True blue Manileños, recent transplants, and visitors to our city all know — there is never a lack of things to do in Manila. This is Coconuts Manila’s guide to all things good and great happening over the coming weekend. Peruse it, take note of everything that interests you, and hit us up on our Facebook page or on Twitter @CoconutsManila to sound off on what you think.
Ditch the loud action films and have a silent movie night
Date: Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 (Thursday – Sunday)
Venue: Cinema 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
Let’s face it — most of our movie-going experiences are filled with the loud, action-packed variety. For those who are ready to take a break from that, consider shaking up movie night and go to this year’s International Silent Film Festival instead.
Films to be showcased include the classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Italian stylish melodrama Satanic Rhapsody, and This Is Not a Lost Film Trilogy by Filipino artist Khavn.
The screenings will be held in Megamall’s Cinema 2, and admission is free.
For more information on the films, read this roundup.
Give your closet a makeover by supporting local artisans
Date: Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 (Thursday – Sunday)
Venue: Penthouse, 8 Rockwell, Hidalgo Dr., Rockwell Center, Makati City
While international brands dominate most malls in the country, the Philippines has plenty of its own talented artisans — you just have to try a little harder to find them.
The search will be made much easier this weekend at the ArteFino Fair, when artisans from all over the country will showcase their creative wares, including clothing, accessories, and home decor.
For more information, visit the ArteFino Fair 2018 Facebook event page.
Find your next good read
Date: Aug. 31, Friday
Venue: Events Center, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati City
While that new book smell alone may be the kind of thing that makes true bibliophiles swoon, some of us like the thrill of the hunt — scouring bins and shelves to find that next great read.
Whatever your preference, this weekend’s Word Wonder book bazaar will likely cover your interests — here, visitors will find over 10,000 titles including books, magazines, and comics, as well as speakers and workshops.
And, admission is free.
For more information, visit the Word Wonder: Book Bazaar Facebook page.
Learn about the life of a Filipino artist
Date: Aug. 31, Friday – Sept. 16, Sunday
Venue: CCP Little Theater, Roxas Blvd, Pasay City
Balag at Angud is a musical about the life of Filipino sculptor Junyee, an installation artist who uses his works to protest against societal issues like environmental awareness and abortion.
The musical directed by Audie Gemora tells the story of a man who has to choose between his passion (art) and what his father, a Chinese-immigrant businessman, wants him to achieve.
Tickets cost PHP800 (US$14.96) and PHP1,000 (US$18.70) and are available on TicketWorld.
Catch a Broadway musical
Date: Aug. 31, Friday – Sept. 23, Sunday
Venue: Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, 4/F, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave., cor. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City
Another play you can catch this weekend — the local staging of the Broadway musical Side Show.
Written by Bill Russell with music by Henry Krieger, it is based on the true story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, who performed in circus, vaudeville, and burlesque shows across the United States starting in 1916.
The original 1997 production was nominated for four Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical.
Tickets to the local production by Atlantis Theatrical are available on TicketWorld and are priced at PHP2,000 (US$37.41), PHP3,000 (US$56.11), and PHP4,000 (US$74.81).
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