EVENTS IN MANILA: July 6-7, 2019

July is coming in fast! As we welcome the new month, why not spend the first weekend by attending these exciting events—from biggest fairs and film festivals to musical shows—happening in Manila?

Travel Madness Expo 

Time to tick some countries off your bucketlist as this year’s Travel Madness Expo is filled with exciting deals! Now on its 8th year, the biggest travel fair will run tomorrow until this Sunday at SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. There are several travel agencies, hotel and resorts, airlines, cruise lines, and partner tourism organizations offering their best exclusive promos. Entrance fee is Php 75 only.

Also read: Catch the Travel Madness Expo 2019 This July

EIGASAI 2019 

Opening today, this year’s Japanese Film Festival, known as EIGASAI, presents a lineup of amazing films everyone must see. This weekend, head on to Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong and watch some of the featured shows—like Lu Over the Wall, Samurai Marathon, Mirai, and Mixed Doubles—from 2 pm to 7 pm. On Saturday, there will be a performance from Keisho Ohno, a known master of Shamisen, a three-stringed Japnese traditional music instrument. There are also screenings outside the Metro running until August.

Also read: EIGASAI 2019 Opens With a Unique Line-Up of Films!

World Chocolate Fair

If you’re a certified chocoholic, then the World Chocolate Fair is a sweet-filled event you wouldn’t want to miss. Happening from this Friday until Sunday at the Main Atrium of S Maison in Pasay City, the fair will give a taste of the recently awarded Auro Chocolate. Sample chocolates and other desserts from establishments like BLK 513, Olivia & Co., and Overdoughs are also available. Bring your friends and indulge in a chocolate extravaganza! Event starts from 10 am to 10 pm. Admission is free.

Also read: Indulge in the First World Chocolate Fair This July

The Show: A Tribute to ABBA

Relive the ABBA vibe as the group “The Show” brings their tribute show to the renowned Swedish pop group in the Philippines this Sunday. Composed of Waterloo, considered as “the best ABBA tribute band ever”, the original musicians of ABBA, National Symphony Orchestra of London and Conductor Matthew Freeman, The Show is gracing the stage of New Frontier Theater, starting at 7 pm. Buy your tickets here.

Also read: The Show: A Tribute to ABBA in Manila This 2019

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

If you haven’t seen Beautiful: The Carole King Musical yet at Meralco Theater in Pasig, well, this weekend is your last chance. The critically-acclaimed show has been thrilling theater-goers with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the string of pop classics she wrote for the biggest acts in music, to her own life-changing, chart-busting success with Tapestry, Beautiful takes you back to where it all began–and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Buy your tickets here.

Also read: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical This June 14

Which event are you looking forward to this weekend? Don’t forget to share in the comments below!