Upcoming events
Typhoon Relief: A Percentage of Sales to NAFCON
We stand in solidarity with our kababayan impacted by typhoons Tino and Uwan.
During 11/14-11/21 a percentage of sales will be donated National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) to support and sustain local typhoon relief efforts.
Come by the cafe and purchase a boba or order online.
Filipino Community Center Office Hours
Filipino Community Center Tuesday Office Hours 2:00-5:00pm on Tuesdays 11/18, 12/2 and 12/16
The Filipino Community Center (FCC) provides culturally competent programs and services, help community members access free and low-cost resources, and connect families to grassroots organizations and advocates.
The community is invited to Tuesday office hours to learn about services from FCC staff.
Kapwa Kultural Center has intentionally scheduled 2 resources (FCC and Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County) to hold their office hours at overlapping times in order to best serve our community.
Tuesday 11/18 FCC Office Hours 2-5; Legal Aid Office Hours 3-5
Tuesday 12/2 FCC Office Hours 2-5
Tuesday 12/16 FCC Office Hours 2-5; Legal Aid Office Hours 3-5
Legal Aid Office Hours
Join us at KKC for Legal Aid Office Hours — FREE legal help and guidance for community members seeking support with your rights, documents, and resources. Provided by Legal Aid Society San Mateo
Remagination Farm
Remagination Farm joins us at Kapwa to showcase their work, share their membership program, and invite the community into deeper connection with land, healing, and earth stewardship.
Healing, Connection, and Kapwa: A Gathering for Filipino Mental Health
Healing, Connection, and Kapwa: A Gathering for Filipino Mental Health
When: Friday 11/21 at 5:30-7:30pm
Who: All generations welcome
Cost: Free; Suggested Donation $10
This event is all about healing, for ourselves, our inner child, and our community.
We’re creating space to talk openly about Filipino mental health and intergenerational trauma, and to highlight the local orgs that specialize in Filipino-centered care right here in the Bay Area.
Many of us grew up carrying silence, shame, or stories that were never talked about. This event is about unlearning that together.
Join us and our partner organizations including Therapinxy Bay Area, FMHI San Mateo, and Kapwa Kultural Center for a day of music, reflection, and community care.
What to Expect:
-A mental health discussion with local Filipino therapists and advocates
-A “Letters to My Younger Self” reflection wall and affirmation space
-A DJ set by Zack Armada to hold the energy between conversations
-A live performance by KAT, a Filipino American singer and mental health advocate featured in The Slants Foundation’s Asian PaCIVICS program
-Plus a community resource fair to connect you with orgs offering culturally rooted mental health support
Let’s gather, listen, and heal for ourselves and the generations before and after us.
Mental Health First Aid Online Certification Course
Mental Health First Aid
Online Certification Course
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to:
Identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18.
Build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling.
Connect youth to appropriate support.
Who this course is for:
Adults who work with youth ages 12-18
Adults who are caregiving/parenting youth ages 12-18
Participants must be 18 years or older to register
Course Format:
1) Participants are required to take a 2 hour online self-paced introduction module and finish this by 11:59pm on 11/13, prior to the two Zoom sessions
2) Zoom Session 1: Friday, 11/14 at 3-5pm PT
3) Zoom Session 2: Saturday, 11/15 at 9:30am-12:00pm PT
At the end of the course you will get:
Certification for Mental Health First Aid
Certification is good for 3 years
Cost:
Certification Course value is $170; thanks to funder support we can offer it at a suggested donation of $35.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Registration Will Open Soon:
You must complete both steps in order to register:
1) Register for Zoom sessions here.
2)Complete suggested donation of $35 here. Choose an amount that aligns with your current circumstances.
After registration process is complete, expect an email with more information within the next 24 hours.
About your Facilitator:
Christi Morales-Kumasawa is Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Kapwa Kultural Center and Cafe. She has been facilitating Mental Health First Aid certification courses for 6 years and is passionate about helping others achieve wellness, which is why she pursued a mental health career in 2016 — after being a journalist for almost a decade.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she’s provided trauma responsive, culturally attuned, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy: incorporating modalities such as EMDR, somatic work, mindfulness, expressive arts, and play therapy.
Questions? christi@kapwakulturalcenter.org
Skratchfight Fridays
Join us at for SKRATCHFIGHT FRIDAYS at KKC — a bi-weekly open decks session where DJs and community members come together to spin, learn, and vibe.
Parenting Our Parents
Parenting Our Parents: Practical Support for Those Caregiving Our Elders
Conscious Caregiving is a monthly offering hosted by Raising Ancestors in collaboration with Kapwa Kultural Center. This is our 6th season of programming centered around supporting the generation that is simultaneously raising children, caregiving for our elders and healing our inner child.
Who: All generations welcome; caregiving roles are inclusive of bio, step, adoptive, surrogate parents; birthing and non-birthing parents; aunties, uncles, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, siblings, cousins and anyone who identifies as a caregiver.
When: Wednesday 11/12 at 5:30—7:00pm PT on Zoom (Register Below)
What to Expect:
5:30-6:15pm
Caregiving Storysharing Featuring: Deodor Tronco; Christi Morales-Kumasawa and Marcia Ceguerra Tulio. Then open up to participants to share their story.
Guiding Questions: What is your caregiving role? How its going and what resources you wish you had or are currently utilizing that is helpful?
6:15-7:00pm
Practical Support From Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County:
Legal Aid staff attorneys will provide a brief overview of our free legal services serving San Mateo County residents with a focus on demystifying Medi-Cal, share of cost, IHSS, and our Power of Attorney (POA) and Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD) clinic offerings.
Please register on Zoom for meeting information. Recording will be shared with registrants.
Free to all. KKC is a non-profit and strives to keep programming free or low cost.
Suggested donation $10. Donate here.
Jayi: Terms & Conditions Pre-Save Party
Jayi: Terms & Conditions Pre-Save Party
You’re invited to this all ages launch party!
What to Expect:
6pm Doors Open
7pm Performance
8pm Event ends
🍕Free pizza🍕
ThemeL y2k Slumber Party.
Dress Code: y2k or PJs!
This is a free event; $10 suggested donation to Kapwa Kultural Center.
Pre-Order your boba for pick up on 11/7 at 5:45pm (Kitchen stops accepting orders at 5:45pm).
Follow:
@__jayi___ (IG)
@___jayi___ (TikTok)
@officialjayi (YouTube)
www.jayimusic.my.canva.site/jayi
Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lFFQ1xx0KFZWQNKSpcKcw?si=j9RVDOy-TuqUCDD74tef5g
RSVP below to let us know you’re coming!
Photovoice exhibit: BIPOC Youth-Led Activism Towards Healing Nature Spaces
Photovoice exhibit: BIPOC Youth-Led Activism Towards Healing Nature Spaces
Join the Hood 2 Woods Photovoice research team and participants as we share the findings of our health equity research study. Support and learn from BIPOC students at SF State, who aim to make healing in nature more possible for youth of color using photos and stories. We invite you to share your feedback on how our work can impact policies."
This photovoice exhibit reflects the images and narratives captured by transitional-age youth (18-26) residing in the San Francisco Bay Area who identify as Black, Latinx, Pilipino, and/or Pacific Islander participating in a research project entitled “Examining Anti-Racist Healing in Nature to Protect Telomeres of Transitional Age BIPOC for Health Equity,” also known as “Hood 2 Woods.” Participants were trained in Photovoice and the SHOWeD methodologies for reflecting on experiences in nature in order to answer these research questions: a) What does healing in nature mean to you? b) How can green spaces be more welcoming? and c) What do green spaces in anti-racist park systems look like? These photos document strengths, challenges, hopes, and fears, and were followed by reflection pieces by the students and rich discussions as a cohort.
Learn More: https://reclaimingnature.sfsu.edu/reclaimingnature/about-us-0
Register below to reserve your complimentary boba for first 50 people!
Pop Up at KKC: Lei's Plant Shop
Lei’s Plant Shop is a family-owned, Filipino-owned business dedicated to sharing a love of plants and greenery with the community.
Pop Up at KKC: brb crying
Join us at KKC for a special pop-up with Nins & Arns, co-hosts of the comedy podcast brb crying, as they share how laughing through tears connects us to ourselves and each other.
Legal Aid Office Hours
Join us at KKC for Legal Aid Office Hours — FREE legal help and guidance for community members seeking support with your rights, documents, and resources. Provided by Legal Aid Society San Mateo
KKC Celebrates 1 Year in Daly City! 🎉
Save the date for our FIRST ANNIVERSARY celebration!
KKC Closed
KKC will be closed on Thursday, Oct 24 as we prepare for our 1 Year Anniversary on Oct. 25th!
Pop Up at KKC: Kristian Kabuay
Join us at KKC for a special pop-up with artist and cultural futurist Kristian Kabuay, featuring his Baybayin-inspired art, apparel, and works that reclaim and reimagine Filipino identity.
Pop Up at KKC: Kapuwa
Join us at KKC for a Kapuwa pop-up with artisan Ray Haguisan, featuring handmade pyrography wearable art inspired by Baybayin script and Philippine tattoo traditions.
Community Invitation: Building Our Kapwa Altar
Kapwa Cultural Center invites the community to contribute meaningful items to a shared altar — honoring ancestors, memory, and connection — from the kickoff on Oct 22 through Oct 31 at the Kapwa Café in Daly City.
Pop Up at KKC: Ugat Clothing
Join us at KKC for a pop-up with Ugat Clothing — shop Filipino-inspired apparel, art, and accessories. Meet the creators, and celebrate heritage through fashion.
Pop Up at KKC: Lola x Kenneth
Experience the art of Lola x Kenneth at Kapwa — where his grandmother’s watercolors and Kenneth’s storytelling lines merge to illuminate heritage, memory, and creative lineage.
Remagination Farm
Remagination Farm joins us at Kapwa to showcase their work, share their membership program, and invite the community into deeper connection with land, healing, and earth stewardship.
Indigenous Peoples' Day Solidarity
a portion of sales this week will be donated to Association of Ramaytush Ohlone (ARO)
In solidarity with our Indigenous siblings and in recognition of Indigenous People’s Day, Kapwa Kultural Center and Cafè will donate a portion of sales this week to Association of Ramaytush Ohlone (ARO).
The Association of Ramaytush Ohlone (ARO) represents the interests of the Ramaytush Tribe, the original peoples of the San Francisco Peninsula. The purposes of the ARO align with our ancestral responsibilities to care for Mother Earth and to care for the people who reside in our ancestral homeland.
KKC is a non-profit and we offer our community “boba for a cause.”
Please consider stopping by our Café or ordering online. Check out our upcoming events here.
Skratchfight Fridays
Join us at for SKRATCHFIGHT FRIDAYS at KKC — a bi-weekly open decks session where DJs and community members come together to spin, learn, and vibe.
Mamahood in the Hustle
Join us on Oct 8 at KKC as powerhouse mamas Rocky Rivera, Dr. Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, and Melissa de Mata peel back the layers of motherhood, care, and everyday hustle in a conversation rooted in culture and community.
KKC at Barrio Fiesta
Kapwa Kultural Center will be there to support our Co-Founder, Stephanie Balon, who will be receiving the Heart of My Peoples Award presented around 1 PM on the main stage.
Come by to celebrate this honor and enjoy the fiesta.
📅 Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕚 10 AM – 8 PM
📍 Downtown Livermore: 2400 First St., Livermore, Ca
Get ready for a fun-filled day featuring:
🛍 Bay Area Vendors
🍽 Delicious Food
🕯️ Ancestor Altar
🎈 Lots of activities including SkratchFight Community Turntable Session
🎤 Live Performances
KKC at Kasayahan Sa Daly City
Meet the KKC team at Kasayahan sa Daly City - The annual Filipino American History Month celebration in DALY CITY.
Pop Up at KKC: Chipidee Cookies
Swing by KKC for our Chipidee Cookies Pop-Up — shop these locally crafted treats, meet the creators behind the bake, and enjoy sweet community connections. 🍪
Pop Up at KKC: Baybayin Flashcards by Narra Media
Visit KKC Thursday, 10/2 for a Narra Media Pop-Up — browse Baybayin flash cards, script art, and commissioned name translations while celebrating cultural identity and creativity.
📣 September Special: Merienda Hour at Kapwa Café 20% Off
Take a break, Kapwa style! This September, we’re bringing you a special afternoon treat.
👉 20% off all drinks every Tuesday & Wednesday, 1–3pm.
📅 Available all month long in September only.
Whether you’re stopping in for a study break, catching up with friends, or just craving that perfect boba boost, this is your chance to enjoy it for less.
Celebrate the Ber months and keep the spirit of community flowing with us at Kapwa Kultural Center & Café. 💛
📍 Kapwa Kultural Center & Café – Daly City
🗓️ Tuesdays & Wednesdays in September
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
Mental Health First Aid Online Certification Course
Mental Health First Aid
Online Certification Course
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to:
Identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18.
Build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling.
Connect youth to appropriate support.
Who this course is for:
Adults who work with youth ages 12-18
Adults who are caregiving/parenting youth ages 12-18
Participants must be 18 years or older to register
Course Format:
There are 3 parts to this certification course:
1) Participants are required to take a 2 hour online self-paced introduction module prior to the two Zoom sessions
2) Zoom Session 1: Monday 9/29 at 3-6pm PT
3) Zoom Session 2: Tuesday 9/30 at 3-6pm PT
At the end of the course you will get:
Certification for Mental Health First Aid
Certification is good for 3 years
Cost:
Certification Course value is $170; thanks to funder support we can offer it at a suggested donation of $35.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Registration:
About your Facilitator:
Christi Morales-Kumasawa is Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Kapwa Kultural Center and Cafe. She has been facilitating Mental Health First Aid certification courses for 6 years and is passionate about helping others achieve wellness, which is why she pursued a mental health career in 2016 — after being a journalist for almost a decade.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she’s provided trauma responsive, culturally attuned, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy: incorporating modalities such as EMDR, somatic work, mindfulness, expressive arts, and play therapy.
Questions? events@kapwakulturalcenter.org
SKRATCHFIGHT Fridays
SKRATCHFIGHT
Turntable Community | Est. 2012
TURNTABLES FOR THE PEOPLE. OPEN DECKS. REAL VIBES. ALL LOVE.
SKRATCHFIGHT is a grassroots Bay Area Community rooted in turntablism, vinyl culture, and creative expression.
Founded at the historic Manila Heritage Building in San Francisco, and now thriving in places like Daly City’s War Memorial Community Center, SKRATCHFIGHT hosts open sessions where anyone- of any age or level- can touch the turntables and feel the vibe.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned DJ, just come through. No gear, no pressure- just music, connection and culture.
SKRATCHFIGHT will be at Kapwa Kultural Center 2nd and 4th Fridays from 1-5pm.
Come check them out Friday 9/26 featuring a set by @fonz_1896!
No need to register, just come through, grab a boba and jump in.
SCRATCH, LISTEN, CHILL. THIS IS FOR YOU. THIS IS FOR ALL OF US.
Follow @skratchfight
Pop Up at KKC: New Skool - Apparel, Art & Accessories
Kapwa Cultural Center invites you to a special Vendor Pop-Up!
Join us on Thursday, September 25 from 1–5PM as we welcome New Skool for an exclusive in-person pop-up at the café.
✨ Enjoy 20% off New Skool products during the event! ✨
This is the perfect chance to:
Shop New Skool’s curated collection at a discount
Support local makers and small businesses
Connect with the community while enjoying our signature boba drinks
📅 Date: Thursday, September 25
⏰ Time: 1–5PM
📍 Location: Kapwa Cultural Center & Café – Daly City
📣 September Special: Merienda Hour at Kapwa Café
Take a break, Kapwa style! This September, we’re bringing you a special afternoon treat.
👉 20% off all drinks every Tuesday & Wednesday, 1–3pm.
📅 Available all month long in September only.
Whether you’re stopping in for a study break, catching up with friends, or just craving that perfect boba boost, this is your chance to enjoy it for less.
Celebrate the Ber months and keep the spirit of community flowing with us at Kapwa Kultural Center & Café. 💛
📍 Kapwa Kultural Center & Café – Daly City
🗓️ Tuesdays & Wednesdays in September
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
Legal Aid Office Hours
Monthly Legal Aid
Office Hours
Provided by legal aid society of san mateo county
It is no secret that we are living in challenging times. The need for legal support and guidance within our trusted networks is becoming increasingly more important.
Kapwa Kultural Center is collaborating with Legal Aid Society of San Mateo to provide free office hours at the Café once a month from 3-5pm on Tuesdays 9/23, 10/28, 11/18 and 12/16.
What to Expect:
Our office hours are intended to provide a low stakes way to meet a legal aid attorney, and ask about our services and community outreach offerings. If you require full scope legal representation, we would be happy to chat with you on how to contact our office to preserve your confidentiality.
No appointment necessary; people are seen on a drop in, first come first served basis.
This is a safe and inclusive space. All are welcome.
Scope of Services:
We serve San Mateo County residents in the following legal areas:
Health care access, housing, public benefits, special education services, domestic violation, immigration, and elder abuses.
We are unable to assist with traffic tickets or criminal cases (including DUIs). If you need legal assistance in a criminal case or a case outside our practice, we can provide information on how to contact the San Mateo Bar Assocation Private Defender's Office and the San Mateo County lawyer referral services.
Meet the Attorney:
Camille Nguyen was a part of UC Irvine Law’s fifth graduating class, where she was a student leader in its Public Interest Law Fund, SSI clinic, and Asian Pacific American Law School Association. Prior to coming to Legal Aid, Camille worked at the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, where she represented clients in locked psychiatric facilities, and clients who needed access to mental health services. Camille joined Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County in 2020, and expanded her practice to healthcare consumer law, where she is passionate about advocating for affordable and equitable access to healthcare for hard to reach communities.
Resources:
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County website
The federal government’s final public charge rules are now in effect. Get the facts about public charge & immigration. Learn more how to Keep Your Benefits HERE.
Watch our recent IG Live with Camille hosted by Steph and Adrienne for our Kapwa C.A.R.E. Series.
No need to register, just show up.
Can’t make it on Tuesday 9/23? Office Hours will be held 3-5pm on Tuesdays 10/28, 11/18 and 12/16.