Before we officially welcome July next week, let’s unwind from our busy schedules for a second and enjoy your rest days with events you would not want to miss.
If you can’t find the perfect spot you want to hit up this weekend, don’t worry—Preen has got you covered. Concerts, workshops, bazaars, and more are waiting just for you!
Music
#1 MTV Music Evolution
June 24, 7 p.m. onwards
SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Your Friday night just got better with several acts like OneRepublic, Far East Movement, Gary V., and more taking the stage.
#2 Stages Sessions presents Ciara Sotto
June 26, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
26th Street Bistro by Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, 26th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Grab some coffee as Stages Sessions prepared an afternoon of music with Ciara Sotto, as well as spoken word poetry by Words Anonymous.
Films
#1 The Coffee Man – Special Screening
June 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rockwell Cinemas, 3/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Drive corner Estrella Street, Makati City
If you’re a coffee lover, you wouldn’t want to miss The Coffee Man—a documentary on how the 2015 Sasa Sestic World Barista Champion found the recipe to make the perfect cup of coffee.
Dance
#1 Ballet Open House
June 25 to 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12 n.n.
Urban Ashram Yoga Manila, 3/F Brixton Building, Brixton Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City
For the first time, Urban Ashram Yoga Manila will be having free ballet classes in their studio in collaboration with BalletWorks. Now’s your chance to perfect your pointe technique!
#2 The Philippine Dance Festival
June 24 to 26, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Relive the Filipino culture on dancing this weekend as Dance MNL performs a series of classical and contemporary creations at CCP.
Parties
#1 The Drop x Youngblood
June 24, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Get your weekly party fix with music from Noel Bugia, Jo Tempongko, Brendon Jon, and much more. Also, those who arrive at 10 p.m. gets in for free!
#2 RIOT HOUSE
June 25, 10 p.m. onwards
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza, Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
If you’re not too worn out from the night before, go grab some drinks with friends at RIOT HOUSE. Plus, experience the music of Kouta Kutsuma, Quark Henares, Aries, and more.
Fitness
#1 World Vision Run 2016
June 26, 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Blue Bay Walk, EDSA Extension corner Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City
Are you in the mood to run this weekend? Don’t miss out World Vision Run 2016 happening this Sunday for the benefit of the health and nutrition programs they’re supporting.
Beauty
#1 BDJ Box Beauty Bootcamp Glam Indulgence
June 26, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Palm Grove and Garden, Rockwell Leisure Club, #23 Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City
Give yourself a pamper day at BDJ’s one-day event. You can even get loot bags from your favorite beauty and skincare brands.
Art
#1 Seventh: Hilo + Gori
June 25, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
NOVA Gallery Manila, Warehouse 12A, La Fuerza Compound, Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
What do you get when you combine two brothers’ passion of graffiti and animals? Well, you can visit the opening of their gallery this Saturday to find out.
#2 LIBERTATEM
June 25 to June 26, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Paseo Art Gallery, 4/F SM Megamall Building A, Mandaluyong City
Check out all the creations of artists Paolo Tria, Jeffrey Ronald Sisican, Amos Malayao, and more at this group exhibit.
Bazaars
#1 POP UP: SikatLokal
June 25, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
A Space, 110 Legazpi Street, Makati City
Shop and support our own Filipino products as a number of local iconic brands are waiting for you at this one-day bazaar.
#2 SOL: The Summer Kick-Off Bazaar
June 25 to 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UP Town Center, 216 Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
What’s more relaxing than a retail therapy? Go shop for new threads at the Summer Kick-off Bazaar this weekend!
#3 Let Love In: The 2016 Metro Manila Pride Festival
June 25, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lapu-Lapu Monument, Rizal Park, Manila
Support our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQA+ community at the street fair in the afternoon. You can also join the Pride March that’ll happen on 4 p.m.
Pet Adoption
#1 Adopt-a-Kitten
June 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CARA Welfare Philippines, Lopez-Rizal Street, Mandaluyong City
For the pet lovers out there! Here’s your chance to adopt a new furry friend for your home.
Featured image courtesy of Metro Manila Pride’s website