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SADDLE UP NORTH FOR A BARBECUE
Jul 25. Catch the Backyard Grill at the park on Sat, July 25 at the Valle Verde 5 park, playground Area. Relax and enjoy the activities while munching on some quality grubs that’re just mouth-watering—burgers, kebabs, pastries yum. The calories are definitely worth it because proceeds will go to each concessionaire’s chosen charity. 4-9pm. Celery Street, Valle Verde 5, Pasig. Free
CHECK OUT STITCH APPAREL’S DICTA LICENSE T-SHIRT LINE
Jul 25. Stitch Apparel has a Dicta License line of shirts, and they’re launching it this weekend in style: Pasta Groove, Brigada, Assembly Generals, Sandwich and Stick Figgas and Dicta License, which by the way, is going on a hiatus. This is supposedly the band’s last gig. 6pm. B-Side, The Collective, Malugay Street, Makati City. PHP100
BE KIND
Jul 25. What does being Kkind get you? A free pass to a museum that’s what. To demonstrate kindness and in the hopes of restoring faith in humanity, Ayala Museum is waiving its entrance fee and setting up special events on Sat, Interact with different artists like Jason Magbanua, Valerie Chua, etc., shop at the special bazaar, be kind! 9:00am-6:00pm. Ayala Museum, Makati Avenue cor Dela Rosa Street, Makati. Free
HAVE SOME SUSHI
Jul 25. Buddha Bar Manila wants you to have some sushi, dance and then have more sushi. They are starting their #SushiDiscoNight on Saturday and it’s is sure to hook you in! This is how it works: from 6-9pm, you can avail of their PHP599 and eat all the raw fish that you can. And then from 9:01pm to 2am, it’s buy 1-get 1 promo on sushi! Of course there’s booze — get 5 bottles of beer at PHP499 from 9PM to 2AM — and, duh, music. Manolet “DJ Papi” Santos, Frankie Cortes, Gerard Henson and more will be spinning! 6pm. Picar Place, Kalayaan Ave, Makati. Free
BE SPONTANEOUS
Jul 25. A Spur of the Moment Project is hosting gig on Sat at Route 196. It’s called UKIYO and it will feature current local favorites: Musical O, Twin Lobsters, Taken by Cars, and more! 9pm. 196-A Katipunan Extension, Quezon City. PHP200
CATCH POLECATS MANILA’S ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Jul 25. Stellar on Reel is Polecats Manila’s 5th Annual Student Showcase. It will feature 100 aerial enthusiasts performing numbers that are inspired by movies. Hunger Games, check. Magic Mike, check. Bring It On, check! 7pm. AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. PHP500
JOIN A RIOT
Jul 25. Join a Riot night that is! Riot House is teaming up with #iwasthere to bring you Riot House x Happy Birthday Hotdog. Does it sound weird yet? It gets better: BJ Pascual, Tina Ong, Jujiin, and Paolo x Chonna x XTina Superstar x Major Chie x Samantha x Mulan x Karlo will be dishing out yummy tunage for which all these DJs are known and loved for! Besides unli drinks for PHP600 only, baby! Also: Free beer bong come midnight! 10pm. Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati. Free
BUY AN ATOMO AND WEBOY
July 26. If you’re into collecting toys and stuff then you’d better head off to Ronac Center in San Juan for the launch of Atomo and Weboy, artist Lyra Garcillano’s limited edition Toys and Books. Lyra is one of those underrated and underground artists, so these cute bad boys are pretty tricky to find. Of course, there will be an exhibit, which will run from until Aug 8. 6pm. G/F Ronac Center, Ortigas Avenue, San Juan. Free
#PALAKASINANGBOSESNGOPM
July 25. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts will be hosting a weeklong tribute to classic OPM artists. It will begin on Sat, Jul 25 and will run until the 31st. Featured artists include Featured artists include Bayang Barrios, Beverly Caimen, Halili Cruz Dance Company, Joey Ayala, Boscorale, and Sindaw. 6:00-8:00pm. Rizal Park Open Auditorium, Manila. Free
