Celebrate our 10th Anniversary with a night of dancing and raise money to help power the next decade of SOMA Pilipinas.

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You’re invited to the public unveiling of the latest light sculpture in SOMA Pilipinas - the Philippine Sun (13°N, 122°E) my Filipino artist collective mumu.  The artwork’s illumination at night will be synchronized to the archipelago’s sunrise. This choreography of light transcends space and time, connecting the Filipino diaspora to the motherland’s natural rhythm—a luminous reminder of identity, of belonging, of home. Join us on  the dance floor with DJ Breganza, of Seafood City fame, and be among the first to experience the artwork illuminated after sunset with performances by Galing Bata and Galing Nanays and Angalo for a night of music and dancing. Try a sampling of Filipino Street Food - first come, first served.

Presented in collaboration with Yerba Buena Conservancy, Yerba Buena Gardens, and  Yerba Buena Partnership, the Philippine Sun (13°N, 122°E) is the first Filipino cultural marker in Yerba Buena and invites  local residents, workers, and visitors to enjoy the new Sun Sala, also featuring vinta sails inspired by our maritime heritage.  

The Sun Sala celebrations are supported by the Svane Family Foundation.

This is the first of two Sunset Sala activities in collaboration with the Filipino Mental Health Initiative. The Philippine Sun (13°N, 122°E) is funded by the California Arts Council, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development,  Office of Economic Development, the San Francisco Arts Commission, Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy, and Yerba Buena Partnership. 

Daytime unveiling of the newest lighting sculpture in SOMA Pilipinas

Celebrate Filipino Heritage Night with the Golden State Valkyries 

Spring is in the air, and it is time for our community to celebrate the 28th Annual Flores de Mayo Santacruzan Festival.

Confronting the legacy of the Dewey monument and reflect on the colonial history it represents

Experience a festive lineup featuring the Taste of Christmas, Parol Stroll, Tala Awards, and the MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy exhibition

Film Screening and Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony

Details TBD.

Take a self-guided tour through the 3rd St x South Park emerging corridor in SOMA Pilipinas.

History in the making: SOMA Pilipinas Pride is here!

Our Official Filipino American History Month Celebration is here: Sunday Streets SOMA!

A powerful telling of how Filipinos in San Francisco’s South of Market have fought displacement and built a cultural home through generations of activism, art, and resilience.

The 30-minute film explores the life, love and labor of a Filipino immigrant couple and was shot in iconic SOMA locations.

Created by Fil-Am filmmaker and professional footballer Reina Bonta, the short documentary follows the Philippines’ historic debut at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup