This weekend, we’ll be celebrating our Independence Day—the time where we commemorate our country’s freedom. And true enough, there are a bunch of upcoming events that celebrate homegrown talents in music and art. There are also fundraising events to help out our fellowmen. So if you still don’t have any plans, go check out the 14 events we’ve listed for you.
Music
#1 I’m Never Over You: Celebrating 15 Years of John Mayer’s Room for Squares
June 10, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub. 5/F, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City
Relive your favorite John Mayer songs with a night full of covers courtesy of local acts like Reese Lansangan, Clara Benin, Kai Honasan, and many more.
#2 Broadway Open Mic: The TONYs
June 12, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Blue Rocket Café + Kitchen. 79 Scout Reyes corner Scout Lozano Street, Quezon City
This open mic night gives Broadway fans the chance to perform their favorite musical numbers, and also meet with other enthusiasts over refreshments.
Films
#1 French Film Festival 2016
June 10 to 14
Greenbelt 3 Cinemas, Makati City; Central Square Cinemas, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City; Cinematheque Centre Manila
Catch some of the best French films like Les Souvenirs, Belles Families, and Mon Roi in this month-long festival.
Parties
#1 The Drop x The Pit
June 10, 10 p.m. onwards
Black Market. Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
This free party featuring beats from TheBGNR, Ayon, TISHA, Motifs, and more is sure to make your Friday night unforgettable.
#2 Chic Le Freak
June 10, 10 p.m. onwards
Chaos Manila. City of Dreams Manila, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque City
Let DJs Therese, David Ardiente, and Jet Boado help you de-stress before welcoming your rest days.
#3 Bread&Botany Juniparty
June 11, 5 p.m. onwards
Bread&Botany. 2/F, The Prime Building, 115 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque City
Who doesn’t want free French fries and drinks after a long work week? Gather your friends and stop by this party for a fun night out featuring vintage tunes from The Slinks.
#4 United Under Dance: PRIDE
June 11, 11 p.m. onwards
TIME in Manila. 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City
Dance the Saturday night away with eats from Cherry Bombs, D.b. Tembrevilla, Myke Madriaga, and more.
Fitness
#1 Yoga In the Park
June 10. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Capitol Commons. Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Urban Ashram Yoga extends its free yoga sessions for all Fridays of June. So if you have time after work today, you can practice yoga for free at Capitol Commons.
#2 Global Wellness Day
June 11, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Makati Shangri-La. Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City
Free up your Saturday and join a morning vinyasa yoga session, and also learn healthy cooking methods in this day-long event.
#3 Colors of Freedom
June 12, 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.
34th Street corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Spend the morning of our Independence Day running through colorful sand. You can also bring your friends and family to run with you.
#4 Manila Great Run: Duo Road Race Challenge
June 12, 5 a.m.
Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Head over to the south and run for the benefit of pediatric patients of the Philippine General Hospital.
Art
#1 Expressive Art Meditation
June 11, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
White Space Mind and Body Wellness Studio. 6/F Regis Center, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
Grab the chance to channel all your emotions and stress to doing art in this calming session.
#2 Buried: The Lost Art & Lost Architecture of the Philippines
June 11, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lopez Museum and Library. G/F Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Immerse yourself in Paulo Alcazaren’s architectural and landscape designs in this gallery. Also, stay a little while as there will also be lectures on desiging spaces.
#3 Gethsemane: Open Mic + Art Market
June 11, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tipsy Beans Unplugged. 108 Tycoon Center, Amethsyt Street, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Aside from an open mic, you can also shop for different art works that you can display in your home or office.
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