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.
See art through the eyes of a child
Date: Ends July 27, Friday
Venue: UP Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Roxas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
Art does not need to be stuffy — it can be fun, too.
The Tumba Tumba Children’s Museum of Philippine Art is an exhibit that aims to show the importance of having museums made especially for children.
Those with young kids will appreciate it for its interactive installations, like a “Cats & Ladders” board game, pieces inspired by children’s books, and illustrations with varying styles.
Visit it at the UP Vargas Museum before the exhibit ends on Friday.
For more information, visit the Tumba Tumba Children’s Museum of Philippine Art Facebook event page.
Geek out with fellow fanboys and fangirls
Date: July 27 – 29 (Friday – Sunday)
Venue: SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
This year’s Comic-Con International may have just ended in San Diego, United States but here in the Philippines, the fandom event is just about to start.
AsiaPOP Comicon Manila is happening this weekend and will include guests like Finn Jones (Iron Fist), Tye Sheridan (X-Men, Ready Player One), and Mike Colter (Luke Cage).
Apart from the celebrities, there will also be panels with comic book artists, cosplayers, and social media influencers.
Tickets are priced at PHP650 (US$12.17) for a one-day pass; PHP950 (US$17.79) for a two-day pass; and PHP1,150 (US$21.53) for a three-day pass.
Tickets are available at SM Tickets.
Make your heart flutter while meeting K-pop and K-drama idols
Date: July 29, Sunday
Venue: Mall of Asia Arena, J.W. Diokno Blvd., Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Korean drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo was such a hit in the Philippines that the search term “Messi” trended on local twitter not because of a football match but because fans were referencing the drama’s now-iconic pick-up line “Do you like Messi?”
Now, fans of the show can finally meet male lead Nam Joo Hyuk when he comes to Manila for a fan event this Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
While he won’t be with his on-screen partner (and rumored ex-girlfriend) Lee Sung-kyung, those attending the event will also get to meet K-pop idol and Pinoy-at-heart Sandara Park.
Park, who grew up in the Philippines and got her start in local showbiz, is internationally known as one of the ex-members of the disbanded girl group 2NE1.
For more information on how to get tickets, visit the Penshoppe website.
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