San Francisco will soon welcome Halo Halo Holidays on December 10 from 11am-8pm across SOMA Pilipinas. The event will celebrate Christmas Filipino-style with plenty of art and cultural exhibits, amazing food, the Parol Lantern Festival, and a DJ party, among other things.
Here’s a list of activities to look out for:
- Trellis/981 Mission St – Filipino artisan market and food festival (new indoor location, changed from Kapwa Gardens due to rain)
- Balay Kreative Studios – A pop-up Republika store selling merchandise and prints.
- CAST – An art exhibit by grantees from Balay Kreative, plus a screening of filmmaker Nathan Aurellano’s short film.
- SF Filipino Cultural Center – A book pop-up and cultural exhibit showcasing Philippine textiles.
- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (3-8pm) – The Parol Lantern Festival
- Executive Order (8pm-12am) – The Halo Halo afterparty and toy drive
The Parol Lantern Festival at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a tradition centered around Filipino Parols, which are luminous Christmas lanterns in the shape of a five-pointed star. The event will feature a display of stunning commissioned Parols, cultural performances, and some seasonal treats to enjoy.
As for the afterparty at Executive Order, guests can bring cans of food and toys to donate to the charity drive.
Learn more about Halo Halo Holidays here.