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.
Sing along to an earworm — live
Date: July 26, Friday
Venue: The Island PH, 11th Ave. cor. 36th St., Uptown Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Maybe only dedicated fans know American artist Bazzi, but surely most have heard his 2017 hit Mine, which is still routinely played by local radio stations today. The singer is coming to Manila this week to perform at The Island on Friday, which means Gen Z and in-the-know millennials can finally sing along to the song — which became popular on Snapchat — live.
Bazzi’s other hits include Paradise and Beautiful.
Doors open at 7pm, with sets by SP Espinosa, Kat DJ, and Ace Ramos before the show.
Tickets are priced at PHP2,800 (US$54.63) and are available on The Palace Manila’s website.
For more information, visit The Island PH Facebook page.
Experience the Atlanta hip-hop scene
Date: July 27, Saturday
Venue: New Frontier Theater, Araneta Center, General McArthur Ave., Quezon City
Those who are more into hip-hop, meanwhile, can catch rapper and producer Russ live at the New Frontier Theater.
The American artist got his start in the Atlanta hip-hop scene and is best known for the tracks What They Want and Losin Control.
The show starts at 8pm. Tickets are priced at PHP2,775 (US$54.14) – PHP6,106 (US$119.13) and are available on Ticket Net.
For more information, visit the Russ Live in Manila Facebook event page.
Jumpstart your zero-waste lifestyle
Date: July 27, Saturday
Venue: WeWork Uptown Bonifacio Tower Three, 36th St. cor. 11th Ave., Taguig City
Living zero-waste is good for the planet but transitioning to a new lifestyle can be overwhelming. Close The Loop is an upcoming event that aims to make it easier for those who want to live a more sustainable life. It will bring together individuals in the zero-waste community and organizations with the same philosophy.
Organized by The Good Trade, it will have repair stations that will allow people to keep their stuff instead of replacing them and recycling stations for things attendees want to dispose of. Because second-hand shopping is more eco-friendly than buying brand new items, there will also be fashion and plant swaps and thrift shopping booths.
Entrance is free and the event will run from 1pm to 4pm.
For more information, visit the Close The Loop Facebook event page.
Shop vintage finds
Date: July 27 – 28 (Saturday – Sunday)
Venue: Limbo, 5374 General Luna St., Poblacion, Makati City
Also showcasing pre-owned items this week is Fits Ya Good, an event series that brings together brands that curate unique retro and vintage goods.
Its first edition will happen this Saturday and Sunday at Limbo in Poblacion and will include merchants like Denuo, remake.thestore, Tiediet, and Pormaholiks.
There will also be live music care of Bruder, Shane Cosgrove, and Torpor.
It will run from 3pm to 10pm on both days. Entrance is free.
For more information, visit the Fits Ya Good Facebook event page.
Fill your closet with local brands
Date: July 27, Saturday
Venue: Artesania, 910 Arnaiz Ave., Makati City
Homegrown Filipino brands have some of the most exciting and creative pieces out there, so shoppers ought to skip the mall this weekend and go to Aura sa Artesania.
Offering items that are unlike what’s seen in most highstreet stores today, the one-day pop-up will feature labels like Strange Mercy, known for its graphic tees and scarves; vintage store Glorious Dias; and handcrafted shoe brand Renegade Folk.
Shoppers will get a 10 percent discount on all items as long as they spend PHP500 (US$9.76) on food and drinks.
There will also be a coffee cupping session and a live musical performance among other activities.
Entrance is free and the event will run from 11am to 10pm.
For more information, visit the Aura sa Artesania Facebook event page.
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