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 local action film in theaters
Date: Starts April 5, Friday
Venue: Cine Adarna, UPFI Film Center, Magsaysay Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
It’s been six years since the Filipino action film On the Job (OTJ) received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013, but the film continues to grab people’s attention to this day.
Those who would like to see the Erik Matti film again on the big screen can do so at the UPFI Film Center this Friday at 5pm, for only PHP150 (US$2.88) per person.
Another one of Matti’s films, Honor Thy Father, will also be screened at the cinema on the same day at 7pm. His films, including last year’s BuyBust, will be shown at the UPFI Film Center this month.
For more information, visit the UPFI Film Center – Cine Adarna Facebook page.
Plan your next vacation
Date: April 5-7 (Friday-Sunday)
Venue: SMX Convention Center, Seashell Ln., Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Traveling the world has never been easier — but even with the advent of low-cost carriers and online ticketing platforms, for many of us, flying still comes at a hefty price. This weekend, the World Travel Lifestyle Expo gets industry professionals under one roof, offering deals on flights, accommodations, and tours for international and domestic destinations.
It will once again be held this entire weekend at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Should be a good one for those who have the travel bug but don’t want their wanderlust to break the bank.
For more information, visit the World Expo Facebook page.
Shop for the summer
Date: April 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday)
Venue: The Fifth At Rockwell, R5 Level, Power Plant Mall, Plaza Dr, Rockwell Center, Makati City
Summer is nearly here, which means it’s about that time to start updating our wardrobes with this year’s summery fashuns.
Those looking to support local brands can do that at the Summer Spectrum fair in Rockwell this weekend. Like other Spectrum Manila events, this one will have more than 100 local brands selling food, fashion, home, lifestyle, and arts and crafts items.
It starts at 10am on Saturday and ends at 9pm on Sunday.
For more information, visit the Spectrum Fair Manila Facebook page.
Pig-out at an outdoor food market
Date: April 7, Sunday
Venue: Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Eats Sunny At Paseo is an outdoor food market organized by the people behind Mercato Centrale.
It will be held on Sunday and is a great place to go to with family for a chill lunch or dinner before starting another busy week.
Apart from the artisanal and homemade grub featured in most Mercato events, Eats Sunny At Paseo will also have live music for the adults and fun games for kids and kids at heart. This includes giant versions of favorite indoor games like Jenga, snakes and ladders, and pick-up sticks.
For more information, visit the Mercato Centrale Facebook page.
Spend the holiday at a summer barbecue
Date: April 9, Tuesday
Venue: Café Ysabel, 175 M.Paterno St., San Juan City
Everyone gets a bonus “weekend” because April 9, Tuesday is a non-working holiday. Those looking for a way to welcome the summer season can go to Café Ysabel’s barbecue summer party.
Guests will get unlimited servings of salad, nachos, paella, and grilled meats for only PHP1,254 (US$24.08). A live band will also play in the iconic restaurant, a 1920s ancestral home nestled in San Juan City.
For more information, visit the Café Ysabel Facebook page.
