PhilFest 2024 Entertainment Schedule

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONSULAR OUTREACH
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, in coordination with the PCFI, conducts a Consular Outreach Mission in Tampa, Florida. By appointment only. No walk-ins allowed.

CARABIO-ARTUS ART EXHIBIT
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center Lobby
Art exhibit by Tampa Bay’s foremost artists Gary Carabio and Arnel Artus at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center’s Bautista Lobby.

FR. CHRISTIAN “ABA” VILLAGOMEZA
05:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
House music and entertainment by the “Man of a Thousand Voices” and PhilFest’s Official DJ, Fr. Christian “Aba Villagomeza

ANNOUNCEMENTS, GAMES AND FREE GIVEAWAYS
05:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
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WELCOME SPEECH
06:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Welcome speech by PCFI and PhilFest 2024 Chairman Arnell Biglete

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DANCE COMPANY
06:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Contemporary dances with a touch of Filipino choreographed by Professor-Choreographer Aurora Hansen

PRESENTATION OF MS/MRS PHILFEST 2024 PARTICIPANTS
06:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Come and meet the muses who are competing for the Ms/Mrs PhilFest 2024 crown!

CULTURAL NIGHT
07:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine Culture exhibition performance by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc., Philippine Choral Group and the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble with a presentation of “Pastorale Suite”

TAWAG NG TANGHALAN 2024
08:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Singing competition for adults with emcees EM-C and DJ Tara. Special performance by Tawag ng Tanghalan 2023 winner, AERIN LUX AETERNA

MARIANA TRENCH BAND
08:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Original Pilipino Music, alternative rock and original songs by the MARIANA TRENCH BAND from the Tampa Bay Area

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONSULAR OUTREACH
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, in coordination with the PCFI, conducts a Consular Outreach Mission in Tampa, Florida. By appointment only. No walk-ins allowed.

CARABIO-ARTUS ART EXHIBIT
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center Lobby
Art exhibit by Tampa Bay’s foremost artists Gary Carabio and Arnel Artus at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center’s Bautista Lobby.

FR. CHRISTIAN “ABA” VILLAGOMEZA
10:00 AM | Sinagtala Theater
House music and entertainment by the “Man of a Thousand Voices” and PhilFest’s Official DJ, Fr. Christian “Aba Villagomeza

ANNOUNCEMENTS, GAMES AND FREE GIVEAWAYS
10:30 AM | Sinagtala Theater
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INA JAMES
11:00 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Concert promotional number by INA JAMES

ANG BISAYA OF FLORIDA DANCERS
11:15 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Dance number by the ANG BISAYA OF FLORIDA DANCERS

ELOHIM PRAISE HULA
11:30 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Polynesian praise dancing with ELOHIM PRAISE HULA for Melbourne, Florida

TAWAG NG TANGHALAN 2024 WINNER
11:45 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Sampler performance from the TAWAG NG TANGHALAN 2024 champion

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DANCE COMPANY
12:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Contemporary dances with a touch of Filipino choreographed by Professor-Choreographer Aurora Hansen

CATHERINE ESTRADA AND FRIENDS
12:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Contemporary fusion dances by CATHERINE ESTRADA AND FRIENDS

PHILIPPINE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY, INC. AND INDAK PAMBATA
12:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine Folk Dances by the PHILIPPINE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY, INC. and the INDAK PAMBATA, cultural arms of the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.

4EVER40 SITERHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC.
12:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
A special presentation by the 4EVER40 SISTERHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. through the leadership of its founder, Rose Demille.

TROPICAL RHYTHMS
1:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
TROPICAL RHYTHMS from Houston, TX present “Maria Clara Suite”

FOLKLORICO FILIPINIANA
1:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Another version of “Maria Clara” by the FOLKLORICO FILIPINIANA from Tallahassee, FL under Barbara Reyes

TROPICAL RHYTHMS
1:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
TROPICAL RHYTHMS from Houston, TX present “Tribal Suite”

3 GENERATIONS OF ZUMBA
1:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Mother, daughter, and granddaughter – 3 generations lead a dynamic zumba workout. Public encouraged to participate!

CHRYSSS
2:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Now performing at PhilFest for the second time around!

SANLAHI, INC.
2:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
“Pamaypay/Sarumbanggi Medley” by Sanlahi, Inc. from Melbourne, Florida

FOLKLORICO FILIPINIANA
2:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
FOLKLORICO FILIPINIANA from Tallahassee, FL, comes back with a set of “Igorot Dances”

VIC OMILA AND OLIVER ANSON
2:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
An different take on “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” by VIC OMILA and OLIVER ANSON

PHILFEST GOES LATIN
3:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
May Golez and Dan McGraw present their friends and colleagues in a Latin dance show!

TRIBUTE TO FILIPINO AND AMERICAN VETERANS
3:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Global Pinoy Champion USA DON BRONTO and guest, MARIBETH GUERRERO pay tribute to Filipino and American veterans.

FLORES DE PHILFEST PARADE
4:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
GRAND FLORES DE PHILFEST PARADE from members of the Philippine community of Tampa Bay and Ms/Mrs PhilFest 2024 candidates.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURG
5:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
“Bagobo Planting Rice” by the Filipino-American Association of Pittsburg

ARIANA GRACE JOHNSON
5:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
ARIANA GRACE JOHNSON dances a Vienese Walts to Asin’s “Pagbabalik”

FIESTA MO SA USA
5:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Presentation of the FIESTA MO SA USA past and present candidates

TFC HOUR WITH INIGO PASCUAL
6:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
The Filipino Channel (TFC) presents TFC HOUR with Filipino singer, actor, songwriter and heartthrob INIGO PASCUAL. Meet-and-greet with INIGO at the TFC Booth after the show.

GETTING TO KNOW THE MS/MRS PHILFEST 2024 CANDIDATES
7:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Question-and-answer portion and formal gown presentation of the MS/MRS PHILFEST 2024 candidates

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURG
7:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
“Dances from Mindanao” by the Filipino-American Association of Pittsburg

PHILIPPINE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY, INC.
8:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
“Singkil” by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.

PHILIPPINE CHORAL GROUP
8:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Favorite Filipino songs and more by the PHILIPPINE CHORAL GROUP conducted by Connie Chanrasmi

MUSIKONG KAWAYAN BAMBOO ENSEMBLE
8:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
World tunes by the MUSIKONG KAWAYAN BAMBOO ENSEMBLE conducted by Nhick Ramiro Pacis

CULTURAL NIGHT
8:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine Culture exhibition performance by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc., Philippine Choral Group and the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble with a presentation of “Pastorale Suite”

DJ TARA
9:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
A sensational moment with Asia’s Idol Winner and virtual radio host, DJ TARA

DJ HOHNIE
10:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Line dancing with DJ Johnie

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONSULAR OUTREACH
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, in coordination with the PCFI, conducts a Consular Outreach Mission in Tampa, Florida. By appointment only. No walk-ins allowed.

CARABIO-ARTUS ART EXHIBIT
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center Lobby
Art exhibit by Tampa Bay’s foremost artists Gary Carabio and Arnel Artus at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center’s Bautista Lobby.

HOLY MASS
9:00 AM| Sinagtala Theater
Thanksgiving mass at PhilFest 2024

FR. CHRISTIAN “ABA” VILLAGOMEZA
10:00 AM | Sinagtala Theater
House music and entertainment by the “Man of a Thousand Voices” and PhilFest’s Official DJ, Fr. Christian “Aba Villagomeza

ANNOUNCEMENTS, GAMES AND FREE GIVEAWAYS
10:30 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Join community games and win free giveaways from our sponsors!

FEB THE LOVER
11:30 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Original songs by FEB THE LOVER

LUZVIMINDA ARNIS KALI
11:45 AM | Sinagtala Theater
Filipino Martial Arts demonstration presented by the LUZVIMINDA ARNIS KALI of Tampa

PHILIPPINE CHORAL GROUP
12:00 NOON | Sinagtala Theater
Favorite Filipino songs and more by the PHILIPPINE CHORAL GROUP conducted by Connie Chanrasmi

PHILIPPINE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY, INC.
12:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philipppine dances by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DANCE COMPANY
12:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Contemporary dances with a touch of Filipino choreographed by Professor-Choreographer Aurora Hansen

3 GENERATIONS OF ZUMBA
12:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Mother, daughter, and granddaughter – 3 generations lead a dynamic zumba workout. Public encouraged to participate!

TANGHALANG PAMBATA 2024
1:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
PhilFest presents TANGHALANG PAMBATA 2024 Talent Competition for Children and Youth with special guest, INDAK PAMBATA and hosts EM-C and DJ TARA

YUGYUGAN 2024
2:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Philippine Street Carnival Parade participated in by all the Filipino organizations of Tampa Bay and surrounding cities.

MUSIKONG KAWAYAN BAMBOO ENSEMBLE
3:15 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Folk and contemporary reditions by the MUSIKONG KAWAYAN BAMBOO ENSEMBLE

RAENA
3:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
RAENA performs “My Mind” by Sara Geronimo and Billy Crawford

D’ DANCING DIVAS OF AVA CARES
3:45 PM | Sinagtala Theater
A modern ethnic dance number from D’ DANCING DIVAS OF AVA CARES

PHILIPPINE FASHION SHOW
4:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Presented by the Philippine Performing Arts Company and guest models from the Philippine community

MS/MRS PHILFEST 2024 PARADE
4:30 PM | Sinagtala Theater
Final presentation of the MS/MRS PHILFEST 2024 candidates immediately folloed by MS/MRS PHILFEST 2024 PARADE

FINALE
5:00 PM | Sinagtala Theater
RAFFLE DRAWING and ANNOUNCEMENT OF MS/MRS PHILFEST 2024 WINNERS

PHILFEST 2024 OFFICIALLY CLOSES.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR PHILFEST 2025: APRIL 4-6, 2025

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONSULAR OUTREACH
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, in coordination with the PCFI, conducts a Consular Outreach Mission in Tampa, Florida. By appointment only. No walk-ins allowed.

CARABIO-ARTUS ART EXHIBIT
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center Lobby
Art exhibit by Tampa Bay’s foremost artists Gary Carabio and Arnel Artus at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center’s Bautista Lobby.