Sierra Madre Playhouse

An animated biographical film inspired by the childhood of Frida Kahlo, Hola Frida follows a vibrant young girl in Coyoacán, Mexico, whose world is suddenly challenged by illness and physical limitation. This tender yet bold narrative traces how she uses imagination, art and resilience to reclaim her voice and her body.

Sandhi is Rukhmani Mehta's personal exploration of the traditional Kathak solo as an opening or gateway, performed with acclaimed musical artists Jayanta Banerjee on sitar and Salar Nader on tabla. Rukhmani Mehta is a Kathak artist, choreographer, and educator whose work has shaped the landscape of Indian classical dance in the United States for over two decades.

Based in Los Angeles, Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble (PKE) is dedicated to performing, preserving, and sharing the gong-chime music and dance traditions of the southern Philippines. Their performances bring to life the interlocking rhythms, layered melodies, and graceful dances of the Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug, Sama, and Yakan peoples.