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Michael Learns to Rock Back in Manila on Sep. 19

[photo from Midas Promotions website] The Danish band that rocked the 90’s with their massive hits The Actor, 25 Minutes, Sleeping Child, Nothing to Lose, among others returns to Manila after 7 years for a one-night concert on September 19 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The pop/soft rock band was originally a quartet composed of Jascha Richter (vocals, keyboards), Mikkel Lentz (guitar), Kåre Wanscher (drums) and Soren Madsen (bass), until Madsen left in 2000. The group that made waves internationally, first in Scandinavia and then reaching as far as Asia first broke into the music scene with their self-titled debut album that carried their first hit The Actor. More albums […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Smart Araneta Coliseum
  • Concert

    • Dora The Explorer Comes to Manila

    The hugely popular and beloved character is set to explore Manila from October 8-11 at the Meralco Theater with an all new live musical adventure that is sure to delight Philippine fans. Kids and adult alike will have the chance to see Dora, Boots, Diego, and their gang as they search for Dora’s teddy bear in the City of Lost Toys in a fun-filled musical. Don’t miss this act, song, and dance along spectacle that has delighted over 2 million fans worldwide. [photo credit: Vivre Fort Entertainment website] Dora The Explorer Live is presented by Vivre Fort Entertainment in partnership with Life Like Touring and Nickelodeon. Book your tickets as […]
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  • Pasig
  • Meralco Theater
  • Just For Kids
  • Theatre Play

    • Asian Food Expo 2015 Set on Sep 9-12

    Asian Food Expo (AFEX), the country’s largest showcase in the food and beverage industry will be staged from September 9 to 12, 2015 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City (Main Hall & Hall D-Tent). (Photo from AFEX) For over two decades, AFEX has carried the goal of serving the Food Industry, its investors and entrepreneurs. It is an annual event that boasts of full house participation of industry players with a diversified roster of companies and top of the line exhibits. The expo has gone a long way from its beginnings and has been able to gather together leaders in Food Processing, Packaging and Handling Machinery, Equipment and […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Fair & Expo

    • Drawn From Life: Beginner-friendly Sketching Sessions

    Learn from professional art coaches in Googoohit’s Drawn From Life, a creativity + coffee night of sketching sessions for a good cause where you can learn the basics or share your expertise as a portraitist. It will be held on September 17, 2015 (6-9PM) at Croque Café & Bakery along Arnaiz Avenue San Lorenzo Village Makati City. Photo from Googoohit Facebook Open to artists of all levels, it features models who can sit still or pose for about 10 to 30 minutes long. Registration is just PhP600 which includes refreshments and materials that you can bring home. To join, just visit their website www.googoohit.com or their Facebook page www.facebook.com/googoohit . […]
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  • Makati
  • Art & Fashion Show
    • photo credit https://www.facebook.com/themasskarafestival

    Join the Fun in these Upcoming Festivals

    It’s rave partying done the traditional Filipino way – the fiestas! The Philippines is known not only for its 7,107 amazing islands but also for its great love for street partying – the colorful fiestas all year round. And for expats who want to experience how the locals party ‘til they drop, you can check out and head to the various festivals that are happening very soon in various towns and cities in the Philippines where everyone is invited to join in the fun. These feasts are actually meaningful revelries and are not simply about merrymaking but go as deep as celebrating a cultural heritage, or expressing gratitude for bounty, […]
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  • Bacolod
  • Festival

    • Avail of Discounted Tours at the Philippine Travel Mart from Sep 4-6

    The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) will be staging the 26th Philippine Travel Mart at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on September 4-6 2015 to be led by Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. as the guest of honor. The event’s theme for the year is “PHILIPPINES: The Fun Capital of Asia” promoting the best in Philippine travel and the tourism opportunities of the ASEAN integration. The Philippine Travel Mart is the longest-running Travel Trade Exhibition that focuses on the promotion of domestic and inbound tourism. Local and foreign travel enthusiasts flock to the exhibit every year to get the best deals in tour packages, airfare, and accommodations […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Fair & Expo

    • 5 New Theatre Shows for 2015

    Get ready for a busy second half of 2015, theater aficionados! The producers of WICKED and The Phantom of the Opera are bringing five international hit productions to Philippine shores. – Singin’ in the Rain runs until September 6 only at The Theatre at Solaire. Singin’ in the Rain Capturing the charm and lightheartedness of the classic movie musical, Singin’ in the Rain brings to stage the story of silent film actors during Hollywood’s transition to talking films. Yes, the timeless dance routine in the movie is recreated on stage with 12,000 liters of water! Catch this Olivier-nominated stage musical at The Theatre at Solaire until September 6. – Seven […]
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  • Makati
  • Parañaque
  • Solaire Resort & Casino
  • Concert
  • Theatre Play

    • Ron Davis II “Emotional Dissonance” Art Exhibition

    FIG Organic Mediterranean Restaurant + Bar presents the first art exhibition of Ron Davis II entitled “Emotional Dissonance” on September 5, 2015, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Ronald Lopez Davis II is an Abstract Artist born in Manila but grew up most of his life in San Francisco, California. Working primarily with oil, his mix media works combine a play of colors and textures creating a warm and dynamic energy on the canvas. His works can be found in private collections in Berlin, Barcelona, San Francisco, Berkeley, New York and Florida.  During his years as an undergraduate in Business at San Francisco State University, he had minored in Fine Arts […]
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  • Makati
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • Gear Up for the ASEAN Integration on Sept 5

    Manila Workshops and LifeQuest Training and Consultancy will be hosting the Gear Up for the ASEAN Integration Conference on September 5, 2015, at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier, in Taguig City. – – As early as 2007, the ASEAN has been preparing for the economic integration of its ten member states. The unified ASEAN Economic Community is anticipated to facilitate free movement of products, services, and labor in the region. This conference then aims to help business people and professionals better understand this and take advantage of the opportunities that will be available. Among the talks to look forward to during the conference are: • “Customs Integration and […]
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  • Taguig
  • SM Aura
  • Summit & Conference

    • L’Apertivo Italiano: Experience Italy After Work!

    Hump Day got you bad? Let go of all your Wednesday stress at the most chic weekday social! The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, together with The Italian Embassy, The Dante Alighieri Institute and Travelife Magazine, invites you to L’Apertivo Italiano on August 26, 2015 from 6 to 10PM at the Makati Diamond Residences! – – From the word aperire, which means to open, L’Apertivo Italiano aims to introduce to the curious and the interested the Italian tradition of having drinks pre-dinnner time. These are usually taken to “open” one’s appetite. This is very different from the “happy hour” tradition that we are used to as it promises […]
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  • Makati
  • Legazpi Village
  • Food & Beverage Event
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • Globe to Globe Hamlet Stops by PH on August 23

    Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is bringing Hamlet to Manila on August 23, 2015, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This is part of the Globe to Globe initiative, a two-year tour to show the production to every country in the world. – The Globe to Globe Hamlet is touted as a “completely unprecedented theatrical adventure.” Photo from the Cultural Center of the Philippines – The Philippines will be the company’s 125th stop in their global tour, travelling 184,597 kilometers since the Globe to Globe Hamlet launch on April 23, 2014, the 450th birth anniversary of playwright William Shakespeare. “With almost a hundred countries played in, the Hamlet tour has already […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Theatre Play

    • Future Classics 2015

    The rich history of music is glorified at the Future Classics 2015, a three-part concert on Aug. 20, 27, and 30 at the Ayala Museum. It is a gathering of young artists, displaying their own interpretations of classical pieces that have endured the test of time. The shows start at 6:30 in the evening. – – About the performers: Matthew Calderon is a Mozart in the making and is the opening concert of the event with his “Big B’s” concert featuring the works of classical composers Bach, Beethoven, Berg and Brahms in a piano solo. An 18 year-old musician pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, major in Piano Performance at […]
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  • Makati
  • Concert

    • Study International Education Fair 2015

    In the future, you must go global and have an international career to be successful . Own that success, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE TODAY! Studying abroad is not as expensive as you think…. – – Study International will again be bringing to Manila, Cebu and Davao representatives from various institutions from UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore and Malaysia to speak to Filipinos who want to study abroad and get an internationally recognized degree and begin their future abroad. – STUDY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FAIR 2015 Global Education = Global Success 26 September, 1:00 – 8:00 PM | MANILA | Dusit Thani Hotel 28 September, 4:00 – 8:00 PM | CEBU | Cebu […]
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  • Manila
  • Cebu
  • Davao
  • Fair & Expo
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Satisfy your Cravings at the Cheesecake Fair!

    National Cheesecake Day last August 8 may have come and gone but the Cheesecake Fair is still on at the SM North EDSA. It is a heyday extending as a month-long celebration from August 3 – 31, displaying cheesecakes much to the delight of desserts enthusiasts and everyone with a sweet tooth to spoil. Among the desserts stores included in the lineup are Uncle Tetsu, who are known for their soft, decadent cheesecakes; Tous Les Jours, a Korean bakery brand; Banapple who offer quality cakes and pies on the sides; and even doughnut industry giants Krispy Kreme and J.Co Doughnuts. Kitchen of Cakes and Coffee, Patisserie Filipino, Cellos Dips and […]
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  • Quezon City
  • SM North EDSA
  • Fair & Expo
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Assemble at the Agora Food Market!

    One thing to thank the Greeks for is when they conceptualized the agora, a place that acts as the center of the hustle-and-bustle of ancient city-dwellers. The word literally means “gathering place” or “assembly.” And now, there is one at BGC, organized by Street Smart Magic. The biggest gathering of food merchants, Agora Food Market at Terra 28TH at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig is a heaven for foodies. Block the Fridays Sept. 18, and Oct. 2, 16 and 30 on your calendars and indulge in an awesome gastronomical adventure! Have a chance to feast the eyes on overflowing bounty of food, spices and treats ready to tickle the senses. The […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Author Kevin Kwan to Visit PH for Book Signing Tour

    Hold on to your pearls, because the bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians and its recently-released sequel China Rich Girlfriend is coming to the Philippines for a two-day book signing activity! Kevin Kwan will be visiting Manila for The Crazy-Rich China-Rich Book Tour on August 15 at Fully Booked High Street and on August 16 at Fully Booked Alabang. Aside from having their tomes signed, fans of the uproarious novels can also satisfy their curiosity for more about the stupendous world of rich Asians through a Q-and-A session with Kwan himself. – – Born in Singapore but raised in the United States, Kwan led a privileged early life, from which […]
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  • Taguig
  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Book Tour

    • Bombs Away: FREE Sheppard Concert in Manila on August 11

    Up-and-coming Sheppard, the indie pop band behind the anthem Geronimo, is coming to the Philippines on August 11 for a FREE concert at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall! –  – Hailing from the Land Down Under, Sheppard is a family band helmed by George and Amy Sheppard (lead vocals), with their sister Emma on bass, Michael Butler on lead guitar, Jason Bovino on rhythm guitar, and Dean Gordon on percussions. Their first single, Geronimo, released in February 2014, is a reference to the exclamation of skydivers before taking a leap—true to the meaning of the song as shared by George: it is about “taking leaps of faith and […]
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  • Mall Of Asia
  • Concert

    • Manika Manila 2015 on August 29

    – ManikaManila once again brings Manika Manila Tiangge, a ball-jointed doll bazaar and exhibit where doll hobbyists, doll-loving craftspeople, and the curious are gathered for one magical day of dolls at Alphaland Southgate Tower, Makati on August 29, 2015. Find all kinds of dolls and doll-related goods and services on sale — from clothes to furniture and on-the-spot aesthetic service. Check out eye-catching doll booths and keep your eyes sharp because there will be a Booth Display Contest where visitors can vote for their favorite booth display, but keep in mind the voting is only until 5:00 PM. There will also be a Photography Contest where doll-hobbyists can participate and showcase […]
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  • Makati
  • Bazaar
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • Steve Aoki Returns to Manila In October!

    Steve Aoki finally makes his return to Manila to rock everybody’s world as he is slated to perform on October 16, 2015 at the Palace Pool Club. – – The Japanese-American DJ and producer is considered as one of the top electro house musician worldwide, he has also founded Dim Mak Records, and has collaborated with various high-profile artists such as will.i.am, LMFAO, and Iggy Azalea. Aoki launched his debut studio album in 2013 entitled Wonderland and has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album, he has recently released his two-part album series Neon Future. Catch Aoki create magical beats that will rock your world as he […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Concert

    • Manila’s 1st Picnic Pop-Up

    – Gone are the days of hanging out in the backyard, lying on the grass while basking under the sun or just simply playing around outside the streets with your good ol’ neighbors who, like you, have grown and aged as time went by, and slowly, have adapted to the urban jungle the Metro has become. Well, some guys decided to bring back these precious moments to life once again! CAPTIVATE MANILA captivates our aged souls by organizing Manila’s 1st Picnic Pop-up happening at Burgos Park at Bonifacio Global City on August 15 from 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The event lets you experience fun the way it was when […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Games, Contest & Tournament
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Cinemalaya Film Festival 2015

    The long wait for Cinemalaya 2015 will finally be over, the film festival is set to run from August 7 – 15, 2015 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and other festival venues. The short film category will be the highlight of the film festival this year with Cinemalaya Foundation picking ten finalists for the short film category out of 150 entries. The ten finalists in the Short film category are: – – The winner of the short film category will receive PHP 150,000 cash prize. There will be no full-length feature category this year but will resume for Cinemalaya 2016 scheduled on August 5-14, 2016 although there will […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Film Festival

    • Andrea O. Veneracion International Chorale Festival at the CCP

    Photo credit: Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival Facebook – A total of 16 international and local choirs will be gathered for the 2nd Andrea O. Veneracion International Chorale Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on July 22- 26, 2015. The Andrea O. Veneracion International Chorale Festival competition showcases choirs for the following categories: Folk Song, Vocal Ensemble, and Chamber Choir. Each category will be judged by an international jury of conductors namely Andre van der Merwe, conductor for Stellenbosch University Choir in Cape Town, South Africa; Brad Allred, conductor Salt Lake Choral Artists in Utah, USA; Silvana Vallesi, conductor to Coro Universidad de Mendoza in Argentina with […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Concert
  • Festival
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • Madonna Meets Manila On February 24

    Photo from madonna.com – For the first time ever, the music icon Madonna is set to land on Philippine soil on February 24, 2016 to hold a one-night-only-concert at Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. The global pop star has recently released her album Rebel Heart with singles, “Living for Love,” and “Ghostown” has reached # 1 on Billboard Dance Charts. The MNL concert is part of Madonna’s upcoming Rebel Heart Tour which begins at Montreal, Canada this September. Tickets for the concert goes on sale on Sunday, July 26 at 10 AM at any SM ticket outlet. Members of Icon, the official fan club of Madonna, will receive a special […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Concert

    • Saturday Market X Future Market at Escolta

    Discover history and a different kind of shopping this coming Saturday! This coming Saturday July 18, break the long weekend boredom by dropping by Saturday Market X Future Market to be held on Escolta Street! The response of creative individuals to consumerism and mass production, the Saturday Market X Future Market is “a bazaar, garage sale, thrift shop, black market and meeting place. Artists, craft makers, designers and hoarders sell their wares: from artworks, limited edition or hand-made clothes, bags, jewelry, accessories, toys, zines, CDs, stickers, second-hand, vintage to unwanted things.” – perfect if you’re in the mood for a unique experience of buying unique purchases! Experience shopping in Manila […]
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  • Manila
  • Bazaar

    • Vanness Wu to Headline Levi’s Fashion Show in Manila

    – After a successful stint as a judge in Asia’s Got Talent, Vanness Wu is coming to the Philippines to headline the launch of Levi’s latest collection at Valkyrie Night Club on July 31, 2015. Wu is best known in the Philippines as one of the members of F4 turned boy band (later renamed as JVKY) in the hit Taiwanese series “Meteor Garden.” He continued his stellar career through his hit albums and various acting roles. The Asian superstar will rock the stage with an explosive performance during the fashion show where the trendiest jeans for women by Levi’s graces the runway. “Levi’s is super excited to welcome Vanness Wu […]
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  • Taguig
  • Art & Fashion Show

    • For the Kids and Kids at Heart! Umuulan ng Libro: Philippine Children’s Book Summit

    Credits to NBDB   This rainy season calls for a heavy downpour of books focusing on the young ones. On July 21, Umuulan ng Libro: Philippine Children’s Book Summit, a literary conference for authors, illustrators, publishers, teachers, librarians, and students is going to be held at The Elements at Centris. This is spearheaded by The National Book Development Board (NBDB) with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) aiming to further strengthen the children’s literature. Some of the topics to be covered at the event are children’s literature at school, adult readership for children’s books, Asian children’s book industry, and the local book and comic industry. Aside from […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Centris
  • Just For Kids
  • Summit & Conference

    • Jumpstart Your Freelance Writing Career

    Gone are the days when freelancing in the Philippines equate to unstable livelihood and unpredictable job prospects. Are you poised to take advantage of this rising opportunity? – – Learn more about the numerous possibilities that await freelancers in the workshop Jumpstart Your Freelance Writing Career on July 18, 2015, 1:00 to 6:00PM, at Fully Booked, Bonifacio Global City. Topics to be covered include practical tips on freelancing and writing story pitches. Budding freelancers will have a lot to learn from the organizer, Writer’s Block Philippines, which was founded by two corporate employees-turned-successful freelance writers, Ana P. Santos and Nikka Sarthou-Lainez. Santos is a regular columnist at Rappler and Working […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Chris Brown Takes the Stage in Manila This July

    Grammy award-winning musician and actor Chris Brown is set to take the stage on July 21 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay. The concert will be part of his promotional tour for his sixth studio album entitled X, which was released on September 2014 by RCA Records. Brown first gained worldwide attention at age 16 with his debut single “Run It!”, his stellar career continued with other hits such as “Kiss Kiss”, “Forever”, and “With You” So far, the 26-year old American performer has amassed innumerable accolades over the years and has even captured a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for his fourth studio album F.A.M.E during the […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Concert

    • Game of Thrones’ Khal Drogo Conquers Manila!

    Photo Credit: Wendy Redfern via gettyimages – Winter is coming! Well, just not yet, but Khal Drogo is definitely coming! The former Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa is set to take the stage in the Philippines for the AsiaPOP Comicon 2015 (APCC) to be held at World Trade Center on September 17-19. The American actor rose to mainstream fame when he took the role of the ever famous Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo for the hit series Game of Thrones. Momoa’s stellar stint continues as he is slated to play Aquaman in the upcoming film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Momoa will be joined by several personalities such as […]
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  • World Trade Center
  • Convention

    • The International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles

    Learn more about culture and world history in an unconventional but beautiful way! The International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles or FITE (Festival International des Textiles Extra Ordinaires) is in Manila today! – – From July 8 until September 12, 2015, FITE: Renaissance, a textile exhibit featuring the works of local and international artists alike will be available for viewing at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. “Usually, we read about the history and culture of people through books, documentaries, or museums. The FITE is unique because it presents clothing as a means to know and understand others. Each textile, each article of clothing, has its own story to tell about a […]
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  • Manila
  • Metropolitan Museum of Manila
  • Festival