Filipino Creatives & Performing Art Events in Lancaster, CA

Filipino-American poetry slam explores identity, history, and solidarity across communities. All are welcome! 11th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam at Filipino American Community of Los Angeles Association Inc. (FACLAI) on Friday, October 23, 2025 in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles! Address: 1740 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Parking: Free at the venue Competitors: Abi Pidazo | @abi.gailpidazo Marc Cid | @thefinalbossofpoetry Lorenz Dumuk | @lorenzdumuk Soul Stuf | @soulstuf Host: Eddy M. Gana | @eddytherapy Sound Selection: Thatflypinay | @thatflypinay Food: TITA'S Lumpia | @lumpiabytita Drinks: Halo-Hafu | @halo_hafu Sponsors Sunday Jump | @thesundayjump Pilipino Workers Center | @pwcsc Da Poetry Lounge | @dapoetrylounge_co Street Poets | @streetpoetsinc Tuesday Night Project | @tnproject For Filipinos, the modern day poetry slam is an echo of the balagtasan-- a poetic, political debate. The Katipunan were the revolutionary group in the Philippines who fought for independence against Spanish colonization in the 1890s. In honor of this history, KPS provides a platform for Filipino poets to channel the fighting spirit of our ancestors in this celebration of free speech, and celebration of us. The lineup includes emerging artists, published authors, and seasoned slam champions who are recognized both locally and nationally. There's no limit to what we do with our words, now let us get the community to hear our stories! 1st place is awarded $500 and the Joe Limer Memorial Trophy. 2nd place is awarded $250. 3rd place is awarded $100. We are accepting donations to continue to support Filipino art and culture. Your support will help provide meals, decorations, equipment, supplies, security, insurance, and programming needs. Sunday Jump is a part of the Pilipino Workers Center fiscal sponsorship program. Donations to Sunday Jump are tax deductible under Federal ID 77-0439301. The Pilipino Workers Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization: pwcsc.org. Please make checks payable to Pilipino Workers Center FBO Sunday Jump. Checks acceptable at the door and/or mail checks to the Pilipino Workers Center Office: 153 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026. Contact us to confirm receipt. Sunday Jump is a community arts organization in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. Our mission is to facilitate a safe space for marginalized voices to share stories and create genuine connections through the arts. In order to ensure a welcoming space for everyone, we have two community guidelines: (1) Express, not impress and (2) free speech, not hate speech. Our organization’s leaders are award-winning poets and community activists who have shared their work across the nation.

Barkada Sessions is a music showcase highlighting up and coming artists hosted by Ang Sirena & Joystix. We are back for Barkada Sessions Nº 5.Setting the tone for the evening will be a performance from your host, @Ang__sirena, leading into a curated lineup of RnB and Soul’s finest Amara the Muse, Ainjo, and Makadi. Don’t sleep on this one! The talent is unmatched!

Sunday Jump is an arts organization at Pilipino Workers Center in LA’s Historic Filipinotown. Open mics are 1st Sundays, 5-7 pm. May - Nov. This is Sunday Jump’s 14th season! COMMUNITY GUIDELINES: (1) Express, not impress and (2) Free speech, not hate speech. It's not about the snaps and claps. It's about sharing the love of your art. It's not about putting people down. It's about uplifting our communities. OPEN MIC: Open mic-ers have 4 minutes MAX. Guaranteed 9 performers will be chosen through lottery, with the rest on on-call. No repeat performers on the same day. Order is randomized. For on-call, priority is given to first timers and open mic-ers have 3 minutes MAX or only one piece, whichever comes first. COVID-19 PROTOCOL: We recommend the following for attendees: 1. Please do not attend if you have COVID-19 or are sick, or were exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the 10 days before the event. 2. Wear masks responsibly. It is not required. Indoor seating is provided with discretion about maximum capacity. Overflow seating will be available outside with access to the food vendor and audio of the show with window viewing. If you are not able to attend in-person, we will also stream the event live on youtube.com. ADDRESS: Pilipino Workers Center, 153 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026. ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible. No stairs. Chairs are provided, and people are not expected to stand. Two bathrooms are gender neutral. ASL Interpreters are available upon request with three weeks notice. Open mic-ers are strongly encouraged to provide copies of text for those hard of hearing and deaf. Amplified sound; volume is sporadically loud. Room is air-conditioned; wear layers if temperature sensitive. Use scent-free materials and be aware of fragrance sensitivity. Event is streamed online @thesundayjump. PARKING: Street parking is free on Glendale Blvd and nearby residential areas. Meters are free on Sundays. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: There is no nearby subway station. One bus stop (14/37) is on Beverly and Belmont. It is a 6 minute walk or 1/4 mile (500 meters) from venue. FISCAL SPONSOR: Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, but serves Filipinos throughout Southern California. PWC focuses on providing programs that help meet the immediate needs of workers and their families while at the same time building their leadership to take collective action for long lasting change. DONATIONS: Venmo (@thesundayjump) to support organizing efforts. Donations to Sunday Jump are tax deductible under Federal ID 77-0439301. The Pilipino Workers Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Online donations are accepted. If check donations: Please make checks payable to Pilipino Workers Center FBO Sunday Jump. Mail all checks to the Pilipino Workers Center Office: 153 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026.