Club Mandalay is a monthly live music gathering at the International Hotel Manilatown Center — a space rooted in Manilatown’s history where sound becomes a way to remember, reconnect, and be together.

This special afternoon brings together two of Manilatown’s resident ensembles:

🎷 The Manilatown Jazz Ensemble: Sharing improvisations that reflect the diverse musical experience of San Francisco — music shaped by jazz, storytelling, and creative dialogue.

🥁 The Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble: Presenting pre-colonial Philippine music and dance traditions — including kulintang and indigenous movement — honoring cultural knowledge passed forward across generations.

Together, these ensembles embody a living bridge between contemporary expression and ancestral tradition. Jazz and indigenous sound meet not as opposites, but as continuations of one another — rooted in rhythm, listening, and community care.

Club Mandalay takes place in the very building that stands because of collective action. The original International Hotel was home to generations of Filipino and Chinese immigrant elders who were unjustly evicted in 1977 after years of resistance. Their struggle became a defining moment in Asian American civil rights history. Today, we gather in this rebuilt space not only to remember that fight, but to carry forward its spirit of solidarity, dignity, and perseverance through art.

At Club Mandalay, music is offered as more than performance. It is shared as: Remembrance of those who came before us Affirmation of belonging in the present Inspiration to imagine a shared future shaped by perseverance, creativity, and collective responsibility for our common home

Rooted in the legacy of Manilatown and the I-Hotel, these gatherings welcome people of all backgrounds — whether you are a longtime community member, a neighbor, a visitor, or simply curious.

There is space here for you. All are welcome

This event is free; donations are greatly appreciated in support of Manilatown’s community arts and cultural programs.

Come as you are. Stay for the music. Leave strengthened, connected, and inspired.

Live jazz at the International Hotel Manilatown Center—Club Mandalay features the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble (AKA The Autonomous Region) in a monthly community gathering.

Club Mandalay is a monthly live music gathering at the International Hotel Manilatown Center—a place to slow down, listen deeply, and be together.

This month features The Autonomous Region, offering an intimate afternoon of jazz and improvisation. Music here is shared as a form of care, remembrance, and community connection.

Rooted in the legacy of Manilatown and the I-Hotel, these gatherings welcome people of all backgrounds to feel strengthened, less alone, and gently inspired to imagine a future shaped by perseverance, creativity, and shared responsibility for our common home.

All are welcome. This event is free, with donations greatly appreciated in support of Manilatown’s community programs.

Come as you are. Stay for the music. Leave a little more connected.

Join The Autonomous Region (AKA the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble) for an afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay!

Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Join The Autonomous Region (AKA the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble) for an afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay!

Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Please join The Autonomous Region (AKA the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble) for another afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay!

Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

At 2pm The Autonomous Region will take the stage featuring Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Harold Ohashi on Drums, Chris Planas on guitar, Socorro DeCastro on piano and special Guest Soloist Melecio Magdaluyo!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Please join Caroline Cabading and The Autonomous Region (AKA the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble) for another afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay!

Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

At 2pm The Autonomous Region (AKA the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble), will take the stage featuring Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Harold Ohashi on Drums, Chris Planas on guitar, Roy Brown on piano and special Guest Soloist Melecio Magdaluyo!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Please join Caroline Cabading and The Autonomous Region (AKA the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble) for another afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay! Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

At 2pm The Autonomous Region (AKA the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble), will take the stage featuring Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Harold Ohashi on Drums, Chris Planas on guitar, Roy Brown on piano and special Guest Soloist Melecio Magdaluyo!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Join us for another afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay! Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

This month we're excited to present one of Manilatown's resident music ensembles: the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble (AKA The Autonomous Region), will take the stage featuring Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Harold Ohashi on Drums, Chris Planas on guitar and Roy Brown on piano!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Join us for another afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay! Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

This month we're excited to present one of Manilatown's resident music ensembles:

The Manilatown Jazz Ensemble (AKA The Autonomous Region), will take the stage featuring Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Harold Ohashi on Drums, Chris Planas on guitar and special guest Rey Cristobal on piano!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Welcome to Club Mandalay, where the music is live and the community is gathering!

Join us for another afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay! Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

This month we're featuring our house band, the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble (AKA The Autonomous Region), with Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Harold Ohashi on Drums, Chris Planas on guitar and Roy Brown on piano!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Join us for another afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay! Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

This month we're excited to present two musical guests:

Starting us off will be our house band, the The Autonomous Region (Manilatown Jazz Ensemble), featuring Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Harold Ohashi on Drums, Chris Planas on guitar and Rey Cristobal on piano!. After a short break latin jazz ensemble Sofrito will take to the stage followed by a solo performance by Sanjana Jagarlapudi.

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Join us for another afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay!

Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz and traditional Philippine music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

This month we're excited to present the two house bands of the International Hotel Manilatown Center!

Starting us off will be the Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble featuring Caroline Cabading, Raymond Bambao, Jibril Alvarez, Tony Daquipa, Lisa Lord, Camille Santana, Frances Cachapero, Daniel Giray, Marcella Pabros-Clark and Patrick Tamayo offering a set of pre-colonial Philippine music and dance.

After a short break our The Autonomous Region (performing as the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble), will take to the stage with Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Harold Ohashi on Drums, and Rey Cristobal on piano!

We hope to see you here at this FREE family-friendly event!

Welcome to Club Mandalay, where the music is live and the community is gathering!

Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person event will bring together jazz and latin music lovers and community enthusiasts from all around the Bay Area. With a vibrant atmosphere and a lineup of talented musicians Club Mandalay promises to keep you grooving all afternoon. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music, friends, and good vibes in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown-North Beach district!

This month house band, the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble (AKA The Autonomous Region), will start the show with Caroline Cabading on Vocals, Raymond Bambao on Bass, Chris Planas on Guitar, Harold Ohashi on Drums, Vincent Khoe on piano, and Special Guest Soloist Melecio Magdaluyo!

For more information about Club Mandalay, the Manilatown Jazz Ensemble or the Manilatown Heritage Foundation please contact mhf@manilatown.org

The Autonomous Region musicians are back at the International Hotel Manilatown Center's Club Mandalay as the Center's house jazz ensemble, the "Manilatown Jazz Ensemble". Please join us as we open the show with a set of standards and originals at this FREE and Family-Friendly event in the heart of North Beach - Chinatown.

Please join us for the Autonomous Region's lead vocalist Caroline Cabading's CD Release. The band will be performing selections from her first CD, "Sugilanon"

The Autonomous Region musicians are back at the International Hotel Manilatown Center's Club Mandalay as the Center's house jazz ensemble, the "Manilatown Jazz Ensemble". Please join us as we open the show with a set of standards and originals at this FREE and Family-Friendly event in the heart of North Beach - Chinatown.

The Autonomous Region musicians are back at the International Hotel Manilatown Center's Club Mandalay as the Center's house jazz ensemble, the "Manilatown Jazz Ensemble". Please join us as we open the show with a set of standards and originals at this FREE and Family-Friendly event in the heart of North Beach - Chinatown.

Please join The Autonomous Region as we present an afternoon of straight ahead jazz at the Clarion Performing Arts Center

Autonomous will be helping the Watsonville community celebrate Filipino-American History Month with a Jazz set of Great American Songbook standards as well as original compositions.

Autonomous will be back at Bird & Beckett for another evening of Jazz Standards followed by a set of originals from our "Sugilanon" suite. Hope to see you there!