Before we gear up for all the Halloween festivities, we’ve got a lineup of interesting events coming this weekend that you shouldn’t miss.
Need a dose of fine art? Stop by one of the biggest fairs. Or if you just need some retail therapy, there’s also a garage sale waiting for you. No matter what your needs are, there’s an event for you below.
Music
Pareidolia
Oct. 8, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Green Papaya Art Projects, 41B T. Gener Street, Kamuning, Quezon City
Experience a musical exhibit courtesy of sounds from Maldoror, Local Disk (C:), Passenger Element, and Bird Dens.
Parties
Eutroppe // Bruder // Bins at XX XX
Oct. 7, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
XX XX, 20a-20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Make sure you have the energy to keep up with DJs Eutroppe, Bins, and Bruder’s sets this Saturday.
Mathilde Neighborhood Welcome Launch Party
Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Bar Mathilde, 8483 Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City
Welcome this new bar in town by trying out their tasty food and drinks for free (while it lasts), as well as tunes by DJs Mark Zero and Mikhail.
Finders Keepers Turns 3!
Oct. 8, 10 p.m. onwards
Finders Keepers, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Celebrate Finders Keepers’ third birthday with drink discounts and music from DJs Scratchmark and Boogie Houser. Be sure to come early to get a spot on the dancefloor.
Art
ManilArt 2016
Oct. 7 to 9, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier, McKinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Take some time to check out the biggest art fair in the Philippines featuring works from Ysobel Gallery, Bruno Art Group, 1335 MABINI, and many more.
Unexpurgated
Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tin-Aw Gallery, Somerset corner Sto. Tomas Street, Makati City
Aritst Lee Paje takes inspiration from popular Disney tales to portray heteronormative narratives through oil paintings and paper sculptures. The exhibit will run until the 29th.
Asexual Adoration
Oct. 9, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
NOVA Gallery, Warehouse 12A, La Fuerza Compound, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Artist Lucia Fischer takes us into the concept of asexuality with her latest exhibit. Krissycakes and Katarina Sabine will also perform at the exhibit’s opening night.
Spoken Word
HERE I AM
Oct. 8, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Commune, 36 Polaris Street, Makati City
This open mic night aims to raise funds for a creative planner dedicated to women empowerment. A portion of the finished planner’s proceeds will also go to Save The Children to help out Syrian refugee children.
Films
Dutch-Filipino Film Festival 2016
Oct. 8 to 9, 1:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City
Catch acclaimed Filipino and Dutch films like Taklub, Boys, Lucia De B, Norte, and more for free this weekend. It’s first come and first served basis so check the schedule and be there early!
Theater
Moliere PMS: George de Jesus’ Praning, Maniacal, and Schism
Oct. 7 to 9, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Pineapple Lab, 6071 R. Palma Street, Makati City
Check out how The Egg Theater Co. and The PARC Foundation recreates three French plays in contemporary Tagalog.
Educational
The Reel Deal
Oct. 7, 9 p.m. to 12 m.n.
Splice Resto Bar, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
Test your movie knowledge―from chick flicks to comic book adaptations―with an evening of trivias and drinks. Gather your friends and make reservations now to join the fun tonight!
Free Telescope Viewing
Oct. 8, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
TriNoma Park, 4/L TriNoma Mall, North Avenue cor. EDSA, Quezon City
Have a chill evening while observing the moon this Saturday and maybe even witness three meteor showers.
Fashion
The Black and White Collection
Oct. 7, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Forum, 4/F Fully Booked, 31st Street, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Check out the newest quirky t-shirts from Teddy Sage Clothing and even get a sneak peek of their very first book. Plus, the entrance and snacks are free!
Bazaars
World Travel Expo 2016
Oct. 7 to 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Lane, Pasay City
Book your holiday trip this weekend with great deals at the World Travel Expo.
Funky Finds PH Pop Up Garage Sale
Oct. 8, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Open Space, 134 Jupiter Street, Makati City
Funky Finds is back this month with another afternoon of quality bargain finds. So if you need to do some early Christmas shopping or just looking for the right party outfit for Halloween, you better stop by here.
Food
78th German Club Oktoberfest
Oct. 8, 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Harbour Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Spend the evening trying out Bavarian delicacies and drinking draft beer at this year’s Oktoberfest. You can also get the chance to win a hotel and resort staycation, or even a trip to Europe.
Photo courtesy of ManilArt’s website
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