The weekend is always a great opportunity to catch up with some friends you haven’t seen in a while. Let’s face it: When you plan out something on a work week, it doesn’t push through because of, well, your jobs and other sudden engagements. And the next few days is your to finally make those plans happen.
To make your weekend with friends even more memorable, we’ve got 14 events you might want to check out.
Parties
ATB: Across the Board
Sept. 9, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Chaos Manila, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Avenue corner Macapagal Avenue, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Dance the night away to the beats of DJs Steal, Khai, and Aryan tonight. So make sure you’ve made reservations to this party before leaving the office.
NBK (Natural Born Klubbers)
Sept. 9, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
XX XX, 20a-20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Catch the trio behind NBK, DJs Manolet Dario, Raphael Carbonell, and Bruder, take the deck tonight at XX XX.
Fresh Friday
Sept. 9, 10 p.m. onwards
Royal Club, 5343 General Luna Street, Makati City
Las Vegas-based DJ Paradise is in town to play some party beats at Royal Club tonight. And the best part? Ladies get in for free!
Clyde Harris // Bruder // Bins
Sept. 10, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
XX XX, 20a-20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Don’t miss out on the infectious beats of DJs Clyde Harris, Bruder, and Bins as they take over XX XX this Saturday.
OOTN: Out of the Norm
Sept. 10, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Chaos Manila, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Avenue corner Macapagal Avenue, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
DJs Seeya, Jeremy Tiongco, Mia Ayesa, and Ais Nicaution are ready to surprise you and your friends with a mix of unexpected beats. So better strap on your best dancing shoes for this one.
Art
Collective Memory
Sept. 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Artery Art Space, 102 P. Tuazon Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City
Catch the different works of artists Jon Cuyson, Kat Medina, Arvin Flores, and Tanya Villanueva in this joint exhbit.
Business As Usual
Sept. 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tin-Aw Art Gallery, UG/F Somerset Olympia Building, Sto. Tomas Street, Makati City
Artist Francis Commeyne takes mundane objects from the streets like tarpaulins and junk shop signs and recreate them into works of art in this solo exhibit.
Film
Normal: The Düsseldorf Ripper screening
Sept. 9, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
EDSA Shangri-la Plaza Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City
If you’re into foreign films, then catch this Czech film based on the 1991 play by Anthony Neilson which centers on a real-life serial killer in the 1920s. Plus, you can see the movie for free!
Fitness
Bootcamp in the Park
Sept. 9, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Capitol Commons, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas, Pasig City
CrossFit MNL is offering free classes at Capitol Common on all Fridays of September. So if you’re looking for a good workout that’ll get your heart pumping, then this is your chance.
Kundalini Yoga Master Class
Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m. to 12 n.n.
White Space Mind and Body Wellness Studio, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
Join in this Kundalini yoga class headed by teacher Rosan Cruz to bring out your inner glow and positive energy. Don’t worry, even beginners can attend this.
Workshops
Chocolate Making Demo
Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 12 n.n.
Café Laya, EGI Taft Tower, Taft Avenue, Manila
Learn how to make artisan chocolates from Philo Chua, owner of Theo & Philo, in this sweet workshop. You only need to pay P300 to join, which is inclusive of the ingredients you’ll need for the day.
Japanese Cooking Class
Sept. 10, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
HYATT, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Avenue corner Macapagal Avenue, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Perfect your sushi-making skills and learn how to make other Japanese dishes in this special cooking class. For a fee of P2,000, you get a recipe booklet, a HYATT apron, a certificate, and also get to taste the prepared dishes and the dessert buffet.
Fashion
World of Patterns presents A Shibori Collection
Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Crisp on 28th, Allied Corporate Center, 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Check out this one-day trunk show featuring pure hand-dyed rayon and cotton clothing. There will also be music courtesy of Miguel and Chiko Hernandez, and Miro Grgic
Funky Finds Pop Up Garage Sale
Sept. 10, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Open Space, 134 Jupiter Street, Makati City
Now on their third run, Funky Finds is set to bring more preloved goods that you can browse through.
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