A family gathers around a dinner table in the foreground, set against a black background featuring the bold text "THE ART OF BELONGING" and a "MIDWEST TOUR" oval.

CIRCA Pintig

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Join us for the first stop of The Art of Belonging Midwest Tour in Detroit, Michigan! Made possible by an Individual Artists Program grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), this gathering celebrates Filipino American stories, history, and community. Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 12&ndash;3 p.m. 27th Letter Books3546 Michigan Ave., Detroit, Michigan Experience adapted plays from the works of Bienvenido Santos, dramatic readings, and archival films by Nicholas &ldquo;Uncle Nick&rdquo; Viernes from the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago&rsquo;s Estrella Alamar collection. Stay for a community talkback and a shared meal! Presented by CIRCA Pintig in partnership with and with support from the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, the Rizal Center, the National Film Federation, the Filipino American National Historical Society Greater Chicago Chapter, Illinois Humanities, and DCASE. Free and open to the public. Donations are welcome to support the partner organizations. Questions? Email <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="mailto:ginnger@circapintig.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">ginnger@circapintig.org</a>. See you in Detroit on November 1st! About CIRCA PintigCIRCA Pintig is a Chicago-based Filipino American theater company that brings community stories to life through performance, education, and cultural engagement. Through productions, workshops, and partnerships, we create spaces to celebrate our histories, explore identity, and build a sense of belonging across generations.Visit <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.circapintig.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">circapintig.org</a> to learn more about our work and upcoming events. Follow CIRCA Pintig on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected! About the Filipino American Historical Society of ChicagoThe Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC) is dedicated to preserving, documenting, and sharing the histories and cultural contributions of Filipino Americans in Chicago and the Midwest. Through archival collections, oral histories, community programs, and educational partnerships, FAHSC uplifts the stories of Filipino immigrants, families, artists, workers, activists, and community leaders whose experiences are an essential part of American history. FAHSC works to connect generations by safeguarding photographs, films, documents, artifacts, and personal narratives that reflect the resilience, creativity, and legacy of the Filipino American community. Its collections, including the Estrella Alamar Collection, help ensure that these stories remain accessible for learning, remembrance, and community pride. Through partnerships with artists, educators, cultural organizations, and community groups, FAHSC supports programs that celebrate Filipino American identity, history, and belonging. Visit: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.fahschicagomuseum.com/" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">HOME | Filipino American Hi</a> or <a fr-original-style="" href="https://fanhschicago.wordpress.com/" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">FANHS &ndash; GREATER CHICAGO CHAPTER</a>

Join us for the first stop of The Art of Belonging Midwest Tour in Detroit, Michigan! Made possible by an Individual Artists Program grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), this gathering celebrates Filipino American stories, history, and community. Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 12–3 p.m. 27th Letter Books3546 Michigan Ave., Detroit, Michigan Experience adapted plays from the works of Bienvenido Santos, dramatic readings, and archival films by Nicholas “Uncle Nick” Viernes from the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago’s Estrella Alamar collection. Stay for a community talkback and a shared meal! Presented by CIRCA Pintig in partnership with and with support from the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, the Rizal Center, the National Film Federation, the Filipino American National Historical Society Greater Chicago Chapter, Illinois Humanities, and DCASE. Free and open to the public. Donations are welcome to support the partner organizations. Questions? Email <a href="mailto:ginnger@circapintig.org" target="_blank">ginnger@circapintig.org</a>. See you in Detroit on November 1st! About CIRCA PintigCIRCA Pintig is a Chicago-based Filipino American theater company that brings community stories to life through performance, education, and cultural engagement. Through productions, workshops, and partnerships, we create spaces to celebrate our histories, explore identity, and build a sense of belonging across generations.Visit <a href="https://www.circapintig.org" target="_blank">circapintig.org</a> to learn more about our work and upcoming events. Follow CIRCA Pintig on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected! About the Filipino American Historical Society of ChicagoThe Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC) is dedicated to preserving, documenting, and sharing the histories and cultural contributions of Filipino Americans in Chicago and the Midwest. Through archival collections, oral histories, community programs, and educational partnerships, FAHSC uplifts the stories of Filipino immigrants, families, artists, workers, activists, and community leaders whose experiences are an essential part of American history. FAHSC works to connect generations by safeguarding photographs, films, documents, artifacts, and personal narratives that reflect the resilience, creativity, and legacy of the Filipino American community. Its collections, including the Estrella Alamar Collection, help ensure that these stories remain accessible for learning, remembrance, and community pride. Through partnerships with artists, educators, cultural organizations, and community groups, FAHSC supports programs that celebrate Filipino American identity, history, and belonging. Visit: <a href="https://www.fahschicagomuseum.com/" target="_blank">HOME | Filipino American Hi</a> or <a href="https://fanhschicago.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">FANHS – GREATER CHICAGO CHAPTER</a>

CIRCA Pintig

The Art of Belonging Midwest Tour: Detroit, Michigan

3546 Michigan Ave

General Admission

Free

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