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ATTEND THE FIRST EVER PUBLIC ART FEST
Until May 30. Metro Manila’s first ever public art fest will begin this weekend! Tonight, Friday, you can meet world class street artists like Cyrcle, Faile, Aka Corleone at the Palace Pool Club in BGC. Tomorrow, there is a watching party at the One Global Place (5th avenue cor 26th street) starting 4pm. For more information on the schedule, click here. 7pm. Palace Pool Club, 9th avenue cor 36th street, Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig. Free
GO TO AN ART MARKET
Until May 24. Eastwood City is throwing a three-day art market this weekend, starting today! On display are artworks from over 20 up-and-coming artists is already super attractive, plus more interactive activities. On Saturday, there’s a collaborative Mural Wooden Painting at 3pm and then a live art session by Doodle Art Enthusiasts. But the main highlight of the event happens on Sunday, when a public art demonstration by art icon, Fernando Sona takes place. Easwood Mall, Orchard Road, Bagumbayan, Quezon City. Free
GET FILTERED
May 22. Yay, people are pressing vinyl records again! On Friday, radio show Fresh Filter with Russ Davis launches its compilation record in vinyl format. What’s a record launch without performances right? Bullet Dumas, Ourselves the Elves, BP Valenzuela and a few others will be taking care of entertainment. 6pm. Satchmi, 4/F SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong. Free
SWING BY FETE DE LA ROUTE
May 22. We don’t know how they’ll do it but Route 196 is setting up three stages at their tiny floor space for this one-time big-time Fete De la Route! Eleven artists including Assembly General, Aia de Leon, Itchyworms, and the Oktaves will be playing across the three stages. The best thing about it? It’s free! 7pm. Route 196, 196 Katipunan Extension, Quezon City. Free
LISTEN TO POETRY
May 22. If you’re looking for something different, check out the spoken word jam on Friday at the basement of Kowloon House on Matalino Street in Teacher’s Village. On the bill are Juan Miguel Severo, Zuela Herrera, Michelle Manese, and many more. 8pm, Mow’s Jazz Bar, 20 Matalino St, UP Teachers Village, Quezon City. PHP200
BUY BOOKS, MEET WAWI
May 23. On Saturday, Fotosemana will hold a small book signing by Thousandfold founder Wawi Navarozza and visiting photographer Nicolas Combarro. Joining them are Biyaheng Langit creators Marcus and Bru Nada, Meryll Soriano, Brian Sergio, and more. Yep, if you’re curious what they hell a micro festival of contemporary photography is all about, this is a good primer event. 3pm. Warehouse 509, VFP Building 2 Veterans Road, Taguig. Free
DO AN OPEN JAM
May 23. We don’t know what got into Tomato Kick but the QC joint has gathered whopping 27 performers for its open jam on Saturday. Note that not all are musicians. Others are visual artists (like Apol Sta. Maria), DJs (like Tarsius), and beatboxers (like Picoy Cruz). Sounds like it’s bound to be insane. 8pm. 19 Malingap St, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City. Free
CHECK OUT JILTED GENERATION
May 23. It’s time for the monthly electronic dance party of our favorite QC bar! Jilted Generation, which features house, electro, beats, garage, and techno DJs, happens on Saturday at TodayxFuture. On the decks are Pop Daze, Major Chi, Samantha, DJxAw, and Karlo V. If you’re wondering what all these kids are crazy about, kill your curiosity by going. 9pm. 7-T Gen. Malvar St, Araneta Center, Cubao. Free
KEEP PLAYING
May 23-24. It’s the second weekend of Laro, the month-long party Unicef is throwing for the 25th anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child. This weekend, there will be an interactive storytelling about Filipino games, along with the Paint it Forward Exhibit Sale, which features 100 artworks of young artists, and an open art activity. Activity Center, Alabang Town Center, Alabang-Zapote Road, Alabang. Free
MEET JEREMYVILLE
May 24. Jeremyville, an Australian, New York-based artist, whose work has been exhibited all around the world and on Sunday we finally get a chance to his is unique and quirky art. For his first show in Metro Manila, Jeremyville will be showcasing his playful paintings, delicate porcelain sculptures, and a few of his Service announcement prints. There will also be signing by the man. Dude yo, this is exciting! 6pm. Vinyl On Vinyl, Warehouse 2, 2135 Chino Roces, Makati. Free
SHAKE OFF THE BLUES
May 24. End your weekend on a high note by swinging by Finders Keepers on Sunday. The Flippin Soul Stompers will be at Finders Keepers for its weekly Blues and Booze session. Marry the sound with the Finders Keepers’ glorious old fashioned and you’ll be more than ready for Monday. 9pm. Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Don Chino Roces, Makati. Free
