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.
Become a wine connoisseur
Date: March 15, Thursday
Venue: Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant, 5 Julieta Circle Horseshoe Village, Quezon City
Calling all winos! Start your weekend early when you go to Lemuria restaurant’s wine and cheese tasting tomorrow. For a fee of PHP1,200 (US$23.04), you get to try a selection of wines paired with cheese.
Apart from the food, the restaurant is also beautiful and a good place to relax after work. Just look at it:
https://www.facebook.com/LemuriaGourmet/photos/a.10150957557887835.476649.61031392834/10155217506112835/?type=1&theater
For more information, visit The Grape Escape Facebook event page.
Attend a colorful festival
Date: March 18, Sunday
Venue: North Fountain, SM by the bay, Seaside Blvd., Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Have you been wanting to travel but just can’t see to find the time? This Sunday, you can explore a new culture without having to fly out of Manila. The Holi Festival, or the Indian “festival of colors,” will be held this weekend at the Mall of Asia Complex.
Apart from the traditional throwing of colored powder, the event will also have cultural performances, Indian music, and Indian food.
Watch a Broadway musical
Date: Opens March 18, Sunday
Venue: The Theatre at Solaire, Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave., Parañaque City
The Lion King musical will be staged at The Theatre at Solaire starting this Sunday. Apart from being Broadway’s third longest-running show in history, it’ll also be a treat for Disney lovers who grew up watching The Lion King movie.
Favorites like Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata, and Can You Feel the Love Tonight are all part of the musical so you’ll surely be singing along the entire time.
For tickets, visit the Ticket World website.
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