Another month, another set of events. For the first weekend of August, we spotted a bunch of exhibits that you might find interesting. After all, spending your free days just browsing art can be relaxing. On the other hand, we also spotted some upbeat parties and intimate gig for a casual night out with your friends.
See where you’ll find yourself this weekend with our list below.
Art
Diversity
Aug. 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
NOVA Gallery Manila, Warehouse 12A, La Fuerza Compound, 2241, Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Artists Pejie, Cheryl Owen, and Raine Sarmiento collaborate on showing different kinds of diversity using the female form.
Human Nature
Aug. 6 to Sept. 9, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
1335MABINI, 1335 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila
Make room this weekend for landscape artist Mark Andy Garcia’s solo exhibit.
Venture: Capital
Aug. 6 to Sept. 23, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
1335MABINI, 1335 A. Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila
Carlos Celdran, Tad Ermitano, Martin Krenn, and more join together for this gallery focusing on history and urban growth.
Junction (Mis)function
Aug. 7, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Secret Fresh, G/F RONAC Art Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan
See the first solo exhibit of Indonesian artist Graver where he showcases his acrylic paintings after recovering from a freak accident.
Recreation
Aug. 7 to 19, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Secret Fresh, G/F RONAC Art Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan
Up-and-coming artist Yani Unsana will show a different view on Philippine gambling in his first solo exhibit.
Falling Debris by Bato and Bardinas
Aug. 7, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Secret Fresh, G/F RONAC Art Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan
See how two artists portray the process of moving on from the past in this exhibit.
Music
Re:Fresh PLAY
Aug. 5, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub, 5/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City
Find your next favorite song in this intimate gig featuring SINOSIKAT?, Conscious & The Goodness, Coeli, and more.
Parties
The Drop x The Wildlife
Aug. 5, 10 p.m. onwards
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
It’s going to be a wild Friday night over at Black Market with DJs Owie, Mecha, Kevin Ruiz, Spak, and more.
Aira Aquino // Samantha Nicole // Bruder
Aug. 5, 10 p.m. onwards
XX XX, 20a-20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Immerse yourself in the music of DJs Samantha Nicole, Aira Aquino, and Bruder. Just the right after-work party you need.
Adam Sky at Valkyrie
Aug. 6, 10 p.m. onwards
Valkyrie Nighclub at the Palace, 9th Avenue corner 36th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Spend your Saturday night partying to the beats of Australian DJ Adam Sky while having some drinks with friends.
RIOT HOUSE
Aug. 6, 10 p.m. onwards
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
DJs Flex, Jess Milner, Like Animals, and AK Wild will be bringing the tunes for the latest edition of RIOT HOUSE.
Supersonic
Aug. 6, 10 p.m. onwards
Stella & Rocket Room, Bonifacio High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Experience out-of-this-world tunes this Saturday courtesy of Major Chi and Kikimachine.
Workshops
Journée Portes Ouvertes – Open House
Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Alliance française de Manille, 209 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air II, Makati City
Always wanted to learn French? Here’s an all-day event where you can learn the language for free. This might just come in handy for your future trip to France.
Doodle Talks by Jaykee Evangelista
Aug. 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A Space, 110 Legazpi Street, Makati City
For those who love to doodle: Learn something new from Canva artist Jaykee Evangelista as he talks about how to improve your art skills. You can also check out the exhibit while you’re there.
Featured image courtesy of NOVA Gallery Manila’s Facebook page
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