Whether you’re a true blue Manileño, someone who just moved here, or are just visiting, you’ve probably already noticed that there is never a lack of things to do in Manila. This is Coconuts Manila’s guide to everything you need to check out over the weekend. Peruse it, take note of everything that interests you, and don’t forget to let us know all about it.
Good news: it’s going to be a long weekend.
Start the weekend early and go to the In The Mix Festival
Date: Aug. 17, Thursday
Venue: Mall of Asia Arena
More good news: weekend festivities start on Thursday with this year’s In The Mix Festival. The event’s lineup includes artists from various genres including pop, pop punk, indie rock, and synthpop. Watch Two Door Cinema Club, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zara Larsson, DNCE, Daya, and Dua Lupa all on one night. It’s likea mix tape, only live.
Get your tickets at SM Tickets.
Continue the local film marathon with Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
Date: Aug. 16 – 22 (Wednesday – Tuesday)
Venue: All major cinemas nationwide
Still hung over from Cinemalaya? You can watch more independent Filipino films this weekend thanks to the first Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. The film festival has 12 films that will be screened in all major cinemas nationwide for one week.
Party with G-Eazy at The Palace
Date: Aug. 18, Friday
Venue: Valkyrie Night Club
If you’d rather listen to music with a cocktail on hand, go to Valkyrie at The Palace on Friday and dance as rapper G-Eazy performs. Don’t forget to get a table reserved for you and your friends.
Belt out to Ariana Grande songs
Date: Aug. 21, Monday
Venue: Mall of Asia Arena
Lest you forget, we’re reminding you that Monday is a holiday so you’ve got a long weekend ahead of you. Another reminder: Ariana Grande will be performing live in Manila on Monday. Get your tickets at SM tickets and watch her at the Mall of Asia Arena. If you can’t make it, here’s a playlist. Enjoy.
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