Union Landing

Sama-Sama Fest returns to Union Landing for its second Filipino American History Month celebration, a collaboration with Union Landing and the producers of FAHM Jam.
Inspired by the Filipino phrase sama-sama, meaning “together”, the festival highlights the stories, heritage, and contributions of the Bay Area’s Filipino American community while creating a space for all to celebrate culture and make history together.
With thousands expected and so many vendors, artists, creative retailers, and community organizations participating, Sama-Sama Fest will be a vibrant showcase of culture, creativity, and community pride. More than just a festival, it’s a new tradition that celebrates identity, uplifts local talent, and invites all communities to come together in unity.
Thank you for the generous sponsorships from Kaiser Permanente, Fremont Bank, Office of Supervisor Elisa Márquez, the Union Landing Property Owners Association, East Bay Landscaping, and the City of Union City.
- Sunday Oct 11 // 11 am – 5 pm
- Union Landing near the Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store at 32111 Union Landing Blvd, Union City, CA&nbsp;94587
- Free admission // free parking

Local Event: Sama-Sama Fest

Alameda County

Union City

California

Sama-Sama Fest

Sama-Sama Fest returns to Union Landing for its second Filipino American History Month celebration, a collaboration with Union...

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Contra Costa County Historical Society

Join us for an <a href="https://www.cocohistory.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Open House</a> as we celebrate American Archives Month! Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
This is the public's opportunity to see the full scope of the CCCHS archives, view some of the latest acquisitions, and learn from the archival experts about preserving, storing and digitizing important records.
Special items will be pulled from the archives and on display for this event. 
<li>Tour appointments begin at 10:30 a.m. for CCCHS members.</li><li>Non-member tour appts begin at 11:30 a.m.</li><li>Beverages and light snacks will be served in the Lobby.</li>
Tour time is approx. 60 minutes. CCCHS Bookstore will be open. Members receive 10% OFF. 
Admission is free.
Consider sharing your family history or donating some of your family records to the CCCHS Archives. 
<ul><li>RESERVE YOUR TOUR SPOT TODAY!&nbsp; <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4BA9AB28A4FC1-64898462-american#/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Now</a></li></ul>

Local Event: Open House Celebrating American Archives Month

Contra Costa County

Martinez

Open House Celebrating American Archives Month

Join us for an Open House as we celebrate American Archives Month! Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
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Experience an inspiring exhibition featuring large-scale, collaborative paintings, prints, and installations created by children ages 2-5. Enjoy free admission, community art workshops, and an opening reception with a welcome remarks ceremony. Plus, a complimentary lunch will be provided by Richmond Renaissance!

Local Event: Juntos Creamos / Together We Create: Art in Collaboration and Community!

East Richmond Heights

Juntos Creamos / Together We Create: Art in...

Experience an inspiring exhibition featuring large-scale, collaborative paintings, prints, and installations created by...

Juntos Creamos / Together We Create: Art in Collaboration and Community!

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La Peña

A&nbsp;Thousand&nbsp;Mothers&nbsp;Collecting&nbsp;the&nbsp;Bones:&nbsp;A&nbsp;Theater&nbsp;and&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Performance&nbsp;of&nbsp;Grief&nbsp;and&nbsp;Praise

Through&nbsp;a&nbsp;performance&nbsp;piece&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;theater,&nbsp;poetry,&nbsp;storytelling,&nbsp;and&nbsp;music,&nbsp;<a href="https://phoenixsongmusic.com/about/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Phoenix&nbsp;Song</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://moniquemiyake.com/about/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Monique&nbsp;Miyake</a>&nbsp;share&nbsp;their&nbsp;journey&nbsp;of&nbsp;grief&nbsp;and&nbsp;healing&nbsp;after&nbsp;the&nbsp;loss&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;seventeen-year-old&nbsp;son&nbsp;to&nbsp;suicide.&nbsp;In&nbsp;a&nbsp;culture&nbsp;where&nbsp;we&nbsp;hide&nbsp;death&nbsp;and&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;talk&nbsp;about&nbsp;grief,&nbsp;this&nbsp;extraordinary&nbsp;performance&nbsp;allows&nbsp;us&nbsp;to&nbsp;collectively&nbsp;grieve&nbsp;and&nbsp;heal&nbsp;together.&nbsp;This&nbsp;inspiring&nbsp;show&nbsp;will&nbsp;break&nbsp;your&nbsp;heart,&nbsp;make&nbsp;u&nbsp;laugh,&nbsp;and&nbsp;help&nbsp;u&nbsp;feel&nbsp;more&nbsp;connected&nbsp;to&nbsp;yourself&nbsp;and&nbsp;others.&nbsp;Come&nbsp;experience&nbsp;theater&nbsp;as&nbsp;ritual&nbsp;and&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;in&nbsp;an&nbsp;unforgettable&nbsp;show&nbsp;that&nbsp;will&nbsp;stay&nbsp;with&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;long&nbsp;time.
This&nbsp;performance&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;anyone&nbsp;carrying&nbsp;personal&nbsp;or&nbsp;collective&nbsp;loss.&nbsp;It&nbsp;invites&nbsp;us&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;shared&nbsp;space&nbsp;of&nbsp;witnessing,&nbsp;where&nbsp;one&nbsp;story&nbsp;can&nbsp;hold&nbsp;the&nbsp;stories&nbsp;of&nbsp;many.&nbsp;As&nbsp;grief&nbsp;is&nbsp;expressed&nbsp;and&nbsp;honored,&nbsp;it&nbsp;can&nbsp;begin&nbsp;to&nbsp;move—within&nbsp;us&nbsp;and&nbsp;between&nbsp;us—opening&nbsp;the&nbsp;possibility&nbsp;of&nbsp;integration,&nbsp;meaning,&nbsp;and&nbsp;renewal.
“When&nbsp;the&nbsp;heart&nbsp;breaks&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;million&nbsp;pieces,&nbsp;the&nbsp;only&nbsp;thing&nbsp;left&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;is&nbsp;let&nbsp;the&nbsp;light&nbsp;shine&nbsp;through.”
Before&nbsp;the&nbsp;performance&nbsp;begins,&nbsp;we&nbsp;will&nbsp;create&nbsp;a&nbsp;communal&nbsp;grief&nbsp;altar&nbsp;together.&nbsp;As&nbsp;you&nbsp;enter&nbsp;La&nbsp;Peña,&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;invited&nbsp;to&nbsp;bring&nbsp;a&nbsp;photograph&nbsp;or&nbsp;small&nbsp;object&nbsp;honoring&nbsp;who&nbsp;or&nbsp;what&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;grieving,&nbsp;and&nbsp;place&nbsp;it&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;altar&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;held,&nbsp;witnessed,&nbsp;and&nbsp;carried&nbsp;in&nbsp;community.&nbsp;A&nbsp;talented&nbsp;crystal&nbsp;bowl&nbsp;player&nbsp;Yuki&nbsp;Nara&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;creating&nbsp;a&nbsp;healing&nbsp;soundscape&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;collective&nbsp;grief&nbsp;altar&nbsp;experience.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;partner&nbsp;Crisis&nbsp;Support&nbsp;Services&nbsp;of&nbsp;Alameda&nbsp;County&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;sharing&nbsp;about&nbsp;their&nbsp;services&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;event.&nbsp;
<a href="https://phoenixsongmusic.com/about/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Phoenix&nbsp;Song</a>,&nbsp;featured&nbsp;in&nbsp;SF&nbsp;Magazine's&nbsp;Best&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Bay,&nbsp;plays&nbsp;music&nbsp;from&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&nbsp;on&nbsp;didgeridoo,&nbsp;Native&nbsp;flute,&nbsp;buffalo&nbsp;drum,&nbsp;djembe,&nbsp;hand&nbsp;pan,&nbsp;jaw&nbsp;harp,&nbsp;esraj,&nbsp;and&nbsp;vocals&nbsp;that&nbsp;help&nbsp;us&nbsp;move&nbsp;energy&nbsp;through&nbsp;breath&nbsp;and&nbsp;sound.
A&nbsp;Q&amp;A&nbsp;talkback&nbsp;will&nbsp;follow&nbsp;along&nbsp;with&nbsp;an&nbsp;artist's&nbsp;reception&nbsp;of&nbsp;Monique's&nbsp;art&nbsp;prints.&nbsp;10%&nbsp;of&nbsp;sales&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;donated&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Trevor&nbsp;Project,&nbsp;the&nbsp;leading&nbsp;suicide&nbsp;prevention&nbsp;and&nbsp;crisis&nbsp;intervention&nbsp;nonprofit&nbsp;organization&nbsp;for&nbsp;LGTBTQ+&nbsp;young&nbsp;people.
For&nbsp;discounted&nbsp;tickets,&nbsp;please&nbsp;email&nbsp;phoenixsongmusic@gmail.com.
For&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;requests&nbsp;please&nbsp;contact&nbsp;us&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;one&nbsp;week&nbsp;in&nbsp;advance.&nbsp;Email&nbsp;us&nbsp;at&nbsp;programs@Lapena.org.
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What&nbsp;a&nbsp;profound&nbsp;gift&nbsp;you&nbsp;have&nbsp;crafted&nbsp;through&nbsp;fire&nbsp;and&nbsp;offered&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;world.&nbsp;An&nbsp;invitation&nbsp;to&nbsp;join&nbsp;you&nbsp;on&nbsp;this&nbsp;sacred&nbsp;journey&nbsp;of&nbsp;wild&nbsp;and&nbsp;inconceivable&nbsp;grief&nbsp;and&nbsp;rage&nbsp;and&nbsp;beauty&nbsp;and&nbsp;love.&nbsp;I&nbsp;see&nbsp;your&nbsp;love&nbsp;as&nbsp;such&nbsp;a&nbsp;testimony&nbsp;of&nbsp;grit&nbsp;and&nbsp;grace&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;it&nbsp;means&nbsp;to&nbsp;become&nbsp;human&nbsp;together.&nbsp;Feeling&nbsp;waves&nbsp;of&nbsp;awe&nbsp;and&nbsp;gratitude,&nbsp;my&nbsp;heart&nbsp;shattered&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;thousand&nbsp;pieces,&nbsp;transformed&nbsp;into&nbsp;butterflies.&nbsp;--Aryeh,&nbsp;educator&nbsp;and&nbsp;activist

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A Thousand Mothers: Collecting The Bones

A Thousand Mothers Collecting the Bones: A Theater and Music Performance of Grief and Praise

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