PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company

09/02/2026

THE 50th GOLDEN JUBILEE EXTRAVAGANZA IS HERE

PASACAT is proud to present Balik Tanaw: Pulse. Breath. Legacy. on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Joan B. Kroc Theater.

This production brings together returning alumni and a new generation of dancers to honor the heartbeat of our community. It is truly amazing to reflect on how our company has evolved over the last five decades—from our very first Extravaganza 50 years ago to celebrating the path paved by our founders, dance leaders, and artists.

We carry the stories, traditions, movement, and spirit entrusted to us by those who came before. As we look toward the future, we honor the cultural bearers who have shaped PASACAT by continuing to learn from their wisdom, celebrate their contributions, and build upon what they have shared with us. Our legacy is not simply something we inherit—it is something we carry, honor, and continue to shape together.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 2:00 PM Matinee & 7:00 PM Evening
Tickets starting at $30
Joan B. Kroc Theater (6611 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115)

Purchase tickets at www.pasacat.org/events
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PASACAT is funded in part by the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, Jason Mraz Foundation, and the San Diego Padres

08/25/2026

With CIOFF USA – We just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

08/18/2026

The final stop on the tour at the Philippine Embassy in Spain. After this San Diego bound!!!

08/17/2026

The International Folk Festival in A Coruna is completed and PASACAT made lasting memories of Spain and an indelible mark as they were highlighted in the local paper. Off to Madrid for a couple of days taking in more sights and history.

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08/09/2026

03/29/2026

We are so grateful to the County of San Diego for their support of PASACAT. Thanks especially to Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe for all you do for our community.

03/21/2026

This morning, we had the pleasure of joining designer and educator Allan Manzano for Coffee & Conversations hosted by the Mingei International Museum. His presentation entitled “Shaped Together: The Bayanihan Way of Design”explores the concept of Bayanihan (in its simplest form, meaning working together), reflecting on his cultural roots and the impact of collaborating in the community. Pictured with Allan are Karla and Eliza who first joined PASACAT in the ‘90’s and have returned as alumni dancers. As Allan shared in his presentation, we hope to continue educating and empowering the next generation of Philippine Folk dancers who will carry on PASACAT’s legacy. 🇵🇭✨

03/20/2026

Happy Friday! PASACAT performed at the Mingei International Museum Theatre as part of Allan Manzano’s presentation in graphic design. He shared his journey in creating Dynamo Design Group and how his recent visit to the Philippines led him to give this talk on The Bayanihan Way of Design.

Allan connected PASACAT to an SDSU design class to REIMAGINE the PASACAT space. None teams of students provided potential designs and gave us a vision for the future.

PASACAT performed in Allan’s project BELONGING in which the arts posters from various contributors provided an inclusive backdrop for PASACAT dancers to bring the culture to life.

Thank you Kristi Ehrig-Burgess of the Mingei staff for a delightful “Coffee and Conversations.”