DANCE
Jan 31. Ever wondered how a musician’s DJ set will sound like if they took on the tables? That’s exactly Turning Tables: Attraction! Reaction! Edition attempts to answer today. Tarsius, Selena of Ang Bandang Shirley, Ahmad of Your Imaginary Friends, and Anj and Kathy of Attraction! Reaction! Will be playin DJ sets. 9pm. Today x Future, 7-T General Malvar St., Cubao X, Araneta Center, QC. Free
ATTEND A POETRY READING
Jan 31. Palanca Awardee Rafael San Diego is celebrating the release of his first book of poetry, The Second World, at his favorite tambayan, Last Home in Ortigas Home Depot. There’ll be poetry reading, there’ll be beer, there’ll be a good time. 7pm, Unit 175, Building C, Ortigas Home Depot, Pasig. Free
GO TO A POOL PARTY/TATTOO CONVENTION
Jan 31. Pilinas Inked presents an ink convention and a pool party onSaturday. There’ll be tattoo contests, music care of The Chongkeys, Talahib, Franco, and others. Tattoos and a pool party? They’re not exactly an automatic pairing, which should mean the event should be interesting, at the least. 2pm. Patio de Manila Roxas Blvd., Malate Manila Tel. No. +639279801009
ATTEND A PINOY ROCK MUSICAL
Starts Jan 31. To close its theater season, PETA brings you The Rak of Aegis, a rock musical featuring the songs of karaoke favorites Aegis. Just, careful with the humming, okay? It’s easy to get carried away with “Basang Basa,” “Luha,” “Halik,” and so on. 3pm and 8pm, Fri and Sat; 10am, Sun. The PETA Theater Center, No.5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City . Tel. No. +63 2 7256244
READ: 11 reasons why Aegis is the best
HORSE AROUND WITH ART
Until Feb 13. “Mythical Horses” is an exhibit by Ramon Diaz, presented by Galleria Duemilla and New World Hotel, Makati. The show features the artist’s interpretation of the different horses in myth and legend. If you ask us, it’s quite timely for the incoming year of the wooden horse. New World Hotel, Makati City. Tel. No. +632 8319990
GET IN ON GRAPHIC DESIGNING
Feb 1. On its 9th year, Graphika Manila 2014 as gathered some awesome names in the graphic design community to share their genius. Ash Thorp, Sara Blake, Isabel Gastuslao are just some of the names who will be presenting at the creative symposium. 10am. SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay. PHP2,000
MAKE TOYS
Feb 1-2. At Craft MNL’s Toy Making workship, Evan Aguiling of Buhawi Studio will be teaching participants how to sculpt toys using industrial epoxy. Should be a cool way to spend the afternoon, no? 2pm, The Collective 7472 Malugay St., Makati. PHP3,600
GET THE COACHELLA FEELS
Feb 1. In what looks like a tribute (or is it a mockery?) to the most popular music festival, Borough at the Podium brings together And Bandang Shirley, Butchercons, The Strangeness and many more for a one-night only gig. 8pm, Ground Floor, Podium, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong. Free
CATCH MISHKA ADAMS
Feb 1. Filipina jazz singer Mishka Adams, a toast in the global jazz community, will be performing at The Bar @1951 on Saturday. She’ll be playing with guitarist Ben Barritt and we can’t wait! 9pm. 1951 Adriatico Street, Malate Manila
GO TO AN OPEN JAZZ JAM
Feb 2. Wind down the long weekend with an open jazz jam at Tago. The Swingster Syndicate will be guiding the brave hearts (or stressed souls) looking to bend those strings, thump that bass, or hit the kit. 930pm, Tago Jazz Café, 14 Justic Lourdes Paredes San Diego Avenue, cor Real Ave, Cubao, QC. Free
