From the organizers: Aklasan Fest makes its SoCal debut on Saturday, August 12 at the legendary Che Cafe. The only Filipino American punk and hardcore fest in the nation celebrates their 8th annual event with its first appearance in San Diego. Presented by Aklasan Records, a DIY independent label based in the Bay Area, dedicated to distributing, showcasing, and uplifting Philippine and Filipino American hardcore and punk. The festival also features local artists and organizers, plus a Filipino vegan pop-up. Featuring bands: Negative Blast (SD) https://negativeblast.bandcamp.com/ AninoKo (SF) https://aninoko.bandcamp.com/ SOH (LA) https://sohsystemofhate.bandcamp.com Posy (SD/NY/OLYMPIA) https://posypals.bandcamp.com Final Bombardment (LA) https://finalbombardment.bandcamp.com Silakbo (SF) https://extinctionburst.bandcamp.com/album/cdep Presser (SGV/LA) https://pressernoise.bandcamp.com Obsolete Sun (OC) https://obsoletesun.bandcamp.com Matt X Ibarra (SD) https://mattxibarra.bandcamp.com Doors at 3:30 p.m. Music at 4:30 p.m. All Ages. Update: Masks are no long required indoors $12 presale / $15 at door. Related links: Aklasan Records on Facebook | Instagram