May 17, 2018

Events Happening this Weekend: March 16 to 18, 2018

We’re almost halfway through with the month of March and there are still a lot of things to do. From workshops to performances, this weekend is filled with activities for families and group of friends.

Let Philippine Primer be your guide for the weekends, from where to go, what to do, and why you should go!

WORLDBEX 2018 (March 14 to 18, 2018)

Once again, WORLDBEX is leading the Philippine construction industry to unprecedented heights. WORLDBEX 2018 will run from March 14 to 18, 10 am to 8 pm at the three mega venues of Pasay City: World Trade Center Metro Manila, Philippine Trade Training Center, and the SMX Convention Center.

Expat Health and Wellness Workshop (March 15)

Together with Monique Jhingon, learn important nutritious and lifestyle strategies to support yourself and optimize your health as you move around the globe. Mark your calendars and swing by the In Touch Community Services in Makati City on March 15 and 20 to join this one-of-a-kind workshop. Interested expats can RSVP through their website, www.in-touch.org.

Kinky Boots (March 2 to 18)

Follow the adventure of Charlie Price who, upon inheriting the shoe factory owned by his father, is faced with the problem of bankruptcy. Later, he meets cabaret performer and drag queen Lola who helped him save his company by asking him to design high-heeled boots especially for other performing drag queens and being paid a fair amount after. Catch this limited repeat run from March 2 to 18, 2018.

Pianists Sunico, Santamaria to perform at CCP (March 16)

Music lovers will rejoice as Filipino pianists Raul Sunico and Ingrid Santamaria are set to perform with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra this Friday, March 16, 2018. For inquiries and subscription, call the CCP Marketing Department at 02-832-1125 local 1806, the CCP Box Office at 02-832-3704, or the Ticketworld at National Bookstore at 02-891-9999.

Back to Basics: A Drawing and Art Appreciation Workshop inspired by Fernando Amorsolo (March 17)

A three-part lesson that will equip students with drawing skills and techniques. Using Amorsolo as inspiration, students will be able to uncover the meanings of selected masterpieces, analyze the artist’s concept, and create their own drawings. The workshop will happen on March 10, 17, and 24, 2018, from 2 pm to 5:30 pm at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati City.

The Red Hub Convention (March 17)

Air Asia’s first start-up event happens on March 17, 2018! AirAsia has invited speaker Johannes Jaeger, co-founder of Hack Horizon (www.hackhorizon.com), the world’s first TravelTech hackathon on a plane, to talk about the evolution of tomorrow’s workforce and the mobility and new opportunities for digital nomads. For further details and latest news, visit The Red Hub event page.