Becoming, Belonging, Being, and Beyond

A Filipino musical storytelling event

This immersive experience weaves together storytelling and live Filipino music, inviting the audience into a contemplative yet communal journey centered on the themes of Becoming, Belonging, Being, and Beyond.

The narrative is anchored by the story of Dr. Julie Arellano, alongside the inspiring stories of Filipino Americans in the Sacramento community—Claire Oliveros, PhD, Pauline Roselada, Karlo Feliciano, and Thea Feliciano.

Dr. Arellano is joined by Steven Johnson, Eileen Lichnock, and Dr. Alex Mallari in performing live Filipino music throughout the program. Their music lifts the stories and shapes the emotional arc of the evening. Earlier songs invite introspection and emotional depth, gradually moving toward joyful celebration. The central role of music in the event mirrors its central role in Filipino culture.

While rooted in Filipino culture, the experience is designed to be meaningful for people of all backgrounds. It is intended to bring forth reflection on one’s own journey, or that of one’s family—paths shaped by survival and the search for opportunity, identity, and home.

Light audience participation opens the event, followed by quiet listening during the narratives and music. Attendees engage in self-reflection with a workbook as their companion during this introspective phase. The event ends with a lively communal activity. Filipino food elements are included as part of the experience, adding warmth and a sense of Filipino hospitality.

Presale through 3/7/26: $20 general admission; $15 for I-House members and students $25 at the door/$20 for students