In celebration of the first major retrospective of Pacita Abad’s work, enjoy a day of free admission to the museum, including access to this exciting new exhibition on Floor 4. Pacita Abad features over 40 daring works including the artist’s signature trapunto paintings — stuffed, quilted canvases Abad adorned with materials and methods she investigated during her lifetime. While you’re here, experience special programming from our event partners, including hands-on artmaking, live performances, and more! Find a full list of activations throughout the museum with schedule and location information below.

On the same day from noon–6 p.m., don’t miss the UNDISCOVERED Block Party, featuring emerging artists and merchants celebrating the SOMA Pilipinas – Filipino Cultural Heritage District! The main entrance to the block party is located at The Parks @ 5M, 44 Mary Street.

Onsite Activations

Floor 1

Roberts Family Gallery (Howard Street Entrance)

Performances by KULARTS

10:30–11 a.m. Agos Youth & Rondalla Ensemble, an intergenerational rondalla music program featuring an ensemble of stringed instruments.

11–11:30 a.m. Legacy Filipino Martial Arts Demonstration, a weapons-based martial arts system that pulls from both modern and traditional Filipino Martial Arts.

1–1:30 p.m. Alleluia Panis Dance Theatres’ Ritwal and excerpts from the AntingAnting Project, a talismanic power of movement and dance through a multidisciplinary ritual performance.

1:30–2 p.m. Kulintang Dialect, a traditional five instrument kulintang band that performs kulintang classics as well as original compositions.

Phyllis Wattis Theater (Third Street Entrance)

3 p.m. Screening of Wild at Art, a digitally restored version of Kavery Kaul’s 1995 documentary on Pacita Abad, featuring the artist discussing her background, passion for world travel, and using her art as a vessel for highlighting the influence and diversity of women’s art practices around the world.

Wild at Art (1995) was directed by Kavery Kaul. This film is an Asian Women United Presentation, a Riverfilms Production, and an Academy Film Archives Restoration.

Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Atrium (Third Street Entrance)

1–5 p.m. Suntory Time, an immersive educational and sampling experience that tells the 100-year brand history of The House of Suntory alongside unique photo opportunities and a screening of the Suntory Anniversary Tribute by Academy-Award Winning Director, Sofia Coppola. Must be 21 or over to enjoy this experience.

Floor 4

Gina and Stuart Peterson White Box

11 a.m. Conversation between two of artist Pacita Abad’s siblings, Butch Abad and Rency Abad Baroña, on the artist’s life and work. Moderated by curator Trisha Lagaso Goldberg.

1–5 p.m. Community Trapunto Workshop, presented by SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural Heritage District and facilitated by artist Roseli Ilano, inviting anyone who wants to participate to embroider beads, buttons, textiles, and shells onto canvases painted by muralist Monica Magtoto. Demonstrations at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.

Galleries

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacita Abad retrospective open to the public

Floor 5

Cafe 5

On this day, the Cafe 5 will serve special dishes inspired by Filipino cuisine, in addition to the regular menu.