Weekend warrior: 10 things to do in Metro Manila this weekend of Jan 30 to Feb 1

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GO TO FUSION
Jan 30.
Fusion is the first Philippine music festival with at least 25 performers from different genres on the bill. From the lineup, we’re excited to see Joey Ayala, Wolfgang, Bamboo, Parokya ni Edgar, Andrew E, Kitchie Nadal, and Kamikazee. There will be a pre-event at 3pm. 7pm. SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Ticketworld. Tickets start at PHP364.70.

ATTEND PROM NIGHT
Jan 30.
If your prom night was a horrendous experience, well here is your second shot to the best night of your teenage life. Universe Gastropub is throwing a Back to the 90s Prom night on Friday. Five DJs, including Ace Ramos and Supermikki, will be taking care of your funky tunage. 10pm. Universe Gastrolounge and Nightclub, Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila. +63 917 5508888.

VISIT THE FUTURE
Jan 30.
Well, TodayxFuture at Cubao, that is. They’re throwing the Love and Bass party featuring After-school Special, Flying Carpet and three more DJs. 10pm. 7-T Gen. Malvar St., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. Free

LET TIME STAND STILL
Jan 30.
It’s the opening weekend of Time Stands Still, from Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies. This is the directorial follow-up of Rem Zamora, he who directed the highly-acclaimed “Cock.” It’s a love story that stars Ana Abad Santos and Nonie Buencamino. Sounds like a plan. 9pm. Whitespace, Chino Roces Extension, Makati. Ticketworld. Tickets start at PHP1,042.

GET STYLIN’
Jan 31.
CraftMNL presents a styling workshop spearheaded by Anne Bella of Stylistsofsort. Here, you’ll learn how to style yourself, wedd out your closet, pick your color, carry a trend, or forget all about it. 2pm. Unit 302, 926 Pasay Road Condominium, Arnaiz Avenue, Makati. Register. PHP1,500

WATCH MICHAEL BUBLE
Jan 31.
Has it really been 10 years?! Canadian crooner Michael Buble is back and he’s set to charm the pants of Metro Manila. If you feel like hearing reinvented classics, miss the good ol’ days, or just plain missed out when he was here last, don’t commit the same mistake! Come to his Saturday show! 8pm. SM Mall of Asia Arena, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay. SM Tickets. Tickets start at PHP1,590

CELEBRATE BUDDHA BAR’S 3RD BIRTHDAY
Jan 31.
Buddha Bar looks like it’s pulling a number of stops for its third birthday. On the agenda is Madonna’s favorite DJ from Ukraine, DJ Kirill providing tunage. At the Black Themed party on Friday, Buddha Bar is repeating its highly successful Win a Maserati promo. Wild, right? 10pm. Buddha Bar, Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati. PHP500

GET INSPIRED
Jan 31-Feb 1.
Need a jumpstart for your creative endeavors? Well, swing by Graphika Manila. It’s a two-day conference of creativity featuring professional creative geniuses like Benson Shum of Walt Disney Animation, ace graphic artist AJ Dimacurot, Coconuts’ favorite Leeroy New, Seb Lester, and more! 9am. SMX Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay. Tickets. Tickets start at PHP2,200.

CATCH THE VAMPS
Feb 1.
Looks like all the teenage girls of Manila will have a raring Sunday night! Manila first-timers The Vamps are set to perform at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, to sing their cute lil’ pop hits “Can We Dance” “Cecilia,” and “Last Night.” 8pm. SM Mall of Asia Arena, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay. SM Tickets.Tickets start at PHP1,060.

ATTEND AN OPEN JAM
Feb 1.
It’s the Sunday open jam at Tago on Sunday. But first, a warm up jam by the Swingster Syndicate, followed by Cortez-Joson-Menor-Nunez quartet. Wind your weekend down here and you’re sure to wake up on Monday feeling cool and chill. 930pm. 14 Main Ave, Cubao, Quezon City. Free

 

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