ATTEND A DEBUT
May 23. It’s a double debut on Friday at TodayxFuture with Penny Nikkel’s debut art show and Arion Pennington’s 18th birthday party. Don’t worry, we don’t know who they are too but it’s an open party and the most virginally dressed gets a free shot! What are you waiting for? 10pm. Black Market, 7-T Gen. Malvar St., Araneta Center, Cubao, QC. Free
HEAR YURIE
May 23. If you’re on Spotify then you’ve probably about Yurie. On Friday, you can actually see and hear her music—and maybe even say hello—at Skye. Funk Avy will be there, too, so all good. 10pm. Skye Roofdeck, W high street, 11th avenue corner 28th St., Bonifacio Global City. Call +63 2 4784284 for reservations
CELEBRATE BLACK FRIDAY ROCK
May 23. On Friday, female fronted artists will be bringing down the house at Last Home in Pasig. Flying Ipis, Turbo Goth, and Kala are at the helm of things. Sounds like a good way to wash the long week behind. 930pm. Last Home, Unit 175 Building C, Ortigas Home Depot Complex, Julia Vargas, Pasig. PHP100.
SKATE
May 24. Skateboarding is something that has yet to conquer the mainstream so a skate fest like “Push by the Bay” should be most welcome to one and all. It’s a whole day skate fest that has several skate events lined up including tricks, jumps, freestyle and push races. Sure you can come early but we suggest swing by around dusk so you see the famous Manila bay sunset. 10am. SM Mall of Asia, Coral Way parking area. Registration is at PHP250
DRINK UP!
May 24. The biggest drinking festival is happening on Saturday and it sounds like thrist ain’t the only thing it’ll be quenching. There are 32 bars, brews, and restaurants offering all sorts of libations, 14 bands for entertainment, and to make things a wee bit more exciting, a few raffle games. Sounds like a lot of fun! 12nn. The Forum, Federacion Drive cor 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City. Tickets start at PHP900
CUT SOME PAPERS
May 24. Get on your way to becoming a paper engineer with Craft MNL’s papercutting workshop. Artist Lala Gallardo will be sharing the basics and awesome tips on how to make those eye-boggling intricate paper pieces. 2pm. The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., Makati. PHP1,400
GO TO A NEW ART SPACE
May 24. Art Underground off Shaw in Mandaluyong is Manila’s newest contemporary art space and this weekend, it hosts Vincent de Pio’s latest exhibition “The Art of Making Sushi.” The artist has long been enamored with Japanese culture and here, he continues his examination of the culture with the marked emphasis on its quirks. 6pm. Art Underground, 814 Balagtas St., Addition Hills. Free
LISTEN TO SOME JAZZ
May 24. If you’re not up to the usual Saturday night partey, swing by Tago Jazz Café in Cubao. Swiss pianist and composer Claude Diallo will be jamming up some super steady jazz along with Saturday regular Pete Canzon. 930pm. Tago Jazz Café, 14 Main Avenue cor Real Avenue, Cubao. Free
MAKE PASYAL
May 25. It’s Intramuros Pasyal Sunday once again, when the old cobbled streets become alive with a street party. This Sunday’s edition celebrates “the magic of collaboration.” Apart from the usual food, drink, shopping, and fun, there are also several art installations and a live mural painting. 3pm. Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila. Free
HAVE AN IRIE SUNDAY
May 25. B-Side’s Irie Sunday is still at it and if you haven’t gone in so long, this Sunday might be a nice welcome back for you. Why? Because Collieherb is playing and Indio I, headlining. 9pm. B-Side at the Collective, 7274 Malugay St., Makati. Free
