upcoming events
Be Free Festival
Come eat, drink, shop, and vibe in the heart of SOMA Pilipinas.
Be Free Festival is an annual celebration that showcases the vibrant Filipino culture. Kultivate Labs along with its community partners in SOMA Pilipinas are welcoming you to SOMA Pilipinas to eat, connect, learn, and get down to celebrate 126 years of liberation.
Tickets
Tickets for the market @ Be Free Festival are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
ABOUT BE FREE FESTIVAL
This is an annual event celebrating Filipino Creativity & Liberation. SOMA Pilipinas' lively atmosphere makes this a great opportunity for the Filipino community and their friends to celebrate their culture and heritage. You'll get the chance to explore the SOMA Pilipinas district and experience the rich and diverse culture of the Filipinos during this crawl.
BAKED!
Get Lit! Step into the ultimate 420 vibe as we blend the raw essence of cannabis culture with the rich flavors of Filipino heritage. This ain't just another gathering; it's a deep dive into an outdoor paradise, cloaked in the mystery and signature 'purple haze' ambiance.
Sponsored By
Gear up for a culinary trip with Filipino gems that hit different, mixing the sweet, the savory, and the straight-up exotic. Dig into dishes drenched in ube goodness and more, taking your taste buds on a ride they won't forget.
Elevate your experience with:
✨ Wellness vibes transforming your energy with Reiki and Sound Healing sessions
🍸 Slick 0 proof herbal drinks pouring up at our herbal bar for those keeping it clear
🌿 Deep dives into alternative medicine with workshops that'll open your mind to new wellness paths
🎶 Live beats dropping the soundtrack to 420, with grooves and flows to keep you moving
Immerse yourself in a space where street culture clashes with holistic healing, all in the spirit of 420. Slide through to our fest for more than just a party — it's a vibe.
Tickets
Tickets to attend Baked is FREE for the general public however we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing. This event is 21+ only.
Check-in to Baked and get a Buy 1, Get 50% off the 2nd Promo Discount at Barbary Coast (across the street)!
CBD Gentle Yoga and Sound Bath with Jasmin |11am - 12pm
Immerse yourself in a serene sanctuary to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Join @malayabotanicals and @healing.soulution for a relaxing and rejuvenating CBD sound bath and yoga experience as Jasmin holds space for you to bloom in faith.
In moments of life's challenges, finding solace and moving forward can feel daunting, leaving us feeling stuck. In this experience, we harness the healing power of sound meditation, yoga, and CBD to guide you towards a sense of peace, empowerment, and faith. Through gentle movement, calming soundscapes, and the soothing effects of CBD, you'll emerge with a renewed sense of clarity, resilience, and inner strength.
Featured Sponsors
Wellness Practitioners
Clara (@Clara.innergybodyworks @369soultribe @clara_wonlove) of Innergy Bodyworks will be offering Massage and spiritual items; candles aura mist spray, body oil.
Jasmin (@healing.soulution) is a dedicated Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor, devoted mother, and loving wife. With a passion for holistic wellness, she brings a nurturing presence to her teachings, guiding others on a journey of self-love and inner peace. Through her gentle guidance and compassionate spirit, Jasmin empowers individuals to cultivate harmony in mind, body, and spirit both on and off the mat.
Don Miralles (@Therapywithdon) is a Filipino American massage therapist, brings a unique blend of cultural heritage and healing expertise to his practice. With a diverse clientele spanning chronic and acute injury patients, amputees, animals, elderly, children, athletes, and more, Don's holistic approach is rooted in compassion and skill.
Shermagne Marie, an Intuitive Medium,
discovered her extraordinary gift at the tender age of 3. Currently,
Shermagne enthusiastically embraces her gifts, empowering herself to make meaningful contributions to her community. In personalized one-on-one sessions, she offers energy grounding work, tarot readings, and connections to both human and animal loved ones.
Vendors
Performers
12:00p - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Slots for event and in-kind sponsors are still available!
Email hoy@kultivatelabs.org for more information
Dye Hard: Easter Egg Hunt + Festival
Easter Egg Hunts @ 12p, 1p, 2p
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Easter Egg Hunts @ 12p, 1p, 2p 〰️
Celebrate the spirit of Easter at Kapwa Gardens!
Celebrate a funky family-friendly Easter egg hunt at Kapwa Gardens! Expect a petting zoo, activities for the young and young at heart among the vibrancy of our urban garden oasis.
Dye Hard provides a chance for families and community members to to enjoy the beauty of Kapwa Gardens.
Donning your best tie dye or psychedelic threads is encouraged!
Event Registration
Tickets for Dye Hard are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
We invite you and your loved ones to connect with nature, meet our friendly animals, and create lasting memories. While we strive to keep this enriching experience accessible to all, we kindly suggest a donation of $5 per participant. Thank you for your contribution and for being part of our community!
Tickets Are Available At The Door!
Free admission - Donations encouraged
Petting Zoo admission $5
Visit The Check-In Stand At Kapwa Gardens
Activities
Check Out Our 2023 Recap Video To See What’s In Store!
Easter Egg Hunt
Find as many easter eggs you can! Open the eggs to collect fun prizes!
Petting Zoo
Featuring a plethora of animals for the kids to pet and play with (Bunnies included!)
Raising Ancestors is an education platform for kids and their caregivers offering workshops and safe spaces through the lens of decolonization, collective liberation and generational healing. All are welcome, Filipinx and BIPOC experiences centered. We are offering a summer day camp program for families exploring how to raise liberated kids in community along with parent education support.
Photo Opportunities
Dress up in your best springtime outfit and take photos in our beautiful garden.
Divine in i: The Divine Coloring Book Movement and Wellness Workshop for Youth
Your Young Divine (focused on ages 6 to 10, but not limited to) will get to color and explore movement inspired by one of The Divines from The Divine Coloring Book. This is an intercultural coloring and movement wellness workshop that creates space for youth to tap into their Divine Spirit within and remember our interconnection to the collective Divine energy in ALL things. Rooted in cultural exploration through one of the four elements; air, earth, fire and water, the class incorporates coloring, storytelling, creative movement, live music, a mindfulness activity and a whole ‘lota LOVE.
Vendors
KRISTIAN KABUAY ART
WOUNDED HEALING ART
FAIRY BITES & DELICACIES
SOOBIUMI
SARI-SARI STORY BOOKS
ARKIPELAGO BOOKS
Support Us
Support us by purchasing items from our Amazon wishlist, making in-kind donations, contributing monetarily, or volunteering at the event. Your help ensures a successful, vibrant community event accessible to all.
Halo-Halo Holidays Market
Halo-Halo Holidays: A festive Filipino Holiday Crawl in SOMA pilipinas
We’re coming home for the holidays with this unique, socially-distanced indoor / outdoor holiday cultural experience in the heart of SOMA Pilipinas. Join us this Christmas season as we enjoy family-friendly activities, food trucks, and some of your favorite local retailers, merchants, and artists at Kapwa Gardens.
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Activities
Vendors
Retail
Food
Artists & Performers
About The Halo Halo Holidays Crawl
When: Saturday, December 9 from 11a-4p
Where:
Parol Lantern Festival @ Yerba Buena Center For The Arts
Toy Drive and DJ Party @ Executive Order
Holiday Market @ Sentro Filipino: San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center
Balay Kreative Open Studios
Republika Holiday Store Pop-up @ The Metreon
AKASSA Presents: Holiday Makers Market
Holiday Makers Market
🎉 Get ready to dive into the wonder of the holidays with our fantastic news: a magical makers market in collaboration with the wonderful AKASSA! 🎁✨ Brace yourself for an explosion of festive vibes, setting this market apart from the rest – it’s a holiday extravaganza like no other! 🎄🌟 We can hardly contain our excitement to revel in the joy of the season together with all of you! Let's make merry, find unique treasures, and spread holiday cheer in the most delightful way possible! 🎅🤶✨
About AKASSA Makers Markets:
Our makers markets feature creators who identify as AAPI-owned or women-owned small businesses. It's our mission to amplify the work of our community by creating space and driving demand to help these types of small businesses grow.
Every AKASSA Makers market is more than just a shopping experience. It's a chance for makers to connect with each other and be motivated to continue pursuing their creative passions. Our markets also celebrate the colorful diversity of our cultures while raising awareness and funds for charitable organizations that support the local AAPI community.
To learn more CLICK HERE
Want to vend at this event CLICK HERE
Ancestor Altars
ALL COMMUNITY DAYS HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO RAIN. PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 FOR OUR CELEBRATION~
“Ancestor Altars” will now be open at a new venue, Sentro Filipino. Join us on November 4 where families can gather, share stories of their loved ones and enjoy the day together.
COVID Policy
We are a community committed to the health and welfare of our members. In order to ensure the safety of our community, we have established covid policies below. Wearing masks is not mandatory but are highly encouraged. As Fall/Winter is here and COVID-19 cases rise, we highly encourage guests to wear masks to decrease the spread of Covid-19. Also, event guests and staff must not be sick, must not have been exposed to someone that tested positive for COVID19 or must not have tested positive themselves in the past five days. We ask that all guests stay home if they have been possibly exposed to someone that tested positive for COVID19 or wake up feeling symptomatic.
About Ancestor Altars
Filipinx culture heals by honoring ancestors in a festival called “Undas” (also known as “Araw ng mga Patay” which translates to Day of the Dead in Tagalog) or All Souls Day.
Undas is a holiday honoring the dead widely celebrated in the Philippines. Filipinx families traditionally hold gatherings around the graves of their departed loved ones and lay out flowers and candles. In between prayers, there’s sharing of stories about the deceased, and some families will even bring their magic mic and a small tv for some karaoke/videoke sessions after the prayers. Undas is a public acknowledgment and an opportunity to praise those that came before and those that have transitioned on.
“Ancestor Altars” at Kapwa Gardens, will be a healing space for the San Francisco Filipinx, BIPOC & SOMA community to grieve for the many loved ones and ancestors that have transitioned on. This project brings the opportunity to heal through art and community with the intention to celebrate our ancestors, absorb the lessons and stories we learned from them, and open channels to receive any messages and wisdom with love and respect.
Mandala Mandirigma Derobio Escrima & Bahala Na Escrima | Many Styles
Presented by The Rooted School
& Kapwa Gardens
Funded by MoHCD
Filipino Martial Arts(FMA) is making a comeback at Kapwa Gardens. In 2022 Kapwa Gadens presented a weekly Filipino martial arts class series. From the different styles of Eskrima to Kali, Filipinos have been deeply immersed in various fighting styles for decades. Attendees got to learn to learn the basics of Filipino martial arts in an inclusive and safe space.
In 2023, Many Styles is back with a new monthly format! Each event will start with beginner classes interwoven with demonstrations. Then at the end of day, sparring sessions hosted by the Sabong Federation.
The event will also feature pre-colonial dance performances, kulintang, vendors, and other FMA adjacent cultural activities. Each month will also feature new styles of FMA.
Instructors
Alvin Albano
Teaching Mandala Mandirigma Derobio Escrima
Maestro Alvin is the chief instructor for Mandala Mandirigma Derobio in the SF Bay Area, teaching out of Hapkido USA in the Sunset District, where he is also a 5th Dan instructor. Training in FMA since 1996, he teaches a curriculum that draws from his experience in Hapkido, Silat, and various styles of Eskrima.
Frank Mendoza
Teaching Bahala Na Escrima
Frank has been training in Bahala Na since 2010. Being the oldest amongst his siblings, he was the last one to take up any martial arts training. In 2016, Frank was able to complete the Graduation process and became a Graduate of Bahala Na. And until this day, he's actively training in the Art of Giron Arnis Escrima.
Mel Orpilla
Teaching Filipino Tattoos
Mel Orpilla will discuss traditional Filipino Warrior tattoos and their relationship to Filipino identity and Filipino Martial Arts. He will speak about the various tribes, their patterns, symbols, and how one chooses a traditional Filipino tattoo. Mel is an author, cultural advocate, collector, Arnis practitioner, and the leader of the Mark of Four Waves Tattoo Tribe Northern CA Barangay.
Vendors
Sparring Sessions
Hosted and led by the Sabong Federation’s Joselito Sering. The last 2 hours of Many Styles is dedicated for FMA sparring and fencing. Equipped with padded swords and safety gear, intermediate and expert level participants engaged in a controlled and dynamic exchange. Demonstrating their mastery of striking, blocking, and footwork, they showcased the effectiveness of Eskrima, Arnis, and Kalis.
*Registration is required and all participants are screened and must agree to our code of conduct and liability wavier
Tickets
Tickets for the Many Styles are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
Interested in taking class? Please register down below and fill out the participation form.
Registration is required and all participants are screened and must agree to our code of conduct and liability wavier
SOMA Community Art and Build Discussion
The Art Build / Community Discussion around APEC will consist of various Bay Area artists involved with the prop-making for the mobilization, some orgs tabling with light refreshments, guest speakers with more info around the harmful APEC impacts around our SOMA neighborhood, and a few local artists.
Undiscovered SF Block Party: The Wave
A VIBRANT FILIPINO BLOCK PARTY IN SOMA PILIPINAS
UNDISCOVERED Block Party is a curated collection of emerging artists and merchants to celebrate San Francisco's Filipino cultural district - SOMA Pilipinas! We’re stoked to be one of the participating venues for the block party. Enjoy local artisans, food vendors, art, and live music/dance performances.
What’s Happening At Kapwa Gardens
Performers
Vendors
About UNDISCOVERED SF
UNDISCOVERED SF is a non-profit venture designed to jump-start economic activity and public awareness of SOMA Pilipinas. UNDISCOVERED SF is part of a multi-prong strategy to build a thriving new commercial corridor in the SOMA Pilipinas cultural district by 2020. We envision incubating a batch of innovative retail concepts, award-winning restaurants, and neighborhood serving businesses that are culturally relevant, financially resilient, and adaptable to the market needs of all San Franciscans.
UNDISCOVERED SF is produced & conceived by Kultivate Labs, a non-profit business accelerator, and Make it Mariko, SF event producer. We believe that entrepreneurship is one of many ways to build wealth in local communities. By creating new economic opportunities and closing the income inequality gap in San Francisco, we hope to stem the displacement of our low and middle income residents.
Follow UNDISCOVERED SF on Social Media!
IG: @undiscoveredsf
Facebook.com/undiscoveredsf
YouTube: Undiscovered SF
Website: www.undiscoveredsf.com
Original Giron Escrima & Villasin Balintawak Arnis | Many Styles
Presented by The Rooted School
& Kapwa Gardens
Funded by MoHCD
Filipino Martial Arts(FMA) is making a comeback at Kapwa Gardens. In 2022 Kapwa Gadens presented a weekly Filipino martial arts class series. From the different styles of Eskrima to Kali, Filipinos have been deeply immersed in various fighting styles for decades. Attendees got to learn to learn the basics of Filipino martial arts in an inclusive and safe space.
In 2023, Many Styles is back with a new monthly format! Each event will start with beginner classes interwoven with demonstrations. Then at the end of day, sparring sessions hosted by the Sabong Federation.
The event will also feature pre-colonial dance performances, kulintang, vendors, and other FMA adjacent cultural activities. Each month will also feature new styles of FMA.
Instructors
Evan Rubin
Teaching Original Giron Escrima
Evan Rubin is a graduate of the Original Giron Escrima system under Grandmaster Michael Giron, son of GME Leovigildo Giron. Instructor Rubin has a 15 year background in both weapons based and empty hand martial arts. A self proclaimed “student for life”, Mr. Rubin approaches the study of martial arts as a lifetime journey and takes no greater joy than sharing the art of escrima with those eager to learn. Mr. Rubin is currently the head instructor of the San Francisco Division of the Original Giron Escrima Federation teaching out of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Master Mel Orpilla
Teaching Villasin Balintawak Arnis
Master Mel teaches Villasin Balintawak Arnis in the Benicia/Vallejo/American Canyon area. He started training under GM Ver Villasin in 2000, and started his school, Island Warriors Martial Arts, in 2010. Previously, he trained in Kajukenbo starting in 1972. Master Mel is also a well- known author and speaker on the topics of Filipino American History and Traditional Filipino Warrior Tattoos.Island Warriors strives to develop the student into a whole person – Body, Mind and Spirit. Through Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), the student will develop not only skills in the ancient Filipino fighting arts, but also Life Skills that will carry over into their everyday lives.
Kristian Kabuay
Teaching Baybayin
Kristian is an artist/entrepreneur/futurist specializing in endangered writing systems from the Philippines. As a leading authority for the propagation and instruction of prePhilippine scripts, he launched his own edutainment business specializing in custom art, books, events, technology, and apparel. Kristian has spoken around the world at museums, schools, and companies. His work is wide-reaching that spans across multimedia, traditional practices, and technology. He is currently working on his 7th book, 2nd documentary, education startup, and learning traditional tattooing.
Joselito Sering
Teaching Sparring
Joselito is an FMA dilettante with over 30+ years of mixed martial arts training in various urban open hand and improvised weapons combat with experience in street confrontations while being a vassal to escrima grandmasters in the SF Bay Area. He founded the Sabong Federation to exalt fellowship between FMA practitioners and lay the groundwork for a unified collective across schools and styles. His FMA journey began with Escrima Serrada in 1991 and evolved toward Kalis Ilustrisimo in 2015. He is currently studying Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) at F3 Sword Academy.
Vendors
Sparring Sessions
Hosted and led by the Sabong Federation’s Joselito Sering. The last 2 hours of Many Styles is dedicated for FMA sparring and fencing. Equipped with padded swords and safety gear, intermediate and expert level participants engaged in a controlled and dynamic exchange. Demonstrating their mastery of striking, blocking, and footwork, they showcased the effectiveness of Eskrima, Arnis, and Kalis.
*Registration is required and all participants are screened and must agree to our code of conduct and liability wavier
Tickets
Tickets for the Many Styles are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
Interested in taking class? Please register down below and fill out the participation form.
Registration is required and all participants are screened and must agree to our code of conduct and liability wavier
Jobs with Justice Annual Gala
🥳 Join us for our 2023 gala to celebrate our work together and to honor our community and labor partners. 💙 ❤️ 💙
Enjoy live music by AntiFaSon, a delicious dinner and drinks!
Undiscovered SF Block Party: Leaders Of The New School
A VIBRANT FILIPINO BLOCK PARTY IN SOMA PILIPINAS
UNDISCOVERED Block Party is a curated collection of emerging artists and merchants to celebrate San Francisco's Filipino cultural district - SOMA Pilipinas! We’re stoked to be one of the participating venues for the block party. Enjoy local artisans, food vendors, art, and live music/dance performances.
What’s Happening At Kapwa Gardens
Performers
Vendors
Retail
Food
About UNDISCOVERED SF
UNDISCOVERED SF is a non-profit venture designed to jump-start economic activity and public awareness of SOMA Pilipinas. UNDISCOVERED SF is part of a multi-prong strategy to build a thriving new commercial corridor in the SOMA Pilipinas cultural district by 2020. We envision incubating a batch of innovative retail concepts, award-winning restaurants, and neighborhood serving businesses that are culturally relevant, financially resilient, and adaptable to the market needs of all San Franciscans.
UNDISCOVERED SF is produced & conceived by Kultivate Labs, a non-profit business accelerator, and Make it Mariko, SF event producer. We believe that entrepreneurship is one of many ways to build wealth in local communities. By creating new economic opportunities and closing the income inequality gap in San Francisco, we hope to stem the displacement of our low and middle income residents.
Follow UNDISCOVERED SF on Social Media!
IG: @undiscoveredsf
Facebook.com/undiscoveredsf
YouTube: Undiscovered SF
Website: www.undiscoveredsf.com
Garden Volunteer Day
Calling our community! Artists, gardeners, learners, and handy people!
Join us on September 8th in helping repair the garden! We need folks who want to help with:
🎨 Painting
🛠 Repairing
🪴 Plant care
🔨 Maintenance
Transgender District presents "Riot Party"
The Riot Party is an annual event hosted by The Transgender District to bring awareness to trans rights and commemoration of the Compton Cafeteria Riots of 1966. This year’s theme is “Garden Party”! So come join us for a fabulous day of fun and entertainment.
Get ready to sip on delicious drinks, savor mouthwatering free food provided by Sarap Shop and Little Skillet, and experience the jaw-dropping performance brought to you by our talented local drag queens and kings.
A day party filled with laughter, dance, and pure joy. We will also be doing a giveaway of designer bags, Sephora products, and much more.
Eskrima & Kalis Ilustrisimo Repeticion Orihinal | Many Styles
Presented by The Rooted School
& Kapwa Gardens
Funded by MoHCD
Filipino Martial Arts(FMA) is making a comeback at Kapwa Gardens. In 2022 Kapwa Gadens presented a weekly Filipino martial arts class series. From the different styles of Eskrima to Kali, Filipinos have been deeply immersed in various fighting styles for decades. Attendees got to learn to learn the basics of Filipino martial arts in an inclusive and safe space.
In 2023, Many Styles is back with a new monthly format! Each event will start with beginner classes interwoven with demonstrations. Then at the end of day, sparring sessions hosted by the Sabong Federation.
The event will also feature pre-colonial dance performances, kulintang, vendors, and other FMA adjacent cultural activities. Each month will also feature new styles of FMA.
Instructors
Ya’kub Ira
Teaching Eskrima
Ya’kub Ira (Jacob Ira) is a Muslim who was born and raised in the Philippines and has been a martial artist since he was 6 years old under the tutelage of his father who was a Masters of several Fighting Arts including Eskrima, Sikaran, Kyokushinkai, Aikido, and Judo just to name the few. A core member of Bayani Art, Ya’kub Ira maintains the ethos that a Warrior is a twofold Way of Pen and Sword as described by Miyamoto Mushashi. A master calligrapher himself both from brush and pointed pen; in his expression, a Martial Artist then must become both a scholar and a warrior in his own way. Ya’kub Ira is also a student of TauSugh Spiritualism from a specific group in Sulu which focuses on Islamic spirituality emphasizing on Tawhid, Martabat, Akhlaq, Adab, and the propagation of Sakinah.
Alex Ercia
Teaching Kalis Ilustrisimo
In 1989, Alex Ercia trained in Kombatan with GGM Ernesto Presas Sr. That is when he met GM Antonio "Tatang " Ilustrisimo, the founder of the blade system. He then was taken under Tatang's instruction in 1990. After, Master Tony Diego and Coach Arnold Narzo trained and refined his movements as he was groomed to teach Kalis Ilustrisimo Repeticion Orihinal(KIRO), the curriculum of Master Tony Diego. Now Alex teaches private classes and seminars for students interested in learning Kalis Ilustrisimo.
Kim Requesto
Teaching Pangalay
Kim Requesto is a Philippine born, Mission District raised cultural practitioner and multi-disciplinary artist based in Unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Territory also recognized as San Francisco, California. She specializes in 35mm photography, filmmaking, and dance. At the heart of Kim Requesto’s diasporic work is the mantra, “Advocacy through art.” With an artistic foundation in Philippine folk dance, Requesto has dedicated herself to cultural expression and advocacy through movement, photography, and community outreach.
Joselito Sering
Teaching Sparring
Joselito is an FMA dilettante with over 30+ years of mixed martial arts training in various urban open hand and improvised weapons combat with experience in street confrontations while being a vassal to escrima grandmasters in the SF Bay Area. He founded the Sabong Federation to exalt fellowship between FMA practitioners and lay the groundwork for a unified collective across schools and styles. His FMA journey began with Escrima Serrada in 1991 and evolved toward Kalis Ilustrisimo in 2015. He is currently studying Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) at F3 Sword Academy.
Vendors
Sparring Sessions
Hosted and led by the Sabong Federation’s Joselito Sering. The last 2 hours of Many Styles is dedicated for FMA sparring and fencing. Equipped with padded swords and safety gear, intermediate and expert level participants engaged in a controlled and dynamic exchange. Demonstrating their mastery of striking, blocking, and footwork, they showcased the effectiveness of Eskrima, Arnis, and Kalis.
*Registration is required and all participants are screened and must agree to our code of conduct and liability wavier
Tickets
Tickets for the Many Styles are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
Interested in taking class? Please register down below and fill out the participation form.
Registration is required and all participants are screened and must agree to our code of conduct and liability wavier
Undiscovered SF Block Party: Classics & tHrOwBaCkZ
A VIBRANT FILIPINO BLOCK PARTY IN SOMA PILIPINAS
UNDISCOVERED Block Party is a curated collection of emerging artists and merchants to celebrate San Francisco's Filipino cultural district - SOMA Pilipinas! We’re stoked to be one of the participating venues for the block party. Enjoy local artisans, food vendors, art, and live music/dance performances.
What’s Happening At Kapwa Gardens
Performers
Vendors
Retail
Food
About UNDISCOVERED SF
UNDISCOVERED SF is a non-profit venture designed to jump-start economic activity and public awareness of SOMA Pilipinas. UNDISCOVERED SF is part of a multi-prong strategy to build a thriving new commercial corridor in the SOMA Pilipinas cultural district by 2020. We envision incubating a batch of innovative retail concepts, award-winning restaurants, and neighborhood serving businesses that are culturally relevant, financially resilient, and adaptable to the market needs of all San Franciscans.
UNDISCOVERED SF is produced & conceived by Kultivate Labs, a non-profit business accelerator, and Make it Mariko, SF event producer. We believe that entrepreneurship is one of many ways to build wealth in local communities. By creating new economic opportunities and closing the income inequality gap in San Francisco, we hope to stem the displacement of our low and middle income residents.
Follow UNDISCOVERED SF on Social Media!
IG: @undiscoveredsf
Facebook.com/undiscoveredsf
YouTube: Undiscovered SF
Website: www.undiscoveredsf.com
KŪKULU | Lavender Cinema Lounge
Kultivate Labs and KOHO present
Lavender Cinema Lounge:
KŪKULU, Protecting our Sacred Lands and Empowering Our Next Generations
An Evening with Activist Pua Case, Mauna Kea Education
and Awareness and Run4Salmon
Kumu Pua Case and the Flores-Case ‘Ohana have been part of the re-awakening of a movement of native Hawaiians and indigenous land protectors around the globe to connect, and give purpose and pride to their indigenous roots and the sacred places of their people. Kumu Pua Case and members of Mauna Kea Education and Awareness and the Run4Salmon Prayer journey will be present to chant and speak to how protecting Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain from the sea floor and supporting the protection of other sacred places, has spurred a global activation and collective voice of multiple generations to stand in respect, reverence and indigenous wisdom to protect their lands, waters, and life ways.
The evening of indigenous wisdom will include a traveling art exhibition from Hawai’i Island - Kūkulu, The Pillars of Mauna ā Wākea, and two films; Beyond Recognition, and Standing Above the Clouds.
About Kūkulu
Kūkulu - The Pillars of Mauna ā Wākea is a traveling exhibition featuring: Art, Merchandise, and Messages of the Mauna Kea Movement. Kūkulu serves as a platform to teach, to share and to inspire the community to stand as pillars for this sacred mountain through visual arts, workshops, presentations, events, and gatherings.
Mauna Kea Education and Awareness has committed to a community vision of creating an unique, interactive, traveling art exhibit Kūkulu; to be a pillar to set the tone and the vibration that is encompassed in the Hawaiian values, and the ʻIke Kupuna or ancestral teachings, that will inspire while educate.
About The Films
Beyond Recognition
After decades struggling to protect her ancestors’ burial places, now engulfed by San Francisco’s sprawl, a Native woman from a non-federally recognized Ohlone tribe and her allies occupy a sacred site to prevent its desecration. When this life-altering event fails to stop the development, they vow to follow a new path- to establish the first women-led urban Indigenous land trust. BEYOND RECOGNITION explores the quest to preserve one’s culture and homeland in a society bent on erasing them.
Standing Above The Clouds
When the world's largest telescope is set to be built on their sacred mountain, Mauna Kea, three Native Hawaiian families dedicate their lives to defending it. Through the lens of mothers and daughters, Standing Above the Clouds explores intergenerational healing and the social and emotional labor of retaining ancient ceremonies while putting your body on the line to protect a sacred mountain.
Meet The Film Makers
Vendors
Tickets
Tickets for Lavender Cinema Lounge are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
In partnership with
VSCK Eskrima & Legacy FMA | Many Styles
Presented by The Rooted School
& Kapwa Gardens
Funded by MoHCD
Filipino Martial Arts(FMA) is making a comeback at Kapwa Gardens. In 2022 Kapwa Gadens presented a weekly Filipino martial arts class series. From the different styles of Eskrima to Kali, Filipinos have been deeply immersed in various fighting styles for decades. Attendees got to learn to learn the basics of Filipino martial arts in an inclusive and safe space.
In 2023, Many Styles is back with a new monthly format! Each event will start with beginner classes interwoven with demonstrations. Then at the end of day, sparring sessions hosted by the Sabong Federation.
The event will also feature pre-colonial dance performances, kulintang, vendors, and other FMA adjacent cultural activities. Each month will also feature new styles of FMA.
Instructors
Gregory Manalo
Teaching VSCK Eskrima
Gregory trained with Sonny Umpad for almost a decade, from 1997 until his untimely death in 2006. Gregory has also learned a bit of other martial arts, but he always returned to what he considers his native martial base art, eskrima.
Gregory created the Rooted School in 2021 to inspire and cultivate the warrior scholar through the cultural lens. The Rooted School is an excellent opportunity to bring Pilipino culture to a global audience. The pandemic of 2020 necessitated online interaction, activities, and learning. Coupled with the far-spread Filipino diaspora, the time was right to bring forth the various Pilipino culture bearers together in an online community to be more accessible
Get a sneak peek of VSCK Eskrima
Joseph Bautista
Teaching Legacy Martial Arts
Joseph Bautista is all about safety, specializing in Filipino martial arts. He began his training in martial arts at the age of 4. Since 2001 he has been mainly focused on Filipino Martial Arts. Joseph runs Legacy Filipino Martial Arts, a Filipino martial arts school based in Daly City/ San Francisco, California. Classes for youth and adults. He teaches self-defense with Self Defense For the People, a self-defense program with clients such as Salesforce, Airbnb, Gap, UPS, and UCSF. He also teaches CPR/ 1st aid with 1st Five Minutes.
Watch a preview of Legacy Martial Arts
Parangal Dance Company
Teaching Sagayan
Parangal Aspires to Inspire! They are a non-profit, Filipino Folk Dance & Music Company based in the unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Territory also known San Francisco in California, USA.
Joselito Sebring
Sparring Sessions
Joselito is an FMA dilettante with over 30+ years of mixed martial arts training in various urban open hand and improvised weapons combat with experience in street confrontations while being a vassal to escrima grandmasters in the SF Bay Area. He founded the Sabong Federation to exalt fellowship between FMA practitioners and lay the groundwork for a unified collective across schools and styles. His FMA journey began with Escrima Serrada in 1991 and evolved toward Kalis Ilustrisimo in 2015. He is currently studying Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) at F3 Sword Academy.
Vendors
INA SOL
Indigenous Filipino made jewelry
ARKIPELAGO BOOKS
Philippine & Filipino American books and gifts
STREET STIX
Filipino street food
LADY VICTORY
Libations on location
Sparring Sessions
Hosted by the Sabong Federation, the last 2 hours of Many Styles is dedicated for FMA sparing and fencing. Equipped with padded swords and safety gear, intermediate and expert level participants engaged in a controlled and dynamic exchange. Demonstrating their mastery of striking, blocking, and footwork, they showcased the effectiveness of Eskrima, Arnis, and Kali.
* Registration is required and all participants are screened and must agree to our code of conduct and liability wavier
Tickets
Tickets for the Many Styles are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
Interested in taking class? Please register down below and fill out the participation form.
Next Gen Filipinx Musicians | Lavender Cinema Lounge
Kultivate Labs and FACINE present
Lavender Cinema Lounge:
Next Gen Filipinx Musicians
”7000 Miles: Homecoming”
featuring Ruby Ibarra
Next Gen Filipinx Musicians and the screening of 7000 Miles: Homecoming, is a documentary screening, conversation, and musical performance that delves into the captivating story of Ruby Ibarra, a Filipina-American rapper, and her pursuit of self-discovery through the medium of rap and hip-hop. Through this music event, we invite our audience to embark on a transformative journey alongside Ruby and the Balikbayans to navigate the intricate intersections of culture, identity, and social justice, and artistic passion.
At its core, 7000 Miles explores the universal human experience of seeking and embracing one's authentic self, even when faced with the challenges of societal expectations and cultural norms. The film is directed by Evelyn Obamos, and premiered at the CAAM Film Festival in 2020.
Meet The Film Makers
Live Performances
The Balikbayans
Started in 2018 by @rubyibarra, The Balikbayans are a Bay area Filipino-American 🇵🇭 Band featuring astralogik x @monzzzzz x @lasi_musik x @rockayye x @mykfilms x @et_iv x @mikeyalejandro
Vendors
Tickets
Tickets for Lavender Cinema Lounge are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
In partnership with
Mikey Vee “The Syndics” Music Video Shoot
Balay Kreative Growth Grantee, Mikey Vee, is shooting a huge music video for his new song "The Syndics" this Saturday at Kapwa Gardens and he is inviting the whole community out to be a part of it!
All you have to do is either DM @mikeyveemusic on IG or enter your name and email in this google form. This allows entry and also provides you 1 ticket for the end of shoot merchandise raffle! Food and drinks will be provided, but there will be no alcohol allowed on set. Please join us for some fun times and good music!
LISTEN to the song here!
Be Free Festival Market
Support Filipino-Owned Local Small Businesses in the Bay Area!
Join us for a market featuring all your favorite Filipino-owned brands! We are very excited to curate a marketplace with all of our favorite local businesses. Support Bindlestiff Studio as they grace the Kapwa Gardens’ stage - we promise this is a comedy act you don’t want to miss!
We’re excited to partner with 5M again for our Philippine Independence Crawl. Take a stroll down to 5M Park and enjoy more shopping, food, and performances.
Come eat, drink, shop, and vibe as we spend a beautiful afternoon in the heart of SOMA Pilipinas. Kapwa Gardens and 5M Park will be two of the venues for Be Free Festival. Be Free Festival is an annual celebration that showcases the vibrant Filipino culture. Kultivate Labs along with its community partners in SOMA Pilipinas are welcoming you to SOMA Pilipinas to eat, connect, learn, and get down to celebrate 125 years of liberation.
Tickets
Tickets for the market @ Be Free Festival are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
Filipino Food/Vendor Market, 12p-5p
We are very excited to curate a marketplace with all of our favorite Filipino-Owned Local Small Businesses in the Bay Area! Support Bindlestiff Studio as they grace the Kapwa Gardens’ stage - we promise this is a comedy act you don’t want to miss!
Retail
Food & Beverage
Performers at Kapwa Gardens Stage
Hosts: Jepoy Ramos, Gwynnevere Cristobal, AJ Lugue
Stand-up Comics: Manny Cabrera, Debra "DB" Belale, Rhoda Gravador
Singers: Raquel Basco, Ally Quintilla, Steven Tomas, Faustino Cadiz, Gwynn Cristobal, Cat D Reyes
Drag Acts: Chi Chi Kago, Kiki Krunch, Tori Tia
Karaoke: TNT Traysikel
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Kapwa Schedule — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
2:52p - Debra Belale, Comedy Act
3:02p - Game 3 / Vendor Giveaway
3:12p - Vanity Rudoy, Performer
3:20p - Juan Castro, Performer
3:32p - Rhoda Gravador, Comedy Act
3:40p - Eriette Atanante, Performer
3:48p - Kristy Aquino, Performer
3:55p - Jepoy Ramos, Performer
4p - Chi-Chi Kago, Drag Act
4:10p - Tori Tia, Drag Act
4:20p - Kiki Krunch, Drag Act
4:30p - TNT Karaoke
12p - Show Begins
12:40p - Gwynn Cristobal, Performer
12:50p - Ann Warque, Performer
1p - Nico Jaochico, Performer
1:10p - Game 1 / Vendor Giveaway
1:32p - Faustino Cadi, Performer
1:40p - Trixie Aballa, Performer
1:50p - Ally Quintilla, Performer
2:02p - Manny Cabrera, Comedy Act
2:10p - Game 2 / Vendor Giveaway
2:30p - Raquel Basco, Performer
2:40p - Steven Tomas
Performers at 5M Mainstage
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2:35p - Barangay
2:55p - Barangay
3p - Proof
4p - ET IV
12p - DJ Broadstrokes
1p - Kulintang Dialect
1:25p - Peaboo & the Catz
2p - Dakila
Community Organizations
ABOUT BE FREE FESTIVAL
This is an annual event celebrating Filipino Creativity & Liberation. SOMA Pilipinas' lively atmosphere makes this a great opportunity for the Filipino community and their friends to celebrate their culture and heritage. You'll get the chance to explore the SOMA Pilipinas district and experience the rich and diverse culture of the Filipinos during this crawl.
*ONLINE*Kapwa Korner: Be Free Edition Instagram Live
Join us for an online interview
with Matthew Harris & Kristian Kabuay!
We will be going live on Instagram for a fun panel discussion with Matthew Harris and Kristian Kabuay. This discussion will be centered around building culturally focused businesses. Both Matthew and Kristian will be vending at the Be Free Festival!
About Matthew Harris
Matthew is the Owner of Pamana Treasures. Pamana Treasures aims to bridge diasporic interest in tangible heritage with the growing movement in support of Philippine artisans. To help sustain their local economies and promote their crafts, donations are worked into the pricing of our pieces.
About Kristian Kabuay
Kristian Kabuay, one of Balay Kreative’s artists in residence, is a renaissance man. He defines himself as an artist and a cultural practitioner, but behind those titles there are layers of work and histories of wisdom embedded within them that seem to be endless. Specializing in pre-Philippine script known as Baybayin, Kristian has translated his drive for decolonizing our cultural heritage into art, books, films, tattoos, fashion, augmented reality, a TED Talk - the list goes on.
Sayawan: Celebrating 10 Years of Sama Sama Cooperative
Join us as we celebrate a decade of Sama Sama Cooperative's mission to educate, inspire, and activate Filipino/a/x youth.
Sama Sama Cooperative turns 10 and we invite you to dance, eat, and enjoy our rich Filipino culture at Kapwa Gardens. Our biggest fundraiser of the year will feature:
- Dance Workshops
- Performances (including TNT Trysikel)
- Silent Auction
- Homecooked Filipino Food and Baked Goods
BEING, BELONGING & BEYOND: SF Bay Area AAPI Dance Film Festival
500 Capp Street, Asian Pacific Cultural Center (APICC), and CAAMFest co-presents
Being, Belonging & Beyond
SF Bay Area AAPI Dance Film Festival
When one creative medium (DANCE) is lifted up by another (FILM), nothing short of alchemy emerges. We are invited to become witnesses to these AAPI stories in cinematic motion, where dancers and collaborators reflect upon their cultural heritage in these vivacious two-dimensional pieces. Screenings include dance films by Lenora Lee Dance, Alleluia Panis, Sammay Dizon, and culminates in the world premiere screening of HOME(in)STEAD, a site-specific dance work by 500 Capp Street artists-in-residence Megan Lowe and Johnny Huy Nguyen.
The finale screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A with all participating artists and their collaborators, celebrating the lineage of AAPI performing artists in the Bay Area that are documenting dance and movement in film/video as a way to create conversations about the experiences of AAPI communities and the ways they are reflecting upon and honoring their cultural heritages.
There will be music, performances, and food vendors present throughout the day!
This film festival is also part of APICC’s 26th United States of Asian America Festival (USAAF).
Event Schedule
SCHEDULE
2:00 PM: World Premiere of AND THE COMMUNITY WILL RISE by Lenora Lee Dance
3:45 PM: Performance by Megan Lowe
4:00 PM: Shorts program
BREATHE (HINGA) by Sammay Dizon
OUT OF DUST by Yayoi Kambara
Film excerpts from ALLELUIA PANIS
6:00 PM: Performance by Megan Lowe and Johnny Nguyen
6:15 PM: World Premiere of HOME(in)STEAD by Megan Lowe and Johnny Nguyen
7:00 PM: Panel Discussion with filmmakers
Kapwa Gardens x KOHO Present Yum Yams: Ube Meets Matcha
Your Favorite Ube Festival is Back for 2023 with a twist!
Yum Yams celebrates all things Ube. Ube is a Filipino Sweet yam that is taking over the world of desserts. It’s unique flavor and striking deep purple color ignites excitement in the food world. Ube is flexible and can be used as a flavoring ingredient or a food color.
Kapwa Gardens is excited to announce that Yum Yams is back for the fourth time. To celebrate AAPI month, we’re partnering with Japantown's KOHO SF for a special collaboration - Ube Meets Matcha!
KOHO SF is the latest member of the Kultivate Labs family. As a fiscally sponsored organization, KOHO SF hopes to revitalize it's cultural district, Japantown, through arts and culture. This event signals a new wave of colboration between our communities.
A Celebration of All Things Ube & Matcha
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder that has been an integral part of Japanese culinary culture for centuries. Matcha's unique flavor, color, and texture have inspired Japanese chefs to create a wide variety of dishes, including traditional sweets, savory dishes.
Much like Matcha , Ube is a signature component of Filipino culture. Ube is a purple yam that has become a beloved ingredient in Filipino culinary culture. Its vibrant color and sweet flavor make it a popular ingredient in desserts, such as cakes, pastries, and ice cream. Its significance in Filipino cuisine reflects the country's rich agricultural heritage and diverse culinary traditions.
Yum Yams has grown from 1 sell-out event at Kapwa Gardens, to a full on food festival crawl with multiple areas encompassing over 25 vendors.
Tickets
Tickets for Yum Yams are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
Get Ready For Ube Paradise & Matcha Madness!
We’re excited to partner with 5M again for our crawl. Based on the success of the previous years, we are so excited to double and diversify our vendors and space to bring you all the ube-matcha-licious desserts for you to enjoy.
Check Out Our September 2022 Recap Video To See What’s In Store!
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Food
Retail
Performers
Kapwa Gardens
5M Park
ACTIVITIES
Ube & Matcha Art with Kristian Kabuay
Kristian Kabuay's improvised live art will be a fusion of traditional prePhilippine culture and modern elements, reflecting the multi-layered community through his layered art technique. The large canvas will drip ube and matcha-infused paint to reflect the Yum Yams theme. His art combines cultural practices like Sulat, an ancient form of writing, and traditional tattoos with contemporary graffiti techniques, resulting in a visually striking piece to provoke conversations.
Jen Ken Contest - Kapwa Gardens Stage @ 1:30pm
Japanese rock paper scissors, known as janken (じゃん拳)
Who will be left standing to claim bragging rights to Kapwa Gardens x KOHO first Jan Ken Contest!
$5 at KOHO booth to play
Prizes include $50 Matcha Café Maiko Gift Card
Thank you to our Sponsors!
*ONLINE* Instagram Live Interview with Abi Balingit
Join us for an online interview with Abi Balingit!
We will be going live on Instagram for a fun Q/A with Abi Balingit, the author of MAYUMU: Filipino American Desserts Remixed.
MAYUMU is a sweet baking book of fantastically imaginative remixed Filipino American dessert recipes, plus essays on the Filipino American experience by baker-fundraiser Abi Balingit.
Abi shares some of these cult-favorite desserts with Mayumu (which means “sweet” in one of the 8 major languages in Philippines), an incredibly fresh baking book of 75 recipes that span from the never-before-seen, incredibly inventive flavor combinations that Abi dreamed up, to the more familiar, classic Filipino favorites:
Adobo Chocolate Chip Cookie
Strawberry Shortcake Sapin-Sapin (Rice Cakes)
Ube Macapuno Molten Lava Cakes
Matcha Pastillas
Melon Chicharron Crumble
Halo-Halo Baked Alaska
About Abi Balingit
Abi Balingit is a Filipino American home baker and author based in Brooklyn. Her debut cookbook, MAYUMU: Filipino American Desserts Remixed was released on February 28, 2023. When she’s not working full-time at a live music company, she is running a baking blog called The Dusky Kitchen. Her #PASALUBONG treat box series helps to raise money for mutual aid organizations. She has been featured in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Eater, Thrillist, Food52, and more
Taste The Nation Official Bay Area Screening Party
Join us for the OFFICIAL Bay Area screening of
Taste The Nation Season 2 Episode 206 - Ube In The Bay!
Taste the Nation is a groundbreaking TV show that explores the diverse culinary landscape of America. Hosted by award-winning chef Padma Lakshmi, the show takes viewers on a journey across the country, showcasing the unique flavors, traditions, and stories behind the food we love.
In this upcoming season, we're excited they dedicated an episode to the Bay Area’s Filipino food movement, bringing attention to the rich history, culture, activism, and creativity of our community. As one of the largest Asian communities in the Bay Area, the Filipino community has had a long and deep history in the region, dating back to the late 1800s. From the labor movement, to the farm-to-table movement, to the current movement of evolving the cuisine and food industry work culture, Filipinos have played a pivotal role in shaping the food ecosystem of the Bay Area and beyond.
We will be screening Episode 206 ‘Ube in the Bay’ which features local Filipino food entrepreneurs and community leaders in the Bay Area, with scenes filmed here at Kapwa Gardens! We are excited to invite them to join us in a panel discussion.
In this discussion, we'll hear from panelists about their experience being a part of the Filipino food movement in the Bay Area, their experiences and reflections from filming the show, how they’re thinking about food entrepreneurship in today’s economy, and their hopes for the future.
In case of potential rain, this event will move indoors and take place at Trellis Coworking & Events at 981 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (located next to Kapwa Gardens). We will provide updates on this event page, social media, and email. Thank you for your patience!
Tickets
Tickets to attend Taste The Nation are FREE for the general public however we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
Please get your FREE TICKET below on the Kapwa Gardens website to enter.
Panelists
Moderator: Charleen Caabay
Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at The People's Ecosystem
Charleen Caabay has a career that spans over 15+ years in professional business. Charleen’s professional career started in the IT industry as a Technical Network Administrator for 5+ years. Following her entrepreneurial drive, Charleen pivoted and became a self taught chef, culinary creative, and restaurateur in the Bay Area. A reality TV gem, Charleen is Food Network’s first Filipino-American to win Chopped, and has participated in other food competitions on national television, such as The Cooking Channel. She has opened two successful restaurants, a retail shop, an art gallery, and cannabis businesses across multiple states.
Executive Chef & Owner of Abaca
Chef Francis Ang was born in San Francisco but spent his formative years in the Philippines. Memories from Ang’s childhood are filled with the rich flavors and alluring aromas in his family’s kitchen in Manila.
With these home-cooked meals imprinted in his memories, Ang made the move from Manila to San Francisco when he was 19, enrolling in the City College of San Francisco’s culinary arts and hospitality studies program. After graduation, Ang secured a position at 1-star Michelin restaurant, Gary Danko, honing his skills among San Francisco’s best. Then, joining the line at Fifth Floor (now Dirty Habit), Ang’s culinary prowess really began to shine. While there, under the guidance of David Bazirgan, Ang earned Food & Wine’s “People’s Best Pastry Chef” and Zagat's 30 under 30.
Events Production Manager at Center for Asian American Media, Executive Producer at JBKollaborations & Konsulting
Joanne runs JBKollaborations & Konsulting where she partners with others on events and projects. Prior to breaking into the events space, she was a healthcare provider for over a decade specializing in oncology as well as a freelance writer (CBS, SF Station). She was on the founding board for social dining group KapaMEALya and non-profit Filipino Food Movement.
She’s worked with chefs, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and media companies in the Bay Area, New York, Las Vegas, LA, and beyond.
Associate Professor of History and Director of the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program at the University of San Francisco
James Zarsadiaz is an award-winning historian, author, and professor. He is Associate Professor of History and Director of the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program at the University of San Francisco. He specializes in urban and suburban history, Asian American history, and the twentieth-century United States. Prof. Zarsadiaz was a fellow at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History and Asian Pacific American Center. Prior to entering academia, James worked in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Tita Pearl
BAKED!
Baked! Is a gathering for cannabis enthusiasts & Filipino culture seekers to celebrate 420 in an elevated, intimate, and “purple hazed” outdoor setting.
Sweet and savory Filipino food will be in full effect. Enjoy an array of treats featuring ube, pandan, calamansi, and other exotic flavors that the SF Chronicle calls “an exciting, new genre that feels distinctly Filipino American.”
Puff freely and sample special gifts from our generous sponsor STIIZY, the leading lifestyle brand in cannabis while getting down to live music and SF’s best underground DJ’s.
Tickets
Tickets to attend Baked is FREE for the general public however we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing. This event is 21+ only
Please get your FREE TICKET below on the Kapwa Gardens website to enter.
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Thank You To Our Event Sponsors
Dye Hard: Easter Egg Hunt + Festival
Celebrate the spirit of Easter at Kapwa Gardens!
Celebrate a funky family-friendly Easter egg hunt at Kapwa Gardens! Expect a petting zoo, activities for the young and young at heart among the vibrancy of our urban garden oasis.
Dye Hard provides a chance for families and community members to to enjoy the beauty of Kapwa Gardens.
Donning your best tie dye or psychedelic threads is encouraged!
Activities
Easter Egg Hunt
Find as many easter eggs you can! Open the eggs to collect fun prizes!
Raising Ancestors
Healing begins with parenting - Let’s build a future of love and inclusivity!
Sacred Skin Adornments (1:30p - 3:30p)
Hosted by Jenn Ban
Jenn Ban (she/they) is a Multidisciplinary Artist, Certified Usui Reiki Master, Youth Teacher, Tattoo Artist, and community organizer. They are offering an extension of Sacred Skin Adornments, Reiki infused tattoos, for kids as non-permanent body art on arms and hands using non-toxic glitter pens. *Parents, don't worry it's washable! Kids can choose from a selection of exclusive designs to Dye-Hard: Easter event, Jenn will facilitate a quick grounding exercise as they apply the body art. ~5mins per design.
For more about Jenn Ban (IG: @jenn.ban) and more about Sacred Skin Adornments (IG: @sacredskinadornments)
Petting Zoo
Hop on over and meet some furry little friends!
Photo Opportunities
Dress up in your best springtime outfit and take photos in our beautiful garden.
Check Out Our 2022 Recap Video To See What’s In Store!
Event Registration
This event is FREE. Please RSVP below to register your family in the Easter Egg Hunt. Sliding scale donations are accepted.
Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
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Food & Beverage
Retail
FREE COVID Testing
We are so excited to announce that we are now offering FREE Covid-19 Testing and Vaccinations at the gardens every Wednesday.
TESTING
Walk-ins are welcomed. No appointments or ID needed. Testing is available for all ages. RT-LAMP testing offered by COLOR.
We strongly encourage to continue to get vaccinated if you have not received your dose. Visit these FREE walk-in, vaccination sites near our garden space after getting COVID tested:
GLIDE Memorial (330 Ellis Street): Thursdays 1:30-4:30pm (Will be closed 3/31 for Cesar Chavez Day)
Boeddeker Park (246 Eddy Street): Saturdays 12-3:30pm
Both locations offer Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and are vaccinating 5 year olds and up.
To book a vaccination appointment, visit these nearby local pharmacies:
Walgreens- Appointment only online or by calling. Same day appointments can be made depending on availability.
CVS- Appointment only online or by calling
Healthright 360- Patients can drop in to see if there is availability M-F between 8:40am-4pm or make an appointment by calling (415) 413-4600.
Let’s continue to keep our community safe. Get tested, get vaccinated, stay healthy!
Sari Sari Saturday
Your friendly neighborhood Sari-Sari Store.
Join us for the Women & Wellness Edition of Sari Sari Saturday, a Small Business Market spotlighting a mix of local food and retail vendors, featuring artistic goods, jewelry, books, collectibles, as well as tasty fusion foods and classic Asian snacks, as inspired by the wonderful variety of the traditional “sari-sari store”!
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re bringing together all women-owned small businesses and wellness practitioners to celebrate self love and self care!
Celebrate the beginning of Spring with us and explore delicious fusion foods and shop unique crafted goods, while supporting local entrepreneurs in the community!
Check Out Our 2022 Recap Video To See What’s In Store!
Buy Tickets
Tickets for Sari Sari Saturday are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations. Your donations will help us continue to host our future events and keep our garden growing.
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Retail
Performers
DJs of Ladies 1st Bay Area
Activities
12pm - 12:50pm: Grounding into the Present Moment - Gentle Yoga Flow & Sound Bath Hosted By Jasmin Ancheta of Healing Soulution
*Pre-registration is highly recommended. Walk-up sign-ups will be accommodated if there is space for more participants.
If you're looking to relax, ground, and unwind from your week this class is for you. Jasmin will guide you through a Gentle Yoga flow followed by a sound bath. Inviting you into deep relaxation and encouraging a greater sense of presence to melt away any worries from your week.
Class begins with grounding Pranayama (breath work) then Asana (yoga flow) gently moving from one pose to another. You are encouraged to intuitively listen to your body and always move in a way that feels best for you.
At the end of the flow, Jasmin will play her sound bowls so you can relax and ground even deeper into the present moment. Join us for an unforgettable reeeeelaxing yoga & sound bath session.
ABOUT HEALING SOULUTION
Jasmin is an intuitive healer who is passionate about sharing her yogic wisdom with the community. She believes every single person has all the divine wisdom within and she enjoys leading people to the space of their inner knowing through yoga and sound baths.
Follow Jasmin
Instagram @healing.soulution
Website: healingsoulution.com