GO TO AN EXHIBIT OPENING
Apr 11. Gary-Ross Pastrana will open his exhibit entitled “Summa” at the Vargas Museum, in UP Diliman tonight. In “Summa,” Pastrana explores the materiality of objects, meditates on things, and revalues their importance and substance. 4pm. G/F Lobby and West Wing Gallery, Vargas Museum, Roxas Ave, UP Campus. Free
LET MOONPOOLS AND CATERPILLARS TAKE YOU ON A #FLASHBACKFRIDAY
Apr 11. Tickets for the Apr 8 gig sold out faster than you could say “Moonpools and Caterpillars” so Pinoy Tuner, god bless their souls, set up another date with this LA-based band for Friday. The band will be performing all your favorite tunes from the 90s, plus a few (Tagalog) surprises. 8pm. Amber Ultra Lounge, 2/F, The Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. PHP1,850
CHECK OUT FLIPTOP
Apr 11. See why Fliptop videos on Youtube are among the most watched in the web. On Friday, Fliptop brings its legendary rap battles to BSide at the Collective. 16 MCs, Eight battles, plus showcases from Beatbox Philippines. 9pm. BSide at the Collective 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio, Makati. Tickets start at PHP150
LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES
Apr 11. The Philippine Harmonic Orchestra is ending its 31st season with a program celebrating the best music featured in the movies. Included in the setlist are selections from ET, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, and 2001: Space Odyssey. 8pm. Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Manila. Ticketworld.com.ph. Tickets start at PHP309
GET YOUR GARY V FIX
Apr 11-12. Mr. Pure Energy is performing the Big Dome on Friday and Saturday and as always, you can expect high-energy dance numbers, as well as makabagbag-damdamin performances of his always-a-pleasure ballads. 8pm. Smart Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. Ticketnet. Tickets start at PHP320
PUPPETRY, ANYONE?
Apr 12. It is summer, so get your kids—and maybe yourself, too?—busy learning new and fun stuff. Popular puppeteer Carlo Magno will be holding a one-day puppetry workshop for kids ages 3 and up. They’ll learn how to make puppets and command them, and you get some free time for yourself. 11am-3pm. Mabuhay Restop, South drive, area II, Rizal Park, Ermita Manila. Website PHP1,200
GO TO KOMIKON
Apr 12. The Summer comics convention is happening on Saturday and it’s looking to be quite an affair! Over 100 new titles will be launched, apart from the presence of comic heroes Leinel Yu, Arnold Arre, and Macoy. 10am-7pm. Bayanihan Center, Unilab Compound, Pioneer St., Pasig City. PHP100
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
Apr 13. CCP is celebrating earth day with a 12-hour extravaganza focusing on the theme “clean air.” There will be a fun run, a yoga class, a kendo class, performances by Ballet Philippines and velintroquist Wanlu, as well as exhibits and a fair—Anything and everything for mother earth! 6am-6pm. CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd. Manila. Free.
GET ACQUIANTED WITH ANOTHER SIDE OF OUR MUSIC SCENE
Apr 13. The local music scene is looking more and more diverse, with different subcultures popping and thriving pretty much everywhere. On Sunday, balikbayans Lowleaf, June Marieezy, and Meraki will be showcasing their brand of music, along with local upstarts Chocolate Grass, Similar Objects and KaapiN. Accompanying the music are visuals by Tof Zapanta, Michael Saldana, Eleanor Giron, and Ku Ramillo. There will be a bazaar as well and sound installations. Doesn’t it sound different already? 5pm. Arts in the City, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. PHP200
LOOK AT IMPERFECTLY PICTURESQUE PICTURES
Until Apr 26. “Picture not so Perfect” is Mike Crisostomo’s solo exhibit, on display at Blanc gallery. Each picture is a scenery, but not of the picturesque kind, giving it maybe humor yes, but obviously depth and a different kind of perspective. Blanc Gallery 145, Katipunan Ave., St. Ignatius QC. Tel. No. +63920 9276436. Free.
