Enjoy splashes of color at the Holi Festival 

Mar 20, 3:30-7:30pm. Celebrate light and love at the most colorful festival of the year. The Holi Festival 2016 is happening this weekend! It’s an Indian holiday most popularly associated with gulal (colored powder) thrown up in the air to symbolize abundance. This year’s festival will feature traditional Indian and Bollywood songs by DJ CJ Wasu. You can also feast on authentic Indian cuisine with booths by restaurants like Kashmir, Bollywood, Rich Food, Green Dot and Saffron Plate. SM by the Bay Central Park, Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay; +63 2 5502612, PHP150 for pre-selling, PHP200 on actual day. 

Watch Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on center stage

Mar 19, 8pm. The well-loved icon for Filipino ballet is back on center stage as Ballet Manila closes its 20th season with BM21, a show that highlights the classical style of the female corps de ballet. The three acts of the show features The Kingdom of the Shades from La Bayadere, Bloom by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Carmen by Eric V. Cruz featuring Lisa Macuja Elizalde. Aliw Theater, Sotto Street, CCP Complex, Pasay City; +63 2 8323713, Starts at PHP515

Catch Rachelle Ann Go as Fantine 

Ongoing. Ever dreamed a dream of seeing Les Miserables? Well, you’re in luck. Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production is in Manila for the first time ever! And our very own Rachelle Anne Go is gracing the stage as Fantine. Unsurprisingly, there was nothing but good words about the performance. They’re playing for a striclty limited season, so waste no time. Solaire Resort & Casino, Entertainment City, Parañaque 1 Asean Avenue; +63 2 8919999, starts at PHP1750

Watch 50 Shades (no, not the movie!) 

Mar 20, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm. 50 Shades! A Musical Parody is concluding its successful Philippine run. This hilariously sexy spoof of the blockbuster novel has earned praise for giving its audience a good time. The rude, erotic humor of the play has somehow managed to win the conservative hearts of the Filipino audience. They’re having six shows this weekend, and it’s your last chance to catch them.  4th Floor, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave., cor. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati; +63 2 8891246. Starts at PHP1500

Load up on handmade love at the Maker’s Market 

Mar 19-20, 11am-9pm. Origami? Papercraft? Home accessories? The Maker’s Market will bring out your artistic and crafty side! With almost 70 different booths offering handmade and homegrown products, kids and grown-ups will surely find something to buy and appreciate. There will be lots of yummy eats too. There’s a little something for everyone here, so it’s a good idea to bring the fambam! 2L Bridgeway of Estancia at Capitol Commons, Pasig City; +63 2 7210572. Free

Go green on Earth Hour 

March 19, 8:30pm. Well, we should choose to go green all the time, but this hour is special because we can join the rest of the world in making a stand against climate change. Initiated by WWF, the Earth Hour is an invitation to take an active part in creating a more sustainable planet. There’s a gathering at the Quezon Memorial Circle, but those who can’t attend are still invited to participate by switching off their lights for just hour. Quezon Memorial Circle, Diliman, Quezon City. Free

Watch MMA Matches 

March19, 7pm. Get ready to watch athletes rumbling and wrestling at an explosive night of mixed martial arts as the World Series of Fighting Philippines presents Underground Battle MMA14. Gear up and enjoy 8 matches with the main event Czech wizard Jarda Jartim of Legacy Gym Boracay battling it against Iranian lion Morteza Minbashi. We’re particularly interested in seeing Pinay fighter Jennelyn Oslim go against Claire Fryer. Kapitolyo Ampitheater, Stella Maris St, Pasig; +63 2 5057895, PHP250

Go pubcrawlin’ at BGC

March 19, 7pm. Party in the BGC area with the help of Manila PubCrawl. Visit five hot party spots, and enjoy the company of other Pubcrawlers who want to enjoy as much as you do. Get VIP treatment. Enjoy free drinks and discounts. Party without the stress of planning the details. All you have to do is register, pay and wear your special yelow bowtie. Various clubs in the BGC area; +63 917 7954799, PHP790

Level up your OOTD posts with a fashion photography workshop

March 20, 10am-6pm. Romain Rivierre is a Parisian Fashion photographer who’s sharing his knowledge in photography through a one-day workshop at A Space Makati. It’s a pretty affordable class that can come in handy whatever field you may be in. There’s nothing like having an expert teach you how to actually capture the perfect fashion shots. Bring your gear and your artistic ideas! 5/F 110 Legazpi St. Makati; +63 2 8460856, PHP1000

Catch Carlos Celdran’s La Vida Imelda

Ongoing. Oh what a timely performance! Pineapple Lab presents Carlos Celdran’s critically-acclaimed show about the ever-famous first lady, Imelda Marcos. Catch juicy, gossipy stories about the Martial Law, 1970’s Manila and the Cold War. It’s definitely going to be a night of entertainment, education and lots and lots of fun. Pineapple Lab, 6071 R. Palma Street, Poblacion, Makati; +63 2 8345763. Check Carlos Celdran’s Facebook for schedule availability, PHP1500