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KAPWA II: Shake, Rattle and Roll (18+)

October 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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A ~sp0okY~ Filipinx variety show produced by The Understudy and The Rizal Center.

Who says the sequel isn’t as good? October is Filipino-American History Month, and the KAPWA Variety Show is back with more killer performances from local Fil-Am artists. Join us as we celebrate community in times of fear with scary good food, songs, storytelling, MAGIC, burlesque, and more! Stay tuned for the Line-up~

Half of all ticket sales will benefit the Rizal Center’s Balikbayan Book Club, which educates and empowers readers through the stories of Filipino writers. The group is a space to connect, discuss, and learn more about the Philippines’ history of resistance. By critically engaging with the past, they encourage each other to build a better future.

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