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.
Welcome summer at a boho-themed street fair
Date: Starts March 28-31 (Thursday-Sunday)
Venue: Molito Complex, Alabang Zapote Rd, Muntinlupa City
The Moachella Summer Street Fair is back this weekend and as its name suggests, the event is inspired by the boho-chic style of California’s Coachella Festival.
Of course, it too will have live performances from artists of different genres like Hip-Hop, RnB, Reggae, and Acoustic. However, this fair is more family-friendly and highlights the mix of activities that will be available for everyone.
There will be giant board games and carnival booths, a dining area with various food and drink concessionaires, a crafter’s corner where local artists share handmade items, and even magic, mime, and street dance performers. Film lovers can also look forward to their outdoor movie night every Thursday.
The street fair starts tomorrow and will run every Thursday to Sunday until May 26.
For more information, visit the Molito Street Fair Facebook page.
Start a creative project
Date: March 30, Saturday
Venue: Ayala Museum, Makati Ave. cor. De La Rosa St., Makati City
It can be intimidating to take on a new creative project but two workshops this week could make it easier.
Artists aspiring to create their own children’s book can attend the Illustrators at Play workshop by the Filipinas Heritage Library.
The workshop is for artists who are 18 years old and above and have at least a basic knowledge of illustration. It’s a great way to jump-start a picture book art project or hone drawing skills.
The class will run from 1:30pm-4:30pm and will be held in the Ayala Museum’s Glass Space. The fee is priced at PHP500 (US$9.51) for the session, materials, and snacks.
The workshop is part of the Filipinas Heritage Library’s ongoing exhibition PEEK-A-BOOK: Inside the Creative Process, which attendees can also check out for free.
For more information, visit the Illustrators at Play: A Hands-on Workshop Facebook event page.
Tell your story
Date: March 30, Saturday
Venue: Fully Booked, G/F B6, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City
If you’re a writerly type who feels a hit of The Calling to create great copy, then you can get your creative juices flowing this week at this writing workshop hosted at Fully Booked.
Organized by creative writing center Write Things, the class will be taught by author Susan Lara and will focus on creative non-fiction.
The class will run from 1:30pm-4:30pm.
For more information, visit the Write Things Facebook page.
Celebrate works by queer artists
Date: March 30, Saturday
Venue: Cinematheque Centre Manila, 855 T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
Queer Arts Festival 2019: HimagSining is a pop-up festival that will celebrate the works of contemporary LGBTQIA+ artists who use art as a form of protest.
This includes artists of various genres and mediums like theater, music, literature, and visual art. There will be panel discussions, film screenings, and music and spoken word performances.
It will run from 2pm-10pm. Attendees can pay what they can in the entrance but the suggested donation is PHP250 (US$4.75).
For more information, visit the Queer Arts Festival 2019: HimagSining Facebook event page.
Watch this British vocalist live
Date: March 30, Saturday
Venue: SM Skydome, SM North EDSA, North Ave., Quezon City
British pop-rock band Lawson’s frontman Andy Brown went solo in 2017, and he’ll be in town this weekend for a one-night-only concert at the SM Skydome.
Fans can look forward to live performances of his solo songs “Talk of the Town” and “Lay with Me,” as well as Lawson hits like “Standing In The Dark,” “Learn to Love Again,” “When She Was Mine,” and “Where My Love Goes.”
Regular tickets are priced at PHP1,940 (US$36.90) while VIP tickets are PHP2,800 (US$53.25). They’re available on SM Tickets.
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