WATCH THE FOUR SEASONS
Jan 17. For their first offering, the Philippine Harmonic Orchestra led by director Olivier Ochanine will be holding a concert at the Meralco Theater, 8pm. Billed The Four Seasons, the concert includes Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” as well as Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No 9, “From the New World.” Guest violinists Ruth Livioco and Jonathan Livioco will join the orchestra. 8pm, Meralco Theater, Pasig. Tel. No. +63 2 8321125 loc 1806. From PHP500-.
LISTEN TO PINOY SOUL
Jan 17. If you don’t know how Pinoy soul music sounds like, best to swing by Saguijo on Friday, where pioneers of the movement will be playing. Catch Pinoy Stories, Bgry Tibay, Chillitees, Cosmic Love and see what the genre is all about. 8pm, Saguijo Café + Bar, 7274 Guijo St., Makati. PHP 200
SUPPORT LOCAL WEAVERS
Jan 17-18. In case you don’t know, our country has quite a rich textile tradition—and in case you haven’t noticed, it’s pretty much the in thing these days. Get on with the trends and visit the Habiness bazaar, happening at the Yuchengco Museum. Not only will you get a sample of the different weaves from all over the country, you also get to see how they’re best worn in this day and age. Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. From PHP100
CATCH POW MARTINEZ’ LATEST SOLO SHOW
Until Feb 8. Pow Martinez’s “Dogs Playing Poker” is on exhibit at the Manila Contemporary. This is Martinez’s wry ideological take on the gamble of art and ideas. Sounds highfaluting? Consider this: he actually painted a few scenes from The Ren and Stimpy show! Should be cool, yes? Manila Contemporary, Whitespace, 2314 Chino Roces Avenue, Ext, Makati. Free
LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE
Jan 18. “Dream Dare Do” is a half-day dream-visualizing workshop aimed to help you turn your dreams into reality. New creativity and design thinking tools will be introduced to make that shit happen! 1pm, Sev’s Café, Basement, Legaspi Towers 300, Roxas. Register.
LAUGH IT OUT
Jan 18. This should be a treat! Daniel Spaulding is a gay stand up comedian who hails from Canada. He broke barriers as the first openly gay comedian to perform in Eastern Europe and this weekend he’s bringing his unique humor to Manila. If you’ve ever wondered if bekinese is unique to Filipinos, we suggest you go see this show. 8pm, 2/f Bramante Piazza Clubhouse, Renaissance Towers, Ortigas Center. Tel. No. +09178837486 PHP300
SEE LEA SALONGA IN CONCERT
Jan 18. Beating yourself for missing out on Les Salonga’s much talked about “Playlist” concert? Lucky you—she’s holding a repeat on Saturday. After surprising audiences by singing “Blurred Lines” maybe the global singer will do a Miley tune this time? 8pm, PICC Plenary Hall with ABS CBN Phil Harmonic Orchestra Tel. No. +63 2 891-9999. From PHP1,042.
RELAX AT A REGGAE GIG
Jan 18. Feeling low, swing by by Tomatokick on Saturday and Reggae and dub collectives Lady I and Goodleaf will surely bring your spirit up high. Shake off the week’s stress and just go have fun. 10pm, Tomatokick, 3/F Po’s Building, Tomas Morato cro. Sct. Madrinan. Free
DANCE!
Jan 18. Shift at Time brings you five different DJs sure to get you on the dance floor in no time! Headlining is Clyde Harris who after some time, is finally back in our shores. 11pm, Time at 7840 Makati Ave, Makati City. Tel. No. +639176409127. Free before midnight.
EXPERIENCE AN OPEN BLUES JAM
Jan 19. On Sunday, Roadhouse Manila Bay holds its usual Sunday special: Pinoy Blues jam. Bring your licks, take with you your riffs and gain new friends. You just might be able to form a band there! Even better: players get free beers! Now that’s reason enough! 8pm, SM by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia Sunset Blvd, Pasay. Tel. No. +63 2 8367382
