Filipino Community Events in New Jersey

Roll up your sleeves. 18 dishes, Jersey blue crabs, clams, shrimp, and fish on one long banana leaf. Know your neighbor's name by dessert. Supper Club: Seafood Kamayan Feast 18 dishes. Six kinds of seafood. All on one long banana leaf. $145 per guest. Tax, gratuity, fees, and drinks included. Friday, October 23: doors at 6:30, seated at 7:00, ends 9:30 Tinolang Halaan: clams in ginger broth Ukoy: crisp shrimp and vegetable fritters, spiced vinegar Lumpiang Gulay: crisp vegetable spring rolls Inihaw na Pompano: whole grilled pompano Pritong Tilapia: whole fried tilapia, crisp to the tail Inihaw na Pusit: grilled stuffed squid Halabos na Hipon: garlic steamed shrimp Steamed Blue Crabs with ginger and garlic Pancit Bihon: Filipino rice noodles Inihaw na Talong: grilled eggplant Steamed Okra with bagoong Ensaladang Pipino: cucumber, red onion, cane vinegar Itlog na Maalat at Kamatis: salted egg and tomato Atchara: pickled green papaya Steamed jasmine rice Our Famous Halo-Halo with housemade ube ice cream Leche Flan: silky caramel custard Turon: crisp banana and jackfruit roll, caramel Sawsawan on the table: spiced vinegar, toyomansi, bagoong Welcome drink and soft drinks included. BYOB beer and wine welcome. Gather and Connect at our Kamayan Feast: Join us for a unique dining adventure where you'll share a table with other families, embodying the Filipino tradition of togetherness and community. This is an opportunity to make new friends and immerse yourself in the cultural significance of Filipino cuisine, as our host shares tales and traditions behind each dish. Experience the warmth of Filipino hospitality, where sharing a meal fosters connections and celebrates our shared humanity. Beverages & BYOB Included in your Kamayan Fest experience, you'll find a selection of assorted soft drinks, along with freshly brewed coffee and an array of teas to complement your meal. Additionally, we welcome you to bring your own beverages to enhance your feast. Whether it's a favorite bottle of wine or bear feel free to BYOB and make this communal dining experience even more memorable. Duration:This immersive dining experience lasts for approximately 2.5 hours, allowing ample time to savor each dish, interact with the chef, and immerse yourself in the Filipino dining culture. We invite you to experience the warmth and generosity of Filipino hospitality at Maricel's Kitchen. Immerse yourself in the flavors, traditions, and communal joy of a genuine Kamayan Fest. Reserve your seat at our table for a memorable evening filled with food, learning, and laughter. Terms & Conditions Chef's Dinners start promptly and we ask that all participants arrive about fifteen minutes early to check in and get settled. Due to limited space and the upfront costs of food, our events are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are more than welcome to transfer your seat to someone else.Thank you. All events and tickets are subject to our Terms & Conditions. Thank you.

Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, Migrante New Jersey represents a vital grassroots movement dedicated to championing the rights and welfare of Filipino workers and migrants throughout the region. The organization emerged from a deep commitment to serve low-income and working-class Filipino families by providing education, organizing support, and community mobilization. What sets Migrante New Jersey apart is its dual focus: advocating for Filipino rights and dignity in the United States while simultaneously supporting efforts toward genuine democracy and freedom in the Philippines. The organization, formerly known as the Filipino Immigrants and Workers Organizing Project (FIWOP), has evolved into a mass movement that brings together Filipino migrant workers and their families around shared values and common struggles. Through collaborative partnerships with local agencies and community-based organizations, Migrante New Jersey builds member capacity through research, advocacy campaigns, networking events, and hands-on community organizing. The organization recognizes that Filipino migrants face distinct challenges in Jersey City, NJ and beyond, and works intentionally to create safe spaces where community members can learn, connect, and take collective action. By emphasizing education and member empowerment, Migrante New Jersey fosters a culture of mutual support and solidarity within the Filipino community while building bridges with allied organizations committed to social justice and immigrant rights.

Founded in November 2017 in Glen Gardner, New Jersey, Professional Filipino American Youth (PFAY) emerged from a powerful vision: to create a safe, supportive community where young Filipino American professionals could thrive both culturally and professionally. PFAY recognizes that many Fil-Ams are often the first in their families and communities to establish careers in competitive fields, navigating professional environments where representation remains limited and cultural understanding is scarce. At its core, PFAY is about connection—connecting culture, career, and community. The organization brings together new and established Filipino American professionals to build meaningful relationships, share experiences, and support one another's growth. Rather than viewing professional advancement and cultural identity as separate pursuits, PFAY integrates both, affirming Filipino heritage while advancing career development for its members. What sets PFAY apart is its commitment to creating an inclusive space where Filipino American professionals feel seen, understood, and valued. Members spanning government, accounting, marketing, technology, and numerous other industries form a diverse network united by shared background and mutual ambition. The organization runs community events, provides networking opportunities, and fosters connections that extend beyond typical professional interactions. By joining PFAY, members become part of the "PFAY-milya"—a family dedicated to helping young Fil-Ams build stronger connections, achieve personal growth, and become proud representatives of Filipino American excellence. Based in Glen Gardner, NJ, PFAY continues its mission of empowering the next generation of Filipino American leaders through authentic community building and cultural celebration.

Rooted in Jersey City, New Jersey, Anakbayan New Jersey is a youth-led mass organization carrying forward a legacy of progressive Filipino American activism since its founding in 1998. The organization unites Filipino youth of all backgrounds—including workers, farmers, students, professionals, women, migrants, and members of national minority communities—in collective struggle for self-determination and social transformation. Anakbayan New Jersey recognizes that Filipino communities face interconnected challenges spanning both the United States and the Philippines, from forced migration and immigration enforcement to economic exploitation and political repression. By bringing together diverse young people in Jersey City and throughout New Jersey, the organization creates spaces for community members to understand these systemic issues, build solidarity with one another, and take collective action. The organization has demonstrated tangible impact through campaigns that have secured the release of detained Filipinos, built coalitions with immigrant rights networks, and organized community responses to ICE raids and detention center abuses. Anakbayan New Jersey's approach integrates the struggles of youth with the broader movements of working people and marginalized communities, believing that genuine freedom requires sustained organizing and deep community relationships. As part of a national network, the organization connects local Jersey City activism with international solidarity work, recognizing that Filipino liberation is inseparable from broader struggles against imperialism and for democracy. Through education, organizing, and mobilization, Anakbayan New Jersey empowers young Filipinos and their allies to become active agents of change in their communities.