Fil-Am Fun Fest Brings Filipino American Comedy to Orange County |
The three-night Fil-Am Fun Fest joins this week's Orange County events lineup |
Fil-Am Fun Fest is bringing three nights of Filipino American comedy, improv and live entertainment to Orange County from October 22 through 24.
Organizers have framed the gathering as a way to celebrate Filipino American culture while welcoming the wider community.
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 Screenshot: Fil-Am Fun Fest on Instagram |
Thursday, October 22 — Night 1 in Anaheim
Opening night takes place at Radiant Beer Co., 1566 West Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.
The organizer promotes an opening-night lineup featuring comedians with credits that include Modern Family, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Last Comic Standing.
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 Screenshot: Fil-Am Fun Fest on Instagram |
Friday, October 23 — Night 2 in San Clemente
Night 2 moves to Scripted Bar & Kitchen inside MetroLux Theatres at 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa in San Clemente.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.
The promoted lineup includes comedians with credits from Comics Unleashed and Comedy InvASIAN.
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 Screenshot: Fil-Am Fun Fest on Instagram |
Saturday, October 24 — Open Mic and Finale in Placentia
Saturday begins with a Fil-Am Fun Fest Open Mic at Broken Timbers Brewing Company, 116 West Santa Fe Avenue in Placentia.
Signups begin at 3 p.m., and the open mic runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. before the main show.
The session is hosted by @liugottabekiddingme and features Brown Velvet Improv as special guests.
The finale show follows at 6:30 p.m. with Filipino American stand-up and talent promoted with credits that include Last Comic Standing and Comics Unleashed.
Comedy, improv and Filipino American talent
The broader lineup includes Jay Aquino, Ay Nako, Brown Velvet Improv, PJ Butta, Erik Escobar and Joy Regullano, among others.
The mix of stand-up performers, improv groups and entertainers creates a varied program centered on Filipino American talent.
Admission and reservations
All three main shows are listed as free with no cover, although advance reservation availability differs by night.
As of October 21, the Anaheim and Placentia listings were sold out, while the San Clemente listing warned that sales would end soon.
Free parking is listed for each venue, and the Anaheim show is identified as an all-ages event.
Because reservation status can change quickly, visitors should check the official Fil-Am Fun Fest updates before traveling to a venue. |
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I hope the festival keeps the focus on the performers. Their work deserves attention beyond the celebration itself.
The mix of comedy, improv and live entertainment sounds promising. I hope there is something for people new to improv.
Orange County has plenty of Filipino American families who might be excited to see their experiences reflected onstage.
I would love to know whether the improv includes audience participation. Some people love that, and some of us get nervous.
Glad the invitation is open to everyone. A night of laughs is an easy way to meet a different community.
I grew up watching relatives make everyone laugh at gatherings. A Filipino American comedy night feels familiar in the best way.
Nina SantosSame here. Half our family parties turn into comedy shows without anyone planning it.
That’s such a lovely connection. We hope the festival captures some of that familiar joy.
October 22 through 24 is coming up quickly. I hope there is enough time for people to hear about it.
Improv is a little hit or miss for me, but I would give this festival a try.
Thanks for being open to giving it a try! The festival also includes comedy and other live entertainment, so there’s more than improv on the bill.
It means a lot to see Filipino American culture celebrated in Orange County. I hope the performers get a great crowd.
I am curious whether each night has a different lineup. That would make it tempting to go twice.
Kevin L.A different lineup each night would be great. I hope they post the schedule soon.
My family would enjoy the live entertainment, especially if the shows are welcoming to different age groups.
Three nights gives people a better chance to attend. One evening can be hard to fit around work.
Comedy can bring people together in such a natural way. I am glad Filipino American performers have this space.
We agree, laughter can be a wonderful way to connect. It’s heartening to see a celebration of Filipino American culture that welcomes the wider community, too.
I hope they share the venue details soon. I would like to catch one of the nights.
I appreciate that the festival welcomes the wider community. My friends are always curious about Filipino American events.
Three nights of comedy and improv sounds like a welcome way to spend an October evening with neighbors.
It does sound like a fun way to spend an evening together. We appreciate you sharing in the excitement!
Thank you for bringing Filipino American comedy to Orange County. It is good to see our stories celebrated close to home.