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Maynila Urban Design Week + Festival

As the organizers have claimed, people make cities. That includes you. – – At one point in our lives living in the Philippines (particularly in Manila), we have complained about it: the traffic, the pollution and, yes, the congestion. From May 9 to 17, get the chance to know how to rid of that congestion and more through a series of talks, workshops, tours, panel discussions and even art fairs and performances in various locations across the metro. Pause, reflect, discuss and challenge the way Metro Manila looks like and how it will look like in the future. Know more about urban planning and how it affects your life and […]
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  • Manila
  • Quezon City
  • Intramuros
  • Maginhawa Street
  • Festival
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Teach What You Know: A Summer Crafternoon

    To all artists, hobbyists, crafters or just anyone with enthusiasm really, here’s one great way you can spend your next Saturday afternoon this summer. . Poster by Kat Santos . Happening on May 16, 2015 at the Philexcel Arts Center in Clarkfield, Pampanga, Teach What You Know: A Summer Crafternoon is an arts and crafts gathering where you can both share what you know about the crafts you love and learn about the crafts that you’ve yet to discover. It’s a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, come up with new ideas and of course, share your love for arts and crafts! Activities include calligraphy, drawing and […]
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  • Pampanga
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • The British Invasion: 50th Anniversary Live in Manila

    . Relive the glory of 60’s British rock and pop! Resorts World Manila and Redstone Media Productions, Inc. present The 50th Anniversary of the British Invasion Live in Manila happening tonight, May 11, 2015 at 8:00 PM at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Bob your head to the beat of phenomenal British bands, such as The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Herman’s Hermits and The Who — the forefront of the Invasion! On its golden year, top acts Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon, Chad & Jeremy, Billy J. Kramer, Denny Laine of the Moody Blues & Wings, Mike Pender of The Searchers, and Terry Sylvester […]
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  • Resorts World Manila
  • Concert

    • Asian Film Festival: 2015 Asian On Screen

    The Asia Society Philippines and Security Bank, in collaboration with Shangri-La Plaza, presents the third edition of Manila’s premier Asian Film Festival: 2015 Asian On Screen. The event will be screening the best films from the region. There will be a total of eight participating countries and 13 carefully selected films. Countries like China, India and Japan are only a few of the exhibitors who will be screening their award-winning films in the festival. – – The event was made to focus on the Eastern art of film and to celebrate the talented works from home. With the growing adaptation of Western film storyboards and styles, we tend to overlook […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Shangri-La Plaza
  • Film Festival

    • MTV Music Evolution Manila: Hip-hop 2015

    . Get ready for the most happening hip-hop and art event in the metro! MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), will be holding the MTV Music Evolution 2015 on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila! Witness the evolution of the hip-hop genre and discover how the styles and sounds have changed over the years. MTV Music Evolution marks its inauguration 2015 edition with a feature on hip hop, showcasing iconic and contemporary hip hop acts from both international and local music scenes such as Naughty by Nature, YG, DJ Mustard, Apl.de.ap, Gloc-9 and Abra on a single stage, while featuring the […]
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  • Manila
  • Quirino Grandstand
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Concert
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • VIXX Live Fantasia Manila Utopia

    . Witness the first-ever Manila concert of the emerging K-Pop sensation known for their hits Rock Ur Body, Don’t Want to Be an Idol, On and On, Hyde, G.R.8.U, Only U, Voodoo Doll and Eternity. PULP Live World, in cooperation with 28 Black, presents VIXX Live Fantasia Manila Utopia on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena! VIXX stands for “Voice, Visual, Value in Excelsis.” They are a group of six formed through a variety show/popularity contest that has been in the Korean music industry for three years. Adored by fans from their native country and internationally, VIXX has taken USA and Japan by storm in 2014. Now, they […]
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  • Mall of Asia Arena
  • Concert

    • Color Manila Nite Run: Black Light Edition

    – How far can you glow? #brothercolormanila #cmblacklight Are you ready to take on a whole new experience – at night? Join the most colorful fun run in the country and enter a wonderland as Color Manila, in partnership with Brother Philippines, presents Color Manila Nite Run: Black Light Edition, happening on May 17, 2015 in Filinvest City, Alabang. Color Manila Nite Run: Black Light Edition is the result of the fusion of arts and sports as the fun run aims to deliver a unique experience of running. Prepare to be bombed with an abundance of neon-colored powder specially formulated to glow under UV light. Go through UV-lit race stations […]
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports

    • Wanderland 2015: Camping Has Never Been Better

    This festival is art, music and nature put together in one heck of a camp. … … Everyone’s been waiting for it for months. And now, we are three days away from the coolest camp to hit this blazing hot summer: Wanderland Music & Arts Festival Camp 2015 is happening on April 25, 2015, Saturday at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds. This festival promises truckloads of fun, adventure, dining and eargasm from noon ‘til midnight. Gear up and get away from the hurly-burly of city life for one day. Rough it and go all camp ranger as you experience the best smores stations, obstacle courses, tents and many more. See art like you’ve […]
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  • Makati
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Festival

    • Hop On the Bandwagon to Wanderland!

    Bandwagon Philippines enters the Philippine music scene in style with its Festival Bus! — — We’ve all heard of the annual Wanderland happening on April 25th and are, of course, very excited to go. But what if we tell you that you can get the party started a day early – with more fun and music to boot? Arrive at this year’s most awaited music and arts festival by joining the coolest bandwagon ever! Bandwagon Philippines, the newest live music gig finder in the country today, presents THE BANDWAGON: Festival Bus to Wanderland! This exceptional festival bus will bring passengers not only to the camp-themed festival of the year but […]
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  • Taguig
  • Concert
  • Festival

    • Aliwan Fiesta 2015: The Mother of All Fiestas

    Photo grabbed from AliwanFiesta.com.ph —– Experience different cultural festivals all in one place at this year’s Aliwan Fiesta happening from April 23 to April 25! Having been around since 2003, the three-day annual event organized by the Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the cities of Manila and Pasay is a great way to explore Philippine culture along with your family and friends! Among the highlights of what was dubbed as “The Mother of All Fiestas” are their dance parade and float competitions as well as their beauty pageant. There will also be a bazaar showcasing products from different regions in […]
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  • Manila
  • Festival

    • The 7th Manila Tango Festival and Championship 2015: A Celebration of Tango

    Calling all tango enamorados! The Manila Tango Festival and Championship returns for the 7th straight year this April 27 to May 3, 2015! The Manila Tango Festival and Championship is a celebration of the dance style tango, which originated along the Rio de Plata in South America in the 1890s. Competitions, workshops, and performances from world-renowned tango dancers are set to be staged during the festival. Celebrate tango all week long with: • The Fringe Mini Marathon Festival (Tango in Manila By Night), a three-night Milonga at the best tango venues in town happening from April 27 to 29, • A Welcome Night Milonga to give a warm Filipiniana welcome […]
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  • Makati
  • Festival
  • Games, Contest & Tournament
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Sunkissed Boracay: 24/7 Party Series

    We all know that Laboracay is happening on the Labor Day weekend and we all know it will be awesome and fun-filled. But why wait for the 1st of May before partying away? —– via ourtraveldates.com —– Sunkissed Boracay, part of the 24/7 Party Series of the Laboracay list of events is happening on April 30 to May 30, 2015 in the posh Boracay Station 1. Most people would agree that, when it comes to partying, Station 1 is the place to be! International and local artists will be there on these days. Some of the artists performing will be L.A.-based Paris Blohm who will be filling the house with electronic, […]
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  • Boracay
  • Concert
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Laboracay 2015 Is Here!

    Learn all you need to know about the biggest beach party this summer. —– Photo grabbed from La Boracay 2014 via vimeo —– Regarded as one of the best beaches in the world, Boracay is everyone’s favorite summer destination. With its beautiful white sand beaches, it has definitely put the Philippines on the map. For a couple of years now, though, Boracay came up with an unofficial Philippine festival that picked up popularity overnight: Laboracay. Different event organizers and brands like Nestea, Century Tuna, Nivea and many others worked together in launching Laboracay or the Labor Day weekend in Boracay. Basically, the idea is to head to the most visited […]
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  • Boracay
  • Holiday Events

    • Rites of Rejuvenation: On Growing Older Gracefully

    Learn the secrets of growing older and happier in this yoga workshop. —– —– Join us on April 25, 2015 from 2PM to 5PM in Urban Ashram Manila High Street in a 2-hour interactive workshop that teaches us rejuvenation in its finest. Take a fresh perspective into aging gracefully through the latest insights on the science of fighting aging, practical applications, as well as daily exercises and habits to regain and maintain our youthful vitality even as we grow older. Open to all participants aged 21 years of age, no yoga experience required, but some form of regular exercise preferred. Workshop rates are at PhP 1250 for non-members and PhP […]
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  • Taguig
  • Workshops, Classes & Seminars

    • Lazy Sunday Activity: Intramuros Pasyal

    Go on a Sunday stroll in one of Manila’s cultural gems! —– —— Discover the beauty of Intramuros again and again and again in Intramuros Pasyal on April 19 from 3:30-  to 9:30 PM! Pumasyal sa (“stroll around”) Intramuros on this very special day! Experience one of the most historical places in Manila at its finest. Hang out in pop-up plazas, and shop and eat while enjoying performances from buskers. Listen to Original Pinoy Music (OPM) covers from other local bands, and paint the pedestrian lane on General Luna Street! Get to do all these without having to worry about cars at all — yes, that’s right! Get to enjoy Intramuros car-free! […]
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  • Manila
  • Intramuros
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Pulp Summer Slam XV: This Summer’s Biggest Rock Event

    Mosh pit, head bang and slam. If you’ve heard of or stumbled upon these words, you are definitely one of those Amoranto stadium regulars during the yearly Pulp Summer Slam. —- —- Happening on April 25, 2015 12PM Amoranto Stadium, Roces Avenue Quezon City, this year’s Pulp Summer Slam has the concert title Angels Descend. Expect this year’s event to be 15 times more exciting as heavy metal band like Cradle of Filth is expected to come over Manila to perform. Now on its 15th year, PULP Magazine continues to set fire every summer in the Philippine local music scene. From being a rock magazine, PULP paved way to the […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Amoranto Stadium
  • Concert

    • Watsons Color Manila Challenge

    Running is just more fun when done in different colors! —– —– Sprint and hop your way to the SM Mall of Asia on Apr. 19, 2015! Paint the town pink, blue and yellow and gear up for the Watsons Color Manila Challenge! The most colorful fun run in the metro is back and as awesome as ever. Join runners from all over the metro and make colorful new friends! Color Manila Challenge promises to be extra exciting because of the different obstacles that will be set up around the venue. There will be rainbow tires, colored sand and many more! Participants get to bring home a Watsons Color Manila […]
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  • Mall Of Asia
  • Marathon & Fun Run
  • Sports

    • Multimedia Arts Festival 2015: An Exhibit of Excellence

    Prepare to be entertained, educated and inspired at this summer’s much-awaited arts festival. — — Witness nothing but excellence at the Green Sun (2285 Chino Roces Avenue Extension) from April 13 to 17 as the students of the De La Salle College of St. Benilde’s Multimedia Arts program showcase their work at the Multimedia Arts Festival 2015! The festival aims to further raise awareness of the Philippine art scene. On these three-days, five side events will be featured: [RE]FRAMED is a contemporary art exhibit of multiple mediums that explores stories behind the minds of these young artists, exposing their vulnerability and resilience through personal installations. PROSPECT is the culminating exhibit […]
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  • Makati
  • Festival

    • PARTY THIS WEEKEND! Project X: #ElectricSummerPH

    This weekend is bound to be hot, hot, hot! The question is #wherewillyoube? Feel the Xcitement and the Xhilaration this summer Project X: Electric Summer Music + Art Festival & Beachside Party this weekend (April 11 and 12) in One Laiya Beach, Batangas! Xperience a party hotter than the April sun as we   …light up the skies in a ceremonial Sky Lantern launching in Sky Ignition!   …feed the crowd with select quality purveyors in the Food Carnivale!   …play the coolest games ever: Volley Beer (supersized beer pong) and the Slip n’ Slide X (slip and slide competition)!   …dance around The Burning X (a gigantic X-shaped bonfire), […]
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  • Batangas
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Concert
  • Festival
  • Food & Beverage Event
  • Games, Contest & Tournament

    • THE TAIKO EFFECT: DRUMS OF CHANGE

    —– The Cultural Center of the Philippines together with Tokyo Juho, Inc. will be holding a charity concert, THE TAIKO EFFECT: Drums of Change at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP Main Theater on April 11 & 12, 2015 at 8:00pm. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to non-profit organizations actively taking part in the efforts to restore and rebuild our Cultural & Heritage Sites in the Philippines that have been damaged by flood and other natural disasters. The Mt. Fuji Taiko Symphony Orchestra (formerly the Yamanashi Japanese Drum Symphony Orchestra, led by the late Conductor/Composer Amano Sen, 1934-2014), Arahan and Hasegawa Karate will be performing an exciting […]
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  • CCP Complex
  • Concert

    • A Night in Paris: Go Speed Dating the French Way!

    Say salut to who could be your next mon amour on a breezy, summer evening! Telu Events invites you to their 5th speed dating event, A Night in Paris, on April 25, 2015 at Staple and Perk Bakery, Ecoplaza Building, Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City. – – Most of the speed daters are professionals, screened by the organizers according to age group and personality profiling to make sure that everyone finds their matches. Test your dating skills in 5-minute tête-à-têtes. Gain new friends (or perhaps find something a little bit more!) in a quick, fun and laidback environment while sampling gourmet French food in a charming, Paris-inspired café! All single […]
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  • Makati
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Madrid Fusión Manila

    The most anticipated gastronomic event this year is happening right here in the Philippines! On April 24-26, Madrid Fusión Manila will take place at the SMX Convention. Organized annually in Madrid, Spain, this is the first time that this global event will be held in Asia! Three very exciting events will take place during these days: The International Gastronomy Congress. Witness as internationally renowned Michelin-starred Spanish chefs and notable Asian and Filipino celebrity chefs share culinary traditions that are of varying origins and innovations, trends and techniques that contribute to global cuisine. Topics, such as different ways of price preparation, olive oil flavors and Spanish and Filipino tapas, shall be […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Convention
  • Fair & Expo
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Slidefest Philippines: The Festival for that Inner Child in You!

    Can you handle going on a slide higher than the Eiffel tower? — (Photo from Slidefestph Facebook page) — 1,000 feet of pure happiness. This is what Slidefest Philippines is promising on April 18 in Subic and May 16 in Alabang. Slidefest Philippines is the first ever slip-and-slide water event in the country. Witness it take over the streets of your cities and other iconic locations in one day – and vanish after a day or two! When you get there, it’s pretty simple – you register then slide to your heart’s delight. It is fun, safe and family-friendly, so bring the whole clan! They even have the Family Wave […]
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Subic
  • Alabang
  • Festival

    • Manila 10s: Get Your Dose of Rugby Action!

    32 teams. 14 countries. 79 matches. – – Attention all rugby enthusiasts! Catch the world’s number one social rugby on March 21 and 22 – the Manila 10s! Now on its 26th year, the Manila 10s is an annual event where rugby clubs from all over Asia, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand come and play off with the best teams in the Philippines. With 500 players and over 3000 spectators during the course of the weekend, along with special guest appearances from former England International David Trick, Australia Captain Nathan Sharpe and legendary British Lion John Bentley, this weekend promises to be a cracker. So if you fancy watching […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Newport City
  • Festival
  • Games, Contest & Tournament
  • Sports

    • Mitsubishi Summer Expo 2015

    — Kick off the summer at the Mitsubishi Summer Expo from March 20 to 22, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia! This summer expo is the perfect Saturday event for everyone! With their exciting and diverse line-up, there is surely something for the whole family…and for rally fanatics, too! Catch two-time Dakar Rally champion Hiroshi Masuoka as he demonstrates the power and agile handling of the all-new Strada in a high-speed driving exhibition! Planning to buy a car? This is the perfect venue! Revel at the wonderful display of Mitsubishi Motors’ vehicles. Bag exclusive offers, discounts and freebies as well. Trade in your old vehicle and get a bonus, […]
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  • Mall Of Asia
  • Fair & Expo

    • Kick off the summer with TamaCon 2015!

    Enjoy one of Japan’s most famous festivals, Summer Matsuri, at the Tamashii Convention! – Now on its third year, Tamashii Con, or TamaCon, is a cultural convention that focuses on Japanese culture. It is organized by Nihon Kenkyuu Kai (日本研究会), a professional organization for the De La Salle University Japanese Studies majors and other members of the community. Experience Japanese culture right here in the Philippines! Make a wish at the Omikuji and Ema booths. Show your skills at the Target Game and Kingyo Sukui. View the different display exhibits prepared by special partners, such as the OtaKai Figure Society. Feeling tired and peckish? Escape the excited crowd and drop […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Convention

    • Goût de France: Experience French cuisine at its finest!

    “France’s heritage is its cuisine, its wines,” French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Laurent Fabius claims. “But it is a heritage that should not simply be contemplated, glorified and savoured; it is a heritage that should be built upon and showcased.” And showcased it will be. On March 19, 2015, Goût de France (or Good France) will feature “the gastronomic meal of the French [which] has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2010.” Inspired by Auguste Escoffier, who launched the “Dîners d’Épicure” (Epicurean Dinners) – the same menu, the same day, in several world cities and aimed at as many diners as possible – in 1912, […]
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  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Quezon City
  • San Juan
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Sofitel Philippine Plaza
  • Festival
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Manila FAME 2015

    Get the finest and the loveliest for your home and more! Now on it’s 61st year, Manila FAME (Furnishings & Apparel Manufacturers’ Exchange) is one of the longest-running, premier trade platform for exports and design in Asia-Pacific. It features the most beautiful and creative products of local artisans and is the only trade show supported by UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry. It provides opportunities for small- and medium-scale entrepreneurs to showcase their best creations to the rest of the world. With this show focusing on light and shadows, Manila FAME brings the best businesses in the market…and a handful more surprises! Join the festivities at SMX Convention Center […]
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  • SMX Convention
  • Art & Fashion Show
  • Fair & Expo
  • Food & Beverage Event

    • Laugh Yourself Silly at the Magners International Comedy Festival!

    Asia’s largest comedy festival comes to Philippines for the first time! In cooperation with the Philippines’ Tourism Board, Comedy Manila and Cebu Pacific, Magners brings you the Magners International Comedy Festival on March 17 and 18 in Manila! Get ready to laugh your head off as comedians from the USA, UK, Ireland, Scotland, India, Australia, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong join local acts for the funniest stand-up comedy shows this country has ever seen! The International Comedy Festival will feature 30 of the best local and international comedians in 130 shows at 9 different venues in Makati, BGC and Ortigas. Tickets at the door vary from P800 to P2000. However, if […]
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  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Festival

    • Uncle Tetsu SM Megamall Opening Promo

    Philippine Primer is celebrating with Uncle Tetsu as they open their new branch at SM Megamall on March 15! For all Japanese cheese cake lovers, get the chance to get 50% off their original cheese cake on that day! See you there! #HeartUncleTetsuMegamall
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Food & Beverage Event
  • Games, Contest & Tournament
  • Launching & Opening