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.
Enjoy a night of indie pop
Date: Jan. 26, Saturday
Venue: Kia Theater
Foster The People, the American indie pop band known for the hit Pumped up Kicks, is back in Manila and will be having a concert this coming Saturday in the Kia Theater. Tickets start at PHP2,625 (US$51.42) so you don’t even need to shell out that much to catch them live.
Get your tickets from TicketNet.
Laugh out loud at a theater production
Date: opens Jan. 26, Saturday – Feb. 18, Thursday
Venue: Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt 1
A Comedy of Tenors is a 2015 play that acts as a sequel to the West End and Broadway play Lend Me a Tenor. As the name suggests, it is a comedy set in 1930s Paris about an opera producer who tries to plan the concert of the century. But with four tenors involved, chaos ensues and the characters experience a series of hijinks.
Repertory Philippines will be staging its own production of the play, which will open this Saturday. It’s directed by Miguel Faustmann and stars Lorenz Martinez, Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, Noel Rayos, Jeremy Domingo, Issa Litton, Arman Ferrer, and Mica Pineda.
Tickets cost PHP1,200 (US$23.51) (Orchestra sides, free seating) or PHP 1,500 (US$29.38) (Orchestra center, reserved seating).
Get your tickets from TicketWorld.
Hone your creative writing skills
Date: Jan. 27, Saturday
Venue: Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City
A reminder to those who have already signed up: musician, poet, journalist, and four-time Palanca Award winner Lour de Veyra’s creative writing workshop in Fully Booked is happening this weekend.
This event is for those who have been meaning to take on a new hobby or longtime writers who want to develop their own voice.
Unfortunately, slots for the event just filled up but you can try your luck and ask others if they have a spare ticket. It’ll be worth it.
Bonus:
One OK Rock Concert
Date: Jan. 29, Monday
Venue: Mall of Asia Arena
