2026 APA Heritage Awards & Community Gala

The APA Heritage Awards & Community Gala is San Francisco’s annual signature kickoff event for AAPI Heritage Month.

This celebratory evening features two segments:

• The APA Heritage Awards and AAPI Youth Change Maker Awards at the Herbst Theatre
• A festive gala reception at City Hall

This year’s theme, “Elevating Cultures,” highlights the importance of amplifying diverse AAPI voices and uplifting communities.

🕒 Time: 5:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5p.m.)
📍 Location: Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

What to Expect:

• Mayor’s proclamation ceremony

• Presentation of the APA Heritage Awards honoring organizations for milestone achievements
• Presentation of the AAPI Youth Change Maker Awards recognizing two youth leaders for community impact
• Cultural procession featuring community participants in festive attire

✅ Free Event – RSVP Required

🕒 Time: 7:00 p.m. (Immediately following the Awards Ceremony)
📍 Location: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

What to Enjoy:

• Catered reception featuring diverse Asian cuisine
• Cultural performances showcasing AAPI talent
• Signature cocktails and mocktails
• Opportunity to purchase an APA logo t-shirt

🎟️ Tickets: $25
👗 Attire: Ethnic Festive / Cocktail attire

Support the APA Heritage Foundation

This celebration of AAPI Heritage Month is made possible by community volunteers. Your contribution helps defray event costs and sustain this work.

Suggested contributions: $50, $100, $250, other

The APA Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Info: Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco (Free public event; seating is first come first serve. Door opens at 5:00p.m. and we recommend that you plan to arrive early.)

Info: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco (Tickets: $25) Join for an energizing evening at City Hall celebrating community, culture, and impact. Enjoy reception style bites, live performances, and cocktails alongside leaders, creatives, and changemakers.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, United States

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