Leave all your workload behind because it’s finally the weekend again! If you’re wondering on how to spend those two precious days, aside from lounging around that is, we made this list for you.
So, go call your friends and enjoy a day at a book fair, baking class, an array of parties, and a food bazaar for a cause. See where else you can spend your weekend in the list below.
Music
Raccoon Party!
Sept. 16, 8:30 p.m. onwards
Route 196 Bar, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
There’s no better way to end the hectic week than with good music and drinks. For just P250, local artists Jensen and the Flips, Cheats, and more will serenade the crowd all night. Not only that, the proceeds of this event go to the chosen beneficiary of Raccoon Productions.
Parties
DTW Manila Debut Showcase
Sept. 16, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Discover new music from Singapore, Belgium, and here in the Philippines at this showcase. Featured DJs include Silo, Similarobjects, FUNK BSTRD, and RAH.
Tektonik
Sept. 16, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
XX XX, 20a-20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
End the work week right with drinks and dance beats from DJs Ayon, Bruder, Major Chi, and Samantha Nicole.
Road to Ultra: Philippines 2016
Sept. 17, 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Mall of Asia Arena, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
International DJs Tiesto, Hardwell, and Alesso are taking over the Mall of Asia Arena to bring you the best dance music all night. So be sure not to miss this fun night!
RIOT HOUSE
Sept. 17, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
DJs Saninja, BIN5, DISCO ETC, and more are set to keep the party going on this edition of RIOT HOUSE.
Art
2016 London Biennale Manila Pollination
Sept. 17, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Manila Metropolitan Theater, Padre Burgos Avenue, Manila
Spend a whole day appreciating all forms of art―from paintings to performances―at the historic Metropolitan Theater.
Press X Press by WIPO
Sept. 16, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
NOVA Gallery, Warehouse 12A La Fuerza Compound, 241 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Check this multimedia exhibit by artists Allan Popa, Doktor Karayom, Joash Roxas, and more.
The Life Drawing Setup 4
Sept. 17, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Warehouse Eight, Warehouse 8-B, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Brush up on your art skills at this back-to-back session on male and female drawing for just P700. You also get a free cocktail if you wear black to the event!
Collection of the Artist
Sept. 17 to Oct. 9
MO_Space, 9th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Need to refuel your creative juices? Then, head on over to Collection of the Artist to see over 10 local artists including Antonio Austria, Elaine Roberto-Navas, Geraldine Javier, and others translate other artists’ works in their style.
Bazaars
37th Manila International Book Fair 2016
Sept. 16 to 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Pasay City
Start hoarding a yearlong stock on books! With discounts everywhere you look, you’ll never feel quite guilty for going home with more than five books in your cart. Oh, and you might want to get your hand on the new Little Prince book while you’re at it.
Spectrum Fair Manila First Birthday
Sept. 17 to 18, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Whitespace Manila, 2314 Chino Roces Extension, Makati City
Enjoy spending time with your friends surrounded by food, fashion, arts, and so much more. All you have to do is simply pay an entrance fee worth P150 and the day is yours for the taking.
Beauty
UMAP X NYX Beauty Fair
Sept. 17, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Prince Plaza II Condotel, 101 Dela Rosa Street, Lagazpi Village, Makati City
Interested in investing or hoarding good makeup products? Then this event is made just for you! Just pay a P100 entrance fee and enjoy discounts and freebies from NYX, Bioré, e.l.f, and many more.
Laura Mercier Brow Contact
Sept. 18, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Rustan’s, Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
Your eyebrows say a lot about you. Learn the right way to groom them with the help of celebrity makeup artist Mark Qua, as he raises brow standards and share tips to get those on fleek brows. Don’t forget to reserve your slots for you and your friends!
Food
Cake Baking Class
Sept. 17 to 18, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
HYATT, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
For a fee of P3,500, get the chance to learn and bake with the best pastry chefs in HYATT for two days. Not only that, you get a free dinner buffet, a recipe booklet, and a baking class ceritificate.
Backyard Grill at the Park
Sept. 17, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Urdaneta Village Football Field, Urdaneta Avenue, Makati City
BYG is back with more yummy food to offer courtesy of Rodrigo’s Roast Beef, Lémoon, Birdmen, Makai Bowls, and more. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines.
Photo courtesy of Fully Booked’s Facebook page
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