Wondering what to do at home this weekend? On this weekly guide, we round up online events you can virtually attend, food promos you can score, and films and shows that will stream online to make your weekend more exciting, even if you’re staying safe at home! Check them out below:
WHAT TO WATCH
Shadow and Bone
Streaming on April 23 | Netflix
This new fantasy series is based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels. It follows the mapmaker Alina Starkov who discovers that she has the power to free her country from the Shadow Fold– an ancient dark force that split her country into two.
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Rocketman
Streaming on April 23 | Netflix
Based on the true life of Elton John, this biopic follows the music icon in rehab as he recounts his humble beginnings, as well as the ups and downs he had faced at the peak of his stardom.
Shazam!
Streaming on April 25 | Netflix
After meeting an old wizard, the fourteen-year-old orphan Billy Batson gains the power to turn into an adult superhero just by shouting “Shazam!”. Now Billy must master these powers as the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana looms to snatch it from him.
Black Sheep’s Black Pack
Streaming on April 23 | KTX.ph and iWantTFC.com
Black Sheep offers three films for the price of one with their Black Pack bundle. It consists of the films Death of Nintendo, Motel Acacia, and Oda sa Wala, and is available for an early bird price of P250. Click here for more details.
EVENTS
Decoding the Basi Revolt Paintings of Esteban Pichay Villanueva
April 23, 9:30 AM to 12 PM | Free
The National Museum of the Philippines will be holding this free webinar to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the creation of the Basi Revolt Paintings by Esteban Pichay Villanueva. Secure a slot by registering here. For more details, check out the event’s page on Facebook.
Under One Sky: An Online Seminar on Importance of the Night Sky on Astronomy and Ethnoastronomy in the Philippines
April 24, 9 AM to 12 PM | Free
In celebration of Global Astronomy Month, the National Museum of the Philippines will be holding the Under One Sky webinar. It will be comprised of three lectures: Philippine Night Sky: As Seen by our Ethnic Groups, Celestial Navigation of the Sky, and Astrotourism in the Philippines. Click here for more information, and here to register for the Zoom webinar. It will also be available via Facebook Live.
Coffee Conversations: Poetry & Collaboration
April 25, 3 PM to 6 PM | Free
Fully Booked celebrates World Poetry Month with a 3-hour conversation on poetry and collaboration, as well as performances from local spoken word artists. It will be streaming on the Fully Booked Facebook Page.
FOOD PROMOS
Popeye’s Spaghetti for P38
Until May 2
Get 30% off on Popeye’s Spaghetti when you order now at www.centraldelivery.ph or in-store.
Jamba Juice Buy 1 Get 1 Promo
Until May 8
Enjoy select flavors of Jamba Juice with your buddy for the price of one with this new promo. It is available via outdoor dining, in-store pick-ups, and delivery through their website, Grabfood, foodpanda, or by contacting this number: 888-79000.
YiFang’s Buy 1 Get 1 Promo
Until April 30
Milk tea lovers must not miss this delightful promo from YiFang! Buy one Grass Jelly Tea Latte or Pudding Tea Latte and get another cup for free when you order for take-out or via GrabFood.
50% Off at Tim Hortons via foodpanda
Available on April 23 and 30
Get your treats for half the price when you order at Tim Hortons via foodpanda. The discount is good for orders up to P150. If the order exceeds that amount, a maximum discount of P75 will apply.
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Homestream images from Netflix and the Facebook pages of Jamba Juice and Fully Booked.
