There is one place in Chicago that is considered by many Filipino Americans as their “home away from home”. This place is called Rizal Center which is named after the Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. The center is located at 1332 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60613.
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Join the fun of collective (Bayanihan) work!
The Rizal Center is a multicultural, multigenerational community and cultural center located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood! But it’s more than a building. It’s a revitalized way of thinking about who we are and how we engage with our community, our neighborhood, and our city.
During the last three months of 2022, members of the Bayanihan Volunteer Corps put the Rizal Center back to its rightful place – a safe place for community members to gather, celebrate happy and memorable events, dance, sing, eat, perform, exercise, meet new and old friends, hold forums, plan community actions, or just hang out.
The Rizal Center operates under the aegis of the Filipino American Council of Greater Chicago, one of the oldest cultural organizations in the nation.
See our Bayanihan Newsletter or Blog for Rizal Center content. Please contact us if you want to contribute content, volunteer, or donate!
Events
Calendar of Events
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Join us for a new Kapihan (coffee talk hangout) sa Rizal Center that celebrates the Filipino American experience! The theme of Kapihan revolves around “Paglalakbay sa America” (Journey to America). […]
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Line dancing is not just a dance; it’s an incredible fitness activity that combines music, movement, and camaraderie. Regardless of your age, background, or dance experience, line dancing welcomes everyone […]
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Enjoy playing Bingo while making social connections. For more information, call 773-360-8597 or email info@rizalcenter.org |
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Class on wrestling and grappling. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Open gym for strength stretching, and conditioning. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Class on southeast Asian kickboxing. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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1 event,Enjoy playing Bingo while making social connections. For more information, call 773-360-8597 or email info@rizalcenter.org |
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Class on wrestling and grappling. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Open gym for strength stretching, and conditioning. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Class on southeast Asian kickboxing. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Join us for a new Kapihan (coffee talk hangout) sa Rizal Center that celebrates the Filipino American experience! The theme of Kapihan revolves around “Paglalakbay sa America” (Journey to America). […]
Free
Line dancing is not just a dance; it’s an incredible fitness activity that combines music, movement, and camaraderie. Regardless of your age, background, or dance experience, line dancing welcomes everyone […]
Free
Enjoy playing Bingo while making social connections. For more information, call 773-360-8597 or email info@rizalcenter.org |
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Class on wrestling and grappling. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Open gym for strength stretching, and conditioning. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Class on southeast Asian kickboxing. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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MOSAAIC is a Research Study forAsian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities By participating, you will be a part of a community that aims to benefit the health of future […] Enjoy playing Bingo while making social connections. For more information, call 773-360-8597 or email info@rizalcenter.org |
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Class on wrestling and grappling. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Open gym for strength stretching, and conditioning. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Class on southeast Asian kickboxing. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Join us on Sunday, March 22, from 8am – 5pm for a day of fun and friendly competition! REGISTER NOW to get the Early Bird Price by March 15, 2026! […] |
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1 event,Class on grappling by Clarito-Luna. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org. |
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Join us for a new Kapihan (coffee talk hangout) sa Rizal Center that celebrates the Filipino American experience! The theme of Kapihan revolves around “Paglalakbay sa America” (Journey to America). […]
Free
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MOSAAIC is a Research Study forAsian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities By participating, you will be a part of a community that aims to benefit the health of future […]
Line dancing is not just a dance; it’s an incredible fitness activity that combines music, movement, and camaraderie. Regardless of your age, background, or dance experience, line dancing welcomes everyone […]
Free
Enjoy playing Bingo while making social connections. For more information, call 773-360-8597 or email info@rizalcenter.org |
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Class on wrestling and grappling by Haymaker Gym. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Open gym for strength stretching, and conditioning by Haymaker Gym. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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“Cultural Myths & Family Expectations” MARCH 281 pm. Rizal Center is launching a support group to break down the stigma and the silence surrounding mental illness. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO […]
Class on southeast Asian kickboxing by Haymaker Gym. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Class on Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) by George Hernandez. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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1 event,Class on grappling by Clarito-Luna. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org. |
2 events,Enjoy playing Bingo while making social connections. For more information, call 773-360-8597 or email info@rizalcenter.org Monthly book reading and discussion April The Diaspora Sonnets by Oliver de la Paz |
1 event,
Class on wrestling and grappling by Haymaker Gym. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
Free
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3 events,
Open gym for strength stretching, and conditioning by Haymaker Gym. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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Class on southeast Asian kickboxing by Haymaker Gym. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
Free
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2 events,
Class on Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) by George Hernandez. For more info contact martialarts@rizalcenter.org.
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