francisco has over one hundred drop off locations visit recycle damn and thanks for watching join us good evening everybody. welcome to the 2021 civic center plaza tree lighting and toy give away. [ applause ] my name is "ms. kay" and i am going to be your hostess this

evening. how are we all feeling? are we good? is everybody excited to be here? i know i'm excited to be here. well, before we get started, we have to give a couple thank yous. so we're going to give a big thanks to the civic center cbd off the grid for helping planning tonight's incredible event. and also, we're going to give a huge thank you to the parks department for providing such an enormous tree. isn't it beautiful. we also want to thank theater's executive director, nick, for this amazing lineup of fabulous talent. and, of course, a special thank you to the great christmas fair carollers.

weren't they amazing. so this year, the great dickens christmas fair will be running as a drive-thru event every weekend from december 4th until december 22nd at the cal palace. so make sure you go to their website, check it out, and do not miss it because this is going to be incredible. you know, the holidays really are a pretty amazing time of year. don't you guys agree. we get to all come together like this and be next to each other which is pretty exciting after last year. and so we're going to go ahead and i think we should get started with the show. what do you think? so our first group is called business casual and they are an

acapella band and voice jam festival champions in 2019. i heard them do their sound check earlier and i was completely blown away. are you guys ready to hear this? let's give it up for business casual. [ applause ] [♪♪]

[♪♪] rock'in around the

christmas tree [♪♪] you will get a sentimental feeling when you see voices singing let's be jolly deck the halls with bows of holly [♪♪] ♪ in a new old-fashioned way ♪♪

>> thank you so much san francisco. we are so exciteded to be here. we're so excited to spread some holiday cheer and enjoy this evening with you. ♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas ♪♪ ♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas ♪♪ [♪♪]

♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas ♪♪ ♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas from the bottom of my heart ♪♪ ♪ feliz navidad ♪♪ ♪ feliz navida ♪♪

♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas ♪♪ ♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas from the bottom of my heart ♪♪ [♪♪] ♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas ♪♪ ♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas from the bottom of my heart ♪♪ ♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas ♪♪ ♪ i want to wish you a merry

christmas from the bottom of my heart ♪♪ ♪ i want to wish you a merry christmas from the bottom of my heart ♪♪ [♪♪] [ applause ] [♪♪] >> we will definitely be seeing them a little later. all right. are you guys ready for the next performance?

so our next act comes to us under the direction of pam drake and they came to us all the way from the far away land of alameda. they have been seen in many parades all over the country including the festival of lights parade in palm springs as well as five appearances in the macy's day parade, once with the muppets. i know, so cool. are you guys ready to see who it is? please welcome the tap dancing christmas trees. [ applause ] [♪♪]

[♪♪] merry christmas!

♪ happy holidays ♪♪ ♪ happy holidays ♪♪ ♪ while the merry bells keep ringing ♪♪ ♪ happy holidays to you ♪♪ [♪♪] [ applause ]

[♪♪] ♪ it's christmas everywhere you look ♪♪ [♪♪]

[ applause ] >> open your eyes. [♪♪]

[ applause ] >> let's keep it going for the tap dancing christmas trees. [♪♪] >> my, oh, my. wasn't that fun. goodness gracious.

people are still coming. how many of you have never been to this event before? let me hear you. it's pretty amazing. all right. so before we continue with the show, we would like to give some special thanks to tonight's partners. another planet entertainment for all of their hard work organizing tonight's toy give-away along with the san francisco police department. we also want to go ahead and thank annie's off the grid bbc bake works and to the village for all of the craft and presents. we also have somebody else to thank. so at some point after the tree is lit and everything is done, you all should check out behind the tree is this really cool art installation that i think

you can write on which i think is kind of cool when you can write on art, that's cool. and it's courtesy of shine on sf. make sure you check that out. make sure you give them a big round of applause. okay. so our next performers, i cannot wait until they hit the stage. they are poet athletes. our young poets come from the america sores program at the i think for soccer. but tonight they're going to go ahead and it's going to be all about poetry and spreading joy.

please welcome american scores. [♪♪] >> christmas day. >> we see santa and snow. >> we found noodles and pine

needles. >> we hear talking, playing, and singing. >> we taste turkey and more turkey. >> we give to others. >> christmas day. cause cause [ applause ]

>> christmas day >> we see presents, trees, and family. we smell hot chocolate. we hear bells, music, and laughing. we test samosa ice cream and treats. >> christmas eve. [ applause ] applause] [applause] >> we can see different types of colors. we -- >> we can't hear you. >> we melt -- and all kinds of yummy food.

don't put your mouth on it. >> okay. we hear laughing, playing, and singing. [cheers and applause] >> diwali. [cheers and applause] >> happy christmas. >> happy christmas eve and happy christmas day. [cheers and applause]

>> christmas eve. >> we have been helping with the cookies and making up the pans wrapping our presents and we sing carols. and now there's nothing more to be done except to wait for christmas eve. [cheers and applause] >> christmas day.

the tree lights are blinking, samosas are frying as we gather for presents on crust kris day. family and cookies are the choice. hot chocolate this christmas day. family, food, and cookies are santa's joy as he sips on hot chocolate on this day, christmas day. [cheers and applause] >> let's hear it for america

scores. [♪♪] >> all right. let's all go that way. wave as you leave. say "bye" everybody. [cheers and applause] >> all right. is everybody ready to light this tree? so we're going to bring some people out, some special guests. so ya'll are just going to keep on clapping when i announce them. okay. here we go, we have phil ginsburg, the general manager of the san francisco recreation and parks department. come on up. as well as our city administrator car men chiu. come on up. we also have the state senator scott weiner and, of course, we

have our san francisco mayor london breed. [cheers and applause] [♪♪] all right. so our elfs are going to help us out too. are we all ready to do this? all right. we're going to count down from ten as a group. here we go. ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one! [cheers and applause]

[♪♪] >> say thank you. and now, we have a very special added performance for every

class. you may have seen them on "america's got talent" or maybe on their recent jc penney commercial. they're here now to please welcome san francisco's first family of song, the curtis family c-notes. [cheers and applause] >> hi. how are ya'll doing, san francisco? this is the most beautiful tree i have ever seen and it's so good to be out here with all ya'll. give yourself a round of applause. [applause] and i think i hear the mayor.

yes. all right. guys, you ready? [cheers and applause] we've got nile on bass. papa on keys. kiki. zahara, phoenix. and i'm momma c. we need the mic por favor sound people. so we've got a little technical difficulties. no worries. what we can do, let's give it up for the sound guys. let's clap. [applause]

we just need a plug-in. amen. there she is. count us off, baby. she has to take off her one! two! three! [♪♪] ♪ i'm going to get to know you better ♪♪ ♪ how much fun it's going to be together ♪♪ ♪ this christmas ♪♪

♪ and this christmas will be a very special christmas for you and me ♪♪ [♪♪] >> you can clap along. [♪♪] ♪ high-ho silver cheer ♪♪ ♪ this christmas ♪♪ ♪ this christmas ♪♪ ♪ we're carolling through the night ♪♪ ♪ and this christmas will be a very special christmas for you and me ♪♪ >> come on, daddy.

give it up for papa c on the keys. [applause] [♪♪] ♪ we're carolling through the night ♪♪ ♪ and this christmas will be a very special christmas for you and me ♪♪ ♪ this christmas will be a very special christmas for you and me ♪♪ ♪ very special christmas ♪♪

♪ merry christmas ♪♪ ♪ very special christmas ♪♪ ♪ very special christmas ♪♪ [cheers and applause] >> thank you, san francisco. just so you know, it feels a whole lot like christmas now that we've got this christmas tree lit up. city hall. everyone wearing a santa hat make some noise. wooo! so it's time for christmas and hanukkah. amen. happy hanukkah. right. yes. [♪♪]

♪ christmas time is here ♪♪ ♪ happiness and cheer ♪♪ ♪ fun for all the children call their favorite time of year ♪♪ ♪ snow flakes in the air ♪♪ ♪ carols everywhere ♪♪ ♪ olden times and ancient rhymes of love and dreams to share ♪♪ ♪ sleigh bells ring beauty

everywhere ♪♪ ♪ yuletide the fireside and joyful memories ♪♪ ♪ christmas time is here ♪♪ >> give it up for papa c on the keys. cannot forget the drummers. ♪ sleigh bells in the air ♪♪ ♪ beauty everywhere ♪♪

♪ yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there ♪♪ ♪ christmas time is here ♪♪ ♪ we'll be joining in ♪♪ [cheers and applause] >> thank you, san francisco. >> thank you. [cheers and applause] >> let's keep it going. the curtis family c notes.

weren't they absolutely incredible? goodness gracious. what do we think about the tree? it's so pretty. oh, my goodness. you know what's better than one tree? five trees that tap dance. what do you say? should we bring them back out here. yeah? give it up for the tap dancing christmas trees. [cheers and applause] [♪♪]

[cheers and applause] >> keep it going for the tap dancing christmas trees.

mud mud [♪♪] >> all right. is it feeling like christmas a little bit? yeah. you know, christmas is one of the most magical times of the year. right. we have people going out of their way to be extra nice which is good, which i love, we have really good food. we have hot cocoa and marshmallows. and, of course, we have christmas carols. i love christmas carols. but wouldn't it be really cool if we could get it to snow in san francisco? so my question is, first of all, i have two questions. do you think we can do it? all right. challenge accepted. and the second question is, how

many of you have seen real snow? yeah? okay. well, we're going to do our best tonight to see if we can get some of that snow to land right here in san francisco. [♪♪] ♪ the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful ♪♪ ♪ and since we've no place to go, let it snow let it snow ♪♪ ♪ no it doesn't show signs of stopping and i brought some corn for popping ♪♪ ♪ the lights are turned way down low, let it snow let it snow let it snow ♪♪ ♪ when we finally say good night how i hate being out in the cold. but if you only hold me tight ♪♪ ♪ all the way home i'll be warm

♪♪ ♪ oh, my gosh, we're doing it. it's so exciting! ♪ let it snow let it snow let it snow ♪♪ ♪ the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful ♪♪ ♪ and since we've no place to go, let it snow let it snow, let it snow ♪♪ ♪ no, it doesn't show signs of stopping and i brought some corn for popping ♪♪ ♪ the lights are turned way down low, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ♪♪ ♪ when we finally say good night how i hate being out in the cold ♪♪ ♪ but if you only hold me tight, all the way home i'll be warm ♪♪ ♪ oh, the fire is slowly dying and my dear, we're still good

buying ♪♪ ♪ but as long as you love me so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ♪♪ ♪ i'm dreaming of a white christmas ♪♪ ♪ just like the ones i used to know ♪♪ ♪ where the tree tops glisten and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow ♪♪ ♪ i'm dreaming of a white

christmas ♪♪ ♪ with every christmas ♪♪ ♪ may your days be merry and bright ♪♪ ♪ and may all your christmases be right ♪♪ [♪♪] ♪ sleigh bells ring, a beautiful sight we're happy tonight walking in a winter wonderland ♪♪ ♪ gone away is the blue bird here to stay is the new bird ♪♪ ♪ singing a song as we stroll along walking in a winter

wonderland ♪♪ ♪ in the meadow we can build a snowman ♪♪ ♪ we can even call it ♪♪ ♪ he'll say are you ready, we'll so no man, but you can do the job when you're in town ♪♪ ♪ the plans that we made walking in a winter wonderland ♪♪ that's right right ♪ walking in a winter wonderland ♪♪ [♪♪] [cheers and applause] >> you guys, we did it. we made it snow in san francisco. wow. that was amazing. let's hear it for the band.

so i'm thinking that it's feeling pretty christmasy right now but what is missing? i think there's one thing missing. i'll give you a few hints. he comes in a big red suit. he has a belly full of jelly and a long white beard. it's santa! we're going to go and bring back business casual to bring in santa. [♪♪]

♪ santa is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ santa is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ you better watch out you better not cry you better not pout i'm telling you why ♪♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ he's making a list, he's checking it twice he's going to find out who's naughty or nice ♪♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ he sees you when you're sleeping he knows when you're awake ♪♪ ♪ he knows if you've been bad or good so be good for goodness sake ♪♪ ♪ you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout i'm telling you why ♪♪ ♪ santa claus is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ santa is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ santa is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ you better watch out you

better not cry ♪♪ ♪ i'm telling you why ♪♪ ♪ santa claus is coming, santa claus is coming, santa claus is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ santa is coming to town ♪♪ ♪ santa is coming to town ♪♪ >> oh, pipe down. i'm here. i'm here! >> whoa, santa. you are not looking well >> all right. now everybody go home! >> boo! >> why aren't you going home? go home. excuse me. were you guys making all that beautiful music i was hearing? >> that was us. >> well, put a sock in it. get lost. move. we don't want christmas carols,

do we? christmas, boo! say it with me. [♪♪] >> well, i kind of like this song. ♪ you're as charming as an eel, mr. grinch ♪♪ >> they're singing about me. ♪ you're a vile one, mr. grinch ♪♪ ♪ you have termites in your smile ♪♪ ♪ you have all the of a seasick crocodile, mr. grinch ♪♪ ♪ i'd take the seasick crocodile ♪♪ [♪♪] >> i was just checking it. ♪ the grinch when he heard a

small sound ♪♪ [♪♪] >> you're missing my song. >> get my good side. i'm just kidding. i don't have a good side. ♪ mr. grinch, you're a nasty wassy skunk ♪♪

♪ the three words are best as follows stink, stang, stunk ♪♪ ♪ you're a rotter, mr. grinch ♪♪ [♪♪] >> that was really great, you guys. now, beat it! let's hear for the singers.

boo! boo! [please stand by]

>> all right. i want to prove i don't hate everything christmas is kind of gross but i do have things i like . do you want to know what they are?you want me to sing about them? here's what i like.raindrops on rosesand whimpering ♪ ♪ kittens, scratchy bowl ♪ ♪ mittens .♪ ♪ freezing thebathtub with ♪ ♪ some scummy rings, these are ♪ ♪ a few of my favorite things ♪ ♪ .♪ ♪ one leg and ponies and burnt ♪ ♪ apple strudel.♪ ♪ doorbells and death nels and ♪ ♪ saw the old noodles.♪ ♪ people who cover their ears ♪ ♪ when ising .♪ ♪ these are afew of my ♪ ♪ favorite things .♪

♪ the sound of a pumpkin.♪ ♪ something it smashes.♪ ♪ cookies who mind me with ♪ ♪ just a few glasses.♪ ♪ greeting your vendor with ♪ ♪ seven new things, these are ♪ ♪ a few of my favorite things.♪ ♪ when the dog bites, when the ♪ ♪ bee stings, when i'm feeling ♪ ♪ mad, i simply remember my ♪ ♪ favorite things and then i ♪ ♪ don't feel so glad.♪ ♪ when the dog bites.♪ ♪ when the bee stings.♪ ♪ when i'm feeling sad.♪ ♪ i simply remember my ♪ ♪ favorite things and then i ♪ ♪ don't feel so bad.♪ ♪ everybody clapped. >> wait a minute, wait a minut . hold up.

we came here to see the real santa. not some slimy green one of th . whatever you are. i think that the only way we're going to get to seesanta is if we sing . do you guys want to sing to celebrate the year? well, i think it's pretty obvious. here comes santa claus! >> excuse me, sorry. silent but deadly. >> are you guys ready?♪ ♪ >>.♪

♪ [singing] here comes santa ♪ ♪ claus,here comes santaclaus, ♪ ♪ right down santa claus lane ♪ ♪ .♪ ♪ he's got his reindeer ♪ ♪ pulling on the reins .♪ ♪ ... because santa claus ♪ ♪ comes tonight.♪ ♪ here comes santa claus, here ♪ ♪ comes santaclaus, right down ♪ ♪ santa claus lane.♪ ♪ he's got his bag and lots of ♪ ♪ presents for all the ♪ ♪ children again .♪ ♪ all is merry and bright.♪ ♪ so just keep that upover ♪ ♪ your head because santa ♪ ♪ claus comes tonight .♪ ♪ oh my goodness you guys. look! it's santa! oh my goodness.

can you see him look at that . >> ho ho ho. >> your days arenumbered , grinch. >> merry christmas! >> can you hear them? everybody say santa claus! >> merry christmas!>> ho ho ho! he's my rudolph. how are all my wonderful childrenin san francisco ? merry christmas everyone. merry christmas. there is a handsome young man.

hello. merry christmas. ho ho ho! look atall these wonderful children . hello, hello. [music] merry christmas. hello, merrychristmas . i see my favoriteyoung man . i see my favorite young man. here's that big fella. this is my favorite fellow. i remember when youwere only this may . you sat right on my lap.

>> i did? >> you did, drench.in fact i rememberwhat you asked for . you were a young young boy. >> i just know i didn't get it. >> i think i can make up for that. >> you don't have what i want. i wanted a footballand i never got it . >> can you look over here? >> is that for me? >> this is for you.i'm sorry it's a little late santa always gets his presence. >> i don't care what they say, you're okay. >> you're okay yourself, miste grinch. and i get a big hug from my friend ? i think i feel a very big hear . a big part.

with my good friend the grinch. well everyone, merry christmas. merry christmas.>> let's hear it for santa claus. >> oh my. ho hoho. merry christmas . >> i was wondering grinch do you have a favorite christmas song? >> do you know anything by nine inch nails? baby got back? i don't know, what do you know? >> do you know the one about the reindeer? >> you guys know the one about the reindeer western mark let's sing rudolph the red nosed reindeer. >> he's my favorite reindeer. >> you know or and dancer ♪

♪ and prancerand vixen .♪ ♪ but do you recall the most ♪ ♪ famousreindeer of all ?♪ ♪ rudolph the red nosed ♪ ♪ reindeer had a very shiny♪ ♪ nose.♪ ♪ and if you ever saw it , you ♪ ♪ would even sayit glows .♪ ♪ all of the other reindeer's ♪ ♪ used to laugh andcall him ♪ ♪ names .♪ ♪ they never let poor rudolph ♪ ♪ join in any reindeer games.♪ ♪ then one foggy christmas eve♪ ♪ , santa came to say.♪ ♪ rudolph, with your nose so ♪ ♪ bright won't you guide my ♪ ♪ sleigh tonight then how the ♪ ♪ reindeer loved him

>> manufacturing in cities creates this perfect platform

for people to earn livelihoods and for people to create more economic prosperity. i'm kate sosa. i'm cofounder and ceo of sf made. sf made is a public private partnership in the city of san francisco to help manufacturers start, grow, and stay right here in san francisco. sf made really provides wraparound resources for manufacturers that sets us apart from other small business support organizations who provide more generalized support. everything we do has really been developed over time by listening and thinking about what manufacturer needs grow.

for example, it would be traditional things like helping them find capital, provide assistance loans, help to provide small business owners with education. we have had some great experience doing what you might call pop ups or temporary selling events, and maybe the most recent example was one that we did as part of sf made week in partnership with the city seas partnership with small business, creating a 100 company selling day right here at city hall, in partnership with mayor lee and the board of supervisors, and it was just a wonderful opportunity for many of our smaller manufacturers who may be one or two-person shop, and who don't have the wherewithal to have their own dedicated retail store to show their products and it comes back to how do we help

companies set more money into arthur businesses and develop more customers and their relationships, so that they can continue to grow and continue to stay here in san francisco. i'm amy kascel, and i'm the owner of amy kaschel san francisco. we started our line with wedding gowns, and about a year ago, we launched a ready to wear collection. san francisco's a great place to do business in terms of clientele. we have wonderful brides from all walks of life and doing really interesting things: architects, doctors, lawyers, teachers, artists, other like minded entrepreneurs, so really fantastic women to work with. i think it's important for them to know where their clothes are made and how they're made. >> my name is jefferson mccarly, and i'm the general manager of the mission bicycle

company. we sell bikes made here for people that ride here. essentially, we sell city bikes made for riding in urban environments. our core business really is to build bikes specifically for each individual. we care a lot about craftsmanship, we care a lot about quality, we care about good design, and people like that. when people come in, we spend a lot of time going to the design wall, and we can talk about handle bars, we can see the riding position, and we take notes all over the wall. it's a pretty fun shopping experience. paragraph. >> for me as a designer, i love the control. i can see what's going on, talk to my cutter, my

pattern maker, looking at the designs. going through the suing room, i'm looking at it, everyone on the team is kind of getting involved, is this what that drape look? is this what she's expecting, maybe if we've made a customization to a dress, which we can do because we're making everything here locally. over the last few years, we've been more technical. it's a great place to be, but you know, you have to concentrate and focus on where things are going and what the right decisions are as a small business owner. >> sometimes it's appropriate to bring in an expert to offer suggestions and guidance in coaching and counseling, and other times, we just need to talk to each other. we need to talk to other manufacturers that are facing similar problems, other people that are in the trenches, just like us,

so that i can share with them a solution that we came up with to manage our inventory, and they can share with me an idea that they had about how to overcome another problem. >> moving forward, where we see ourselves down the road, maybe five and ten years, is really looking at a business from a little bit more of a ready to wear perspective and making things that are really thoughtful and mindful, mindful of the end user, how they're going to use it, whether it's the end piece or a wedding gown, are they going to use it again, and incorporating that into the end collection, and so that's the direction i hear at this point. >> the reason we are so enamored with the work we do is we really do see it as a platform for changing and making the city something that

it has always been and making sure that we're sharing the opportunities that we've been blessed with economically and socially as possible, broadening that

>> it's great to see everyone kind of get together and prove, that you know, building our culture is something that can be reckoned with. >> i am desi, chair of economic development for soma filipinos.

so that -- [ inaudible ] know that soma filipino exists, and it's also our economic platform, so we can start to build filipino businesses so we can start to build the cultural district. >> i studied the bok chase choy heritage, and i discovered this awesome bok choy. working at i-market is amazing. you've got all these amazing people coming out here to share one culture. >> when i heard that there was

a market with, like, a lot of filipino food, it was like oh, wow, that's the closest thing i've got to home, so, like, i'm going to try everything. >> fried rice, and wings, and three different cliefz sliders. i haven't tried the adobe yet, but just smelling it yet brings back home and a ton of memories. >> the binca is made out of different ingredients, including cheese. but here, we put a twist on it. why not have nutella, rocky road, we have blue berry. we're not just limiting it to just the classic with salted egg and cheese.

>> we try to cook food that you don't normally find from filipino food vendors, like the lichon, for example. it's something that it took years to come up with, to perfect, to get the skin just right, the flavor, and it's one of our most popular dishes, and people love it. this, it's kind of me trying to chase a dream that i had for a long time. when i got tired of the corporate world, i decided that i wanted to give it a try and see if people would actually like our food. i think it's a wonderful opportunity for the filipino culture to shine. everybody keeps saying filipino food is the next big thing. i think it's already big, and to have all of us here together, it's just -- it just

blows my mind sometimes that there's so many of us bringing -- bringing filipino food to the city finally. >> i'm alex, the owner of the lumpia company. the food that i create is basically the filipino-american experience. i wasn't a chef to start with, but i literally love lumpia, but my food is my favorite foods i like to eat, put into my favorite filipino foods, put together. it's not based off of recipes i learned from my mom. maybe i learned the rolling technique from my mom, but the different things that i put in are just the different things that i like, and i like to think that i have good taste. well, the very first lumpia that i came out with that really build the lumpia -- it

wasn't the poerk and shrimp shanghai, but my favorite thing after partying is that bakon cheese burger lumpia. there was a time in our generation where we didn't have our own place, our own feed to eat. before, i used to promote filipino gatherings to share the love. now, i'm taking the most exciting filipino appetizer and sharing it with other filipinos. >> it can happen in the san francisco mint, it can happen in a park, it can happen in a

street park, it can happen in a tech campus. it's basically where we bring the hardware, the culture, the operating system. >> so right now, i'm eating something that brings me back to every filipino party from my childhood. it's really cool to be part of the community and reconnect with the neighborhood. >> one of our largest challenges in creating this cultural district when we compare ourselves to chinatown, japantown or little saigon, there's little communities there that act as place makers. when you enter into little philippines, you're like where are the businesses, and that's one of the challenges we're trying to solve.

>> undercover love wouldn't be possible without the help of the mayor and all of our community partnerships out there. it costs approximately $60,000 for every event.

undiscovered is a great tool for the cultural district to bring awareness by bringing the best parts of our culture which is food, music, the arts and being ativism all under one roof, and by seeing it all in this way, what it allows san franciscans to see is the dynamics of the filipino-american culture. i think in san francisco, we've kind of lost track of one of our values that makes san francisco unique with just empathy, love, of being acceptable of different people, the out liers, the crazy ones. we've become so focused onic maing money that we forgot about those that make our city and community unique. when people come to discover, i want them to rediscover the

magic of what diversity and empathy can create. when you're positive and committed to using that energy,

>> welcome everybody. i am rudy, executive director of the violence prevention organization unite players. born and raised in san francisco. we have pretty much everybody from every walk of life in every sector from the sfpd to the private sector, community-based organizations. brothers and sisters on the other side of the wall. mothers who have lost kids to gun violence. brady campaign. mazda action. we have the sbip. my two brothers, guy and gary, you all, soldiers for