25th Annual Ma"BOO"hay Talent Showcase - "Para Sa Gugma"

"Para Sa Gugma"
Para sa gugma in bisaya translates to, "For Love". We hope to showcase through art and culture how love is the bridge for our community. Through this theme, we hope to incite compassion and love for our community, our culture, our friends, and loved ones, as well as reflect the importance of doing things in life with love in mind. Our headliners are Steven Kou and Kimmy Pidazo and there are multiple other performers showcasing their talents, they all strive to show the importance of giving pack to the community as well as the importance of art and representation.

Meet and Greet

Want to learn more about our headliners and meet with them after our show? For an extra $3, you can meet our headliners, take pictures, and learn more about their artistry. Meet and Greet Tickets will be sold at the door and will take place after the showcase from 9:30-10:30 PM.

About Ma"BOO"hay Talent Showcase

After 24 years, the Ma"BOO"hay Talent Showcase has been a terrific outlet for up-and-coming artists to hone their talents in front of a large audience that typically consists of more than 300 people. Our past headliners include Drop N' Harmony, A.J. Rafael, Ramielle Malubay, JR Aquino, and many more.

About Akbayan Pilipinx American Organization

Akbayan means, "Embracing in Friendship." Along with the San Jose State community, other universities, the Pilipinx community, and the larger community, the organization strives to increase its members’ knowledge of the Pilipinx/Pilipinx American culture and share the beauty of its unique heritage. For more information, please visit http://www.akbayansjsu.org.

About the Charity:
West Bay is a 501(c)3 California public benefit corporation. They strive to even the playing field for underserved, vulnerable youth and their families by supplementing their academic programs with financial, social, emotional, and cultural support. It is the oldest non profit corporation in Northern California and has been serving the community since 1968.

All Proceeds from the event will be donated to the West Bay Pilipino Multi Service Center.

Host or Publisher Anne-Marie Patdu