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.
Watch the most anticipated local film of the year
Date: Opens in theaters today
Venue: All major cinemas nationwide
Three years after the sleeper hit Heneral Luna (General Luna), its much-awaited sequel Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (Goyo: The Boy General) is finally out in theaters.
The film is said to be the biggest and possibly most expensive local film to date and tells the story of Filipino hero Gregorio “Goyo” del Pilar (played by Paulo Avelino) who fought during the Filipino-American war.
Unlike other films about the revolution, this one isn’t saccharine in its discussion of nationalism and instead shows the disillusionment of a young patriot.
Watch it in most major cinemas nationwide. It’s gonna be a big one, gang.
Catch several local indie bands in one event
Date: Sept. 7, Friday
Venue: B – SIDE, 7274 Malugay St., Makati City
The Philippines’ local indie music scene is alive and well. Fans of bands Urbandub, Autotelic, BennyBunnyBand, and Memphiis can look forward to catching all of them in one event this Friday at B – SIDE in Makati.
Hosted by Filmville, tickets for the event are priced at PHP300 (US$5.59), which comes with one free beer. Not bad at all for a Friday night out.
For more information, visit its Facebook event page here.
Dance to synthpop beats in Black Market
Date: Sept. 7, Friday
Venue: Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Plaza, Chino Roces Ave. Corner Sabio St., Makati City
Those who are more into electronic music can go to Black Market where San Francisco-based music producer Giraffage is set to play this Friday. Known for his pop and R&B remixes, Giraffage also has three full-length albums, with the latest titled Too Real released last year.
Tickets are priced at PHP1,200 (US$22.38) online while the door charge is PHP1,500 (US$27.97).
For more information, visit the Giraffage Live in Manila Facebook event page here.
Coax forth thine inner beauty and fashion guru
Date: Sept. 7 – 9 (Friday – Sunday)
Venue: Globe Iconic, Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, 5th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City; Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Ave. cor. 35th St., Taguig City
Exciting times for the local fashion scene this week, as Stylefestph brings together veteran and budding fashion designers with beauty and style influencers.
The three-day event will hold talks and fashion shows at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig and a retail expo featuring fashion and lifestyle brands at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, just a stone’s throw away.
For more information, visit the Stylefestph Facebook page here.
Get a crash course on Philippine cinema
Date: Sept. 8, Saturday – Sept. 15, Saturday
Venue: Cinema Centenario, 95 Maginhawa St., Diliman, Quezon City
Microcinema Cinema Centenario will pay homage to some of the Philippines’ master filmmakers in a retrospective that starts this weekend.
Included in the line up are Banaue by Gerry de Leon (Sept. 8, Saturday), Nunal sa Tubig by Ishmael Bernal (Sept. 9, Sunday), Virgin People by Celso Ad Castillo (Sept. 14, Friday), and Himala, also by Bernal (Sept. 15, Saturday).
Tickets are priced PHP200 (US$3.73). For more information about reserving and buying tickets, visit the Master Filmmakers Retrospective Facebook event page here.
