GO SHOPPING
Aug 22-24. It’s Yabang Pinoy’s 10th Global Pinoy Bazaar and here you will 1) find stuff that are proudly Philippine-made and 2) that will make you feel proudly Pinoy. Katre, Piña, Simone’s Closet, Popjunklove are just some of the local brands you’ll find here. 11am-9pm. World Trade Center, Pasay.
WATCH HOMEGROWN BALLET
Aug 22. Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika is a ballet program in two parts. The first features three ballet pieces representing the three major islang groups of our country. It’s actually called the Luzvimindaballet suite. The second part, billed as TLC or True Love Conversations, features Papa Jack and a series of dance vignettes exploring love and relationships. Sounds pretty cool, if you ask us. 730pm. Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay. Ticketworld. PHP721
SWING BY SAGUIJO!
Aug 23. On Saturday, it’s good ol’ Terno Inferno night at good ol’ Saguijo. The Charmes, Child/ren of the Pilgrimage, Populardays, and Up Dharma Down. Sounds like a trippy throwback! 830pm. Saguijo Bar+Café, 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati. PHP200
SEE A TAMBAY FIGURE GET LAUNCHED
Aug 23. Tunay na lalake Jun Sabayton gets a real tambay figure done by Louie Cordero—mustache, potbelly, and all. It will be launched on Saturday with the Sleepyheads, Count Kutus, The Balmers, and his comrade in arm Lourd de Veyra on the agenda. Sounds like a legendary party. 7pm. Xbesitzer 128 A. Mabini St., San Juan. Free
GET A TATTOO
Aug 23. Well, a temporary one. Aless Lanot of Life After Breakfast fame, throws a temporary tattoo party at Pino Jupiter. The popular crafter is using a special type of matte tattoo party that makes the skin art feel like second skin. 11am-1pm. Pino, 38 Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati. Sign up here
LEARN ART
Aug 24. Who better to learn art from than a globally acclaimed artist? That’s exactly what the Ayala Museum is offering come Sunday. Filipino visual artist Ernest Concepcion will be teaching basic drawing techniques and form at the Ayala Museum. Bet you’ll be getting more than techniques on this one. 3pm. Ayala Museum, Makati ave., corner Dela Rosa St., Greenbelt, Makati. Register at tel. no. +63 2 7598288. PHP1,500.
ROCK IT
Aug 24. Monday’s a holiday so feel free to not slow it down. That said, Basti Artadi, Chicosci, Typecast, Mayonnaise, and Paraluman are taking over the stage at 19 East. A pretty simple idea on how not to slow down, right? 9pm, Km19 East Service Road, Sucat. PHP250
REMEMBER YOUR CHILDHOOD
Until Aug 29. The Museong Pambata brings together Filipino and Japanese artists for a group show called “Childhood Artifacts.” It highlights the artists’ own recollections and representations of childhood play and objects. Hot tip: Best to swing by on Sunday afternoon for a papercut workshop for kids. 9am-5pm. Roxas Blvd cor South Drive, Manila. PHP150
SEW AND TELL
Until Sept 10. Listen to stories told via embroidery at ‘Sew and Tell,’ Maya Calica Collins’ narrative embroidery exhibit at La Pomme. Those who’ve seen it say the works are very joyful and inspiring. 1-7pm, Tuesday-Saturday, La Pomme, The Collective 7274 Malugay St., Makati. Free
GO SEE MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
Until Sept 13. What started as an invitation for artist Leslie de Chavez to exhibit at Silverlens Galleries has ballooned to a group show that features 20 artists, one from as faraway as Norway. ‘Multiple Languages’ showcases the different and multilayered mediums of expression by the artists. Here, we’ll see how they are brought together by their commitment to art. 10am-7pm. @/F YMC Bldg. 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati. Free
