Manilatown Academy

The Manilatown Academy pillar includes all of our educational programs including our I-Hotel Historic Walking Tour; Annual I-Hotel Commemoration; Alternative Spring Breaks; our Manilatown Ancestral hands-on pre-colonial Philippine music, dance, crafts, language and culture workshops and classes; and Manilatown Ancestral Communities of Practice.

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Beginning binalig
May 11
Manilatown Academy
Beginning binalig
Manilatown Academy

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.

Manilatown Academy

I-Hotel Historic Walking Tour

By Appointment at mhf@manilatown.org
International Hotel Manilatown Center
868 Kearny Street, San Francisco

Discover the mystery of San Francisco's forgotten neighborhood, Manilatown. Witness the merging of time, the past to the present, of San Francisco's International Hotel. Visit a Filipino-American community gathering space in San Francisco. Share in the history of San Francisco's rich history. Manilatown Heritage Foundation offers tours for K-12 students, college, adults, and everyone! Bring your class, student group, organization, club and friends to experience the complex history of Manilatown and the International Hotel for a nominal donation per person. Tour includes a screening of the classic film, “The Fall of the I-Hotel” and a Question/Answer session. Schedule a tour today! Email us at mhf@manilatown.org for more information on scheduling your visit.

Standard Donation for Adults: $40
Students : $20
Elders over 62 / Youth under 18: $10

PLEASE NOTE: Visiting the International Hotel Manilatown Center and talking to our Gallery Staff during our open public hours is always FREE. Our open days and hours are Wednesdays-Sundays form 1-6pm.