Still don't know where to go for the weekend? Here are the events and places to check out in the coming days.
Rak of Aegis
until September 29 (PETA Theater)
The iconic, Filipino musical phenomenon, Philippine Educational Theater Association’s Rak of Aegis makes a much-awaited return from July-September 2019 at the PETA Theater Center in partnership with Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) and The PhilPop MusicFest Foundation (Philpop).
Since the show opened in 2014, Rak of Aegis has taken Manila, figuratively and literally, by storm! The original Pinoy musical brought one of the greatest OPM icons, The Aegis Band, to the spotlight by featuring their powerful hits and karaoke favorites “Halik,” “Sinta,” “Basang Basa sa Ulan,” and more.
Rak of Aegis was also one of the first Filipino productions which ushered in the trend of jukebox musicals, giving birth to a newfound appreciation for theater and original Pinoy music that crosses all boundaries of social class and age. Today, Rak of Aegis is the longest-running original Pinoy musical in contemporary Philippine theater.
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Mabining Mandirigma: A Steampunk Musical
August 16, 17, 18, and 31 (Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino)
Tanghalang Pilipino's season offering is the acclaimed and multi – awarded Mabining Mandirigma a steampunk musical from Dr. Nicanor Tiongson’s narrative entitled “Mabining Mandirigma (The Gentle Warrior)”.
It is a steampunk musical foregrounding the intellectual heroism of Apolinario Mabini, who in the second phase of Philippine revolution, displayed an uncommon vision, a warrior’s spirit, and a principled revolution, as he struggled against all odds to enjoin his countrymen to go beyond considerations of class, clan, economic gain, and personal ambition, so they could think and act as citizens of one nation.
Steampunk is incorporated in the production to make it appeal to contemporary audiences. It repurposes the expressions of the Victorian era and engages them with the current. “The production repurposes the politics and aesthetics of turn of the century the Philippines and engages it with current notions and issues”, says director Chris Millado.
Dolorosa
August 15 to 31 (The Doreen Blackbox, Arete, Ateneo De Manila University)
Tanghalang Ateneo, the longest-running theater company of the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University, will kick off its 41st season, "Écriture Féminine | Sulat-Babae: The Women's Season," this August with a full-length version of Peter Zaragoza Mayshle’s Dolorosa.
Set in three periods of Philippine history, Dolorosa tells the story of a family whose devotion arms the women to face the tides of historical change. During the Spanish occupation, a wooden statue of the Mater Dolorosa, crafted by a master sculptor from Paete, Laguna, is mysteriously lost. In the Japanese era, Pilar, the sculptor’s granddaughter, discovers her powers of astral projection and is visited in an apparition by the Sorrowful Mother, tasking her to search for the missing statue.
The show will go onstage at the Doreen Black Box (Areté, Ateneo de Manila University) from August 15 to August 31, 2019, from Thursday to Saturday. Thursday and Friday shows will be at 7:30PM, while Saturday shows will be at 2:30PM and 7:30PM.
For ticket details and other inquiries, contact Heinrich Catan at 0923 081 9919.
MaArte oPEN House
August 16 to 18 (The Peninsula Manila)
Loyal and new patrons of the much awaited yearly shopping event called MaArte Fairwill never look at an arts and crafts fair the same way again as it steps up for a more fun and festive vibe this year.
Mark your calendars on August 16 to 18, 2019 for the 11th MaArte Fair and first ever MaArte oPEN house at The Peninsula Manila. Habitués of the Manila party scene especially during the early 2000s would remember the famous open-house parties of the North Syquia apartments, one of Manila’s historic buildings from the 1930s.
MaArte oPEN house aims to recreate the laid back atmosphere and inspired energy of that famous Manila address where owners of its posh residential units would leave their doors open once a year to welcome guests for cocktails, comestibles, live band music, even for art performances!
SALES
Saucony’s End of Season Sale
until August 31
120-Year old performance and lifestyle footwear brand Saucony offers up to 70% OFF this AUGUST! From August 1 to 31, everyone can cop their newest pair of award-winning Saucony shoes for a GREAT DEAL. This is the best chance to add a new pair of running shoes or casual footwear to wear every day.
As a treat to fans as well as beginner and pro fitness enthusiasts, Saucony will hold its month-long sales in its concept stores and department stores NATIONWIDE. Plus, you may also shop at the comfort of your own home by simply visiting saucony.com.ph.
Skechers End of Season Sale
until August 31
Great news for shoe lovers!SKECHERSis treating everyoneto an End of Season Sale with up to 50% OFF on selected items for the whole month of August!
Fans who love the brands’ wide collection of the most comfortable and stylish footwear can cop their next pair from ALL Skechers stores NATIONWIDE. Want to shop at the comfort of your own home? Simply visit skechers.com.ph, too!
Don’t miss out! Head to the nearest Skechers concept store and treat yourself, the barkada, and the entire family to comfortable, stylish footwear with this great bargain!
Skechers’s End of Season Sale runs for the entire month of August (August 1-31, 2019)in all Skechers concept stores.Check your nearest store at www.skechers.com.ph/stores
Merrell End of Season Sale
until August 31
Let’s Getaway! Leading outdoor brand Merrell is giving adventurers a rare treat with a month-long Sale! Get as much as 70% OFF on select Merrell footwear Today until August 31.
Merrell sets a great case of wanderlust and invites you to kick off the second half of the year in top-notch shoe tech and style. The sale is on-going in all Merrell concept stores NATIONWIDE, at leading department stores, and even online at merrell.com.ph!
You can also grab these deals when you shop online at www.merrell.com.ph!
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