TGIF FEATURE: A busy weekend in California -Kollaboration LA 2015 and Kalayaan-SF

TWO BIG EVENTS are taking place this Saturday, June 27, in southern and northern California. Both showcase the abundance of talent we have in the Asian American/Pacific Islander community.

In Los Angeles, experience an unforgettable evening of live music, entertainment, and community as Kollaboration presents some of the best local up-and-coming artists in the Asian/Pacific Islander (API) community.

Kollaboration Los Angeles 2015 ShowcaseSaturday, June 277:00pm

The Los Angeles Theatre Center514 S. Spring St.Los Angeles CA 90013

Six talented finalists from all across Southern California were chosen through an intense and competitive round of auditions to compete for the chance to move on to the Kollaboration Star finale later this fall and perform for the national title and $10,000 grand prize! In addition to the talent competition, Kollaboration Los Angeles will also feature amazing performances from prominent Asian American guest artists.

The finalists for 2015 Kollaboration Los Angeles are:

• Lisa Sonoda, Singer/Songwriter
• Perry & Danielle, Acoustic Duo
• Peter Chung, Singer/Songwriter
• Rosy Donovan, Singer/Songwriter
• Track IX, Beatbox
• Will Park, Singer/Songwriter

It's going to be a fun evening. Buy your tickets here. For further information about Kollaboration Los Angeles, visit the Kollaboration website or refer to the Facebook event.

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Meanwhile, up the road in northern California ....

In San Francisco, the Filipino American community will be winding up its two-week celebration of Philippine Independence Day with a free concert featuring Jessica Sanchez, first runner-up in American Idol, and Gab Valencia of Manila.

Kalayaan-SF started June 12 with a formal affair at City Hall but this event is for the people. There'll be food, booths and performers galore. All for free!

A Philippine Independence Day Celebration 

SAT, JUNE 27, 2015UNION SQUARE, San FranciscoFree Admission to the festival and concert!

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL:12:00 PM – 8:00 PMA showcase of Philippine dance, art, cuisine, crafts and exhibitors

TFC EVENING CONCERT:5:30 PMFull-length concert featuring American Idol top-2 finalist Jessica Sanchez and Manila headline artist Gab Valencia

Have a great weekend!

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