SHOP
Aug 29-31. The annual Maarte Artisan Bazaar is happening at Rockwell this weekend, and already people are eager to get their manicured hands on all the promised fab finds: Tepina fabric, Natalya Lagdameo jewelry, Touch of Craft, Cornerstone Pottery—you name it! It’s the last weekend before the –Ber month sets in so allow yourself to shop in the name of Father Christmas! 10am-10pm. Rockwell Tent, Rockwell Compound, Makati
WATCH A SILENT MOVIE
Aug 29-31. It’s the 8th Silent Film Festival Manila and like always, these silent films are bound to get unexpected treatment thanks to live music accompaniment from some of Manila’s best musicians. Movies from Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, and the Philippines will be shown, with Caliph8, Glass Cherry Breakers, KaaPin and Germany’s Pierre Oser taking care of the music. 5pm & 7pm. See schedule here. Shang Cineplex, 5/F Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong. Free admission
CHECK OUT A PLAY
Aug. 29-31. It’s the closing weekend of The Last 5 Years. There are four performances to choose from, between Friday and Sunday so there’s plenty of opportunities. Don’t miss out! 8pm Fri & Sat. 330pm Sat. 4pm Sun. Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, 4/F RCBC Plaza Ayala Ave. cor Gil Puyat, Makati. Ticketworld. Tickets start at PHP833.60
GO HIP-HOP
Aug 29. The local hip-hop scene is rather thriving and if you’re unsure with that, perhaps it’s time to see it for yourself! Kampon, a collective of MCs, is releasing “Visions,” an album sampler of beats, rhymes, and poetry. They’ll be joined by Faintlight, Hansom, and Days of January. 9pm. Club Dredd, 2/F Gweilos Bar and Restaurant, QC. PHP200
CHECK OUT THE ROCKABILLY SCENE
Aug 29. Did you know there’s a rockabilly scene in Manila? As in 50s Greaser rock, upright bass and all. Experience it first-hand on Friday at the Molotov Sessions—where country, rockabilly, and roots rock take the stage. Vagabonds, Pusakal, Reklamo, and the Rod Mijares Combo are playing. Should be absolutely interesting! 8pm. Last Home Bar, Ortigas Home Depot, J. Vargas, Pasig. Free
REMEMBER LINO BROCKA
Aug 29. It’s the launch of 6th Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival. Apart from screening the master’s works, there will be lectures and workshops. The best thing is, they’ll be bringing this festival all across the country until November! 9am. UP Film Center, Magsaysay Ave., UP Diliman, Quezon City
GRAB SOME WASHI ART
Aug 30. Ge Mapa who made those awesome Wes Anderson-inspired portraits with washi tapes, is at it again. It’s still portraits made with washi tape, but this time, portraits of Pinoy Pop Icons. “Diba, National Heroes day lang,” the artist tells Coconuts Manila. Hannah+ Gabi, Outerhope, and Kaye Matriano are playing, as Diego Mapa, Liquidsoftware, and Wallflowerparty shall be DJing. Sounds like loads of fun! 6pm. Heima Brixton, 3 Brixton St., Baranggay Kapitolyo, Pasig. Free
RUN IN COLOR
Aug 30. Nope, that’s not an E party! The Flow Paint Edition of Color Manila Nite Run happens on Saturday with the usual choice of a 3k, 5k, and 10k run. What makes this night run unusual are the led lights, too-cool race courses splashes with neon-paint, and an awesome party at the finish line. 7pm. Filinvest City, Alabang. Register here. PHP850
ATTEND A SUPER JAM
Aug 30. SuperJam organizers aren’t kidding. None other than Pepe Smith and Wally Gonzales of Juan dela Cruz are playing along side Razorback’s Kevin Roy, Brian Velasco, and Louie Talan for SuperJam, a gig happening in Antipolo on Saturday. You can expect nothing but sweet classic rock here. 1145pm. Calleza Grill, Circumferential Road, Antipolo City.
GO TO A MUSIC FEST!
Aug 30-31. Remember bands like Taking Back Sunday and The Used? Well, they’re set to headline a day of the two-day Bazooka Rocks III music festival. Fifteen other bands spread between two days shall be joining the two moderately successful band of the early noughties. 12noon. SMX Convention Center, Seashall Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Tickets starts at PHP4,000
