Would you believe it’s already the last weekend before Christmas? Some of us aren’t even done with the shopping, and yet, we’re already receiving loads of gifts.
Check out where you can shop for last-minute Christmas gifts in the list below but if you’re done with your checklist, we also know the perfect way to wind down!
Shopping
#1 10th Binondo Warehouse Sale
Dec. 14 to 20, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
State Center Building, Juan Luna St., Binondo, Manila
Ready your Christmas list (and wallets) because you’re definitely in for a huge treat! Shop from your favorite big brands like S&H and Adidas up to 70 PERCENT off!
#2 Passionfly A Holiday Lifestyle Fair
Dec. 18 to 19, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ronac Lifestyle Center, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City
If big brands aren’t your cup of tea, then maybe you’d love lifestyle products from cool start-up companies. A carefully curated selection is waiting for you at the third leg of Passionfly’s series of holiday lifestyle fairs.
#3 Pasko sa Maginhawa: Christmas Bazaar
Dec. 18 to 20, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Maginhawa Covered Court, Maginhawa St. Corner Masinsinan St. Teacher’s Village East Quezon City
If you want a more unique shopping experience, this one’s for you. Shop from over 190 concessionaires, enjoy an hourly raffle and get your photo taken with Santa!
#4 Noel Bazaar 2015: The Christmas Shopping Experience
Dec. 18 to 20, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Pasay City
This bazaar isn’t known as the biggest Christmas expo in town for nothing! It’s a one-stop shop for all your Christmas needs. Plus, you can even shop from the closets of local celebs like Carla Avellana and Tom Rodriguez.
#5 That Christmas Feeling Bazaar
Dec. 18 to 20, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Kirov Showroom, Rockwell
Inspired by traveling gypsy caravans, The Caravan is a unique lifestyle market you can go to for upscale finds that meet meticulous tastes and standards. Sift through a curated mix of brands ranging from Mich Araullo‘s button-down tees and Maco Custodio’s footwear, to Space Garden‘s low-maintenance plants and hand-crafted soaps by So True Naturals. Support local talent as you shop for others, or yourself, here.
#6 Biñatto Christmas Festival
Dec. 18 to 20, 3 p.m. to 12 m.n.
Southwoods City Ecocentrum, Biñan, Laguna
Whether you want to eat, drink, or shop, the Binatto Christmas Festival will surely give you the complete Christmas experience!
Food
#1 The Organic Market
Dec. 20, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Burgos Park, Forbestown Road, Bonifacio Global City
Head over to another installment of this all-organic weekend market where you can find healthy finds all year round.
Film
#1 Star Wars The Force Awakens
Dec. 17
All SM, Robinsons and Ayala Cinemas
After almost a decade, a new episode has finally been released. After having that a capella version on loop, you wouldn’t want to miss watching this now!
#2 MMFF New Wave
Dec. 17 to 24
SM Megamall, Glorietta 4, and Robinsons Movieworld Manila
This year, MMFF is introducing Full Feature, Animation, and Short Films from independent film makers. If you want a break from the usual Filipino films, check this out!
Art
#1 TWICE: Ang INK
Dec. 17 to 22, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Unit 1B Parc Plaza Bldg., 183 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Quezon City
60 Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (INK) artists contribute to showcase their different styles and how they contrast and complement each other in their last show for the year.
#2 Star Wars Saturday
Dec. 19, 3 p.m. onwards
Greenhills Promenade, Missouri St., San Juan City
Think of this as a mini-Comicon for fans of the Force and an added bonus to the release and grand signing of Star Wars: Darth Vader Annual, the celebrated marvel comic book, which was penciled by our very own comic book artist Leinil Yu.
#3 SALAMAT: Words Anonymous Thanksgiving Show
Dec. 19, 8 p.m. onwards
Green Sun, 2285 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City
Ready your hugot lines because it’s going to be a night full of feelings at the spoken word group’s Words Anonymous’ last show for the year.
Music
#1 Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra 2015-2016 Concert Season
Dec. 18, 8 p.m.
CCP Main Theater, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Roxas Boulevard, Magdalena Jalandoni, Malate, Pasay City
Get together with your friends for a night of relaxing music conducted by Japanese conductor Yoshikazu Fukumura.
#2 Rakrakan Festival 2015
Dec. 19, 1 p.m. onwards
Globe Circuit Events Ground, Circuit Makati
Whether in the Mosh stage, Move stage or Groove stage, find yourself jamming to metal, rock, punk, hardcore, pop, alternative, reggae, soul, jazz or maybe all of the above!
Parties
#1 Roger Sanchez and Chic Le Freak
Dec. 18 and 19
City of Dreams Manila, Asean Ave, Paranaque City
It’s back-to-back partying at Chaos this weekend. These two are bound to get your groove on with tunes that aren’t quite like the others.
#2 The Rest Is Noise: Year-Ender Gig
Dec. 19, 7 p.m. onwards
Route 196, 196-A Katipunan Avenue Extension, Blue Ridge A, Quezon City
If clubbing isn’t your thing, celebrate the end of a good music year with 14 bands. And if you come early, you may even be one of 50 to receive a free mixtape!
#3 College Swim Party
Dec. 19, 10:30 p.m. onwards
The Palace, 9th Avenue corner 36th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City
Go back to when you were in college, even if it’s just for a month! Plus, you can score yourself some free tickets for the New Year’s Eve Ball.
