Philippine Arts Council

10/04/2026

Thank you, , for the fun at the Kaleido Family Arts Festival.

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who spent time with us at the Philippine Stage—to the performers who shared their gifts so generously, the organizers who made space for our culture, and every person who stopped by to watch, listen, and connect.

Joining the Lantern Parade as part of the Philippine contingent was a beautiful reminder of the power of community, light, and togetherness.

To our artists, community partners, and every guest who shared a smile with us—salamat po. We are honoured to be part of this community.

Harlijk Productions
Harlijk Mirasol
MakaPinoy
Filipino Retirees Association of Alberta (FRAA)
Filipino Senior Citizens Association (FSCA)
Artist House Studio Group
Pacific Island Dance Troupe
HEARTS Association
Khin Ohiman Khin Ohiman/ ᜃᜒᜈ᜔ ᜂᜑᜒᜋᜈ᜔
Calamansi Club The Calamansi Club
Karilagan Dance Society
Saranay Rondalla Association Filipino Canadian Saranay Association
Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society Puppet Show
Sonic RMD

09/22/2026

Join the Philippine Arts Council at Pinas Kultura Days to explore the “Echoes of Identity: Tracking Filipino Cultural Landscapes” cultural map.

Visit our interactive booth to explore Edmonton’s Filipino cultural map through fun trivia games, guided tours, and a chance to add your own story to the map.

We will be there on Day 2:
Saturday, September 26. 11 AM–5 PM
Stanley Milner Library, Community Rooms 1 & 2

FREE and open to the public

RSVP and get your free ticket:
https://www.epicalberta.com/pinas-kultura-days-2026

Pinas Kultura Days is an Alberta Culture Days event presented by the Edmonton Philippine International Centre and supported by the Government of Alberta.

09/22/2026

🇵🇭 6 MORE DAYS!

Here’s a first look at some of the Cultural Activations and community contributors you’ll meet at Pinas Kultura Days. 👀✨

From hands-on activities and visual art to martial arts, cultural learning, storytelling and community organizations, we’re bringing together a growing mix of people who want to share something meaningful about Filipino culture and Filipino-Canadian life.

Swipe through the carousel for a preview of what’s coming.

📅 Friday, September 25 | 5–8 PM
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Stanley A. Milner Library, Downtown Edmonton
🎟️ FREE and open to the public

👉 RSVP and get your free ticket:
https://www.epicalberta.com/pinas-kultura-days-2026

More activity previews are still to come. 🇵🇭❤️

Pinas Kultura Days is an Alberta Culture Days event supported by the Government of Alberta.

09/13/2026

A city is defined not just by its brick and mortar, but by the living, breathing stories of the people who call it home.

On October 10, the public is invited to a special joint celebration that bridges the gap between literature and shared geography. This event brings together the book launch of The Wonderful Worlds in Edmonton and the public archive of Echoes of Identity: Tracking Filipino Cultural Landscapes in Edmonton—an activity dedicated to documenting and archiving Edmonton landmarks important to the Filipino community.

Edmonton is a mosaic of diverse journeys, and this event provides an opportunity to share personal stories, bring photographs, and explore the landmarks, memories, and immigrant narratives that enrich the city’s heritage. Attendees can discover the stories behind the local landscape, experience an interactive mapping station, and help ensure that every community footprint is written into the city’s ongoing history.

Where: Prince of Wales Armouries, 10440 108 Ave NW, Edmonton
When: October 10, 2026 | Saturday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Admission: Free Admission | All Are Welcome | Registration recommended.
For more information & registration: philippineartscouncil.com

Turn the page, trace the trail, and add a voice to Edmonton’s collective story.

09/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Echoes of Identity: Tracking Filipino Cultural Landscapes in Edmonton has been shortlisted for the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming! 🇵🇭🇨🇦

This nomination belongs to our incredible community. Echoes of Identity was built on the stories, memories, and enduring roots of Edmonton’s vibrant Filipino community. To be recognized on a national stage highlights the profound impact of preserving local heritage and elevating diverse community narratives.

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, visited our project, supported our team, and helped bring these cultural landscapes to life. Your voices make history happen every day.

Read more about the shortlisted projects at https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/awards/2026-shortlist-for-the-governor-general-s-history-award-for-excellence-in-community-programming

08/12/2026

TITA JOKES AT THE FRINGE FESTIVAL!

Tita Jokes is a musical comedy about our Filipina elders, our Titas. A love letter to our mothers, sisters, Lolas and friends, the show explores Filipina heartache and resiliency and how we cope through humour, story and song.

Show dates:
Friday August 14, 12:15pm
Sunday August 16, 11:15pm
Monday August 17, 2:30pm
Tuesday August 18, 5:00pm (Relaxed Performance)
Wednesday August 19, 7:15pm
Thursday August 20, 9:30pm

At The Gateway Theatre, 8529 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton T6E 6P3

For tickets: https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7456/

TROUPE BIO:
Tita Collective is an all-Filipina collective composed of award-winning playwrights, comedians, musicians, dancers, theatre makers and actors, based in Toronto, Canada. We explore different mediums to tell the stories about the Filipin* diaspora.

They have won several awards, including the 2023 Second City Outstanding Comedy Award, 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards - Best Ensemble Performance (Professional), 2022 & 2023 Just For Laughs Award at the Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival, 2019 Steamwhistle Producers’ Pick at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, Best Newcomer at the Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival, the Second City Outstanding New Comedy Award and Patrons’ Pick at the 2019 & 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival. They were featured in the “19 Asian Millennial Women You Should Know” listing by Cold Tea Collective, and in Spotify Canada’s “Need Women” campaign for Women’s History Month.

They have performed with notable artists, including Sam Milby (ABS-CBN/The Filipino Channel), Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change (Just for Laugh Toronto).

Individually, Tita Collective are: AP Bautista (Tell Tale Harbour), Alia Rasul (15 Ways My Dad Almost Died), Belinda Corpuz (Narnia), Ellie Posadas (Second City Tour Co), and Maricris Rivera (Fresh Dance Intensive).

“...an exquisite, hilarious, multi-layered spectacle.”
Mooney on Theatre

“You don’t need to be Filipinx to get all the jokes in this hilarious musical sketch comedy... but you might wish you were. NNNN”
NOW Magazine

08/12/2026

08/02/2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS & PARADE PARTICIPANTS

Join us at Kaleido Family Arts Festival 2026!

September 18-20, 2026
Alberta Avenue District
 
The Philippine Arts Council is proud to partner with the Kaleido Family Arts Festival for the second year in a row to host the Philippine Stage on September 19-20. Kaleido is one of our region’s most beloved signature festivals, known for its vibrant atmosphere and massive community reach.

Beyond the stage, we are also organizing a vibrant Philippine contingent for the festival’s Lantern Parade on Friday evening, September 18. Come in Philippine attire and bring lighted parols, use Pandanggo sa Ilaw lights, or find other creative ways to incorporate light into your presence.

How to Join:
Whether you are a dancer, a singer, or a musician, we want to hear from you. Express your interest here: https://forms.gle/YgQEFCEaAvUQn43o9
Or email [email protected].

06/17/2026

Help us weave the story of Alberta.

We are looking for visual artists and writers from Filipino-Albertan, Indigenous, and diverse ethnocultural communities to share their stories of heritage and resilience. We are looking for works that explore land, memory, and the "hyphenated" identity for our upcoming project, Woven Histories.

Selected works will be featured in a public exhibition and a digital archive. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage early application as the call will close once our ideal number of works has been achieved.

Join us in creating this profound intercultural dialogue. Visit https://www.philippineartscouncil.com/woven-histories for full submission details!