al Robles, Tony Remington, Lou Syquia, Serafin Syquia, Richard Likong, Judy Talugon, Juanita Tamayo, Presco Tabios and many others. We dedicate this year’s commemoration to the late I-Hotel tenant Pete Yamamoto. The Commemoration will feature photography by Steven Wilson, who captured images of Al Robles, Bill Sorro, among others in our community at a groundbreaking reading at the legendary City Lights Bookstore in North Beach.
Your favorite Filipino American punk festival is happening again!
Doors open at 5pm
Music starts at 6pm sharp
Got an interest in working in the arts and the Filipino community, and administrative and financial experience? Kularts is in search of an Administrative Manager to join our staff!
For more information, please send your resume to: info@kularts-sf.org.
UNDISCOVERED SF IS HIRING! Internships for credit also available.
OPERATIONS TEAM
Each Undiscovered SF event requires complex setup and breakdown event needs. We are looking for reliable and organized Operations Associates to help us execute on our complex event vision to bring it to life and create an engaging event experience for our guests.
Operations Associates will train directly with Undiscovered Event Producer, Make it Mariko, and will have an opportunity to learn the behind the scenes work that goes along with event production.
COMPENSATION: $18 PER HOUR
Join SOMA Pilipinas and your barangay on Saturday, May 19 from 11 AM to 4 PM for the 25th Annual Barrio Fiesta at the Gene Friend Rec Center on 6th and Folsom Street. This year's theme, HEALTH IS WEALTH, will present a family-friendly program aimed at helping everyone in our community live a more fit and wholesome lifestyle! All are welcome!
