EVENTS IN MANILA: June 22-23, 2019

June is almost over, and it just means that we need to start making the most out of it by engaging in different happenings around the city. Don’t keep yourself aloof—take part in exciting events that will surely perk you up, pronto.

From concerts and conferences to comprehensive workshops and jam-packed fairs, here are the events to experience this weekend!

DevCon Summit 2019 (June 22)

Embrace the future as the biggest developer conference in the Philippines is back this year! Following the theme, “The Future of Jobs, Embracing Industry 4.0,” DevCon Summit 2019 will gather tech professionals and enthusiasts who have future-proof insights and share the same passion for innovation. It’s happening on Saturday at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig City. Tickets are available here.

Also read: DevCon Summit 2019 Is Happening This June 22

Manila Mini Maker Faire (June 22-23)

There’s a family-friendly event happening at The Mind Museum in BGC to showcase inventions, creativity, resourcefulness, and more! On Saturday and Sunday, make sure to bring your loved ones at this year’s Manila Mini Maker Faire to celebrate all makers and their fantastic creations—they may be engineers, artists, or scientists. Admission is FREE but it’s recommended to register online to avoid the long lines during the event itself.

Also read: Catch the Manila Mini Maker Faire this June 22-23!

Fete de la Musique 2019 (June 22)

Join the ongoing month-long celebration of Fete de la Musique, which started last June 8! This Saturday, catch amazing artists at the Greenbelt Main Stage and all of their Makati pocket stages. They will also give fans a chance to win round-trip tickets to France!

Also read: Fete de la Musique Celebrates 25th Anniversary with More Performances!

Leon Gallery’s Mid-Year Auction (June 22)

If you’re looking to get your hands on Fernando Zobel’s very first painting or you’re up for a bidding to get the letters from Juan Luna, we know where you can be this Saturday. One of the country’s top auction houses, Leon Gallery, will be holding the Spectacular Mid-Year Auction, starting at 2 p.m. at their space in Eurovilla 1, Legazpi Village, Makati. The Gallery has been championing Filipino art since 2010, both historical and contemporary, in their auctions. Visit their website and Facebook page for more information.

Also read: Leon Gallery’s Mid-Year Auction in June Bids out Amorsolo, BenCab

Vlogging 101 for Kids (June 22)

The second run of the workshop titled Vlogging 101 for Kids: How to Start Your Own Channel is happening this Saturday. Turn your children’s life journey into wonderful video blogs in this workshop, where kids and even parents will learn the fundamentals of creating meaningful outputs. This is facilitated by Omni and Bryce Larrosa, the couple behind the fun and quirky family vlog dubbed as Omni & Bryce or #TheClingyFam. Regular Rate is at Php 4,995 (Adult + Kid).

Also read: Vlogging 101 for Kids: How to Start Your Own Channel This April and June

Boyzone Manila Tour (June 23)

The long wait is over—your favorite Irish group Boyzone is coming back to the Philippines for their Thank You & Goodnight Farewell Tour! They are gracing the Manila stage this Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay to bring a night of nostalgia with their iconic hits. This is the third time the group is performing in Manila, with their first and second concerts held in 2015 and 2018, respectively.

Also read: Boyzone: Thank You and Goodnight Farewell Tour in Manila This June 23

Which events are you planning to attend this weekend? We’d love to know in the comments below!