GO TO A CARNAVAL!
Mar 21. Brasilipinas 2014 Carnaval and Wold Cup Party will make you feel like you were in Rio. Music, capoeira, samba, football, and food are all part of the agenda for this Friday fiesta! Maracuja and Guarana will be performing, while Planet Zips will be zipping alongside Brigada and Batida drummers. 9pm. The Rockwell Tent, Makati City. PHP200
ATTEND A TALK BY FRENCH DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS
Mar 21. It all started when Fred Bussiere and Francois Caron saw Sean Ellis’ Metro Manila. Then Yolanda happened and the two French documentary filmmakers felt they had to come here and see just how deep the Spanish heritage runs in our culture. 4pm. Kanto, The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio Village, Makati City. Free
HANG OUT WITH THE JERKS
Mar 21. Catch The Jerks at 70’s Bistro and 1) see why they are one of Pinoy Rock’s most underrated acts and 2) help end their underrated status. 9pm. 70’s Bistro, 46 Anonas St., Project 2, Quezon City.
GO TO GREENFIELD DISTRICT WEEKEND MARKET
Mar 22. Greenfield has totally cleaned up the EDSA central area and they’re damn proud of it that on every Saturday of March, they’ve been holding weekend markets so that people can experience the newly developed strip of land. Swing by to get some food, do some shopping or get bantay out for some fun in the sun! 9am. Greenfield District, Pasig. Free
HEAR KAI HONASAN’S MUSIC
Mar 22. Kai Honasan has long been a fixture in the scene, with pretty much everyone waiting for her to release something—anything! Finally, it’s here. She will launch In Your Face and Other Songs About Other Faces, her debut album, on Saturday. Yosha, Jensen & The Flips, Halik ni Gringo, and Barbie Almalbis will also be performing. 8pm. B-Side, The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio Village, Makati City. Free
CATCH BRUNO MARS’ CONCERT
Mar 22. The Fil-Am pop sensation is back in the PI for his Moonshine Jungle Tour. See him perform hits like “Moonshine,” of course, “Runaway Baby,” “Just the Way Your Are,” and “Gorilla.” 8pm. SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. Smtickets.com. Starts PHP2,110.
SEE SOME FIREWORKS
Mar 22. The 5th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition is ending on Saturday with USA strutting its stuff. And because we will be closing the whole thing, you can expect some major lightshow from the Philippines. You can buy dinner to go with that trip, too. 7pm. SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Tickets here. Starts PHP100
YAY, POOL PARTY!
Mar 22. Feeling hot? Go to Summerscape, a pool party at the Cobo Pavillion in Marikina City. Several DJs will be providing tunage to make sure this pool party is as cool as promised. 12noon-8pm. Cobo Pavillion. 6, Mount Wilson, Marikina City. PHP300
GO THE PARK AND BUY ART
Mar 23. Organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, people have been enjoying Art in the Park since 2006. Affordable art—nothing over 30 grand!—are put on display by over 50 galleries all around the park. At night, some music, maybe dancing, will cap off the day. As always, looks fun! 10am-10pm. Jamie Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village, Makati. Website. Free
TAKE YOUR PETS OUT!
Mar 23. Bring kuting and bantay to Waggin’ Tails, a festival for all cats and dogs! There will be games, photographers, veT consultations and more! 1-6pm. Bonifacio High Street, West Wing, Tagiug.
