EXPERIENCE PINOY HIP-HOP
Mar 7. Hip-hoppers of Manila, here’s one for you. August Wahh, People’s Future x Duende and Misyonaryo will be performing at Tomato Kick on Friday. Sounds like there will be an open mic so bring your rhyme and your poetry. 10pm. 3/F Po’s Building, Tomas Morato corner Scout Madrinan, QC. Free
ATTEND BARANGGAY TIBAY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Mar 7. It’s the second leg of Baranggay Tibay 8th birthday party. Coming together are Kjwan, Greyhoundz, Chicosci, Stickfiggas, Malay, and Radioactive Sago Project. The party will be at 70s Bistro on Friday and it sounds like a killer solid gig! 9pm. 46 Anonas St., QC. Free
HEADBANG TO MEGADEATH
Mar 7. Get your locks ready and stretch your necks because Megadeath — as in Dave Mustaine, rrrrah! — will be swinging by Manila for a one-night-only on Mar 7 at the World Trade Center. 8pm. World Trade Center Metro Manila, Gil Puyat Ave Ext cor Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Pasay City. PHP3,500-PHP5,500.
WATCH COCK
Mar 7-9. Red Turnip’s second offering, Cock, is opening on Friday and already, it’s been getting rave reviews. It’s funny and witty but at the same time, sharp and biting, wrote Brylle B. Tabora in our review. 9pm, Friday. 8pm, Saturday. 4pm, Sunday. Whitespace, Chino Roces. Ext., Makati City. Starts PHP1,042. Tickets here.
BECOME BRITISH
Mar 7-9. Fancy some high tea? Or listen to Brit rock? This weekend’s festivities is the climax of the five-month-long British Festival. Apart from the usual merriment (concerts! Theater! Cinema!), there will be a car show, trade exhibitions, and sports training. Exciting, yeah? 1-8pm, Friday. 11am-7pm Saturday-Sunday. Bonifacio High Street, Taguig. Free
WEAR COSTUMES
Mar 8-9. One of the country’s biggest cosplay conventions and the longest-running free event is happening this weekend at Robinson’s Ermita. First timers get the chance to walk the cosplay catwalk on Saturday, while the group cosplay contest happens on Sunday. Making this event bigger and better than previously are the historical and Filipino cosplay categories. 10am. Midtown Atrium, Robinsons Place Manila, Manila. Register here.
DRINK BEER
Mar 8. If you haven’t noticed it yet, there is a brewing craft beer scene in Manila so Cerveza: The first craft beer festival in the country, is just about time. Discover all them cool and local craft beers and enjoy performances by bands She’s Only Sixteen, Fuseboxx, Surface Intentions and more. 5pm. Circuit Makati, Makati City. PHP200
GO TO A GROUP SHOW
Mar 8. Fourteen artists come together at Blanc Gallery for a group exhibit called Hang ‘em High. Just to name drop a few: Cos Zicarelli, Allan Balisi, MM Yu, Mariano Ching. Cool right? 6pm. 145 Katipunan Ave., St. Ignatius Village, Quezon City. Free
STOP MISSING PERYODIKO
Mar 8. If you’re missing Peryodiko’s politically charged tunes, you’re in luck. The band is launching its brand new EP, Balik sa Simula on Saturday. Welcoming them back in the scene are Cheats, Earthmover, Hidden Nikki, and The Diegos. Come early because the first 50 guests free DIG radio pins and Twisted Halo CDs. 9pm. Route 196, Katipunan Extension, QC. PHP150
GET A WHIFF OF GOOD LEAF
Mar 8. Good Leaf are launching their second full length album Mutations and Natural Versions on Saturday. Joining Good Leaf are The Butchercons, Gentle Universe, The Discoball, Radioactive Sago Project, among several more. 9pm. B-Side, 7274 Malugay St., Makati. Free
