BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.17.3//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:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181014T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181014T170000 DTSTAMP:20190404T152704Z CREATED:20181001T220326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T152704Z UID:4825-1539504000-1539536400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Free Kidney Disease 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/free-kidney-disease-screening/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181013T220000 DTSTAMP:20190429T224144Z CREATED:20181001T220038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T224144Z UID:4820-1539457200-1539468000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Silindro Pilipino Project 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/silindro-pilipino-project/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CZ-Silindro-Pilipino-May-5th-small-web-card.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181005T180000 DTSTAMP:20190404T152849Z CREATED:20180906T231523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T152849Z UID:4765-1538762400-1538762400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Hinabi Project:  Weaving Peace and Dreams ~ Textile Arts of Mindanao 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/the-hinabi-project-weaving-peace-and-dreams-textile-arts-of-mindanao/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180930T160000 DTSTAMP:20190404T152857Z CREATED:20180906T231650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T152857Z UID:4769-1538312400-1538323200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mountain Spirits MUSIC & DANCE PERFORMANCE / FILM SCREENING / TRUNK SHOW 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/mountain-spirits-music-dance-performance-film-screening-trunk-show/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180927T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180927T203000 DTSTAMP:20190404T152903Z CREATED:20180718T185809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T152903Z UID:4578-1538069400-1538080200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:2018 Chinatown Mayoral & District 2 Candidate’s Forum 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/oakland-chinatown-coalition-candidates-forum/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180923T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180923T190000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153003Z CREATED:20180718T190112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153003Z UID:4580-1537720200-1537729200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Peace Lantern Ceremony 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/peace-lantern-ceremony/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180923T170000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153029Z CREATED:20180918T225301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153029Z UID:4800-1537689600-1537722000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:IN OAKLAND: “Fighting Dictators in the Philippines\, Then & Now” 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/in-oakland-fighting-dictators-in-the-philippines-then-now/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T200000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153122Z CREATED:20180829T175909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153122Z UID:4707-1537117200-1537128000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Filipino-American History during the 1965-1970 Grape strikes - Book Reading / Film Screening / Photography Exhibition 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/filipino-american-history-during-the-1965-1970-grape-strikes-book-reading-film-screening-photography-exhibition/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180909T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180909T170000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153141Z CREATED:20180717T223122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153141Z UID:4568-1536458400-1536512400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Opening Reception: The Forbidden Book: The Philippine-American War in Political Cartoons Presented and Curated by: Abraham Ignacio 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/opening-reception-the-forbidden-book-the-philippine-american-war-in-political-cartoons/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180907T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180907T200000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153216Z CREATED:20180718T185649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153216Z UID:4575-1536339600-1536350400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:First Fridays: Lincoln Summer Nights 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/first-fridays-lincoln-summer-nights-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180905T160000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153242Z CREATED:20180718T185310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153242Z UID:4573-1536152400-1536163200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:First Wednesdays Madison Park 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/first-wednesdays-madison-park/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180827 DTSTAMP:20190404T153317Z CREATED:20180807T211733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153317Z UID:4648-1535155200-1535327999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Chinatown StreetFest 2018 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/oakland-china-town-streetfest-2018/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180803T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180803T200000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153322Z CREATED:20180717T220933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153322Z UID:4559-1533315600-1533326400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:First Fridays:  Lincoln Summer Nights 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/first-fridays-lincoln-summer-nights/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180801T160000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153406Z CREATED:20180717T220819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153406Z UID:4557-1533128400-1533139200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:First Wednesdays at Madison Park 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/first-wednesdays-at-madison-park/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T200000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153435Z CREATED:20180703T224814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153435Z UID:4537-1532804400-1532808000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:See You at the 7 - Stories From the Bay Area's Last Original Mile House 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/see-you-at-the-7-stories-from-the-bay-areas-last-original-mile-house/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180722T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180722T170000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153531Z CREATED:20180703T214837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153531Z UID:4521-1532271600-1532278800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinese Exclusion Laws and Being Muslim American in Post 9/11 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/chinese-exclusion-laws-and-being-muslim-american-in-post-9-11/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180706T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180706T200000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153538Z CREATED:20180604T214914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153538Z UID:4439-1530900000-1530907200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:'SKY\, MOUNTAIN & WATERSCAPE' - Kam Cheung Mok Exhibition 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/opening-reception-of-chinese-ink-wash-landscape-painting-exhibit/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180628T210000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153559Z CREATED:20180627T232741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153559Z UID:4488-1530212400-1530219600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Finding Japanese-American Roots in Japan and the U.S. 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/finding-japanese-american-roots-in-japan-and-the-u-s/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180623T170000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153619Z CREATED:20180604T214700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153619Z UID:4436-1529758800-1529773200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Hawker Fare: Stories & Recipes from a Refugee Chef's Isan Thai & Lao Roots 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/hawker-fare-stories-recipes-from-a-refugee-chefs-isan-thai-lao-roots/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T200000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153643Z CREATED:20180604T202418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153643Z UID:4420-1527872400-1527883200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lincoln Summer Nights 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/lincoln-summer-nights/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180526T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180526T173000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153704Z CREATED:20180511T224238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153704Z UID:4374-1527350400-1527355800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Two Languages/One Community Reception and Reading 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/two-languages-one-community-reception-and-reading/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180526T160000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153741Z CREATED:20180410T003517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153741Z UID:4195-1527325200-1527350400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinese Ancestry 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/chinese-ancestry/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T170000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153803Z CREATED:20180511T001301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153803Z UID:4386-1526828400-1526835600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:FREE Pingshuai Gong Class at OACC 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/pingshuai-gong-comes-to-oacc/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T223000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153827Z CREATED:20180427T225628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153827Z UID:4325-1526664600-1526682600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Asian Pacific American Hertiage Month Gala 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-pacific-american-hertiage-month-gala/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T130000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153909Z CREATED:20180411T230019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153909Z UID:4220-1526119200-1526130000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Chinese Exclusion Act: Film / Dialogue / Workshop 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/the-chinese-exclusion-act-film-dialogue-workshop/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180506T153000 DTSTAMP:20190404T153942Z CREATED:20180409T232933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T153942Z UID:4160-1525615200-1525620600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Riding with the Wind - A Book Talk with Monona Yin & Grant Din 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/riding-with-the-wind-a-conversation-with-fay-hoh-yin/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T190000 DTSTAMP:20190404T154000Z CREATED:20180411T214950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154000Z UID:4203-1525546800-1525546800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Announcing! GUZHENG EVOLUTION: Tradition In A Modern World 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/announcing-guzheng-evolution-tradition-in-a-modern-world/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T200000 DTSTAMP:20190404T154023Z CREATED:20180426T010842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154023Z UID:4272-1524967200-1525032000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Grand Opening: An Exhibition of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy 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/grand-opening-an-exhibition-of-chinese-painting-and-calligraphy/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T163000 DTSTAMP:20190404T154042Z CREATED:20180328T220916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154042Z UID:4090-1524364200-1524414600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Patty Chu's Chinese Troupe Annual Showcase 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/patty-chus-chinese-troupe-annual-showcase/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180420T213000 DTSTAMP:20190404T154116Z CREATED:20180406T205150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154116Z UID:4113-1524250800-1524259800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mara Ahmed Film: A Thin Wall 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/mara-ahmed-film-a-thing-wall/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR