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 a family comedy on stage
Date: Opens March 22, Friday
Venue: Onstage Theatre, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Comedies about dysfunctional families are popular on television, but apparently they make for excellent plays, too. To be staged by Repertory Philippines this weekend is Father’s Day, a play by veteran British TV writer Eric Chappell.
It’s a witty comedy about Henry, a father who is unexpectedly visited by his estranged son and his young goth — and possibly pregnant — 16-year-old girlfriend. This leads to a reunion with Henry’s ex-wife that’s awkward for the characters but hilarious for the audience.
The show opens on Friday and will run until April 14, Thursday.
Tickets are priced at PHP1,200 (US$22.69) and PHP1,500 (US$28.36) and are available on Ticket World.
For more information, visit the Repertory Philippines Facebook page.
Catch a staging of Angels in America
Date: Opens March 22, Friday
Venue: Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, 4/F Tower II, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave., Makati City
Those looking to watch a drama instead can catch the staging of award-winning play Angels in America. The Pulitzer-winning play by Tony Kushner is about AIDS and homosexuality in 1980s United States, with a gay couple from Manhattan at the center of the story.
The show was produced by local company Atlantis Theatrical and stars veteran stage, film, and TV actors Art Acuña, Pinky Amador, Angeli Bayani, Topper Fabregas, Cherie Gil, Nelsito Gomez, Andoy Ranay, and Markki Stroem.
It opens on Friday and will run until April 7, Sunday. Tickets are priced at PHP1,500 (US$28.36) – PHP3,500 (US$66.17) and are available on Ticket World.
For more information, visit the Atlantis Theatrical website.
Learn from badass women leaders
Date: March 22, Friday
Venue: WeWork, Uptown Bonifacio Tower Three, 36th St. cor. 11th Ave., Taguig City
Filipino women are on the forefront of innovation and creativity across many of the country’s biggest industries, but may not often receive as much visibility as their male counterparts.
This upcoming panel by WeWork Philippines, however, will focus on female creatives: Titled “Tough as Nails: Dream it, Live it,” it will feature some women leaders sharing tips and stories about their success and personal growth.
This will include Priya Thachadi, the co-founder and CEO of business incubator Villgro Philippines; Trish Bongco, head of digital marketing at marketing agency Howlr; and Cara Sumabat, the creator and principal designer of local bag brand Halo Halo.
The event will also have a networking segment for participants.
For more information on how to book a spot, visit the Tough as Nails: Dream it, Live it Facebook event page.
Jump-start your business ideas
Date: March 23, Saturday
Venue: The Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Another event that would interest budding creative entrepreneurs is Spark Fest 2019, a conference for startups and social enterprises. It’s organized by The Spark Project, a local crowdfunding website. This year’s speakers include Mercato Centrale co-founder RJ Ledesma, TV host Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, and heads of various tech and design startups.
The door price for a ticket is PHP3,500 (US$66.17) but those interested can buy an early bird ticket for PHP2,500 (US$47.26) until Friday. A pair of tickets are also priced at PHP4,000 (US$75.62) until Friday. Students can buy a ticket for PHP1,800 (US$34.03).
Tickets are available in the Spark Fest website.
For more information, visit the Spark Fest by The Spark Project Facebook page.
Continue your “trip” to France
Date: March 23, Saturday
Venue: Ayala Museum, Makati Ave. cor. Dela Rosa St., Greenbelt Park, Ayala Center, Makati City
Last week, the Ayala Museum held a talk about French landmarks as part of a series of events about French culture.
The lectures continue this week with a discussion about French literature. Dr. Mark Raftery-Skehan of the Ateneo de Manila University will talk about written works, with a focus on romanticism. It will run from 3 to 5pm.
The event is priced at PHP450 (US$8.51) for regular attendees but Ayala Museum members, students, teachers, senior citizens, and persons with disability can avail discounts. Tickets include entrance to the lecture and the museum and free coffee.
Tickets are available at the Ayala Museum counter but you can also pre-register online.
For more information, visit the French Appreciation: Literature Facebook event page.
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