The past few days greeted us with rain and more rain, and we might expect more gloom this weekend. As much as we’d want to stay in bed all day, we’d like to bring some life back to your remaining week by stopping by one of the 16 events we’ve listed. You know you’ll need it.
Music
Season Gala #2: Masterworks with Isang Enders and Darrell Ang
Aug. 13, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Power Mac Center Spotlight, Circuit Makati, Makati City
Catch German-Korean cellist Isang Enders and Singaporean conductor Darrell Ang perform Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. Guaranteed to give you a relaxing evening amid the rainy weather.
Stages Sessions featuring Tippy Dos Santos
Aug. 14, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
26th Bistro by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, G/F Netlima Building, 5th Avenue corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Let Tippy Dos Santos serenade you while you enjoy some coffee and food in the latest edition of Stages Sessions.
Parties
The Drop x The Pit
Aug. 12, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
A Friday night isn’t complete without a party. DJs Ize, Pillow Talk, Arms Akimbo, and more take over Black Market tonight to end your work week right.
RIOT HOUSE
Aug. 13, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Another Black Market party you shouldn’t miss is RIOT HOUSE. This week, they’re bringing the lively beats of DJs Zerzac, Kix Suarez, CRWN and Friends, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and more.
3LAU at CHAOS Nightclub
Aug. 13, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
CHAOS Nightclub, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Avenue corner Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Dance all night to DJ 3LAU‘s collection of mashup songs this Saturday.
Art
Japanese Contemporary Art Show
Aug. 12 to 14, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Central Square, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Pass by BGC and see the works of Japanese contemporary artists previously exhibited at YOD Osaka and Kogure Tokyo. A portion of the proceeds will also go to the Jesus M. Pineda Ateneo Scholarship Fund.
Brief Histories: An Art Exhibit and Poetry Reading Event
Aug. 13, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fig, 8464 Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City
Galeria Paloma will be presenting paintings by Gino Tioseco and poetry reading by Marjorie Evasco, Susan Lara, and Victor Penaranda. You can also enjoy food and cocktails from Fig while you’re there.
Event Horizon
Aug. 13, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
ARTERY, 102 P. Tuazon Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City
Artists Gino Bueza, Don Dalmacio, and Gene Paul Martin will showcase their surreal works in their upcoming exhibit.
Joe Geraldo’s ‘Pilgrimage’
Aug. 13 to 24, 6 p.m.
Ysobel Art Gallery, 2/F Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Joe Geraldo shows the journey of self-discovery and religion using nature themes in his latest exhibit.
Theater
The Normal Heart
Aug. 12 to 14
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, 4/F Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
Larry Kramer’s acclaimed autobiographical play centered on the difficulty of AIDS is back for one weekend featuring the original cast.
LOVE/SICK
Aug. 13, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Mind Museum, JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
See a collection of nine short plays directed by John Cariani, which portrays the joy and pain of love in a comedic manner.
Food
Backyard Grill at the Park
Aug. 13, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cuenca Park, Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City
Backyard Grill is back with more food choices from Stephen’s Brick Oven Pizza, Le Jardin Oublie Patisserie, White House Burger Cafe, Big D’s Smokehouse, and many more. The event is free and a portion of the proceeds from the concessionaires will go to the Philippine Animal Rescue Team (PART).
Food & Wine Pairing by Wine Story
Aug. 13, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wine Story, 1/L Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City
Have a posh evening with your friends, family, or significant other at this food and wine pairing class. Just make sure you make a reservation before slots run out!
Bazaars
17th Global Pinoy Bazaar
Aug. 10 to 14, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta Mall, Ayala Center, Makati City
There’s still time to check out the local wares at the 17th Global Pinoy Bazaar. Find everything you need from homegrown brands like Abek Home & Culture, Agos, Fledge Clothing, Harpoon, Sparrow, and more.
Fitness
Urban Ashram Yoga Anniversary Open House
Aug. 13 to 31
All Urban Ashram Yoga Manila branches
Starting this Saturday, Urban Ashram Yoga is offering up to five free classes until Aug. 31 for their anniversary month.
Color Manila Glitter Run
Aug. 14, 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Experience a different kind of color run with the Glitter Run. Just make sure you’re ready to glimmer for the rest of the day after this.
Featured image courtesy of Color Manila Run’s Facebook page
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