The weather these days can be so erratic. One minute it’s sunny and the next it’s pouring hard. It actually happened just now as I’m writing this.
We know that the sudden rainshowers always ruin your plans, at least for us it does. But we’re here to tell you that you can still have fun and be productive despite the gloomy weather. You can start by attending the 16 events we’ve listed below.
Music
#1 ACOUSTIC: Fête De la Musique
June 18, 1 p.m. to 12 m.n.
A Space, 110 Legazpi Street, Makati City
Slow down this Saturday with a whole afternoon (and evening!) of acoustic music from Reese + Vica, Clara Benin, Julianne, and more.
#2 Vibrant Music Festival
June 18, 3 p.m. onwards
Globe Circuit Events Grounds, Circuit Makati, Hippodromo Street, Makati City
What do you get if you mix music with glow paint? Find out at the Vibrant Music Festival and dance all day to music from R3HAB, Deuce Manila, DJ Callum David, and much more.
#3 Fête De la Musique Bedroom Beats Stage
June 18, 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
The Belle & Dragon, OPL Building, A. Palanca Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
Chill with R&B and hip-hop tunes until the morn with music from Similarobjects, Paincake Patrol, sleepersecond, and so much more.
Parties
#1 BIGFISH INNOVATION WHITE
June 17, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue Extension corner Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City
Free up your Friday night for one of the biggest parties in the metro featuring beats from DJ Omnia, DJ Bobina, and DJ Sndrz.
#2 Beat Project Manila’s 3rd Anniversary Party
June 17, 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Chaos Manila, UG/F, City of Dreams Manila, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Celebrate Beat Project Manila’s third birthday with mixes from DJs Marc Marasigan, Travis Monsod, Jessica Milner, Gavin Skewes, and more.
#3 Love is ALL!
June 18, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Today x Future, 7-T Gen. Malvar Street, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Support gender equality while partying hard with music from Atomic Jox, Toxic Disco Boy, Hey Mr. Mister, and others.
#4 Fête De la Musique: House Party Stage
June 18, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Ready yourself for a whole night of partying with Don P, Red-i, Quark Henares, Cedez Benz, and many more.
Art
#1 Starving for ART Weekend Festival
June 17 to 19, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
DITO: Bahay ng Sining, J. Molina Street, Marikina City
Have an evening filled with art works, music, performance art, and spoken word poetry at this monthly festival.
#2 Marc Gaba: Property of Space
June 18, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
ARTERY, 102 P. Tuazon Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City
Visit the opening of Marc Gaba’s exhibit “Property of Space,” and see how he translates democracy and ownership through his art.
Spoken Word
#1 Sa Iyong Pagdating: Spoken Word Poetry x Music
June 18, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Momentum Bar & Cafe, Meliton Espiritu Street, Parañaque City
Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a night of music and sharing your pent-up feelings.
#2 WRITE OUT LOUD! Fête De la Musique: Spoken Word Stage
June 18, 7 p.m. to 12 m.n.
Acceler8 Coworking, Finman Building, Level 7-1, 131 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Spoken word poets from Words Anonymous will bring out their best pieces for their guests this Saturday. They’ll also be joined by musical acts like Niki Colet and more.
Theater
#1 Rak of Aegis
June 18, 8 p.m.
PETA Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City
The hit theater show, Rak of Aegis is back for its fifth comeback. So grab your friends and catch their opening show tomorrow.
Fitness
#1 CAVINTI XC Mountain Bike Challenge 2016
June 18, 7 a.m. to 12 n.n.
Cavinti Eco Park, Cavinti, Laguna
Take a trip to the south for this exhilarating 40-kilometer biking challenge. You’ll get to see different sights while biking, as well as do it for a cause as the proceeds will go to the CAVINTI Eco Park.
Food
#1 Container Gardening: How to Grow Your Own Food
June 18, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wholeness Hub, #81 Doña Juana Street, New Manila, Quezon City
If you’ve read why you should get into the Slow Food Movement and want to start your own urban garden, this workshop is just for you.
#2 Food & Wine Pairing Class by Wine Story
June 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wine Story, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City
Who doesn’t want to have good food and wine on a Saturday night with friends? Go spend it here at this pairing class organized by Wine Story Academy. Better hurry too because there’s only 12 slots!
Bazaars
#1 REPUBLOKAL Bazaar
June 18 to June 19, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Metrotent, Metrowalk Commercial Complex, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City
Spend your weekend browsing through creations by modern Filipino artists, designers, and artisans. You might just find something that’s suitable to your tastes.
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