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Philippine Mythology
Explore with Manilatown the Myths, the Magic, the Legends and the Creatures brought to life by Visual Artist Jeanette Lazam
August 4th Commemoration & Celebration
August 4th Commemoration
AUGUST 4, 2025 Commemoration & Celebration
48th Anniversary of the 1977 I-Hotel Eviction
20th Anniversary of the Opening of the International Hotel Manilatown Center
Join us for a Full Day of Reflection, Storytelling & Community
Open House Schedule:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Manilatown Archives Workshop
Explore rarely seen photographs, oral histories, and digital archives that preserve the heart of Historic Manilatown.
1:00 PM Film Screening: The Fall of the I-Hotel
The landmark 1983 documentary by Curtis Choy—remastered and lovingly subtitled by MHF in 2022—chronicles the eviction that galvanized a movement.
3:00 PM Film Screening: Rise of the I-Hotel
Produced in 2005 by the Manilatown Heritage Foundation, this film reflects on the decades-long fight for justice and the rebirth of the I-Hotel.
5:00 PM Sneak Preview: Manilatown Manang
Our latest work-in-progress documentary features activist Jeanette Lazam, who returned to live at the new International Hotel Senior Residences in 2022, nearly 40 years after the eviction.
6:00 PM Candlelight Vigil
Gather with us to honor the tenants of the original International Hotel and commemorate their legacy of resistance and community.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT VIA EVENTBRITE
The August 4th Commemoration is made possible in part by the generous support of San Francisco Grants for the Arts
August 4th Commemoration
August 4th 2024 marks the 47th anniversary of the International Hotel Eviction. Please join us for our Annual Commemoration with a full day of events starting at San Francisco's Maritime Museum and ending at our beloved International Hotel Manilatown Center home.
Celestial Navigation
Please join Manilatown at the San Francisco Maritime Museum for a special talk with Bruce Castleman, docent at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, as he discusses the fascinating skill of Celestial Navigation.
Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Please join us at our International Hotel Manilatown Center for a special hands-on workshop where we will be creating miniature boats holding our wishes and dreams for ourselves, our families and our communities. Through personal storytelling we will also explore our own connection to the maritime world and learn about the resilience and culture of Manilatown's maritime connection. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our heritage and celebrate the spirit of our ancestors. We especially encouarge families to come build boats and share stories together!
Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Please join the Manilatown Heritage Foundation at our International Hotel Manilatown Center for a special hands-on workshop where we will be creating miniature boats holding our wishes and dreams for ourselves, our families and our communities. Through personal storytelling we will also explore our own connection to the maritime world and learn about the resilience and culture of Manilatown's maritime connection. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our heritage and celebrate the spirit of our ancestors. We especially encourage families to come build boats and share stories together!
The Quest to Build "Grace Quan"
Please join Manilatown at the San Francisco Maritime Museum for a special talk with John Muir, Curator of Small Craft at SF Maritime, as he discusses the art of replica boatbuilding, and his own journey in building the Grace Quan Chinese shrimp junk currently docked at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park.
Filipino-american connections at SF Maritime
A national park by Fisherman's Wharf might not be the most obvious destination for people seeking connections to Filipino and Filipino American history. Yet San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is rich with resources that speak to the heritage of the second-largest Asian-American population in the Bay Area and California. Join Park Ranger Sabrina Oliveros for an overview of these resources.
Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Join us for a "Flipping the Boat" miniature boat making workshop, where we'll dive into untold stories and flip the script on history!
Flipping the Boat-Making Workshop
Join us for a "Flipping the Boat" miniature boat making workshop, where we'll dive into untold stories and flip the script on history!
Imagine Kearny Street
Through materials drawn from the Manilatown Archives, "Imagine Kearny Street", offers a window into the Filipino community that once existed on 10-blocks of Kearny Street.