Mabuhay!
The SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Heritage District is a celebration
of the love, pride and people power of generations
of Filipinos in San Francisco and beyond.
Applications Now Open:
SOMA Pilipinas Advisory Group
Apply by February 13, 2026
SOMA Pilipinas is now accepting applications for our 2026–2028 Advisory Group. Members meet quarterly to provide guidance and community perspective on our programs, advocacy, and cultural work.
We are seeking applicants from the following constituencies:
• Artists and cultural workers
• Small business owners and workers
• Residents of SOMA and the Tenderloin
• Community workers, service providers, and faith-based leaders
• Youth and transitional-aged youth (ages 14–24)
• Filipino older adults and people with disabilities
• Educators, parents, and students
Our Public Art Projects
See the newest murals installed within our district, in collaboration with various neighborhood developers and institutions.
Catch the Mahal Jeepney!
The Mahal Jeepney is a 1948 model Willy
that was donated to SOMA Pilipinas
by Filipino-American musical artist, Toro y Moi.
Our Cultural Events
Parol Lantern Festival
The parol lantern is the quintessential Filipino symbol of hope, blessings, luck, and peace, during the holiday season, and can be found lighting up windows in Filipino homes throughout the world.
The Parol Lantern Festival takes place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts every December.
