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.
Learn to appreciate art, starting with the classics
Date: Sept. 22, Saturday
Venue: Ayala Museum, Makati Ave. Cor. De la Rosa St., Makati City
This upcoming lecture series aims to demystify art — starting with the classics.
This week, the Ayala Museum, together with the Società Dante Alighieri Manila will have a lecture on the art of the Italian Renaissance — its origins, what makes it distinctive, and how we can view (and appreciate!) it from the historical framework it comes from. It will be held from 3pm to 5pm in the Ayala Museum.
A regular ticket costs PHP450 (US$8.33), inclusive of a museum ticket, lecture kit, and refreshments from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
The lecture series continues until next weekend, with a class on Spanish surrealist art.
For more information on season passes and ticket discounts, visit the Art Appreciation: Italian Renaissance & Surrealist Art Facebook event page.
Let your inner Otaku run free
Date: Sept. 22 – 23 (Saturday – Sunday)
Venue: Tiendesitas, Ortigas Ave. cor E. Rodriquez Ave. (C-5), Pasig City
If you’re into Japanese pop culture, then this one’s for you — the Otaku Musika Festival. As its name suggests, the event is all about catering to the many niches of Japanese fandom, like anime, J-pop, and J-rock.
The first day will have a battle of the bands competition while the second day will have an Otaku idol concert.
For more information, visit the Otaku Musika Festival Facebook event page.
Support local contemporary art
Date: Sept. 22 (Saturday) – Oct. 4 (Thursday)
Venue: NOVA Gallery Manila, Warehouse 12 A, La Fuerza Plaza Compound, 2241 Don Chino Roces Ave. Makati City
NOVA Gallery Manila will be holding two exhibitions this month, both showcasing the works of contemporary Filipino artists.
The first is a group exhibition by The Brain Salad Projects called “Eleventh Hour” while the second is a solo exhibition of works by Rene Cuvos called “Sugar Tidbit; Zero Fat.”
Both will open on Saturday and will run until Oct. 4.
For more information, visit the NOVA Gallery Manila Facebook page.
Enjoy a night in the theater
Date: Sept. 22 (Saturday) – Oct. 7 (Sunday)
Venue: Power Mac Center Spotlight, Circuit Lane, Circuit Makati, Makati City
The Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical will be staging Lungs, a play by English playwright and director Duncan Macmillan.
This is the first Filipino production of the play and will star film and TV actor Jake Cuenca and theater actress Sab Jose.
It tells the story of a couple who decide to have a baby despite living in a dystopian world ridden with the effects of climate change.
Tickets are available on Ticket World and cost PHP1,000 (US$18.50) or PHP1,200 (US$22.20), depending on the seat.
Oh my glob! Join Finn and Jake in this fun run adventure
Date: Sept. 23, Sunday
Venue: McKinley West Event Grounds, Taguig City
Color Manila has had fun runs with black light, colorful paint, and even Marvel comics cosplayers but this time around, it’s fans of the show Adventure Time they’re calling to the streets.
On Sunday, the event organizer will hold an Adventure Time-themed run at the McKinley West Event Grounds in Taguig. Oh my glob, indeed.
Like always, runners can choose from three distances: 3K, 5K, or 10K and three packages: Deluxe (PHP950/US$17.57), Rockstar (PHP1,500/US$27.75), and VIP (PHP1,850/US$34.22).
For more information on the packages registration guidelines, visit the CM Adventure Time Run 2018 Facebook event page.
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