Things to do this weekend (Feb. 15 – 17): PH Madrigal Singers & Sergio Mendes live, Lan Kwai Valentine’s soiree, Romeo & Juliet ballet, SM Skating for 2

Image composite: Jacques Manuntag; Philippine Madrigal Singers, Sergio Mendes, Lan Kwai Speakeasy & Hong Kong Cuisine, and Ballet Philippines Facebook pages.
Image composite: Jacques Manuntag; Philippine Madrigal Singers, Sergio Mendes, Lan Kwai Speakeasy & Hong Kong Cuisine, and Ballet Philippines Facebook pages.

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.

Catch a romantic concert

Photo: Philippine Madrigal Singers Facebook page.
Photo: Philippine Madrigal Singers/FB

Date: Feb. 14, Thursday
Venue: Ayala Museum, Makati Ave. cor. De La Rosa St., Makati City

Weekend festivities will come a little early this week since Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday. Couples that want to be serenaded with love songs can look to the Philippine Madrigal Singers’ concert at the Ayala Museum tomorrow.

Titled “MADZ in Love,” the show will feature the award-winning Filipino choir and special guests the Male Ensemble Nine and Musika Filipina.

The show starts at 6:30pm and will be held on the museum’s ground floor.

Tickets are available at the Ayala Museum counter and on Ticket World.

Limited premier tickets are available only at the Ayala Museum and are priced at PHP1,000 (US$19.18). Regular tickets are PHP700 (US$13.43). Discounts are available for senior citizens and students.

For more information, visit the MADZ in Love: A Valentine’s Day Concert Facebook event page.

Celebrate Valentine’s with a bossa nova icon

Photo: Sergio Mendes Facebook page.
Photo: Sergio Mendes/FB

Date: Feb. 14 & 15 (Thursday & Friday)
Venue: Solaire Grand Ballroom, Solaire Resort & Casino, 1 Aseana Ave., Entertainment City,  Parañaque City

If more rhythmic beats sound a bit more appealing, then Sergio Mendes’ show at the Solaire Resort & Casino might be a better fit for you (and ‘yer boo).

The Grammy Award-winning musician will perform his signature bossa nova-meets-jazz style in the grand ballroom tomorrow and on Friday. The shows start at 8pm.

Tickets are available on Ticket World and are priced at PHP5,000 (US$95.91) – PHP10,000 (US$191.83).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeBDoNBNMro

Party like Ari for “Galentine’s”

Photo: Lan Kwai Speakeasy & Hong Kong Cuisine Facebook page.
Photo: Lan Kwai Speakeasy & Hong Kong Cuisine/FB

Date: Feb. 14, Thursday
Venue: Lan Kwai Speakeasy & Hong Kong Cuisine, 42 Esteban Abada St., Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Rather spend Valentine’s Day with friends? Here’s one for the ladies who want to get together and forget about Valentine’s, and celebrate “Galentine’s” instead.

Lan Kwai Speakeasy & Hong Kong Cuisine in Quezon City will be holding a soiree called “Thank U, Next,” a reference to Ariana Grande’s hit song celebrating singledom.

They’ll also have cocktails inspired by the pop star and her songs, like Ari’s Tears made with gin and lemon; Sweetener, a gin-based drink with egg white, white rum, and peach syrup; Dangerous Woman, a vodka cranberry martini; and 7 Rings, colorful vodka shots.

The event is only on for tomorrow night, but the drinks will be available throughout the rest of February.

For more information, visit the Lan Kwai Speakeasy & Hong Kong Cuisine Facebook page.

Watch the OG love story on stage

Photo: Ballet Philippines Facebook page.
Photo: Ballet Philippines/FB

Date: Feb. 15 – 17 (Friday – Sunday) and Feb. 23 & 24 (Saturday & Sunday)
Venue: Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

Everyone’s favorite Shakespearean tragic love story — Romeo and Juliet — is going to be staged as a ballet at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The show was produced by Ballet Philippines and features choreography by Alice Reyes that’s set to music by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev.

Tickets are available on Ticket World and are priced at PHP300 (US$5.75) – PHP3,000 (US$57.55) for a show with a live orchestra and PHP300 (US$5.75) – PHP1,500 (US$28.77) for one with no live orchestra.

For more information, visit the Romeo and Juliet Facebook event page.

Skate with your S.O.

Kids skating in Megamall's rink. (Photo: Jacques Manuntag)
Photo: Jacques Manuntag

Date: Until Feb. 28
Venue: SM Skating rinks in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City; SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City; and SM Southmall, Las Piñas City

Skating on a date is a trope within many a winter chick flick, but it’s nearly impossible to do in the Philippines’ tropical climate. SM Skating rinks, however, want to help couples tick that off their bucket list by offering a Valentine’s Day promo for two until the end of the month.

Couples can get two skating passes, two pairs of ice skates for rent, and SM Skating merchandise for PHP599 (US$11.49). The regular fee per head is PHP450 (US$8.63).

The promo is available at all SM Skating branches from 10am-2pm and 8-10pm.

For more information, visit the SM Skating Facebook page.



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