Date/Time:
Saturday, October 7, 2017
11:00 am to 2:00 p.m.

Location:
Bankhead Theater Plaza
2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

Cost:
Free

Program:
October officially marks Filipino American History Month in the United States, and Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and Livermore Fil-Am will celebrate with a Filipino Barrio Fiesta on Saturday, October 7, 2017. The free three-hour community event will begin at 11:00 a.m. The keynote speaker this year will be Ron Muriera from the Filipino American National Historical Society. Throughout the event there will be music and dance performances by the Pakaranguian Kulintang Ensemble, Joseph Galang of the Livermore Ukulele Club, and members of the Granada Hip Hop Club. Pallen’s Martial Arts will also do a short demonstration. Throughout the day there will be food items available, and an exhibit showcasing Filipino art, culture, and history, as well as traditional costumes. All activities will take place on the plaza in front of the Bankhead Theater at 2400 First Street in downtown Livermore.

This is the second year the Fiesta has been held on the plaza and is one of many free family-oriented cultural events the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center sponsors throughout the year. Among the events are the recent Native American Day in September, the upcoming Diwali: Festival of the Lights at the end of October, a Chinese New Year celebration in February, and Hispanic Heritage Day in May.

Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center offers a diverse range of programs providing access to the arts for the Tri-Valley community and beyond. Through the Bankhead Theater and the Bothwell Arts Center, they offer numerous events each year, from classes and workshops, to concerts and performances, as well as extensive educational outreach in the arts. For more information visit lvpac.org