Events Happening This Weekend: August 4-5, 2018

August is here! It’s the start of the school year for many universities, the holiday month for most workers, and the month for meteor showers. Let us start August with spontaneity and creativity with workshops, art exhibits, expos, and the country’s independent film festival!

Hybrid Interplay

Discover the mundane beauty hidden in nature expressed through colors and movement at Hybrid Interplay, the 12th solo exhibition of visual artist Ricky Montilla, from August 1 to 14, 2018 at the ArtistSpace in Ayala Museum. A realistic view of nature, similar to the likes of Amorsolo, yet at the same time, conveying emotion, movement, and light like the impressionist Monet. Admission is free.

Also Read: Hybrid Interplay: Realistic Impressionism by Ricky Montilla

WOFEX 2018

World Food Expo (WOFEX) Manila, one of the biggest food shows in the country is happening this August 1 to 4, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center and World Trade Center in Pasay City, WOFEX caters the interest of food enthusiasts by allowing exhibitors to share their significant products to a wider array of customers just before the holiday season kicks in.

Also read: WOFEX: World Food Expo Manila 2018 

Hotel Summit and Expo

A networking event awaits visitors of The Hotel Summit and Expo 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City this August 1 to 4, 2018, as they gather the best resource speakers, mentors and various stakeholders of the hospitality industry. Start investments, create partnerships, and get expert advice.

Also read: The Hotel Summit and Expo 2018

Cinemalaya 2018

The 14th edition of the country’s biggest independent film festival, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, on August 3 to 12, 2018, at various venues of the CCP and selected Ayala Cinemas. Pre-selected entries will be screened on August 4-6 at the CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theater).

The Cinemalaya Campus, a major component of Cinemalaya, is slated on August 7 & 8 at the Silangan Hall. The Cinemalaya Awards Night will be held on August 12, 2018, at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

Also read: CCP Presents the 14th Cinemalaya This August 

Indieket

Don’t miss the chance to support the works of our future comic illustrators at Komikon 2018: Independent Komiks Grand Market on August 4, 2018, at Bayanihan Center, Pasig City! Entrance fee is Php 100 and tickets are now available at Comic Odyssey Robinsons Galleria or you can also buy tickets on the day itself.

Also read: Indieket 2018: Independent Komiks Market 

Young Writers Hangout

For children, all these are possible—and more! Freedom is a child’s friend; whereas adults may forget to look up and witness all these incredible things through the lens of a child altogether.

Gratefully, Write Things sees the best in every child and encourages them to spread their wings and fly through the Young Writers’ Hangout, from July to December, from 1:30 to 3 pm, at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street!

Also read: Young Writers Hang Out to Write Things at Fully Booked BGC 

Latte Art Workshop

That is why on August 4 and 5 2018, the Venice Grand Canal Mall, in partnership with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls call out to coffee enthusiasts in town as they teach the basics of brewing and designing your all-time favorite latte. What are you waiting for? Get your mugs ready and your water warm for Latte Art Workshop and Coffee Brewing Demo at McKinley Hill!

Also read: Latte Art Workshop and Coffee Brewing Demo at McKinley Hill 

Nitro Circus Live

For the first time, Nitro Circus makes its way to Manila and is looking set to own the spotlight as it hosts the grandest, biggest, and the most awaited sports action show on the planet happening on August 4 and 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Also read: Nitro Circus Live in Manila 2018

 

Do you know about any events happening this weekend? Which will you be attending? Tell us in the comments below!