Another month has flown by and we’re officially welcoming August on Monday. So how do you make the most of the last weekend of July? You grab your best dancing shoes and hit up the hottest parties and concerts. Or if you want something chill, there are also art galleries and bazaars you can visit.
Whatever you feel like doing, we’ve got an event or two listed for you.
Parties
The Drop x The Block
July 29, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Head to the Main Room of Black Market for some drinks and music from DJs Chad Umali, Kouta Kutsuma, Jeano Zamora, and John Sedano.
Ratchet: Love Yourself
July 29, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Today x Future, 7-T Gen. Malvar Street, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Party like there’s no tomorrow at LoveYourself’s event with beats from Atomic Jox, Hey Mr. Mister, and DJ Madamme.
SubMNL takeover at TIME
July 29, 11 p.m. onwards
TIME in Manila, 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City
Grab your friends and dance the night away with music from Logiclub, Mermaids, Black & White, and more.
Apollo x Manila 4
July 30, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
URBN, 62 Timog Avenue, Quezon City
International DJs Alvita and Matt Nash headline the fourth leg of Apollo x Manila. They’re also joined by our own Deuce Manila, MECHA, DBT, Frank Zarate, and Borhuh. If you don’t want to miss this party, you can get your tickets for just P500.
The Block
July 30, 10 p.m. onwards
Chaos Manila, City of Dreams Manila, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Better reserve a table at Chaos Manila ASAP if you want to experience the music of DJs John Sedano, MVRXX, Supmerman, and MC Jolo.
Music
Stages Session presents: “Coming Home” A Clara Benin Concert
July 29, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Teatrino at Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Service Road, San Juan
Let Clara Benin serenade you with her songs this Friday night in this intimate concert.
Cubism10
July 29, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sessions Bar & Resto, Royale Place Arcade, Don Antonio Drive, Old Balara, Quezon City
Grab some drinks with friends and listen to music from Up Dharma Down, Reese Lansangan, Peryodiko, and more.
NYT | Not Your Typical
July 29, 9 p.m. onwards
Saguijo Café + Bar, 7612 Guijo Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City
Chill out with some R&B and hiphop tunes courtesy of CRWN, Samantha Nicole, Heavy Boogie, and more.
Revival Tour: Selena Gomez Live in Manila
July 31, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Mall of Asia Arena, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Selena’s concert here is finally pushing through, so don’t miss out on the chance to see her live and sing along to her hits like “Hands to Myself.”
Art
Dual Inspirations
July 29 to 31, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Galerie Joaquin, 371 P. Guevarra Street corner Montessori Lane, San Juan
Check out the sculptures of renowned artists Michael Cacnio, Juvenal Sanso, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, and more in the last few days of Dual Inspirations.
Spoken Word
Open Mic Friday
July 29, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Satinka Naturals, 1137 Kamagong Street corner Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Looking for a place to eat after you clock out? Head to Satinka Naturals and you can also watch poets perform their pieces in Word Art Manila’s open mic night.
Fitness
YES (Yoga Exploration Series) Progress Workshop: Preparing for Inversions
July 30, 10 a.m. to 12 n.n.
Urban Ashram Yoga Manila, 3/F Active Fun Building, 9th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Start your Saturday right by learning the right way to do yoga inversions at Urban Ashram Yoga BGC. Just make sure you do it right and don’t hurt yourself during class!
Bazaars
Starving for Art
July 29 to 31, 5 p.m. to 12 m.n.
DITO: Bahay ng Sining, J. Molina Street, Marikina City
Travel up north to see an array of art works on sale, as well as watch aspiring poets and musicians perform at the second leg of Starving for Art.
Go Luntian Fair
July 30 to July 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
POP at BGC, Unit 8 and 9, Fort Strip, 7th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Shop and attend workshops at this two-day weekend fair dedicated to healthy and mindful living. Activities include yoga classes from Urban Ashram Yoga, DIY plant-based food demo by Kristine Crouch, and so much more.
Pets
Doggies’ Day Out
July 30, 2 p.m. onwards
De Jesus Oval, 25th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Spend a fun afternoon with your dogs at this free event where they can run and get some exercise at the obstacle courses there.
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