Belongings Nelson Left Behind: Exhibit
Location: Richland Library (Assembly Street)
Cost: Free to the public
About: In celebration of Filipino American History Month, explore Filipino heritage through the preserved family collection of Nelson Baldemor, featuring works by renowned artist Manuel Baldemor. Curated by Chiara Cox.
FAAGC’s 35th Anniversary Gala – Gintong Pamana
Location: Spring Valley Country Club
About: A special evening honoring the traditions, values, and cultural heritage that have shaped our community, while celebrating how they evolve with the next generation.
See our Gala Information Page for more information.
St. John Neumann International Festival Fundraiser
Location: St. John Neumann School Playground 721 Polo Rd., Columbia
Cost: Free admission (Food available for purchase)
About: Enjoy food and performances from across the world. Treat your tastebuds to home-cooked dishes at the Filipino Food Booth and enjoy vibrant cultural performances by the spectacular FAAGC Dance Troupe!
Interactive Community Event & Cultural Performance
Location: Richland Library (Assembly Street)
Cost: Free to the public
About: Presented in tandem with the Belongings Nelson Left Behind exhibit. Dive into Filipino heritage through preserved family stories, traditions, and treasured objects. Features a special live performance by the FAAGC Dance Troupe. Free to the public.
Meals from the Heart: Ronald McDonald House
Location: Ronald McDonald House 2901 Colonial Drive. Columbia
Open to FAAGC Members Only
About: Use your culinary talents to prepare a warm meal for families staying close to their hospitalized children. Your cooking helps take a major stress off their shoulders after an exhausting day. Details to come.
FAAGC Annual Potluck Christmas Celebration
Location: St. John Neumann School Gym, 721 Polo Rd. Columbia
Open to FAAGC members and invited non-members.
About: Celebrate the holiday season with our community! Gather around for our annual festive potluck filled with great food, warm company, and family entertainment. Details to come.
Harvest Hope Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity
Location: Harvest Hope Food Bank 2220 Shop Rd. Columbia
Open to FAAGC Members Only (Great for teens needing community service hours!)
About: Help pack food at Harvest Hope, South Carolina's largest food bank dedicated to rescuing nutritious food and distributing it to local families facing hunger. Details to come.
FAAGC Spring picnic at Saluda Shoals
Location: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia
Open to FAAGC Members and Invited Non-Members
Details to Come
Global Education Day at the State Fairgrounds
Location: State Fairgrounds
Sponsored by Columbia International Festival
Open to Columbia Schools
Details to Come
Columbia International Festival at the State Fairgrounds
Columbia International Festival
Location: State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr. Columbia
Cost: Admission Fee. Food for purchase.
About: Columbia International Festival showcases the music, culture, food and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races and language groups represented in South Carolina. Treat your tastebuds to home-cooked dishes at the Filipino Food Booth and enjoy vibrant cultural performances by the spectacular FAAGC Dance Troupe! Open to the Public. Details to come.
Movie Premier: FILIPINO FATHERS of VARNERTOWN INDIANS, An Untold Filipino American Story
FAAGC is proud to serve as the fiscal sponsor of a documentary produced in partnership with the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians.
Produced and Directed by Chiara Cox, FAAGC’s Music and Art Ambassador, the film shares the little-known story of Filipino fathers who built families within the tribal community in South Carolina’s Lowcountry—and the traditions and identities their descendants carry forward today. Post-production begins in Spring 2027, with a premiere planned for Fall 2027.
Learn more about the project. Support the project. Watch this page for more details.