{"id":53925,"date":"2020-03-04T14:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T06:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=53925"},"modified":"2020-03-06T16:36:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T08:36:02","slug":"events-in-manila-march-7-to-8-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/03\/04\/events-in-manila-march-7-to-8-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENTS IN MANILA: March 7 to 8, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Time surely flies fast because the March is already here and what a great way to start off the month’s first weekend than\u00a0indulging oneself\u00a0in\u00a0a series of fun and exciting events that will surely pique the adrenaline inside you.<\/p>\n

With that, we present to you\u00a0various\u00a0events happening\u00a0around the metro that you should look out for this weekend!<\/p>\n

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (March 6 to 8)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The longest-running\u00a0annual aviation event for hot air balloons, paragliding, skydiving, and more in Asia\u2014Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta\u00a0Flying Carnival<\/strong>, is back this year at a new venue where you can experience the magic of it all in the south.<\/p>\n

Happening at\u00a0\u00a0San Lazaro Leisure Park<\/strong>\u00a0in Carmona, Cavite<\/strong>,\u00a0the event’s 23rd edition\u00a0will feature\u00a0multiple hot-air balloon rides, tandem paragliding, a helicopter ride as well as a show of aerobatic paragliding, formation sky diving, helicopter maneuvers, and\u00a0radio-controlled aircraft as well as on the ground activities\u00a0and performances.<\/p>\n

Entrance tickets and ride tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets and\u00a0website.<\/a><\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Returns This March in a New Venue in Cavite<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Scorpions Crazy World Tour in Manila (March 7)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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German rock band Scorpions<\/strong> is all set to grace the Manila stage to perform\u00a0timeless rock ballads for their\u00a0Crazy World Tour<\/strong>\u00a0happening at\u00a0Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay\u00a0City<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Comprised of\u00a0Rudolf Schenker\u00a0on rhythm guitar,\u00a0Klaus Meine\u00a0on vocals,\u00a0Matthias Jabs\u00a0on lead guitar,\u00a0Pawel Maciwoda\u00a0on bass, and\u00a0Mikkey Dee\u00a0on drums, the band is deemed as one of the most successful bands in Europe, selling over 100 million records.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available at\u00a0SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online<\/a>. Prices start at\u00a0Php 2,500\u00a0for\u00a0Upper Box B<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0Php 5,500\u00a0for\u00a0VIP Standing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also read: German Rock Band Scorpions Is Performing in Manila This March<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Stargazing and Astrophotography\u00a0(March 7 to 8)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wkforestcamp\/videos\/649221489182578\/<\/p>\n

Don’t miss a night of appreciating the night sky and learning about photography\u00a0at the\u00a0Stargazing and Astrophotography\u00a0<\/strong>event set\u00a0at\u00a0WK Forest Reserve & Campgrounds<\/strong>\u00a0in Tanay, Rizal<\/strong>. This overnight activity allows participants to gaze upon the beauty of the night sky and learn how to capture its grandeur.<\/p>\n

Expect an offroad adventure where participants will be riding 4x4s en route to the campsite.\u00a0An astrophotography lecture will also happen to be led by MJ Magallon of AstroPinas.<\/p>\n

There are limited slots available\u00a0so it is\u00a0better\u00a0to sign-up\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0before it\u2019s too late!\u00a0Stargazing<\/strong> only\u00a0is priced at\u00a0Php 1,000 per head<\/strong>\u00a0while the\u00a0Astrophotography course\u00a0<\/strong>is priced at\u00a0Php 1,500 per head<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also read: Enjoy a Night of Astrophotography, Stargazing & Camping This March<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Sandbox Fest 2020 (March 7 to 29)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Witness two plays of English playwright Duncan Macmillian unravel its stories at\u00a0Sandbox Fest 2020<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0March 7 to 29\u00a0<\/strong>at the\u00a0Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by 9 Works Theatrical and The Sandbox Collective, this theater festival features reruns of two sold-out plays:\u00a0Every Little Thing\u00a0<\/strong>which\u00a0will be directed by Jenny Jamora and will star Teresa Herrera and Kakki Teodoro,\u00a0and\u00a0Lungs<\/strong> which will star Jake Cuenca and Sab Jose with the direction of Andrei Pamintuan.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available at TicketWorld\u00a0online<\/a>\u00a0and outlets nationwide,\u00a0priced at\u00a0Php 1,363<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Php 1,704<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0Regular\u00a0and\u00a0VIP, respectively.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Witness Sandbox Fest 2020 This March<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Mommy Mundo World 2020\u00a0(March 7 to 8)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Score great finds for your kids at the\u00a0Kids Activities and Family Travel Fair<\/strong>\u00a0happening this weekend at the\u00a0expanse of\u00a0C1 Park\u00a0in\u00a0Bonifacio Global City<\/strong>.\u00a0The two-day fair is open free<\/strong> for all mommies from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/strong> where they can find\u00a0the latest products, services, and even summer activities for kids all in one event.<\/p>\n

Not only that, but moms can also look forward to a\u00a0heap of free demonstrations and workshops at the fair.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Get Hold of the Best Products and Services for Your Kids at Mommy Mundo World This March<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ballet Manila’s\u00a0Carmina Burana & La Traviata\u00a0(March 7 to 8)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Happening at the\u00a0Samsung Hall\u00a0at\u00a0SM Aura, Taguig City<\/strong>, witness a\u00a0fusion of ballet and classical music brought by\u00a0Ballet Manila\u00a0(BM)<\/strong>\u00a0as they close their 24th season,\u00a0On Pointe<\/em>, with the staging of\u00a0Carmina Burana & La Traviata (A Double Bill)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Choreographed by\u00a0BM artistic director\u00a0Liza Macuja-Elizalde,\u00a0La Triviata<\/strong> is a romantic, moving story\u00a0about\u00a0Violetta, Alfredo, and their complicated romance thwarted by outside forces and a character named Baron.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile,\u00a0Carmina Burana\u00a0is former BM principal dancer Rudy De Dios<\/strong>\u2019s first full-length ballet that is based on medieval Latin poems highlighted with the dramatic music by Carl Orff.<\/p>\n

Tickets for\u00a0Carmina Burana & La Traviata are available at SM Tickets outlets and online via\u00a0smtickets.com<\/a>\u00a0starting at\u00a0Php 1,000\u00a0for\u00a0Gold seats<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0Php 3,000\u00a0for\u00a0VVIP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Ballet Manila Closes 24th Season With Carmina Burana & La Traviata This March<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Arte Povera\u00a0(February 10 to April 30)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Appreciate art far from its traditional form at Arte Povera: Italian Landscape<\/strong>\u00a0presented by the\u00a0Metropolitan Museum of Manila<\/strong>\u00a0in partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Manila.<\/p>\n

Open from\u00a0February 10 until April 30<\/strong>, the exhibit features\u00a0artworks of Italian artists during the contemporary art movement\u00a0of the same name curated by\u00a0Daniel Eccher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The admission fee is\u00a0Php 100<\/strong>\u00a0for adults and students, and\u00a0Php 80<\/strong>\u00a0for senior citizens and PWDs.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Arte Povera: Italian Landscapes Opens on February 10 at the MET Museum<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ortigas Art Festival (February 28\u00a0to\u00a0March 8)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The 3rd\u00a0Ortigas Art Festival<\/strong>\u00a0is here once again to bring all things\u00a0artsy and satiate the consistently-parched-for-goodness art community\u00a0at\u00a0Estancia at Capitol Commons\u00a0in\u00a0Pasig City.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happening from\u00a0February 28\u00a0to\u00a0March 8<\/strong>, expect\u00a0an exhibition designed\u00a0one of the prominent figures in the scene of social realism,\u00a0Renato Habulan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The entrance is\u00a0free<\/strong>\u00a0for all so take it as one of the many attestations that art will forever be a kaleidoscopic representation of the world we live in and the lives each of us leads.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Ortigas Art Festival to Pre-Launch with Free Art-Centered Workshops<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Which of these events are you excited to go to this weekend? Share it with us on the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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