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DO THE EARTHDAY JAM
April 24. Not only does Earthday Jam have a strong band lineup — Franco, Radioactive Sago Project, Barbie Almalbis, Rivermaya, Wolfgang, just to name a few — it also allows you to be a good citizen of the earth. Recycling booths for every sort of recyclables will be set-up at the free event. 5:30pm. 9th Avenue cor 34th Street Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Free
WATCH THE DAWN
April 24. Pinoy rock veterans The Dawn is playing 12 Monkeys Friday night. Jett Pangan and crew are hardly on the live band circuit these days so when a gig is announced, you have to come out and see them play! 9pm. 12 Monkeys, 5/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati. +639175703222
CATCH MARK STRIEGL’S DEBUT
April 24. A lot of things will go down tonight at One FC- Valor of Champions. Apart from Ben Askren going head-to-head with Luis Santos, Fil-Am MMA fighter Mark Striegl will be debuting tonight, as he squares off undefeated American Casey Suire. 7:30pm. SM Mall of Asia Arena, SM MOA Complex, Pasay. SM Tickets. Tickets start at PHP220
GO TO WANDERLAND
April 25. Catch Kid Kudi, RAC, the comeback of Hale and more at the 3rd Wanderland Music Festival. Apart from music, there will be fun and games and food and drink, too. 12pm. Globe Circuit Events Ground, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati. PHP4,800
HEAD-BANG AND SLAM
April 25. If Wanderland is too cute for you, perhaps the Southeast Asia’s longest running metal fest, Pulp Summer Slam, is more your thing? Killswitch, Engage, Cradle of Filth, Carcass — are these violent-sounding band names making you excited? 12pm. Amoranto Stadium, Roces Avenue, Quezon City. SM Tickets. Tickets start at PHP555
HUNT AND GATHER
April 25. Artist Wawi Navarroza is launching her first artist book, Hunt and Gather, Terraria on Saturday. There will be a guided tour of the current exhibits at the MET, a short presentation by the artist, beer and music from Eyedress! 3pm. Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Manila. Free
DRINK BEER AND EAT BACON AND SHROOM
April 25. It’s the fourth Beer Bacon Shroom and already we are salivating. Mushroom Bacon Burgers from Mr. Delicious, mushroom canapés from Trigo Bakery, and local craft beers from Craft Point. What’s not to love? 4pm. Boiler Room, 109 C. Palanca St., Legazpi Village, Makati. Free
SWING BY EXHIBIT OPENINGS
April 25. On Saturday, two new solo exhibitions will open at 1335 Mabini. There is Leeroy New’s latest solo exhibition, “Entropic Romance” as well as Catalina Africa’s “Reverse Boomerangs and Other Exercises for Pleasure.” Sounds like sober way to spend Saturday evening. 6pm. 1335 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila. Free
GO TO 121’S 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
April 25. Would you believe it? 121 Allegro is already 10 years old! So of course, a birthday party to celebrate this milestone. Instead of bands, there will be DJs, quiz rounds, standup comedy sketches, and drinkeoke. What’s that you may ask? Why, find out for yourself! 3pm. 121 Allegro, 2/F 2284 Allegro Center, Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati. Free
END THE WEEKEND ON A HIGH NOTE
April 26. For this Sunday’s Booze and Blues session at Finders Keepers, Lady High will certainly end your weekend on a high note. Pair the 8-piece blues band with some of the best cocktails you will find in the city and Monday shouldn’t sound too grim. 9pm. Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Don Chino Roces, Makati. Free
