Philippine-American Association of Madison & Neighboring Areas (PAMANA) upcoming events

Make Filipino Music Madison (Sunday, June 21, 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Enjoy this free musical marathon, with performances featuring Filipino talents. Help make music in between musical acts with our open mic karaoke sessions!

Make Filipino Music Madison is one of the 160+ events happening around the city to commemorate the worldwide celebration of Make Music Day (Fête de la Musique) every June 21.

Since Madison's participation in 2013, Make Music Madison is now the largest event of its kind in North America.

This year is PAMANA's inaugural hosting of Make Filipino Music Madison, which spotlights Filipino talent and music.

Performers and Schedule

Make Music with Karaoke!

Interested to sing this Sunday? Help make music in between musical acts with our open mic karaoke sessions!

Karaoke Interest Form

General Guidelines for the Public

You are free to set up picnic chairs, blankets and shades (not bigger than a 10'x10' tent) in the park's lawn, while performers and technical staff occupy part of the shelter facing the lawn.
Should the event experience inclement weather, you can take cover in any of the shelter's three levels.
Filipino food will be available for purchase from invited food trucks and vendors.
Please follow general city park rules, including the following:
- Garner Park allows alcohol in a non-breakable container.
- Glass, including glass bottles, is not allowed.
- Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. All dogs must be licensed and have a daily or annual dog permit.

For questions, contact us at pamana.madison@gmail.com.

This event is part of PAMANA's "Pinoy Sama-Summer 2026" programming supported by:

(Funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board)

(Supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation)

Event Sponsors:

Filipino Summer Day Camp 2026 (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

For five consecutive Saturday afternoons, the Filipino Summer Day Camp welcomes kids between 7 to 18 years old.

The camp features two parallel sessions for younger and older kids. Campers will learn basic Tagalog language, while being introduced to Filipino music, regional cuisine, Filipino customs and values, hands-on art projects, popular literature and folklore, and traditional Filipino games and pastimes.

Lesson plans have been developed by Filipino American education experts and licensed professionals, who will also act as camp counselors.

Registration is now open. If you plan to register more than one Camper, you will need to fill up the form separately for each attendee.

Register Here

This event is part of PAMANA's "Pinoy Sama-Summer 2026" programming supported by:

(Funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board)

(Supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation)

Filipino Summer Day Camp 2026 (Saturday, July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

For five consecutive Saturday afternoons, the Filipino Summer Day Camp welcomes kids between 7 to 18 years old.

Lesson plans have been developed by Filipino American education experts and licensed professionals, who will also act as camp counselors.

Registration is now open. If you plan to register more than one Camper, you will need to fill up the form separately for each attendee.

Register Here

This event is part of PAMANA's "Pinoy Sama-Summer 2026" programming supported by:

(Funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board)

(Supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation)

Filipino Summer Day Camp 2026 (Saturday, August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

For five consecutive Saturday afternoons, the Filipino Summer Day Camp welcomes kids between 7 to 18 years old.

Lesson plans have been developed by Filipino American education experts and licensed professionals, who will also act as camp counselors.

Registration is now open. If you plan to register more than one Camper, you will need to fill up the form separately for each attendee.

Register Here

This event is part of PAMANA's "Pinoy Sama-Summer 2026" programming supported by:

(Funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board)

(Supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation)

Filipino Summer Day Camp 2026 (Saturday, August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

For five consecutive Saturday afternoons, the Filipino Summer Day Camp welcomes kids between 7 to 18 years old.

Lesson plans have been developed by Filipino American education experts and licensed professionals, who will also act as camp counselors.

Registration is now open. If you plan to register more than one Camper, you will need to fill up the form separately for each attendee.

Register Here

This event is part of PAMANA's "Pinoy Sama-Summer 2026" programming supported by:

(Funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board)

(Supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation)

Filipino Summer Day Camp 2026 (Saturday, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

For five consecutive Saturday afternoons, the Filipino Summer Day Camp welcomes kids between 7 to 18 years old.

Lesson plans have been developed by Filipino American education experts and licensed professionals, who will also act as camp counselors.

Registration is now open. If you plan to register more than one Camper, you will need to fill up the form separately for each attendee.

Register Here

This event is part of PAMANA's "Pinoy Sama-Summer 2026" programming supported by:

(Funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board)

(Supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation)

PAMANA Summer Picnic 2026 (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

One of our most-attended annual activities, the PAMANA Summer Picnic gathers our community in a potluck setting to celebrate Filipino culture through traditional dances, music, and games. This event also serves as the recognition activity for our summer campers and the culmination of Pinoy Sama-Summer 2026.

Registration details will be shared as the date approaches.

This event is part of PAMANA's "Pinoy Sama-Summer 2026" programming supported by:

(Funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board)

(Supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation)