Check out the amazing sales and events happening this weekend!
The Comedy Cartel's Unsafe Space Rounds 1 and 2
April 14 (The Bar@1951) April 15 (KKK Coffee)
The Comedy Cartel's trademark uncensored brand of stand up comedy does two shows in two consecutive nights. Featuring the Comedy Cartel's up and coming comics (and some surprise guests), Unsafe Space rounds 1 and 2 will be a hilariously inappropriate and entertaining series of shows. Round 1 at The Bar@1951 on April 14 / 9:30PM Round 2 atKKK Coffee on April 15 / 9:30PM
Les Misérables
April 15 to 17 (The Theatre at Solaire)
One of the world’s greatest musicals, this new production of the much-loved blockbuster features glorious modernised staging, orchestrations and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new version is not to be missed. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century revolutionary France, Les Misérables is a much loved blockbuster musical which has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the most popular musicals of all time. Having won more than 100 major awards around the world it has been hailed as the most stirring, moving musical ever. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, it is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Stars”, “Bring Him Home”, “Do You Hear the People Sing?”, “One Day More”, “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”, “Master of the House” and many more.
Repertory Philippines Stepping Out: The Musical
April 15 to 17 (Onstage Greenbelt)
Stepping Out: The Musical concerns eight individuals from disparate backgrounds and with differing motivations who attend the same weekly tap dancing class in a dingy church hall. Despite the students at first treating the classes as social occasions, and showing little co-ordination, they later develop a level of skill and cohesiveness. The dance routines are the background for the focus of the play, the relationship and interaction of different people.
Escape Route Music & Arts Festival
April 15 (UP Diliman CS Amphitheater)
The UP Circle of Entrepreneurs invites you to celebrate with them at Escape Route, a music and arts festival happening on April 15 at the UP Diliman CS Amphitheater. Enjoy an art filled afternoon with different art workshops and a night of music, poetry and fun! Enjoy performances by Farewell Fair Weather, Lamb St., High Faith Storey and more! Gates open 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome even Non-UP students! Admission is free!
Lubao International Balloon Festival 2016
April 14 to 17 (Pradera Verde, Lubao, Pampanga)
The 2016 Lubao International Balloon Festival Heat up the summer with colors and wonders from sunrise to sunset. The biggest annual hot air balloon festival in Southeast Asia is back! Forty (40) colorful hot air balloons from different countries will fly to the skies of Pampanga at this year’s Lubao International Balloon Festival (LIBF) on April 14 to 17 at the Pradera Verde, Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga.
The spectacular event promises to be jam-packed with colors and wonders from sunrise to sunset for four whole days! Aside from breathtaking hot-air balloon flights and aerial exhibitions, the festival will include fun on-ground entertainment such as street activities, land exhibits, and exciting musical performances by top Filipino artists such as Ely Buendia, Bamboo, True Faith, Sabado Boys and Mitoy & D’Draybers.
Markdown Madness!
April 11 to 16 (PSE Auditorium, Tektite)
Enjoy up to 70% discount from April 11 to 15, 9 am to 8 pm at the PSE Centre Auditorium in Ortigas. Participating brands include: Skechers, Merrell, Sperry, Keds, Saucony, Pony, Polo Ralph Lauren, and No Fear. Markdown Madness promises to be another grand sale event, so be sure to get the best shoe deals in town!
Bottoms Up: Hideout 2016
April 16 (B-Side The Collective)
The UP Travel Society presents Bottoms Up 2016 Ditch the typical EDM and lose yourself to the new trap hype. Beats brought to you by DJ JVC, The Youngblood PH: Paolo Jaramillo, Joseph Tempongko and Galo Marquez, and The Zombettes. To all the beerpong champs out there, join Bottoms Up's first beerpong competition: pair up with a buddy for only P700 and outplay your foes to win P5,000 worth of prizes! Tickets will be sold at P250 for the regular and P400 for the VIP.
The Comedy Cartel's Scarlet Nights Live Comedy Series
April 16 (Scarlet Wine Lounge)
Looking for a good place to laugh and unwind on a payday Saturday evening? Watch the Comedy Cartel's live comedy series entitled "Scarlet Nights" at Scarlet Wine Lounge at the Fort Strip BGC on April 16, 8pm. Featuring one of GMA 7's Bubble Gang's writer Rene Cruz Jr., Laugh & Stack Season 1 First Runner Up Sherwin Cunanan & ABS CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent Season One Finalist – Mr. Ruther Urquia. Laugh 'til your face turns red w/ laughter and get your much needed comic relief. Reserve your tickets now!
The 1st International Reggae Festival in Manila
April 16 (SM MOA Concert Grounds)
Performances by Tropical Depression, Brownman Revival, Reggae Mistress, I-Dren Artstrong, Coconut Head, Collie Herb, Indio -I, Cocojam, Papa U-Gee (Japan), Coffeebreak Island with Skarlet (Brownbeat Allstars), Chocolate Factory, Martin Buchanan (Jamaica), Bahaghari, DJ Kimozave and The Blanc (Batangas). Ticket Prices (inclusive of ticket fees): Price Zone 1 – P2,202 (Limited VIP) Price Zone 2 – P880.80 (Gold Standing)
The Write Stuff: A Writing Lab for Teens
(13-18 years old)
April 16 (Fully Booked BGC)
Instead of letting your teen spend hours playing games in his gadgets, why not let him do something productive this summer season? Just for a day, let your young adult develop his writing skills in a fun way.” on April 16, 2016, Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00PM in Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City.
Facilitating the workshop will be Ana P. Santos and Nikka Sarthou-Lainez, two freelance writers who put up Writer’s Block Philippines in 2010, an organization dedicated to empowering writers, communicators, and creative entrepreneurs. Registration is now open for “The Write Stuff: A Writing Lab for Teens” happening on April 16, 2016, Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00PM in Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City.
BDJ Women's Summit: Women Helping Women
April 16 ( SM Aura, Samsung Hall)
In celebration of BDJ's 10th year, we are continuing our pursuit in empowering more Filipinas by giving them the push to live life to the fullest. On April 16th, join us and distinguished advocates and changemakers in engaging discussions on current issues faced by women today in the BDJ Women's Summit: Women Helping Women.
The BDJ Women’s Summit will be a day full of highly interactive and experiential learnings. You will meet like-minded women who have the courage to talk about society’s issues—the good and the bad—that women encounter every day. You will also hear success stories, personal social causes, and inspiring initiatives on self-proficiency, anti-intellectualism, legacy-building, and meaningful social impact. This summit will give you a glimpse of what you, as an individual, and we, as a community, can do to inspire and empower women to help themselves and others.
Karl Edward International's Passionfly LIfestyle Fair
April 16 to 17 (Ronac Lifestyle Center, Paseo De Magallanes)
The Passionfly Bazaar Series are events specializing in remarkable products made by Start-ups, creative leaders and entrepreneurs all across Metro Manila. We believe by inviting passionate merchants and creative entrepreneurs, we can provide our audience with the best experience possible.
Unlike any other bazaar, Passionfly has more than just home accessories, fashion and style in its line-up. It’s about the whole sensorial experience of shopping and a gathering for creatives, more than anything. Aside from a selection of curated brands, one can also expect creative workshops and fun activities as well as designer/celebrity/blogger appearances.
Design Week Philippines
April 16 to 24
Design Week Philippines comes back this April 2016 for its 9th bi-annual edition to gather creative trailblazers, design enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, and engage them in a creativity that connects everyone.
Design Week Philippines celebrates arts, culture, history technology and innovation by lining-up activities that underscore the exchange of creative energy between an individual and the community. Headlining this year’s celebration are Slingshot Philippines and Creative Environment Intramuros, held alongside Manila FAME 2016.
WTF! Wala Talagang Forever
April 16 to 17 (Ceremonial Hall, Marriott Grand Ballroom)
WTF! Wala Talagang Forever, turbo-charged with new punches and targets, features the even wilder adventures of presidential aspirant Miriam Da Defensive Defender as she corrects Miss Universe Pia Horseback on her answers on the US Bases issue. Concert goddess Majonna reveals her shocking discoveries about the sensual possibilities of balut and ube ice cream during her Philippine tour.
In signature Jon Santos beastmode, he climaxes with his non-stop riffs on the all-celebrity playlist from A to Z in 15 breathless minutes, including such phenomena as Aldub, Binay, Tanim-Bala, Caitlyn Jenner, Détente, De Lima, EDSA Traffic, the Oscars, Gloria Arroyo, Hilary, Jadine, Kathniel, Mar, Napoles, Obama, Kris Anino, Uber, all the way to Zumba.
