BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T212240Z CREATED:20260427T212153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212240Z UID:23261-1777636800-1777640400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:May Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-may2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T193016Z CREATED:20260326T234447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193016Z UID:23126-1777813200-1777822200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/strong-bamboo-26/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Strong-Like-Bamboo-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T161947Z CREATED:20260423T222057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T161947Z UID:23227-1778781600-1778790600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Asian Voices in Children’s Media: a Talk With Nira Liu\, Eugenia Yoh\, and Elenor Mak DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/asian-kids-media/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Celebrating-Asian-Voices-in-Childrens-Media-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T185722Z CREATED:20260409T230626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185722Z UID:23171-1779026400-1779033600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories from the Edge of Sea: A Book Launch With Andrew Lam DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/andrew-lam/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Andrew-Lam-Book-Launch-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T220439Z CREATED:20260422T214047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T220439Z UID:23150-1779474600-1779483600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Asian World Cinema: QWOCFF Satellite Screening DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/qwocmap/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Queer-Asian-Cinema-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T001308Z CREATED:20260413T185348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T001308Z UID:23198-1780167600-1780174800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-Filled Heritage: Celebrating the Zither—Asian American Identity and Cultural Survival DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/asian-zither/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Asian-Zither-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223304Z CREATED:20260603T223247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T223304Z UID:23417-1780660800-1780664400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:June Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/june-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T213817Z CREATED:20260511T201833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T213817Z UID:23300-1781287200-1781294400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Opening Doorways for Belonging and Liberation: PARAMITA Film Screening and Healing Workshop with Kirthi Nath DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/paramita/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PARAMITA-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214051Z CREATED:20260602T213826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T214051Z UID:23397-1782498600-1782505800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Pieces of Self: A Collage Workshop with Trisha Mah DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/trisha-mah/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pieces-of-Self-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T234711Z CREATED:20260706T234615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T234711Z UID:23459-1783684800-1783688400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:July Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/july-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260707T203510Z CREATED:20260529T223451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T203510Z UID:23326-1783864800-1783872000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Musikang Kalipay: A Rondalla Concert with the Iskwelahang Pilipino DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/kalipay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Musikang-Kalipay-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260624T213605Z CREATED:20260623T195601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T213605Z UID:23423-1784826000-1784833200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:1850-1882: A Chinese American Origin Story—A Book Talk with Veronica Li DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/veronica-li/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1882-Book-Talk-IG-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260731T160946Z CREATED:20260703T014214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T160946Z UID:23449-1785589200-1785600000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Stories in Our Voices: Oral History of Oakland Chinatown Organizing Across Generations DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oral-history-chinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Our-Stories-in-Our-Voices-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T133000 DTSTAMP:20260805T204519Z CREATED:20260722T202453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T204519Z UID:23472-1786104000-1786109400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:August Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/aug2026-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260730T155923Z CREATED:20260722T213418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155923Z UID:23476-1786802400-1786809600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Nest of Tongues: A Book Launch With Randy Ribay DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/nest-of-tongues/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nest-of-Tongues-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T154700Z CREATED:20260818T154657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154700Z UID:23564-1788012000-1788102000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Chinese Storytime: Celebrating the Qixi Festival DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bilingual-storytime-aug26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bilingual-Storytime-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T133000 DTSTAMP:20260901T042024Z CREATED:20260901T041628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T042024Z UID:23615-1788523200-1788528600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:September Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sep2026-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260910T193119Z CREATED:20260806T212924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T193119Z UID:23528-1789153200-1789160400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Interweaving: Indo-Persian Exchanges DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/interweaving/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Interweaving-Indo-Persian-Exchanges-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T004356Z CREATED:20260814T045103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T004356Z UID:23549-1789813800-1789830000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tea & Tiles: A Saturday Social With 13 Orphans DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/tea-tiles-sep2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tea-Tiles-Sep2026-FB-1080-x-1080-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260901T042328Z CREATED:20260901T042126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T042328Z UID:23620-1790942400-1790947800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:October Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oct2026-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T003747Z CREATED:20260916T003547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T003747Z UID:23638-1791036000-1791126000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Chinese Storytime: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bilingual-storytime-oct26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/English-Mid-Autumn-Bilingual-Storytime-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T203000 DTSTAMP:20261010T032444Z CREATED:20261010T031541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T032444Z UID:23837-1792863000-1792873800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The 2026 OACC Gala: Holding Place\, Holding Space DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/2026gala/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Facebook-sized-post.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T200000 DTSTAMP:20261007T145237Z CREATED:20261001T212417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T145237Z UID:23767-1793125800-1793131200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Becoming Leaderful: Building the Communities We Want DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/leaderful/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Becoming-Leaderful-FB-1080-x-1080-px-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20261012T213149Z CREATED:20261012T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T213149Z UID:23857-1793901600-1793908800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:One Fighting Irishman: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/fighting-irishman/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/One-Fighting-Irishman-FB-1080-x-1080-px1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T133000 DTSTAMP:20261005T192137Z CREATED:20261005T184507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T192137Z UID:23797-1793966400-1793971800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:November Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/nov2026-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T140000 DTSTAMP:20261005T163057Z CREATED:20260916T014142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T163057Z UID:23656-1794744000-1794751200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Ecologies of Resistance: A Conversation with Authors Umi Vaughan\, Tiffany Yap and Robert Liu-Trujillo DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 12\, 20262-4 pm(Palengke/Market from 1-4 pm)FREE  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts\, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical\, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape\, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.   Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston\, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore\, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)\, bullying and friendship\, and finding joy in differences.   Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs\, popular music medleys\, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla\, choreography while playing.    A Palengke/Marketplace of Filipino small businesses will open at 1 pm\, an hour before the concert. Come early to shop and support Remagination Farm\, Ingat Cafe\, Picture Paper Mama\, Ina Sol\, and Sama-Sama Cooperative.   🍮 Special partner offer from Tita Becca’s: Attendees of “Musikang Kalipay” can redeem their registration for a free leche flan at Tita Becca’s (400 15th St\, Oakland) with purchase of any meal. Offer expires 7/19/26.   Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks\, with support from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists)\, Bindlestiff Studio\, Sama-Sama Cooperative\, Palaka Music\, and Tita Becca’s.   This event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Iskwelahang Rondalla Ensemble   Founded in 1976\, Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a volunteer-run Filipino cultural school dedicated to strengthening Filipino American children\, families and community. Our decades of service earned the 2006 Banaag Award from the Office of the President of the Philippines for contributions to the global Filipino community. Learn more at home.ipbahay.org.   The IP Rondalla Ensemble\, established in 1986 under the tutelage of world-renowned Filipino virtuoso Michael Dadap\, bridges generations through music by bringing together the fresh energy of young musicians with experienced mentor musicians who together perform Filipino folk\, pop\, and contemporary Fil-Am compositions. Over the years\, the rondalla has been fortunate to perform for three Philippine Presidents\, release two albums\, share the stage with Filipino artists such as Rachel Alejandro\, Jon Joven\, Celeste Legaspi and Jim Paredes; and to be featured at the United Nations\, the Cultural Center of the Philippines\, and the U.S. Mission to NATO. Past tours have taken us to Canada\, the Philippines\, and Europe\, proudly blending music\, dance\, and storytelling that reflect the richness of the Filipino American experience.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sari-Sari Storybooks   Sari-Sari Storybooks is an independent press based in Oakland\, California\, which publishes bilingual Filipino children’s books in Philippine mother tongues. These stories of kindness\, courage\, and magic celebrate the rich diversity of the Philippines with young readers in the motherland and diaspora. The press was founded by Christina Newhard in 2012\, with the first three titles published in 2017: Melo the Umang-Boy\, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik\, and Amina and the City of Flowers. Sandangaw followed in 2018\, and most recently\, Jalal and the Lake in 2023. These books are bilingual in Ivatan\, Cebuano\, Chavacano\, Waray\, and Meranaw\, with a board book scheduled for release in 2026.   Since its founding\, Sari-Sari Storybooks has reached thousands of readers with their quirky\, beautiful\, uniquely Filipino storytelling. Learn more at sarisaristorybooks.com. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/ecologies-resist/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ecologies-of-Resistance-Authors-in-Convo-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR