WATCH THE PHILIPPINE HARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Feb 21. The Philippine Harmonic Orchestra will be having American violinist Odin Rathnam as guest when they perform at the Meralco Theater on Friday. The show, entitled “Romantic Brahms,” the PHO will be performing pieces from Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Richard Wagner. 8pm. Meralco Theater, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig. Starts PHP500. +63 2 8321125 loc 1806
GO TO ART FAIR PHILIPPINES
Feb 21-23. It’s the second year of Art Fair Philippines and it promises bigger, better, and bolder things! Swing by The Link Car Park to see why the whole world is so excited about the contemporary Philippine art scene. 10am-10pm. 6F and 7F The Link carpark, Makati. PHP150
COMMEMMORATE THE BATTLE OF MANILA
Feb 21. In its 5th year, Transitio Manila aims to remember the battle of Manila with a tour, an art installations, spoken word, music, and the signature spirit lantern lighting. It starts with a sunset tour and will go on until happiest hour. 3pm (Sunset tour), Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila. PHP1,500
GO MOD
Feb 21. Bing Austria has been taking us to “the nice place” for quite a while now. If the quoted phrase doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps you should swing by B-Side this Friday. Kontra Tiempo, Lagkitan Trio, Minerva and more will be playing. 9pm. 7274 Malugay St., Makati. Free
HEAD OVER TO BRGY TIBAY
Feb 21. It’s Brgy Tibay’s 8th anniversary and Typecast, Valley of Chrome, Wilabaliw and many more will be rocking the birthday party. Check it out and see how and why Tibay made it to 8 years. 9pm. 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati. PHP250
EXPERIENCE ‘NEW THEATER’
Feb 21-23. MNL X is a festival of new performances, featuring new independent artists doing bold new works. There will be workshops and forums during daytime and performances at nighttime. Featured artists include Sipat Lawin Ensemble, Transitopia Plus, Innovative Noise Collective, and a whole lot more. 2pm onwards. Tanghalang Huseng Batute, CCP, Roxas Blvd. PHP350
JAZZ IT UP
Feb 21-22. It’s the Euro-Pinoy Jazz Festival and it features five musicians from five different countries, with Tots Tolentino representing our very own. On Friday, it will be at Arts in the City in BGC and on Saturday, at Maestranza Park in Intramuros. 8pm. Free
DANCE SALSA
Feb 22. International salsa sensation Bateria Orbita brings Manila a night of super salsa dancing. Cuban master percussionist David Chala and homegrown afro-Cuban extraordinaire Floro Sernande will be taking care of the tunage, while Spanish artist Cesar Caballero will be showcasing his work. Caballero will be jamming with DJ Marshall for a live art mix-up. 730pm. Le Café Curieux, Bel-Air, Makati. PHP300
LISTEN TO CLASSICAL GUITAR
Feb 23. Frenchman Judicael Perroy will be showing you the wonders of classical guitar on Sunday. Manila is the last of his four-city tour so you can be sure he’ll be playing like there’s no tomorrow. 730pm. 4F Multi-purpose room, Alliance Francaise de Manille, 209 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel-Air Makati. Admission by reservation. Reserve at +63917 8470763
CELEBRATE BOB MARLEY MONTH
Feb 23. It’s the last Sunday of Irie’s Bob Marley month so you’re sure it’s going to be crazy. Headling the shindig is Digital Roots Session featuring Part2Style straight from Japan. Local acts Reggae Mistress and Badjao Roots will be there, too, as well as the many residents selectors. 9pm, B-Side Collective, 7273 Malugay St., Makati City.
