Let’s chat about Sansu Ramsey, our fabulous Filipina-American-Black (F.A.B.) entertainer and comedian in the Filipino community! She might have inherited her late mother’s (Elizabeth Ramsey) penchant for rock and roll but it is her altruistic activities to help Aeta tribes in the Philippines that “rock the boat.”
Sansu’s fundraising event on June 22, 2024, at Saint Anne Catholic Church in Union City will partially benefit the Aeta Tribe Foundation, an all-volunteer group that continues to assist in repairing the devastation caused by the volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991. The foundation’s mission is to tackle the water crisis, improve sanitation, and rebuild the forest destroyed by the eruption. The funding will help build water tanks, water catchments, toilets, and solar power systems. For more details, please check out the Aeta Tribe Foundation website at www.aetatribes.org and Facebook page, Aeta Tribe Foundation.
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JUNE 8, 2024
EVENT TITLE: Introduction to Ka’atung
TYPE OF EVENT: on-site
ORGANIZER(S): Manilatown Heritage Foundation
WHAT: Manilatown Academy presents an Intro to Teduray Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION: Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Philippine Teduray percussion as we explore the interlocking rhythms of the song Ka’atung. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning and appreciating the beauty of Philippine music.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our ancestral heritage and discover the power of percussion. And as a bonus, if attendees are interested, we can also explore the dance that Ka’atung accompanies: the Teduray Social Dance.
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024
WHERE: International Hotel Manilatown Center
868 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
WHAT TIME: 2:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH: Free. Donations are appreciated.
RSVP TO: Inquiries only at mhf@manilatown.org
RSVP BY: June 15, 2024, before the event
RSVP LINK: https://tinyurl.com/manilatown06152024
WEBSITE: https://www.manilatown.org/
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JUNE 8, 2024
EVENT TITLE: The Be Free Festival, a neighborhood crawl, celebrating Filipino creativity; independence
TYPE OF EVENT: On-site
ORGANIZER(S): Kultivate Labs, along with its community partners in SOMA Pilipinas
WHAT: The Be Free Festival in San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District is a neighborhood crawl, an annual celebration that showcases the vibrant Filipino culture and the community of Artists, Creatives, Community Builders & Entrepreneurs.
DESCRIPTION: Since there are many activities on this special day, we will focus on the Hinabi’s preview of their upcoming exhibition, “Inabel: Weaving of the Ilocos Exhibit.” Check out books from PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists), Textiles from THP, Edibles, Clothing, and Artisanal Work from Community Vendors. Each ticket includes a donation to help with the up-keep of our non-profit community spaces and credit to spend with any vendor, and entry for (1) person.
WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2024
WHERE: Sentro Filipino: San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center
814 Mission Street, Mezzanine Level
San Francisco, CA 94103
Cross-street – Fourth Street
(Parking Garage across the street)
WHAT TIME: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH: Free for all ages. Donations are appreciated.
RSVP TO: https://www.befreefestival.org/
RSVP BY: June 7, 2024
RSVP LINK: Crawl’s schedule at https://www.befreefestival.org/home/#crawlschedule
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JUNE 22, 2024
EVENT TITLE: Celebration!
TYPE OF EVENT: on-site
ORGANIZER(S): Five Producers including Sansu Ramsey, Julie Quiambao, and Yoliesil Pontino
WHAT: a charity concert
DESCRIPTION: Two stellar entertainers will wow the audience during this special night! Mark Arazo Bautista is a Filipino singer who received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search, “Star for a Night”; where he placed third behind Sarah Geronimo.
He also became an actor and commercial model. One of his best hit albums is the “Broken Vow”; in 2003. Richard Gontinas, aka “Vigil,” is a Filipino American singer and songwriter who was born in the Philippines and grew up in Hawaii. He was signed under Dyna Records Philippines. Check out his album “The One” at Spotify or his website at VigilTheArtist.com. Fifty percent of the event’s proceeds benefit Saint Anne Catholic Church and the Aeta Tribe Foundation.
WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 2024
WHERE: Parish Hall, Saint Anne Catholic Church
32223 Cabello Street, Union City, CA 94587
WHAT TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH: Inquire for various levels of ticket pricing and sponsorships at
RSVP BY: June 21, 2024
WEBSITE: https://www.aetatribes.org/
DISCLAIMER: This is my content curation of events, aka my choices, which are organized by community-based organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and community events that benefit our diverse communities. If you have questions about an event, click on the RSVP link or find the contact person or organizers mentioned in the announcement. There are some events included in this column that I help promote or organize.
