Weekend Warrior: 10 things to do in Metro Manila this weekend of Jan 10-12

GET A RAZORBACK/WOLFGANG FLASHBACK 
Jan 10. If you miss Wolfgang and Razorback, swing by Saguijo on Friday for Twin Towers V. Three Headed Dog, which is composed of Wolfgang’s Wolf Gemora, Razorback’s David Aguirre, and their homie from LA, Danny Gonzales, is headlining the gig. Others bands on the list include Reklamo, Tribo Subculture, and Galaw Tao. 8pm, Saguijo Bar + Café, 7621 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati. PHP150

WATCH PEPE SMITH IN THE FLESH 
Jan 10. Pinoy Rock icons, Joey Pepe Smith and Wally Gonzales will be jumpstarting Skippy’s 2014 gigs. 9pm Skippy’s Bar and Grill, Federacion Drive corner 7th avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Facebook

GET LAUCHING  
Jan 10. Comedy Manila just called 2014 “The year of the funny” and start right off the bat with a stand-up event at 121 Bar and Grille. Alex Calleja headlines the event that also features Eri Neenam, Richie Rey Fernandez, Victor Anastacio, and many more. 930pm. 2/F 2284 Allegre Center, Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati. PHP200

FIND YOUR TRAVEL-INSPIRATION 
Jan 11. Travel Factor, the country’s leading adventure-travel company, is turning 7 years old and they’re throwing a big birthday bash! They’ve invited bands like Pedicab, CoffeeBreak Island, Moonstar88 as well as DJs like Niki Rojas and Joey Santos to provide tunage. 9pm, B-Side at the Collective 7274 Malugay St., Makati. PHP250. Website

LEARN ORIGAMI 
Jan 11. Did you know there is an organization especially for Origami? Well, there is and they’re called Origami Pilipinas. On Saturday, they will be holding an origami workshop for those you like to learn the art of folding paper, as well as an exhibit of fantastic folded paper by Leo Natividad. 2pm, Cordillera Coffee Unit 104 Llanar Building, 77 Xavierville Avenue, QC. PHP300

SET YOUR GOALS…WITH CHALK
Jan 11. What better way to set your goals with beautiful chalk lettering, right? Craft superstar Alessanda Lanot will be giving a chalk art lettering workshop as her husband PJ Lanot takes care of the goal-setting part. Sounds like a good way to keep motivated. 10am. CBTL 26th street Bistro, Bonifacio Global City. Register

ATTEND ATTRACTION REACTION! 
Jan 11. Attraction Reaction is a monthly gig that always gets everyone excited. Why? This month’s edition, which is its 6th anniversary, is a good example: Sandwich, Outerhope, Musical O, Ang Bandang Shirley, and Cuidad will be providing the tunage. 9pm. Route 196, Katipunan Extension, QC. PHP200

CATCH UP DHARMA DOWN 
Jan 11. Haven’t seen UDD in awhile? Lucky you—the Terno darlings will be taking the stage of 19 East this Saturday. Wallow in Armi’s thick voice, thump along the drums, enjoy yourself! 930pm. 19 East, Sucat Road, Paranaque. PHP250

SEE MICH DULCE’S ART 
Until Jan 30. The first solo exhibit of one-time PBB housemate and fantastic milliner Mich Dulce is on display at Finale Art File. Dubbed “One Day, I’ll be Everything You Ever Wanted,” her sassy art is an honest and funny reflection and perhaps a twisted version of the 1950s Rules for a wife. Ongoing, Finale Art File, 2241 Pasong Tamo, Warehouse 17 La Fuerza Company, Makati City. Free

WRITE A PLAY 
Until Feb 28. Have you a story you’ve been wanting to write a script for? Well, The Virgin Labfest Year 10 is now open for script submissions. The Labfest is an annual festival celebrating unpublished, untried, and unstaged works for the theater held at CCP. You’re in luck because this year, CCP will choose 12 one-act plays. You can submit your work in .doc format via email (rodyvera@yahoo.com, nikkigtorres@gmail.com) or deliver two copies to Ms. Clotilde Lucero or Nikki Torres Performing Arts Division, Upper Basement, CCP. Deadline is Feb 28.




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