There’s nothing better than getting out of work and not think of any tasks—for a couple of days, at least. So to celebrate the end of the work week, we’ve rounded up an array of events for you to enjoy the whole weekend.
From live music to art galleries, we’re sure you’ll have some good stories to tell by Monday.
Music
Scout Summer Camp
July 23, 6 p.m. to 12 m.n.
Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Celebrate Scout Magazine’s second anniversary with live music from Ang Bandang Shirley, Jensen and the Flips, Curtismith, and more. There’ll also be summer camp goodies and activities like a rope crawl course and an archery range.
Back to Black: Amy Winehouse Tribute Night
July 23, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Route 196 Bar, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
Relive the songs of the late Amy Winehouse courtesy of local acts Leo & the Tolstoys, KAZE, and more.
RIPPLES: A Charity Concert for People Living with HIV (PLHIVs)
July 23, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Conspiracy Garden Café, #59 Visayas Avenue, Quezon City
Watch local musicians Paula Alcasid, Donna Gift, JM Joven, and more at this benefit concert for people afflicted with HIV.
Parties
Heartbeat Launch!
July 22, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Today x Future, 7-T Gen. Malvar Street, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
End your week right with beats from DJs Xtina Superstar, Julianna Force, DJxAW, and Chonna Mae.
The Pre-Game: Party of the Season
July 23, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The Palace Pool Club, 9th Avenue corner 32nd Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Saturdays have never been more fun with music courtesy of Curtismith, Paolo Jaramillo, and more. And at 9 p.m., there will be an open bar for everyone. So be sure to reserve a slot to experience this!
Riot House with Jess Milner, BIN5, Zerzac, Your Dirty One
July 23, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Have some drinks and dance all night with your friends with music from DJs Jess Milner, BIN5, Zerzac, and Your Dirty One.
Art
I Reject Your Reality, I Substitute My Own
July 22, 6 p.m. to 12 m.n.
Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery, 2135 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
See how artists Jonathan Olazo, Van Tuico, and Alvin Villaruel redefine reality in this joint exhibit.
Stirring the Ashes
July 23, 4 p.m.
Ateneo Art Gallery, Level 2, Old Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
Be at the opening of Ateneo Art Awards winner Leslie de Chavez’s paintings and installations which reflect cultural disparities in history.
Ed Ili Mi by James Gabito
July 23, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Art Underground, 814 Balagtas Street corner Shaw Boulevard, Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City
Check out artist James Gabito’s solo exhibit which depicts the way of life in the mountain provinces of Kabayan and Ifugao.
Letters from Manila
July 24, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Secret Fresh, G/F RONAC Art Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills
An array of local street artists from Manila will showcase their works in this collab exhibit.
Spoken Word
DUO: All-Collab Spoken Word Event
July 22, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
DITO: Bahay ng Sining, J. Molina Street, Marikina City
If you live in the north or have time to travel there after work, go watch aspiring poets share their pieces at DUO. You can even share your own work if you’re up for it.
Workshops
Basic Leather Crafting
July 23, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Resurrection Furniture and Found Objects Gallery, 10A Alabama Street, Quezon City
Spend your Saturday afternoon creating nifty leather merchandise for yourself and for your peers.
Cupcake Baking Class
July 23, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
HYATT, City of Dreams Manila, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Learn to make cupcakes, as well as eat at a dinner buffet and get a recipe booklet at HYATT’s baking class.
Films
Makina Screening
July 22, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Pineapple Lab, 6071 R. Palma Street, Makati City
Head over to Pineapple Lab after you clock out to see this short documentary centered around country’s less fortunate.
Pets
Adopt-A-Kitten
July 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cat Café Manila, 2/F, 189 Maginhawa Street corner Makadios Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
CARA Welfare Philippines brings back this adoption event for all the cat lovers out there.
Fitness
Introduction to Yoga
July 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Phinma Plaza, 39 Plaza Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City
Take up a free yoga class this Saturday courtesy of Urban Ashram Yoga Manila.
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