HAVE AN ASIAN FEAST
Aug 8-10. All through the weekend, Asian Eats happens over at Podium in Ortigas. Have your laksa or eat some pork buns; did anybody say Korean? You know it’ll be authentic because it is brought to you by Asian Society Philippines; and you know it’ll be good because Pinoy Eats World is a co-presentor. Yiii! 10am-10pm. 2/F Atrium, Podium Mall, Ortigas. Free
WATCH A MOVIE
Aug 8-10. It’s the closing weekend of Cinemalaya X—do you have a favorite yet? If you haven’t seen a single screening, this weekend is your last chance. Bwaya will be screened four times (twice Friday and twice Saturday), while K’na Dreamweavers will be screened seven times, and—you know what, why don’t you see screening time best works for you, here? Schedule. PHP100
CELEBRATE TXF’S BIRTHDAY
Aug 8. TodayxFuture is turning six and tonight they’re throwing a party befitting six years of fun, music, dancing, and love! DJ sets from Major Chi, Jujin, Samantha, and more; not to mention visuals and shots, shots, shots! Come! 8pm. TxF 7-T Gen. Malvar St., Araneta Center, Cubao. Free
DANCE THE TANGO
Aug 8. An interesting Friday over at The Bar@1951. The event is called “Kizotan” and here, you’ll learn more about Kizomba, which is Angolan Afrotango set to a laidback reggaetown beat, as well as the Argentine tango set to drum n’ bass groove called Tango Nuevo. Muy calor, si? 10pm. The Bar@1951, 1951 M. Adriatico St., Malate. Free
BANG YO’ HEAD
Aug 9. Manila’s punk underground community shall be coming together on Saturday for the launch of Throw’s album “Stand.” Among those playing are The Wuds, Bad Omen, Jun Idiot and the Imbeciles, Firetruck and more. Ear-splitting good! 7pm. Bih-Zahr Restobar, #6 Scout Borromeo South Triangle, QC. Free
LOL
Aug 9. Comedy Manila brings to you “Linggo ng Hika,” a comedy night devoted to our dear ol’ national language. Alex Calleja and James Caraan are hosting, while Jef Gallon & Ryan Rems Sarita, Derf Hebrado, Mak Navarez shall be tickling your fancy. 830pm. 121, 2/F 2284 Allegro Center, Chino Roces Ext., Makati. PHP200
GET CEBU SOUNDS IN MANILA
Aug 9. Over at the newly opened 12 Monkeys in Makati, sons of Cebu Urbandub and Shiela and the Insects shall be taking over the stage. When was the last time you saw these bands play back-to-back? Right? 930pm. 5/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati. PHP400
HAVE BRUNCH
Aug 10. Pretend you’re one of them ladies of leisure and hold brunch on Sunday at Alchemy Bistro. It starts at 1130am, but we say later is better. Come 2pm, the duo of Meg Serranilla and Paolo Cortez will hit the stage for an extra-relaxing Sunday afternoon. 1130am. Durban cor Polaris, Poblacion, Makati. PHP880
GO ON A DOG DAY OUT
Aug 10. Greenfrield District’s “Paws in the Park” happens on Sunday, so if you need to bring Bantay out, you know when. There will be a pet blessing ceremony, free workshops for your dawg, games, dog portraits, and more. 1-8pm. Greenfield District Park, United St., Mandaluyong.
SWAP VINYL
Aug 10. An all-vinyl swap meet, dubbed “Kagatan: Tamis ng Unang Kagat” happens on Sunday. Apart from the opportunity to dig through sellers like Vinyl Depot, Tres Kuleros, Golden Days, there will also be all vinyl sets from DJ umph, DJ Arbiewon, D’Tech, Supreme Fist, Gary Santos, and D-Maps. Sounds way too cool. 3pm. Post Cubao X, Cubao, QC. Free
