PhilFest 2018 Entertainment Schedule
Here is a tentative PhilFest 2018 Entertainment Schedule. Please come back often to see the latest schedule updates. :
FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018
5:00 PM | “ABA-The Man with a Thousand Voices” [Sinagtala Theater]
House music and entertainment, compliments of Fr. Christian “Aba” Villagomeza, PhilFest 2018’s official DJ
6:00 PM | Announcements and Games [Sinagtala Theater]
Announcements, Games, and Free Give-aways
6:30 PM | Welcome Speeches by Arnell Biglete, PCFI Chairman and Vivian Furigay-Dudgeon, PhilFest 2018 Chairman
PCFI Chairman Arnell Biglete and PhilFest 2018 Chairman Vivian Furigay-Dudgeon will officially welcome all guests and participants at PhilFest 2018.
6:45 PM | Tallahassee Community College Dance Company [Sinagtala Theater]
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company performs contemporary dances with a touch of Filipino choreographed by Professor-Choreographer Aurora Hansen
7:00 PM | Presentation of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2017 Participants [Sinagtala Theater]
Presentation of the “Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2018” organization representatives competing for the “Mrs. PhilFest 2018” title who will be announced on Sunday, April 8th at 5:15 pm before the official closing of PhilFest
7:30 PM | “FILIPINIANA RUSTICANA”: A Philippine Cultural Night [Sinagtala Theater]
Opening Cultural Show by PCFI’s cultural arms: Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble (directed by Nhick Ramiro Pacis), Philippine Choral Group (conducted by Connie Chanrasmi) and Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. (choreographed by Joey Omila) with the special participation of Joy Gann, Tawag ng Tanghalan 2017 Winner. This show will also feature “Filipiniana Rusticana”, a collection of Philippine folk numbers and orriginal music by Nhick Ramiro Pacis.
8:00 PM | TAWAG NG TANGHALAN 2017 [Sinagtala Theater]
“Tawag ng Tanghalan 2018” Singing Competition for adults
9:00 PM | DANCE MUSIC WITH DJ JOSH VALENTI [Sinagtala Theater]
Just chill with DJ Josh Valenti for an hour of open dancing!
11:00 PM PhilFest Closes
PhilFest 2017 Entertainment Schedule is tentative. Please come back often to see the latest updates. Thank you!
SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | “ARTE” Philippine Exhibit [Bayanihan Arts and Events Center]
Philippine Cultural Exhibit at the Bayanihan Arts & Events Center FREE to the public. A MUST to visit.
10:00 AM | “ABA-The Man with a Thousand Voices” [Sinagtala Theater]
The music and the voice of “ABA – The Man with a Thousand Voices”
10:15 AM | MARIANA TRENCH BAND [Sinagtala Theater]
80’s and 90’s music by Mariana Trench Band
10:45 AM | SIGNAL NO. 3 BAND [Sinagtala Theater]
Original Pinoy music by Signal No. 3 Band
11:15 AM | Announcements and Games [Sinagtala Theater]
Announcements, Games, and Free Give-aways
11:30 AM | Philippine American Cultural Organization (PACO) [Sinagtala Theater]
Philippine folk dances by the Philippine American Cultural Organization.
11:45 AM | 4EVER40 YOUNG SISTERHOOD [Sinagtala Theater]
Modern dances by the young members of the 4Ever40 Sisterhood Organization.
12:00 Noon | Tallahassee Community College Dance Company [Sinagtala Theater]
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company performs contemporary ballet with a touch of Philippine dances choreographed by Professor Aurora Hansen.
12:15 PM | Philippine Creative Dancers [Sinagtala Theater]
Performing at PhilFest for the last nine years, Philippine Creative Dancers remain a pride at PhilFest! The group consists of nurses, their families and friends.
12:30 PM | SANLAHI Dance Group/Space Coast Pinoys [Sinagtala Theater]
Performances by Sanlahi Dance Group, a non-profit organization based in Brevard County and Space Coast Pinoys, a group which aims to promote sports, Filipino culture and traditions.
12:40 PM | Announcements and Games [Sinagtala Theater]
Announcements and Games
1:00 PM | Tawag ng Tanghalan 2018 Winner [Sinagtala Theater]
“Tawag ng Tanghalan 2018” Singing Contest winner performs.
1:10 PM | Hernando County Philippine American Association, Inc. Dancers [Sinagtala Theater]
Performing “Dayang-Dayang”, the Hernando County Philippine American Association, Inc. is one of the newest PCFI member organizations.
1:20 PM | SANLAHI Dance Group/Space Coast Pinoys [Sinagtala Theater]
Performances by Sanlahi Dance Group, a non-profit organization based in Brevard County and Space Coast Pinoys, a group which aims to promote sports, Filipino culture and traditions.
1:30 PM | Tampa Bay Amateur Ballroom Dancers [Sinagtala Theater]
Oscar and Ner Santos and the Fil-Am Amateur Ballroom Dance Club of Tampa Bay.
1:30 PM | Tallahassee Community College Dance Company [Bayanihan Arts and Events Center]
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company performs contemporary ballet with a touch of Philippine dances choreographed by Professor Aurora Hansen.
1:45 PM | INDAK PAMBATA [Sinagtala Theater]
Philippine dances by the children of “Indak Pambata” choreographed by Judy Sibayan and the adult dancers of Culture Philippine of Ontario, Canada.
2:00 PM | “PhilFest Goes Latin” with May Golez and Friends [Sinagtala Theater]
Latin dances by May Golez and friends, including salsa number by Fil-Am Dan McGraw and Ireana Ugarte.
2:15 PM | Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. and CPO [Sinagtala Theater]
Philippine dances by the Philippine Performing Arts Company of Tampa and the Culture Philippines of Ontario, Canada.
2:30 PM | Fiesta Mo sa Florida Pageant Presentation [Sinagtala Theater]
Presentation of Miss Philippines Earth FLORIDA 2017 and the 2018 Fiesta Mo Sa Florida “Pageant for a Cause” beauty pageant contestants.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | ENTERTAINMENT HOUR [Sinagtala Theater]
ENTERTAINMENT HOUR presenting this year special TFC guests “Harana” and “La Luna Sangre” star Bryan Santos and actress and model Marlann Flores. Do not miss this show! Meet-and-greet will follow at the TFC Booth.
4:00 PM | Presentation and Talent Portion of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2018 Participants [Sinagtala Theater]
Talent presentation of the Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2018” organization representatives competing for the “Mrs. PhilFest 2018” title who will be announced on Sunday, April 8th at 5:15 pm before the official closing of PhilFest.
4:30 PM | Merle Bello Zumba Dance Group [Sinagtala Theater]
Zumba fun with audience participation by the Merle Ballo Zumba Dance Group.
4:45 PM | Tribute to Filipino and American Veterans [Sinagtala Theater]
PhilFest presents Global Pinoy Champion USA Mr. Don Bronto and his guests as he gives “Tribute to the Filipino and American Veterans and Servicemen”
5:00 PM | GRAND FLORES DE PHILFEST PARADE [PhilFest Grounds]
“Grand Flores de PhilFest Parade of Beauties” with the participation of members of the Philippine community of Tampa Bay, the Fiesta Mo Sa Florida “Pageant for a Cause” beauty pageant contestants and the “sagalas” of Culture Philippines of Ontario, Canada.
6:00 PM | Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble [Sinagtala Theater]
PPhilippine songs presented by the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble
6:30 PM | Philippine Choral Group [Sinagtala Theater]
Philippine songs presented by the Philippine Choral Group
7:00 PM | Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. and CPO [Sinagtala Theater]
Philippine dances by the Philippine Performing Arts Company of Tampa and the Culture Philippines of Ontario, Canada.
7:30 PM | PHILFEST FEATURED ARTIST: PHILIP MAHONEY [Sinagtala Theater]
Featuring Filipino-American recording artist and rising star of the Philippines PHILIP MAHONEY
8:00 PM | REVOLUTION 2018 [Sinagtala Theater]
“REVOLUTION 2018” Dance Competition (A unique dance competition with a twist of Philippine dance choreography)
11:00 PM | PhilFest closes
PhilFest 2018 Entertainment Schedule is tentative. Please come back often to see the latest updates. Thank you!
SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018
9:00 AM | Holy Mass [Sinagtala Theater]
PhilFest opens for those who would like to attend a Sunday Holy Mass on site.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | “ARTE” Philippine Exhibit [Bayanihan Arts and Events Center]
Philippine Cultural Exhibits at the Bayanihan Arts & Events Center FREE to the public. A MUST to visit. Remember, this is the last day to see the exhibits!
10:00 AM | Music by Aba [Sinagtala Theater]
The music and the voice of “ABA – The Man with a Thousand Voices”
10:30 AM | Announcements and Games [Sinagtala Theater]
Announcements, Games, and Free Give-aways
10:45 AM | ROADBLOCKS BAND [Sinagtala Theater]
First Place winner at the 2018 Largo Winterfest “Battle of the Bands”, Roadblocks Band comes to PhilFest for the second time. These talented kids are just 10-13 years old!
11:15 AM | KALI KRU [Sinagtala Theater]
Miami-based Fil-Am ensemble, KALINAWAGAN, also known as KALI KRU presents traditional Philippine songs and dances.
11:30 AM | CULTURE PHILIPPINES, ONTARIO [Sinagtala Theater]
Philippine dance by the Culture Philippines of Ontario, Canada
11:45 AM | HOT HULA FITNESS [Sinagtala Theater]
HOT HULA FITNESS® presents a core-focused, low-impact Polynesian dance-based fitness class. Audience welcome to join!
12:00 Noon | SHXAILEN [Sinagtala Theater]
Solo dance by SHXAILEN, “Sayawan Na 2008” dance competition champion.
12:15 PM| FITNESS FOR EVERYONE[Sinagtala Theater]
Zumba dancing with FITNESS FOR EVERYONE. Audience encouraged to join!
12:30 PM | Announcements and Games [Sinagtala Theater]
Fun games and prizes donated by various generous sponsors for all ages. Get ready to join the fun!
12:45 PM | Tallahassee Community College Dance Company [Sinagtala Theater]
The Tallahassee Community College Dance Company performs contemporary ballet with a touch of Philippine dances choreographed by Professor Aurora Hansen.
1:00 PM | TANGHALANG PAMBATA 2017 [Sinagtala Theater]
PhilFest 2018 present “Tanghalang Pambata” (Kids’ Talents) competition with special guests Fil-Am Disney Star and former Miss Teen USA Monica Ortiz and 2017 Tanghalang Pambata winner, Virann “Jodi” Melbourn.
1:45 PM | DAVID POMERANZ [PhilFest Grounds]
Philippine favorite recording artist and composer David Pomeranz live at PhilFest to promote his June 16 concert at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
2:00 PM | YUGYUGAN 2018 [PhilFest Grounds]
2018 “YUGYUGAN” (Shake your Boogie) street parade participated by all the Philippine organizations of Tampa Bay, Orlando, Kissimmee, and Canada! Public is welcome to join and dance in the parade.
2:30 PM | THE TROUBLEMAKERZ BAND [Sinagtala Theater]
Rock and Roll, Funk, Philippine and Oldies selections with the Troublemakerz Band from Sarasota, Florida.
3:15 PM | Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. and CPO [Sinagtala Theater]
Philippine dances by the Philippine Performing Arts of Tampa and the Culture Philippines of Ontario, Canada.
3:30 PM | Philippine Choral Group [Sinagtala Theater]
Philippine songs presented by the Philippine Choral Group
3:45 PM | Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble [Sinagtala Theater]
The Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble (bamboo orchestra)
4:00 PM | Philippine Fashion Show 2018 [Sinagtala Theater]
A Philippine Fashion Show presented by the Philippine Performing Arts Company and guests’ models from the Philippine community.
4:30 PM | Final Presentation and Parade of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2018 Participants [Sinagtala Theater]
Final presentation of the “Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2018” organization representatives competing for the “Mrs. PhilFest 2018” title followed immediately with the final parade of contestants with a special participation of Reyna Elena 2018.
5:00 PM | GRAND RAFFLE DRAWING [Sinagtala Theater]
Here’s a chance to win PhilFest’s biggest giveaway!
5:15 PM | Announcement of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2018 Winners [Sinagtala Theater]
Announcement and coronation of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2018 winners.
7:00 PM PhilFest 2018 officially closes
PhilFest 2018 Entertainment Schedule is tentative. Please come back often to see the latest updates. Thank you!