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Philippine Festival
Sat and Sun, June 11 and 12
Filipino American Community of Colorado 1900 N. Harlan St, Edgewater Free and open to the public More information at: colorado-filipinos.org
The 27th Annual Philippine Festival, which commemorates Philippine Independence from Spain in 1898, features the best our local Filipino community has to offer: delicious food, exciting music and dance; all with the famous Filipino hospitality! The festival will showcase performances from guest artist, concession vendors, and fun youth activities. The festival’s theme is Dakilang Parangal, which means to Lift Up and Elevate. Say My Name Musical
June 16-19
The People’s Building, Aurora Arts District 9995 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora More information at: insightcolab.org
Say My Name, written and directed by Pang Yuan Yuan with original music by David Nehls, is an original musical making its full produc-
tion debut with Colorado’s own Insight Colab Theatre. Sheung Min, a Korean immigrant, faces a crucial moment in her life—becoming an American citizen. While preparing for her citizenship test, she is haunted by ghosts day and night—the ghosts of pioneering female immigrants who all made a contribution to Asian American history but were never recognized as American citizens. Self-Defense Class for Women
Saturday, June 18, 1pm to 4pm
Simpson United Methodist Church 6001 Wolff Street, Arvada Cost: Free june18selfdefense.eventbrite.com
Women of all abilities are welcome to join this self-defense workshop! Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement and tennis shoes that will allow you to maneuver on tiled floor. Also, bring an purse or tote for demonstration purposes. The instructors are: Jocelyn Meesenburg, a 10th Dan Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu with 16 years of experience teaching women’s, children’s and disabled self defense; and Christine Howland, a Certified Military Police Instructor with 35 years of experience in law enforcement.
Cherry Blossom Festival
Sat and Sun, June 25 and 26
Sakura Square, 1255 19th Street, Denver Free and open to the public More information at: cherryblossomdenver.org The 48th annual Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the Japanese heritage and culture through live entertainment, food and drink, a marketplace and informative exhibits and demonstrations. Fans of taiko drumming, teriyaki chicken, sake and Japanese artwork and wares won’t want to miss the Cherry Blossom Festival – “Sakura Matsuri” in Japanese.
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