Filipino priests to sponsor ‘Pista sa Nayon’ fundraiser
THE Filipino Priests Association of Los Angeles will sponsor a fundraising event on Sunday, October 20, at 5 p.m. the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208….
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5th FilAm Int’l Book Festival takes place October 12-13 in SF
Pulitzer Prize Winner Jose Antonio Vargas to headline event THE nonprofit organization Philippine-American Writers and Artists, in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, will hold the Fifth Filipino American…
AAG celebrates 16th Asian American Community Awards
ON Saturday, September 21, the Asian American Group presented Community Achievement Awards to outstanding Las Vegas citizens and a community organization. This is the sixteenth annual Gala Awards night. The event was…
MASTER OF HER OWN FATE: Hadestown’s Kay Trinidad is living her best life
Hadestown is undoubtedly the hottest show on Broadway this season. It led the pack and received an astounding 14 Tony Award nominations, winning in eight categories including Best Musical. It…
‘Trick Mirror’ by Fil-Am author Jia Tolentino launches at Skylight Books in Los Angeles
by Thelma Sugay THE room was beaming with indescribable frenzy as though awaiting the arrival of royalty. The audience crossed all barriers — age, color and interest. Already, a sign that whoever…
Japan House Los Angeles extends “Bakeru” exhibition until October 20 due to popular demand
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the “BAKERU: Transforming Spirits” exhibition extension, due to its popularity since the world debut on July 17, until October 20. The complimentary…
Largest University of PH alumni gathering in LA hits fundraising goals, welcomes VP Leni Robredo
LOS ANGELES, California – It was an epic night on Saturday, September 7 for the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) as one of U.P.’s…
Call for artists to celebrate excellence in visual arts ahead of November 16 Arts and Glamour Night
Awardees featured in art exhibit, community heroes and trailblazers to be honored ATTENDEES at the November 16 dinner-dance event at the Long Beach Marriott shall be treated to a feast…
This FREE LA pop-up features Filipino lumpia musubi and Spam soft-serve
For many people around the world — especially Filipinos — Spam is a beloved staple in their meals, whether served with egg and rice for breakfast or wrapped with seaweed…
Philippines Cultural Day comes to USC Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, CA
On Sunday, September 8, the USC Pacific Asia Museum will have a full day of activities celebrating the cultures of the Philippines. Enjoy performances, art-making activities, a chef conversation, and…
All set for Filipino American Festival Inc. (FAFI)
THE 7th Annual Filipino American Festival will take centerstage once more on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 1:00PM to 9:00PM at the Overpeck Bergen County Park (199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield,…
Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez: ‘Twogether Again’ at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles
“That’s the state of how I was taught, was the whole thing of Ohana, wishes family…and that’s one thing that we don’t get enough of in the Philippines; [it is]…
Discovering UNDISCOVERED SF: Food, fashion and Filipino culture
WHERE can you find everything Filipino — from food, fashion to culture — in one place? In San Francisco, you don’t have to look too far as UNDISCOVERED SF has returned…
John Ablaza: From nature and culture to couture
The internationally known Filipino designer takes stage via ‘Nature & Nurture’ fashion show in October WHEN one’s sense of style and fashion is innate, it wouldn’t be hard to transition to different…
Second annual International Travel, Trade and Consumer Expo lands in Carson on August 3-4
The weekend filled with exhibitors, activities, entertainment and speakers promoting the booming travel and trade opportunities between the United States and the Philippines is here! On Saturday and Sunday, August…
Filipino films, stories at AAIFF 2019
Yellow Rose makes its New York premiere at AAIFF “THIS feels like a homecoming and it’s such a wonderful feeling,” said Dianne Paragas, director of Yellow Rose on the red…
SouthBay Pavilion Mall in Carson gears up for second annual International Travel, Trade, and Consumer Expo
All roads will lead to the SouthBay Pavillion on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4 in Carson, California as industry players from both the U.S. and the Philippines are poised to…
Fil-Am actors lead ‘Miss Saigon’ national tour, now in LA
THE heat is on at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, where the national tour of “Miss Saigon” has mounted for the next four weeks. Opening night was held…
All roads lead to SouthBay Pavillion on August 3-4 for trade expo
CITY of Carson, CA. – All roads will lead to the SouthBay Pavillion on Aug. 3-4 in this suburban city south of Los Angeles as industry players from both the…
Jeffrey Lo, director of ‘The Language Archive’
Sharing the power of storytelling and the importance of representation CARRYING his passion to create stories and present them to others who may not have the opportunity to feel or…
Tri-Valley Repertory presents: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Fil-Am Romar De Claro plays lead role in this favorite family musical THE Tri-Valley Repertory is proud to present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this July and August at…
Team Philippines participates in this year’s World Championships of Performing Arts
A TEAM of Filipino talent is back again to compete in this year’s World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Long Beach, California. Considered the “Talent Olympics,” WCOPA has over…
41st Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival: A celebration of culture, dance and music
Catch the largest and longest-running event in North America in its last weekend, July 13 and 14 NEARLY 500 Northern California artists presenting dance and music from more than 17…
Summer Fancy Food Show shines light on specialty food from the Philippines
FOOD companies from the Philippines began joining the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco in 2014 under the branding initiative Food Philippines. That year, Filipino favorites including bananas, mangoes,…
Fil-Am authors and scholars to hold book talk on June 29
Philippine Expressions Bookshop — one of two bookstores in the United States dedicated to Filipino literature — is presenting another series of Book Talks on Saturday, June 29 with five…
FASO to debut at the world-famous Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO), the only Filipino symphony orchestra outside of the Philippines, will perform for the first time in the world-famous Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday,…
Shining onstage: Fil-Am Kylie Abucay sings her heart out as Sandy in ‘Grease’
ONE of the iconic musicals of our time — both onstage and film — is the “Grease,” a story of Rydell High’s senior class of 1959. Many of us…
Philippine Ballet Theatre wows Los Angeles with a spectacular performance of Filipino-themed classical ballet
RESOUNDING applause filled the auditorium as the dancers of the Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) made their finale curtsies on Saturday, June 15. The energetic company of 20 dancers showed their…
Top Filipina commissioners honored at LA City Hall event
Two top-ranking Filipina American commissioners were honored during an event at Los Angeles City Hall on Monday, June 18. The luncheon, organized by the LA City Employees Asian American Association…
