FAHM planned events in 2021
All times below are in (CST) Central Standard Time.
Oct 2, Saturday at 8pm – Songs from Larry: A New Musical about the life and legacy of Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong. Brava Theater presents songs from Larry: A New Musical. A FREE virtual workshop reading and panel discussion. Based on the life of Larry Itliong and the archival research of Dr. Dawn Bohulano Mabalon, the musical tells the stories of the Filipino American Farmworkers who led one of the most successful labor movements in US history. Register:https://tinyurl.com/LarryPremiere
Oct 6, Wednesday at 1130am – UNITE, United Airlines’ multi-cultural business resource group invites you to join them in a virtual celebration of the Filipino American History Month with special guests, Albert Samaha, and Chicago’s very own, Billy Dec. Come and learn about the Filipino culture and American roots. Your host, Richelle Tuazon, will lead the conversation and trivia questions (with prizes) and share more about what’s happening around the city to celebrate this special month. We hope that you can join! Contact: Richelle Tuazon richelle.tuazon@united.com
Oct 9, Saturday 3pm to 6pm – Film showing of the movie AKIN ANG KORONA in cooperation with Asian Pop-Up Cinema by Sophia’s Choice at the Alliance Française de Chicago Theater, 810 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL. Immediately after the movie, we will have live panel with guests: Nar Cabico the main actor of the movie, Jhett Tolentino – The only Fil-Am to have a Grammy Award and 3 Tony Award winner for his work with Color Purple and Michelle Josue – An Emmy award winner for directing Netflix’s Happy Jail. This is the documentary about the jail in the Philippines who would dance to the Michael Jackson’s Thriller every Halloween. Contact Louella Cabalona louellarose@gmail.com and Jan Paul Ferrer at jpcferrer@me.com. Sponsor – Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO).
Oct 10 Sunday – 2021 Chicago Marathon. Cheer the Filipino and Filipino American runners coming from the Philippines and other U.S. cities along with several local runners from the greater Chicago area. Contact Noly Dulay cultural.chicagopcg@gmail.com
Oct 11 Monday at 12 Noon – The Filipino American community will once again join the Columbus Day Parade starting at State and Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago. The parade will also be telecast on ABC7. To participate, contact Noly Dulay cultural.chicagopcg@gmail.com or RJ Turija at turija@sbcglobal.net
Oct 17 Sunday at 3pm – Filipino American History Month Celebration. Celebrate Filipino American History Month, the 35 year anniversary of the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, the 30 year anniversary of CIRCA/Pintig and 25 year anniversary of the Philippine American Cultural Foundation at our exhibit event with a luncheon, and performance. Featuring a musical performance by the Samasama Project, Tinikling dance from UIC FIA Cultural, theatrical preview from CIRCA/Pintig and other performances. Registration required. $30 ticket, includes food/drink, reserved seat at the luncheon and all performances. Register: https://chicagoculturalalliance. app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1813&
Oct 19, Tuesday at 6pm– Save the Date for FAHM Celebration and Film Showing at the Fountaindale Library in Bolingbrook, IL. Movie to be announced later. Contact fanhs.greaterchicago@gmail.com
Oct 21 Thursday at 6pm – Book Launch of Maria Alvarez Stroud’s first book, Brave Crossing, ia tribute to her father. It is the story of a young man’s dream of adventure and a different if not a better life in another country. This coming-of-age saga is told through the eyes of Ricardo, a young Spanish-Filipino, as he voyages to America in 1916. Venue – To be announced later. Contact fanhs.greaterchicago@gmail.com
Proclamation of Filipino American History Month by Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta Of Village of Bolingbrook during the September 28th board meeting and trophy presentation to the Filipino committee for winning second place on the Bolingbrook Pathways Parade. L-R: RJ Turija, Nenita Caballes, Cindy Lopez, Mr and Mrs. Romy Balcita, Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, and JoAnne Turija
The Filipino Community led by Piyesta Pinoy joins the Annual Bolingbrook Pathways Parade held last Sept 12, 2021 with the theme “Roaring 2020’s.” The Filipino Theme “Heroes” honors the doctors, nurses, teachers, grocery workers, firemen, police officers, and all essential workers serving our communities during the Pandemic, the HEROES of the Roaring 2020’s! The Filipino group received Second Place in the Adult Marching category during the Awards Ceremony announced after the Parade!
