ROCK OUT WITH THE GRRRLS!
Nov 14. Awesome lineup at Tomato Kick on Friday. Barbie Almalbis, Aia de Leon, Acel van Ommen, and Hannah Romawac-Olivares will be kicking it with their super distinct brand of rock n’ roll. You wouldn’t want to miss out on this one. 9pm. Tomato Kick, Tomas Morato, QC. Free
PUT YOUR REGGAE ON
Nov 14. At B-Side on Friday is Wicked Jam 2, a reggae sesh featuring bands and artists with fly-sounding names: Jah dela Cruz, Coffee Break Island, Collie Herb, Dandimites, Hempwise, Monkey Drive, and more. 8pm. B-Side, The Collective 7274 Malugay st., Makati. PHP150
GO TO A MASHUP PARTY
Nov 14. The UP Psychedelics, of the Psychology Department of UP, is throwing a mashup party on Friday with a film screening, open mic, dancing, music, the works! If you’re feeling kinda crazy. 7pm. BKB Black Kings’ Bar, West Ave., QC. PHP200
TRIP OUT WITH WALLY WATTHEAD
Nov 14-16. It’s the first of a two-weekend run of PETA’s Wally Watthead and his lost glow and we think you shouldn’t miss this. Look: lead characters include the aforementioned bulb, a simcard, and a photo. As in picture. As in jpg. Sure, it’s a children’s show, but it’s created by a magician, and who doesn’t like magic? 10am & 3pm. PETA Theater, 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, QC. Tickets start at 600.
LISTEN TO CLASSICAL MUSIC
Nov 15. The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing works of Mozart, Haydn, and Sibelius on Friday at the CCP. If you’re feeling all cultured, or just looking for a different Friday night kick, this might be for you. 8pm. Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd, cor Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., CCP Complex, Pasay. Tickets start at PHP300
SWING BY ESCOLTA
Nov 15. It’s Market Day at Escolta, featuring a tonload of new and preloved items, handmade, and limited edition stuff from artists, artistans, fashion peeps, and designers. Make a field trip out of this and explore Escolta, too! 9am-6pm. First United Building, 413 Escolta St., Manila. Free
POP UP AT A POP-UP
Nov 15. The fabulous Whitespace Pop-Up store happens on Saturday. Vendors include Ines Moda Infantil, Standford x Shaw, Ancestral Crafts, Coco & Tres, Ritual, plus a hearty sampling of international fare by Margarita Fores! 10am-6pm. Whitespace Manila, 2314 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati. Free
WATCH SERGIO MENDES LIVE!
Nov 15. Sergio Mendes returns to Manila for a one-night-only gig at the Araneta Coliseum. Listen to the real bossa nova straight outta Brazil and see if this concert won’t relax you and loosen those knots on your back. 8pm. Smart Araneta Coliseum, Araneta Center, QC. Ticketnet. Tickets start at PHP750
ATTEND A SLEEPOVER
Nov 15. The Mind Museum is throwing a slumber party on Saturday. Dubbed as “Science Sleepover,” participants get to experience galleries in a “lights-off” manner, mystery hunts, workshops, and games testing their survival skills. Best experienced with friends! The Mind Museum, JY Campos Park, 3rd Ave, BGC, Taguig. Starts at PHP2,500 per participant, for groups of 3.
GO TO ALABAMA FAIR
Nov 15-16. Another installment of the 10a Alabama Fair happens this weekend. This time, the focus is on handmade arts and crafts. With the hashtag #kraftkringle on their promotionals, we’re pretty sure you’ll find something nice, something quirky, and something affordable for all those strange Kris Kringle categories. 12nn-7pm. 10a Alabama St., QC. Free
EXPLORE PACO, MANILA
Nov 16. Viva Manila will be exploring the Paco neighborhood on Sunday. You get to see Paco Park, the original burial site of Gat Jose Rizal, after which, it’s a steady Sunday at The Oasis Hotel, where My Kitchen by Chef Chris Locher is. It’s a free and easy, unguided type of a tour — you can join at whichever point you please! 12nn. The Oasis Hotel, Paco, Manila. Free
