We’re always tempted to sleep in when the weekend arrives. But when you have huge discounts on clothes, limited-edition food, and productive workshops and museum tours ahead, you know you can’t stay still.
So grab your planner and jot these events down. You won’t want to miss a single one.
Parties
The Drop x The Pit
Oct. 14, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Make your way to Black Market after work tonight and dance to beats from DJs Jess Milner, no rome, Ize, and more.
The Exchange Part II
Oct. 15, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
XX XX, 20a-20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
DJ Godwin P is taking over XX XX this Saturday to bring you the best beats from Kyo nightclub in Singapore.
Art
Free Museum Day at the Lopez Museum and Library
Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lopez Museum and Library, G/F Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City
Museum month is finally upon us and the Lopez Museum and Library is opening their doors for free. View the current exhibits, Exposition and Two Halves of a Whole, and join the thematic tour of the place. Just check the page for the tour schedule!
Lovers, Death, Judgment by Katrina Pallon
Oct. 15 to 25, 6 p.m. to 9p.m.
Art Underground, 814 Balagtas Street, Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City
Artist Katrina Pallon recreates the tradition Major Arcana tarot cards with a Pan-Asian aesthetic, highlighting the roles of women.
2:55AM
Oct. 16, 8 a.m. to 12 m.n.
Ronac Lifestyle Center, Paseo De Magallanes, Makati City
Check out Yeo Kaa’s latest toy and painting exhibit which shows the burst of creativity in the wee hours of the night.
Dance
The Swan, The Fairy, & The Princess
Oct. 15, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Aliw Theater, Vicente Sotto Street, CCP Complex, Pasay City
Don’t miss Ballet Manila’s latest showcase which combines the beloved Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty in one show.
Sales
3-Day Sale at The SM Store Megamall
Oct. 14 to 16, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The SM Store, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
Enjoy up to 50 percent off on SM’s items at this three-day sale. This is definitely a good excuse for you to shop until you drop.
Food
Cupcakes by Sonja’s 10th Anniversary
Oct. 14 to 16, 8 a.m. to 12 m.n.
Cupcakes by Sonja, G/F Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
For their 10th birthday, Cupcakes by Sonja is offering up fluffy doughnuts just for this weekend. Choose from 12 unique flavors like chai, truffle, olive oil and basil, toasted rice, and more.
Enderun Pastry Experience: Tarts, Pies, and Classic Cakes
Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enderun Extension, 1100 Campus Avenue, McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Learn about basic and complex baking techniques at Enderun’s five-part workshop series. You’ll be taught by professional chefs and get to taste the sweet pastries you made at the end.
Wine 101 by Wine Story Academy
Oct. 15, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wine Story, 1/L Shangri-La Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City
For a fee of P2,000, get to learn about wine and food tasting tomorrow afternoon. But better hurry as there are only 12 slots per class.
Bazaars
Likhang HABI Market Fair
Oct. 14 to 16, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Glorietta Activity Center, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Browse through locally woven products made from Philippine cotton at the 6th HABI Market Fair.
Wanderlust: A Pop-Up Bazaar
Oct. 14 to 16, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
Check out up and coming local brands at this three-day bazaar.
Trendsetter’s Bazaar
Oct. 14 to 16, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
World Trade Convention Center, Gil Puyat Avenue Extension corner Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City
Do some early Christmas shopping with great deals and discounts at this fashion bazaar. You might even bump into influencers like Kryz Uy and Laureen Uy.
Workshops
Scout Creative Talks
Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Power Mac Center Spotlight, 2/L Circuit Lane, Circuit Makati, Makati City
Scout brings in Vania Romoff, Soleil Ignacio, Quark Henares, Michael Concepcion, Erwin Romulo, and Daniel Darwin to talk about their respective fields. Make some time and spend the day to learn something new from these inspiring people.
Open House
Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alliance française de Manille, 209 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air II, Makati City
Here’s your chance to learn the French language, try their cuisine, and participate in other workshops for free. Be sure to be there early to grab your slot!
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