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ENJOY THE BRASSPACKERS
Feb 27. Seems like the French are taking over this week! The Brasspackers is a big brass band from France who will be playing their brand of festive music for a one-night only show at Café Cureiux. Pop, Cuban, New Orleans and all that jazz you won’t be able to resist dancing to. 10pm. Café Cureiux, G/F Bel-Air Soho Building, Badajos Street cor Polaris, Poblacion, Makati. Free
ATTEND ROCKABILLY NIGHT
Feb 27. Small as the scene may be, rockabilly is still alive and well in Metro Manila. See what these greasers are all about, and swing by TheBar@1951 on Friday night. Pusakal and Nameless Heroes are playing the night. 9pm. TheBar@1951, 1951 M. Adriatico St, Malate, Manila. Free
CHECK OUT THE GREAT BRITISH FESTIVAL
Feb 27-Mar 1. The Great British Festival is taking over the whole 1-kilometer stretch of Bonifacio High Street in Taguig. Each block dedicated to a topic or interest: there’s one for sports, another for fashion, another for education, and still another for tourism. And then there are events: a fashion show, and rockeoke on Friday; film screenings and a DJ set on Saturday; a cooking show, a screening of Sherlock, and a huge finale on Sunday. 5pm, Fri; 12:30pm,Sat; 1pm, Sun. Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Free
GO TO A SCIENTIFIC SPEED DATING EVENT
Feb 28. Scientific because it’s hosted by the Mind Museum. It’s great because they divided it into two groups: 18-30 years old and then 30 and above. Could lead to romance, could lead to friendship, either way, it will lead to fun. 12:30 (30 and above); 4pm (18-30yo). Mind Museum, JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Reserve your slot. PHP350
JOIN A GUITAR WORKSHOP
Feb 28. Play the guitar? The music school of Ryan Cayabyab is holding a jazz guitar workshop, conducted by international jazzists. There’s Peter Dickson from Australia, Pukichi Edajima from Japan, and Hady Afro from Malaysia. Joining them is our very own Tim Cada. 2-5pm. Music School of Ryan Cayabyab, Basement level, Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City. PHP200
GET DRUNK
Feb 28. It’s the 5th annual Wine Crawl of the International Wine and Food Society and to celebrate its wooden anniversary, it’s assemble the biggest crawl yet. 10 merchants are taking over the ground floor of Green Sun hotel to present their best vino yet, and hopefully, get you happily buzzed in the process. 3:30pm. Soma Events Space, G/F Green Sun hotel, 2285 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati. PHP2,000
SWING BY THE MAKER’S MARKET
Feb 28-Mar 1. Crafters have certainly become a subculture in Metro Manila. Witness exhibit A: The Maker’s Market features over 30 merchants, including Soulflower, Smarty Pants, Sucker for Succulents, and the Quillist, who will be selling their hand-made wares, hold workshops, and demos through the weekend. 11am. Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Pasig. Free
EXPERIENCE HOLI FESTIVAL
Mar 1. Holi Festival is the biggest color festival in India. It celebrates the turn of winter into spring, by throwing colored powder up in the air, or to each other, to symbolize friendship, unity, and a sense of revelry. We don’t have winter or spring but during Holi, there is no distinction between age, race, or class. So, let’s all just party! Bollywood dances, live drummers and DJs, Indian cuisine — sounds like a lot of fun! 2pm. SM By the Bay, Seaside Boulevard, SM MOA Complex, Pasay. PHP200
GO TO MANILA TRANSITIO
Mar 1. Manila Transitio is an annual event to commemorate the Battle of Manila. This year, it also happens to be the closing event for Fringe Art Festival. It’s a two-part event: You can go full-length starting with the Celdran tour at 3pm, or you can just go to the art event that starts at 6pm. Either way, Manila Transitio promises a good time. 3pm/6pm. Fort Santiago ticket booth, Intramuros. PHP1,100/PHP200.
CHILL OUT TO LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC AT THE PARK
Mar 1. ‘A Night of Music in Makati’ is a free concert featuring the Manila Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Arturo Molina. There are only 500 seats and it’s a first-come first-serve kind of a gig so be there early! Food and drink will be on sale, so all you gotta do is kick back and relax. 9pm. Jaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village, Makati. Free
DANCE!
Mar 1. Catch the Flippin Soul Stompers all Sundays of March for Finders Keepers’ Booze and Blues series. If you feel like ending the weekend with Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, or Otis Redding, swing by! 9pm, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Place, 2241, Chino Roces, Makati. Free
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