14 more sleeps until Christmas (who's counting?!) and this means we all need to be on full throttle, attending all events and festivities that the holiday season always brings in.
From sales and bazaars to movies you should look out for, we've listed down all the things you need to know to enjoy this season of gift-giving and merriment with your family and friends. Happy holidays!
Theater
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Greenbelt 1, OnStage Theatre
August 15 to December 10; 1pm
It features live music with choreography and classic ballet which the kids will enjoy.
Admission
P418 (Balcony)
P522 (Lower & Upper Orchestra – Left and Right)
627 (Lower & Upper Orchestra Center)
Theater
PETA's "Batang Rizal"
PETA Theater Center
November 28 to December 13; 12nn
Take a glimpse of a child's journey destined to be a hero. Pepito, a young boy from the future opens a magical book that becomes a magical portal to the past and future.
Admission
P704 (Regular)
P938 (VIP)
Shopping
RCBC Plaza Autumn Market
Yuchengco Museum Courtyard, RCBC Plaza, Makati City
December 1 to 18; 9am to 9pm
Admission
Free
Shopping
Gentle Star Toy Christmas Sale
#126 Pioneer St., Level CFMF Business Center, Mandaluyong City
December 4 to 20; 9am to 6pm
Enjoy up to 70% Discount in selected items.- National Geographic, Nanoblocks, Edu Toys, Gigo Toys, Smart Games, Learning Resources & Zoob toys.
Shopping
15th World Bazaar Festival
World Trade Center
December 4 to 21; 12nn to 10pm (Monday-Thursday) and 10am to 12mn (Friday-Sunday)
Take a trip through the familiar aisles of the country's grandest and longest running Christmas charity bazaar, but with all new highlights and activities around every turn.
Admission
P80
Theater
Ballet Philippines' Peter Pan
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
December 4 to 13
Highlights include the tap-dancing crocodile, the energetic Lost Boys featuring scholars of Ballet Philippines Dance School, the purely classical Mermaids, and of course, the glorious flying sequences with Peter, the Darling children, and Tinkerbell.
Food
BGC Weekend Market
De Jesus Oval, 3rd St. Cor 26th St., Bonifacio Global City
December 5 to 27; 7am to 1pm
It will feature concessionaires offering unique, practical and giftable items. Feast on grilled delicacies, organic fare and delicious comfort food. The kids will be entertained by Cali Crafts who will be hosting a free arts & crafts area where kids can design and decorate different craft projects for free.
Theater
Prinsipe Munti
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
December 9 to 13
Admission
P1030 (Prize Zone 2)
P1236 (Price Zone 1)
Concerts
Huling Sayaw: Kamikazee Live at the Big Dome
Smart Araneta Coliseum, Araneta Center
December 10; 8pm
After 15 years in the business, Kamikazee will have their first arena show which will also be their final performance. So if you're a fan, make sure you catch their last performance and sing your hearts out to their popular songs like "Narda," "Martyr Nyebera," and "Ambisyoso."
Admission
P650 (Gen Ad)
P1950 (Upper Box)
P1950 (Patron Standing)
P2500 (Box)
P4750 (Patron Seated)
Concerts
Major Lazer with Dillon Francis
The Palace Pool Club
December 10; 10pm
Admission
P2346.80
Shopping
15th Global Pinoy Bazaar
Glorietta Activity Center
December 11 to 13; 11am to 9pm
The bazaar will feature different brands from clothing, footwear, home ware, personal care, art & design, food & beverage, accessories and men’s wear.
Concerts
Gerphil Flores: A Golden Treasure
The Theatre at Solaire
December 11; 8pm
Admission
P1567.50 (Price Zone 5)
P2612.50 (Zone 4)
P3135 (Zone 3)
P4180 (Zone 2)
P5225 (Zone 1)
Shopping
Trendsetter's Bazaar
Metrotent, Metrowalk
December 11 to 13; 11am to 9pm
With over 300 participating brands including the likes of Keds, Sperry Top-Sider and I Love Koi offering discounts at up to 70% off, you’ll surely find something worth getting.
Food
Kulinaria at Portico
Portico Activity Area Capt. Henry Javier St. Oranbo, Pasig City
December 12; 4pm to 11pm
Feast on an array of food and products for a night of gastronomic exploration and relaxation.
Shopping
Santa's Attic: A Christmas Bazaar
Glorietta 5 Atrium
December 12 to 13; 10am to 10pm
The bazaar will feature up-and-coming young entrepreneurs who will be bringing their fresh and unique gift ideas to the table. Among these notable products are stylish apparel, original arts and crafts merchandises, delectable food choices, and refreshing beverages.
Food
City Savor: A Holiday Food Crawl Like No Other
Signa Designer Residences, Makati
December 12
The participating concessionaires include ChocoATBP, Mac & Jar, Baguettini, Global Beer Exchange, Cannoli & Co., Caramba, Snack Box, Bayani Brew, Saddam’s Shawarma, Buccino’s Ice Cream Experiments, Eenie Minni Cupcakes & Cookies and more.
Shopping
Orient Warehouse Sale
Orient Building Pascor Drive Cor. Queensway Avenue Sto. Nino Paranaque City
December 12, 14 to 18; 9:30am to 7pm
Enjoy great gift selections up to 70% off on Luminarc, Rubbermaid, Bormioli Rocco home products.
Shopping
Christmas Village Fair
The Vantage at Kapitolyo
December 12 to 13; 10am to 8pm
A Christmas bazaar for family and friends that will feature exciting villages for handcrafted items, recycled art, fashion pieces, as well as food and activities for visitors.
Shopping
LGV Sunday Market
The Gardens, Guatemala St., Loyola Grand Villas, Quezon City
December 13; 9am to 8pm
From gourmet food products to quaint trinkets and cool toys, there’s surely a good find for just about everyone.
Concerts
Sonic Carnival Feast of Sound
SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
December 13
Catch the Van Den Hoef brothers a.k.a DVBBS make dance music history together with Axwell ^ Ingrosso, Nervo and Oliver Heldens.
Admission
P3500
Concerts
The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
The Theatre at Solaire Resort & Casino
December 14 to December 15; 8pm
Admission
P1250 (E-Reserve)
P2084 (D-Reserve)
P2917 (C-Reserve)
P4168 (B-Reserve)
P5210 (A-Reserve)
P6252 (VIP)
Concerts
Gary V Presents (The Repeat)
Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila
December 15; 8pm
Admission
P2090 (Bronze)
P2612.50 (Silver)
P3657.50 (Gold)
P5225 (VIP)
P6270 (SVIP)
Concerts
Music for the Holidays
The Theatre at Solaire
December 16; 8pm
Hear the awe-inspiring excerpts of Friderick Handel’s “Messiah,” at the Christmas concert by the Manila Symphony Orchestra under Professor Arturo Molina, with the Viva Voce Chorale and Soloists, and international and viral sensation Gerphil Flores for an all-around holiday hurrah.
Admission
P783.75 (Balcony)
P992.75 – P1515.22 (Orchestra)
P2037.75 (Premium Gold)
Shopping
OFW & SME Business Christmas Expo
Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall
December 15 to 16; 9am to 9pm
It is an event dedicated to all balikbayans and small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs which will serve as your local connectioin to explore business opportunities, enhance networks, learn the latest market trends and more.
Movies
Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens
Action, Science Fiction, Fantasy
J.J. Abrams
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong'o
Opens December 17
Shopping
Noel Bazaar 2015
SMC Convention Center
December 18 to 20; 12nn
It will feature a wide range of concessionaire– from fashion and beauty items, home decors, food, novelties, Christmas trimmings and other unique affordable gift items for the upcoming holiday season and beyond.
Theater
Hi-5 House of Dreams
Newport Performing Theater, Resorts World Manila
December 18 to 21
Admission
P2400 (Bronze)
P2700 (Silver)
P3,200 (Gold)
P3800 (VIP 2)
P4500 (VIP 1)
Shopping
Grand Christmas Rush Bazaar
Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall Building B
December 18 to 21; 10am to 10pm
Avoid the long lines at he mall, head to our bazaar and enjoy shopping with the whole family. Lots of unique finds to choose from for everyone and mouthwatering food served before your very eyes.
Food
City Savor: A Holiday Food Crawl Like No Other
The Trion Towers, BGC
December 19
The participating concessionaires include The Juice Stand, Wagger, Sabao, Bait’s, Crisp on 28th, Pink Panda, Pipino Vegetarian, Hillside Café & Juice Bar, Habitual Coffee, Liquido Maestro, Boom’s Cold Brew Coffee, Standford Shaw, Pedro Brewcrafters, Bald Baker, Jertie’s Kitchen, Cucina Cuenca and more.
Shopping
Passion Fly Bazaar
Dusit Thani Manila
December 20; 10am to 7pm
A gathering for creatives which will hold photography workshops, Instagram and OOTD workshops. A lineup of celebrities and entrepreneurs like Dani Barretto, Ava Daza, Janeena Chan, Dominique Tiu and more.
Movies
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig
Romantic Comedy
Antoinette Jadaone
Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay
Opens December 25
Movies
Beauty And The Bestie
Comedy, Action
Wenn Deramas
Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, James Reid, Nadine Lustre
Opens December 25
Movies
Buy Now, Die Later
Horror, Suspense, Thriller
Randolph Longjas
Vhong Navarro, John Lapus, Alex Gonzaga
Opens December 25
Movies
Haunted Mansion
Horror, Suspense, Thriller
Jun Lana
Marlo Morter, Jerome Ponce, Janella Salvador
Opens December 25
Movies
Honor Thy Father
Action, Drama
Erik Matti
John Lloyd Cruz, Meryll Soriano
Opens December 25
Movies
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Romantic Comedy
Jose Javier Reyes
Vic Sotoo, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza
Opens December 25
Movies
Nilalang
Action, Suspense, Thriller
Pedring Lopez
Cesar Montano, Maria Ozawa
Opens December 25
Movies
Walang Forever
Romantic Comedy
Dan Villegas
Jericho Rosales, Jennylyn Mercado
Opens December 25
Theater
Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival
Smart Araneta Coliseum
December 25 to January 3
Aside from world-class skaters who make up its talented ensemble, it will feature the animated feature film of all time Frozen, along with three Disney royal adventures.
Admission
P175 (General Admission)
520 (Upper Box Regular)
P700 (Upper Box Premium)
P1100 (Box Regular)
P1600 (Box Premium)
P1900 (Patron Regular)
P2200 (Patron VIP)
Concerts
The Grand Countdown 2015
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila
December 31; 8pm
A spectacular New Year celebration with Zsa Zsa Padilla, Charice and Martin Nievera.
Admission
P8604.80 (Gold)
P10756 (VIP)
P12907.20 (SVIP)
