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5-Day Pastry Bootcamp at Enderun Extension

If your New Year’s resolution is to learn a new hobby, check out the upcoming 5-Day Pastry Boot Camp to be held by Enderun Extension starting January 30, 2016! A perfect training ground for those who want to create their own desserts or those who want to start a lucrative venture out of it, Enderun’s Pastry Boot Camp equips their students with the necessary skills to come up with mouthwatering desserts and pastries. Some of the recipes to be studied during the program include chocolate walnut banana loaf, churros with chocolate sauce, religieuse with salted caramel buttercream, and lemon poppy seed loaf. After the 5-day program, participants can even take […]
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  • Taguig
  • McKinley Hill
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Gerphil Flores Live in Manila

    Hear the wonderful voice of Asia’s Got Talent Finalist, Gerphil Flores, in this pre-valentine concert called “Tales of Love”. Let her serenade you together with the voice of Jose Mari Chan, the sweet sound of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, and the moves and grooves of her fellow Asia’s Got Talent finalist, Junior New System. Catch Flores in this two-day concert at the Theatre at Solaire on February 11 and 12, 2016 at 8pm. Details: What: Gerphil Flores, Tales of Love, A Valentine Concert When: February 11 & 12, 2016 Where: The Theatre at Solaire; 1 Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Paranaque City For ticket inquiries, you may check out Ticketnet or […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Aseana City
  • Concert

    • Manila Foods and Beverages Expo 2016

    Prepare yourself for a gastronomic adventure as Worldbex Services International brings you the Manila Foods and Beverages (MAFBEX) Expo 2016 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from June 8 to 12! MAFBEX will bring together the pillars and amateurs of food trade in one location. It highlights the current demands of food service and hospitality, with over 500 booths and 300 companies in attendance. Held every June, it is a tourist attraction by itself, attracting more than 50,000 visitors from in and out of the country and gathering them all at the World Trade Center. MAFBEX offers more than just the finest of flavors from the Philippines and […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Fair & Expo

    • EXO Live in Manila

    “Love Me Right”, “Call Me Baby”, “Growl” and “Wolf” — if these words are familiar to you, then you are indeed an EXO-L or a true and avid fan of the Korean boy group EXO. Under SM Entertainment that brought you K-Pop groups Girls Generation, Super Junior and SHINee, EXO is now set to have their first ever solo concert here in Manila. Unlike before, EXO will have the chance to have the stage all to themselves. The EXO’luxion will supposedly  be a one night concert only on January 23 , but due to popular demand, the concert organizers, PULP Live Productions, has added another date, January 24, to the […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Concert

    • Color Pop Fair 2.0

    Coloring books for adults have been all the rage lately and we all know that it’s not just about coloring inside the lines! That’s why the country’s largest book an office supply store, National Book Store, is having a Color Pop Fair 2 on January 23, 2016 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati from 10:00 am to 6:00pm. If you are interested to expand your knowledge in adult colouring, shade selection, blending techniques, choosing the right coloring materials and other tips for coloring,  then better drop by this event. Workshops from Abbey Sy, Teai Pascual, Clare Magno, Isis Babao Uy, INK artists and more will be available for everyone to […]
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  • Makati
  • Glorietta
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Fair & Expo

    • Indonesian Gathering: A Taste of Indonesia

    Santi! That’s Bahasa Indonesia for “Cheers!” Experience a taste of Indonesian culture this Jan. 23, Saturday, at the Indonesian Gathering. Gates are open from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Indonesian Embassy along Paseo de Roxas, Makati. There will be a bazaar, games, music, and food! Sample authentic Indonesian cuisine. There will be a cultural performance at 12 NN and a film showing at 2 PM. See you there, Primer readers! Santi!
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  • Makati
  • Legazpi Village
  • Bazaar
  • Convention

    • Fringe Manila 2016

    An artistic explosion awaits the public as Fringe Manila, the country’s largest open-access arts festival, returns this February at various locations in Manila! RETURN OF FRINGE. Fringe Manila happening from February 10-28, 2016. Back for its second year, Fringe Manila promises to be as big, if not bigger, than last year’s Fringe Manila. No full line-up has been released, but teasers on their Facebook page have people excited for this year’s edition of Fringe Manila. MUSIC, ARTS, AND SO MUCH MORE. Fringe Manila is a celebration of the country’s freshest and most daring artists raring to break ground in the industry. It seeks to promote the Philippines as an arts […]
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  • Festival

    • Dance.MNL: The Philippine International Dance Festival

    Dance enthusiasts can now bake their cake and eat it as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) launches Dance.MNL: The Philippine International Dance Festival in June 2016! Dance.MNL is a two-week festival and workshop series that features the best in Filipino ballet, modern and contemporary dance. Ballet Philippines will lead this mid-year dance fest. Bookmark this page or follow Ballet Philippines on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates on this event! This event is hosted by CCP in cooperation with the Department of Tourism. Details: Dance.MNL: The Philippine International Dance Festival Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre), CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City June 2016
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  • CCP Complex
  • Festival

    • Pasinaya 2016

    Prepare to be amazed as “the largest multi-arts festival in the country”, the 12th Pasinaya: CCP Open House Festival happens this February 7! Banner courtesy of CCP The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will once again astound and amaze audiences as it brings you the 12th Pasinaya: CCP Open House Festival held at various venues in the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City. This year’s theme is “Family and Children”. Pasinaya is CCP’s annual event that features more than 300 shows in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, film, and literature. Viewers can choose from over 3,000 artists all performing along the art and culture mile between CCP Complex […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Festival

    • International Travel Trade Expo 2016

    The country’s nationally-acclaimed Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), which brought to the public the Travel Tour Expo, is adding a new dimension to its annual travel event by introducing a business-to-business (B2B) expo: the International Travel Trade Expo (iTTE) 2016! This event will be held at the SMX Convention Centre from February 5-7, 2016, simultaneous with the Travel Tour Expo 2016, a public event which showcases the best from PTAA members. While the Travel Tour Expo is open to the public, the iTTE will be devoted to travel agents and tour operators to meet with travel suppliers. Participants in this event will include travel suppliers from all over the world […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Fair & Expo

    • Le Tour de Filipinas 7th Edition

    Let the cycling begin as Le Tour de Filipinas comes back for its 7th edition! ‏The international competition for professional cyclists will be held on February 18 to 21, 2016. This year’s starting and ending point will be from Antipolo City, Rizal and Legazpi City, Bicol which is a total of 691 km. 15 teams from different countries will be competing – 3 of which are from the Philippines: the Philippine National Team, 7–11 Road Bike Philippines, and Kopiko Cube Cycling Team. There will be 4 stages and each has a certain length to test the cyclists: first stage will be from Antipolo City to Lucena City; second will be […]
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  • Rizal
  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports

    • Fresh Indie Electro Rock and Pop at the GoodVybes Festival

    Are you a fan of indie electro rock and pop music? Do you like listening to music from Passion Pit, CHVRCHES, and Stars? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, then you need to be at the GoodVybes Festival, happening at the Aseana City Open Grounds on Feb. 20! INDIE ELECTRO ROCK AND POP GOODNESS. Full line-up for GoodVybes Festival. Photo courtesy of GoodVybes Fest Facebook page. GoodVybes Festival is one of the most awaited alternative music festivals this 2016, headlined by Passion Pit and CHVRCHES (pronounced as “churches”) and includes international acts such as Stars and Oh Wonder, as well as local band Kjwan (pronounced as […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Aseana City
  • Concert

    • Million Volunteer Run 3

    Run for something other than health as the Philippine Red Cross brings you the biggest run for humanity, the Million Volunteer Run 3 held at various cities across the country on Feb. 6, 2016. Photo grabbed from Million Volunteer Run Facebook page The Million Volunteer Run is a nationwide fun run held by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) since 2011. Its main purpose is to complete the PRC’s extensive network of volunteers, making sure it reaches 1 million. It doubles as a humanitarian mission to awaken the spirit of volunteerism in the country. With the Philippines under constant threat from typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, it is only fitting […]
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  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports

    • Constellations

    If you want to see a love story unfold right before your eyes, see this theatrical performance called “Constellations,” on February 12 – March 06, 2016 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Theater in Makati City. Prepare to be amazed by this love story made by playwright Nick Payne as it tells us a romance that goes beyond time and space. Directed by Rem Zamora, this one of a kind love story that lets science and romance meet will tell us a lot about first encounter, free will, and friendship. Premiered in 2012 in London and won Best Play at the Evening Standard Theater Awards, this promising play will surely […]
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  • Makati
  • Circuit Makati
  • Theatre Play

    • Baristas face off at the PH Coffee Championship 2016

    Coffee lovers, represent! Catch skilled baristas battle against each other as the Philippine’s premiere annual coffee competition starts this January 20-23, 2016 at the Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. Two competitions will be held including the Philippine National Barista Championship (PNBC) and Philippine National Latte Art Championship (PNLAC). Photo grabbed from Philippine National Coffee Championships’ Facebook page PNBC’s preliminary rounds will happen on January 21 from 11am to 6pm. Its finals will happen on January 23 from 6pm to 10pm. This coffee competition is tagged to be the country’s most prestigious barista competition. This is its 3rd run of the show, which recognizes the craft of coffee service and preparation. […]
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  • Resorts World Manila
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • Of Monsters and Men Live in Manila

    Heads up OMAM armies! The five-member indie folk band Of Monsters and Men is coming to Manila! The indie folk pop group from Iceland will be coming to Manila this May 12, 2016 at the World Trade Center in Pasay. Their concert in Manila will be part of their “Beneath the Skin” World Tour. On their Asian Tour leg, the band will also go to Singapore in The Coliseum on May 10, before having their concert here in Manila. Of Monsters and Men is famous for their hit songs “Dirty Paws,” “Mountain Sound,” and “Little Talks” from their album “My Head is an Animal.” They also recently released their second […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Concert

    • Sungha Jung Live in Manila

    Yes, the guitar virtuoso that made waves online is coming back to Manila! Catch Sungha Jung live at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre in Resorts World Manila on February 13. HE IS BACK. Poster courtesy of Guitar Concert in Philippines Facebook page. Back by popular demand, Sungha Jung comes back to Manila for a one night only concert the night before Valentine’s Day. In addition, he will be joining his fans for a one on one photo session to make their Valentine’s Day (or date) even more memorable. Sungha Jung is a nineteen-year-old music sensation who specializes in acoustic fingerstyle guitar, more popularly known as the “Prince of Guitar”. His […]
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  • Resorts World Manila
  • Concert

    • International Eucharistic Congress 2016

    “Christ in You, the Hope of Glory. The Eucharist, Source and Goal of the Mission” This is the central theme for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) to be held in Cebu City from January 24-31, 2016. Photo courtesy of The Manila Bulletin The IEC is held every year as a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with the Congress leading to a deeper understanding of, and a stronger commitment to, the Eucharistic mystery. Pilgrims from all over the globe will come to Cebu to promote an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church. The event will be preceded by a […]
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  • Cebu
  • Summit & Conference

    • Japanese Night 2016

    Experience cultural exchange between the Philippines and Japan as Japanese exchange students host this year’s Japanese Night, to be held on Feb. 12 at the UP International Center Residence Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City with the theme “FURUSATO” or hometown. Photo courtesy of UPD Japanese Night 2016 Facebook page Japanese night is an annual event hosted by Japanese exchange students studying in UP. Their goal is to promote cultural exchange between Japan and the Philippines in a way that’s both educational and entertaining. Booths will be put up in the event for everyone to experience both cultures, including Japanese calligraphy, post card creation, and costume play (cosplay). […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Diliman
  • Educational

    • Philippines International Furniture Show 2016

    A showcase of the best in the Philippine furniture industry hits the country once more with the annual Philippines International Furniture Show 2016 happening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from March 11-13! Event poster courtesy of PIFS The Philippines International Furniture Show (PIFS) brings the best and brightest from the local furniture and furnishings sector all under one roof. This event aims to promote the newest designs from the country’s best furniture and furnishing companies both in the local and international scene. PIFS is widely regarded as the event where  the young, up-and-coming designers can mingle with their well-known colleagues. It is where “technologically advanced manufacturing is […]
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  • SMX Convention

    • Cosmetologie 2016

    If you’re into beauty and wellness, or would like to explore beauty products, hair dressing techniques, and much more, then you have to be at this year’s Cosmetologie 2016 happening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Feb. 16, 2016! Cosmetologie 2016 is the biggest gathering of suppliers, stylists, salon owners, and beauty enthusiasts in the country. It aims to create critical awareness for beauty and wellness brands floating just under the radar and improve the over-all quality of beauty and wellness in our country. This year’s event has 2 categories: Live and Display. There are four sub-competitions under the Live category, namely Ladie’s Cut and Color, Men’s […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Fair & Expo

    • Beast (B2ST) 1st Philippine Fan Meet

    With their hits Beautiful, Fiction, Lightless, Shock and Beautiful Night, K-Pop group Beast comes to Manila to hold their first ever Fan Meet. Members Dongwoon, Doojoon, Hyunseung, Junhyung, Gikwang and Yoseub will be at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 19, 2016 to join their Filipino fans and thank them for their support. Beast, under cube entertainment, debuted in 2009 and currently has 2 Korean full length albums, 7 Korean mini albums, one Japanese full length album and a few singles under their resume. Details: What: Beast First Fan Meeting in Manila When: March 19, 2016 Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum For Tickets, you may contact Ticketnet: Website: www.ticketnet.com.ph Phone : […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Smart Araneta Coliseum
  • Meet & Greet

    • Royals Concert

    Celebrate music and romance and let the sweet voices of Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Angeline Quinto and Erik Santos serenade you in this pre-valentine concert. The Royals Concert will be happening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on February 13th, 2016, Saturday. Enjoy a date with that special someone or treat yourself to a night of pampering while listening to their soothing voices sing to their famous hits and revivals. Be sure to not miss this night of romance, good music and entertainment. Details: What : The Royals Concert When : February 13th, 2016; 8:00 pm Where : SM Mall of Asia Arena Buy your tickets here.
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  • Mall Of Asia
  • Concert

    • The Game’s Afoot

    Come and see Broadway play goodness in this hilarious comedy play brought to us by the Repertory Philippines. The winner of the 2012 Edgar Award for Best Play, The Game’s Afoot, will be performing live in Manila this January 15-February 7, 2016 at Greenbelt Mall 1, Makati City. American playwright Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot will take us to a thrilling comedy adventure as the play delivers a great theatrical entertainment for people wanting to see a top-caliber comedic performance here in the Metro. The play is about a Broadway star William Gillette who played the lead role Sherlock Holmes, who invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle […]
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  • Makati
  • Theatre Play

    • 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

    A weekend with colourful and unique balloons awaits you at the 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. It is a yearly event where people from all over the world gather in Clark, Pampanga to watch an amazing display and show-off of incredible hot-air balloons! Local and foreign tourists alike can even get to experience to be one with the clouds and see Clark in a different point of view. Take a few selfies, appreciate the scene or just relax as you get to be closer to the skies. Last year’s hot air balloons! Aren’t they pretty? The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held at the Clark […]
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  • Pampanga
  • Festival

    • #PLUR: Chroma Music Festival 2016

    SURREAL YET COLORFUL. Bounce to the colours of Summer 2016 at #Chroma2016. Get ready to #DanceInColors as STRIX Inc. presents Chroma Music Festival 2016, the biggest colour festival to hit the country! It’s all happening at Circuit Makati on April 2. Dance to the beat of some of the hottest DJs in the scene, including two international and nine home-grown talents. STRIX Inc., who brought you Tomorrowland 2015 DJs Thomas Newson, FTAMPA, and Tom Swoon in ASSEMBLAGE 2015, the country’s first ever indoor Halloween party, promises a bigger, much more colourful music festival this time around with the Chroma Music Festival. No official line-up has been announced just yet, but […]
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  • Makati
  • Circuit Makati

    • Paradise International Music Festival

    The most awaited music festival is here! Paradise International Music Festival is coming to Manila this April 2016. With the critically acclaimed rapper, producer, songwriter, successful entrepreneur and Grammy Award Winner, Kanye West, as one of the performers in the said event, tickets have been selling out and they are selling out fast! The line up for this event is still in the dark but everyone is excited for Kanye West’s first ever visit in the Philippines and they can’t wait to see him perform on the Philippine soil. Paradise International Music Festival uploads this teaser to excite the fans The Music Festival will be held in Aseana City, Paranaque. […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Concert

    • OTAKU Expo 2016

    こんにちは! Kon’nichi wa to all anime, Japanese music lovers and cosplayers! The OTAKU Expo is inviting you to celebrate your love for anything Japanese at SM Megamall, Megatrade Hall from January 23 – 24, 2016. Why not express your love for your favourite anime character by dressing up as them or drawing them? Last year’s on the spot drawing contest winner Last year’s cosplay winner. It looks like she jumped out of the DOTA World! Put those memory skills to use and sing that anime theme you memorized for weeks or stock upon some new merchandise of your favourite anime. Whatever your reason may be, the OTAKU Expo is here […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Fair & Expo

    • Abubot at Samutsari Pop Up Store

    Now’s the right time to spend your remaining Christmas money as Abubot at Samutsari Pop Up Store is still open up to February 28! If you’re not a fan of luxurious shopping, why not go to bazaars instead? Abubot at Samutsari might just be the one thing that will make your shopping dreams come true! This event organized by Zelt Concepts and Events Management began in December 2015, which is still ongoing at present. See if you can score some unique items you can get among the stalls available at the Fairview Terraces Mall. Various stalls will be there that sell many bits and pieces that you may like. Also, […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Fairview
  • Bazaar

    • American Women’s Club of the Philippines Bazaar

    Looking for the best deals but don’t fancy waiting in line at malls? Well, look no more! Come and shop at the American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP) Bazaar happening on Jan. 12, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia. WORK A LITTLE, SHOP A LOT. Logo courtesy of AWCP. The monthly bazaar (yes, you read that right!) attracts over 300 vendors from all over the Philippines. Here, you’ll find high-quality, hand-crafted goods such as jewellery, clothes and accessories, skin care products, seasonal and special holiday items, some of the best in local cuisine, and so much more! And the best part: all proceeds from the […]
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  • Mall Of Asia
  • Bazaar