Filipino School of Chicago

Thank you for joining us for a play date at

We sang songs, read a few books, colored, played, and ate! Maraming salamat to for sponsoring merienda 😋🍞

Would you like us to host more play dates in the future?

The Filipino School Chicago will be tabling at at on Saturday, February 21st at 5:30pm!

Come stop by to learn about FSC Spring Programming - including new dance classes beginning in April.
Two of our dance team teachers Isa and Indigo will also be performing!
Come support and celebrate the beauty of Filipino Folk Dance!

We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for Night Out with FSC! This is a ‘90s/‘00s inspired fundraising event supporting FSC’s Filipino language and culture programs for the next generation.

👯‍♀️🎤 Mingle with other families, enjoy light bites and drinks, dance, and sing your heart out at karaoke - all while supporting our mission. We’ll have specialty cocktails for purchase and other fun donation opportunities! After covering event costs, 100% of ticket proceeds go toward expanding programs for our children and keeping our movement going.

🪩🥂 This will be an adults-only event - think of it as a grown-ups’ night out! Attire is dressy/smart casual.

✨ Come for the fun. Leave knowing you helped carry our culture forward. 🇵🇭❤️

🔗🎟️ Ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/night-out-with-fsc

💿✨ SAVE THE DATE for FSC Night Out ✨💿 | A Fundraiser for Filipino Youth Programs

Calling all parents, friends, and supporters — this night out is for you and for a cause.

Join us for A Night Out with the Filipino School of Chicago, a 90s/00s-inspired fundraising event supporting FSC’s Filipino language and culture programs for the next generation. 🇵🇭💛

Sing your heart out at karaoke, mingle and enjoy light bites and drinks, all while supporting the funding and growth of FSC programs.

📅 Friday, March 27 | 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Movement on Montrose
2951 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

👉 This is a fundraising event — all proceeds directly support FSC youth programs.

Ticket registration will be out soon!

📣📣 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 📣📣

⭐️ Family Tagalog Class (ages 0 - 11)
⭐️ Subli Dance Class (ages 4 - 7)
⭐️ Bulaklakan Dance Class (ages 8 - 13)

⬅️ SWIPE for more information

🔗 Registration links in bio

📣📣 SAVE THE DATES 📣📣

Registration links soon to come, be sure to follow, turn on notifications, and sign up for our mailing list!

➡️ SWIPE for information to register for the next events coming up!

💛 Play date 2/8
❤️ Battle of the Bamboo 2/21 *info TBA*
💙 Filipino Heritage Night 3/14

Bring the whole family for Filipino Heritage Night with the Filipino School of Chicago! 🇵🇭🏀

🗓️ Mar 14, 2026 | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 📍
Watch the Windy City Bulls take on the Valley Suns and celebrate culture and community!

🎁 First 1,500 fans receive a Filipino Jeepney Display Giveaway!

🎟️ Purchase tix @ bit.ly/FSC_WINDY

👉👉👉 SWIPE for more events and class reminders!

Join us for an FSC Community Playdate at

Meet FSC teachers, students, and families, learn about our upcoming programs and events, enjoy story and music time, and connect through play as we grow our bayanihan together!

🗓️ Sunday, February 8th
🕙 10:00 - 12:00
📍 Wonderplay
3501 W Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

🎟️ suggested donation $20 per child
🔗 registration link in bio

bit.ly/FSC_play

✨ We couldn’t be more proud of our dance students this session! ✨
On the last day of class, students performed Pandanggo sa Ilaw / Dance of Lights for their families and loved ones, lighting up the room with their hard work and dedication. 🕯️💃🏽

Congratulations to our FSC dance teachers who taught our students and maraming salamat / many thanks to the families that supported our students this session! ❤️🎉

To continue the celebrations, come see our dance group perform the Pandanggo Sa Ilaw at this Saturday, December 20th.

Interested in dancing with us? 
Our next dance session begins April 2026, registration details coming soon!
To make sure you don’t miss out on class info, upcoming events, and ways to get involved be sure to subscribe to our newsletter (link in bio) and turn on the notifications for our socials 💌🔔

Happy Birthday! We can’t wait to celebrate!

Hey Friends!

It has been an absolutely bonkers couple of weeks, errr, months. BUT it’s our birthday today! I know, celebrating on a Wednesday before a day off isn’t ideal. SO- we’re celebrating our birthday this Saturday! You know, Small Business Saturday 😎

✨ Special Hours: Open from 10AM until 7PM!
📖 Story Time and Holiday Crafts with our friends at 11AM
🎂 Birthday Cake to share at 1PM
✊ Know Your Rights training with our friends at at 4PM

We made it the first year thanks to our community and we can’t wait to celebrate many more alongside y’all. This Friday, Saturday, and into next week- we don’t need to keep funneling our funds to the megacorporations that drop DEI initiatives at the drop of a hat, finance ballrooms while also trying to drive indie bookstores and local shops out of business, or can’t be bothered to speak out against attacks on our communities.

Our neighborhoods and communities are wealthy in immeasurable ways, maybe not on track to become trillionaires (ew), but we’re even moreso when we show up for each other and build locally. This week. This season. Join us in supporting local, small, neighbor-owned businesses. It’s more than just a day, it’s a culture shift that helps make our communities more resilient.

We’re ready to move from surviving to thriving. What about y’all?
🖖

✨ Did you know? ✨
One of the most magical Filipino folk dances is Pandanggo sa Ilaw

💃🏽 Born from the Spanish fandango but made distinctly Filipino
✨ Means “Dance of Lights”
🔥 Dancers balance three oil lamps (tinghoy) — one on the head and one in each hand
🎶 Done in a flowing 3/4 rhythm - a waltz with extra flair
🌅 Movements imitate the graceful glow of fireflies at dusk or dawn

A dance that’s elegant, magical, and uniquely ours. We couldn’t be more proud of our dance students after their first day of class!

We can’t wait to dance with you all tomorrow!
🙌❤️🇵🇭