Author: Ginger Leopoldo
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Arts & Culture Features June 2026
Riksha Returns: Reviving Asian American Stories at the Rizal Center By Ginger Leopoldo The Rizal Center was filled to the brim for Riksha Returns, an evening that brought together multi-generational Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander artists, writers, and community members for live performance and shared reflection. Emceed by Ginger Leopoldo of CIRCA Pintig,…
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Night Out with Filipino School of Chicago
Join us for our first-ever fundraiser – Night Out with FSC! This is a ’90s/’00s-inspired fundraising event supporting FSC’s Filipino language and culture programs for the next generation. Mingle with other families, enjoy light bites and drinks, dance, and sing your heart out at karaoke – all while supporting our mission. After covering event costs,…
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Champions of Culture: PSA Barkada Takes 1st at Battle of the Bamboo 2026
The spirit of Bayanihan was vibrant at the Copernicus Center on February 21st during the 2026 Battle of the Bamboo. We are overjoyed to announce that PSA Barkada from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign took home the 1st Place trophy! Their winning piece, Semgulang Tawan Sohul (Semgulang Afflicted by Madness), was a breathtaking epic…
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Cultivating Belonging: A Night of Storytelling with Dr. Ada Cheng
The Rizal Center is proud to host a transformative community event on Tuesday, March 3, focused on the power of the human narrative. “Us Together: Cultivating Belonging, Trust & Connection via Storytelling” invites neighbors and friends to explore how sharing our personal histories can bridge gaps and build a stronger, more empathetic community. Hosted by…
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Art Meets Advocacy
This presentation is especially significant as it aligns with CIRCA Pintig’s project with the Asian Health Coalition. While the workshop is open to all stories, it is designed to support breast cancer awareness and screening within our community, demonstrating how storytelling can be a lifeline for health education and support. Event Details: “Come to listen,…
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Meet the Heartbeat: CIRCA Pintig Announces Inaugural Acting Ensemble
As CIRCA Pintig celebrates its landmark 35th season, the organization is taking a historic step forward by establishing its first-ever official acting ensemble. This troupe of talented Filipino working actors and performers serves as the creative pintig—the heartbeat—of the organization, dedicated to sharing Filipino stories across Chicago’s theatrical landscape. To celebrate this milestone, the community…
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Arts & Healing Across Communities
Arts & Healing Across Communities uses performance, storytelling, ritual, and participatory theater to transform grief into resilience and isolation into solidarity. Rooted in the Filipino philosophy of Kapwa — shared humanity — this initiative invites Illinois communities into powerful spaces of reflection, healing, and collective engagement. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/arts-and-healing Performance & Talkback I (3/28, 7pm – 9pm…
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A Trilogy of Stories, a Century of Memory:
THE ART OF BELONGING Theater, Archival Film, and Filipino American Memory Come Together in Chicago Chicago, IL — CIRCA Pintig announces The Art of Belonging, a multidisciplinary theater and film project that celebrates Filipino immigrant life in the Midwest through staged readings and rare archival home movies. The project pairs three short plays adapted from…
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