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.
Watch a modern Filipino classic on the big screen
Date: In cinemas Dec. 6, Wednesday
Venue: All major cinemas nationwide
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the novel Small and Smaller Circles will be released today, so make sure you catch this weekend.
The film tells the story of two Jesuit priests solving the murder of boys from Payatas, Manila. Apart from being dubbed the First Filipino crime novel, Smaller and Smaller Circles is also a commentary on Philippine society.
In October, the film was nominated for an award at the Busan International Film Festival.
Watch the trailer here:
Go Christmas shopping for your shoe-obsessed friends
Date: Dec. 6 – 10 (Wednesday – Sunday)
Venue: Level 3, The Block, SM North EDSA
Looking for something to give your shoe-loving friends this Christmas? Find something for them at the Mad about Shoes sale this weekend. You’ll get as much as 50 percent off on products from brands like Keds, Pony, Sperry, and Polo Ralph Lauren.
A night out with an orchestra
Date: Dec. 9, Saturday and Dec. 10, Sunday
Venue: Dec. 9: Power Mac Center, Circuit Makati
Dec. 10: Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
The holidays are all about food, lights, and of course, sounds. Start December right when you go to the Manila Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) holiday concert with Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Arturo Molina and featuring American cellist Dr. Kimberly Patterson.
The concert is also a celebration of MSO’s 91st anniversary.
Get your tickets from TicketWorld.
