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CELEBRATE EBE’S BIRTHDAY
May 29. Ebe Dancel is celebrating his birthday by playing a gig! Join him for a simple show, which will be opened by a dude named Davey Langit, by the way. Happy birthday, Ebe! 10:30pm. Conspiracy Bar, 59 Visayas Ave, Quezon City. Free
GO TO A FRESH FILTER BAR STOP
May 29. After a successful launch of its vinyl compilation last week, Fresh Filter is now embarking on a bar tour. First stop: Saguijo of course! Autotelic, Cheats, Flying Ipis, Yolanda Moon, and much more will be playing. Limited stocks of the vinyl compilation (PHP1,499) will be available there. Another good reason to go: this is one of the few times free is waived at Saguijo! 9pm. Saguijo 7612 Guijo St, San Antonio, Makati. Free
LEARN CAPOEIRA
May 30. The Kadara Capoeira Philippines will have its general assembly on Saturday — all members from its different locations across Metro Manila will come together to play music, dance capoeira in the ronda, and just have fun. The best thing about this, it’s open to newbies. If Capoeira has long been in your list of things to try out, maybe you should do it this weekend. 12pm. Crossfit Halcyon, 325 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. Free
ATTEND A TRAVEL WRITING WORKSHOP
May 30. Because writing about your travel is a good way to offset your gastos, learn how to write a travel article! Go to a travel writing workshop on Saturday and learn the ins and outs of getting published. Writer’s Block Philippines – comprised of Ana Santos and Nikka Sarthou-Lainez — will be teaching you the anatomy of a travel feature, travel writing tips and tricks, and much more! Register here. 1pm. U-View, Fully Booked, 902 Bonifacio High Street, Taguig. PHP1,800
GO TO ONE’S CLOSING PARTY
May 30. It’s the closing party of the first mural fest Metro Manila has seen. Apart from getting to hang with all the participating artists, more artists will be there for a live art session-type thing, with bands like Pupil, BP Valenzuela, Techy Romantics, Taken by Cars, taking care of entertainment. 3pm. Bonifacio High Street Ampitheater, Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig. Free
HIT TXF’S NIGHT MARKET
May 30. Our favorite party place in Cubao is throwing a night market on Saturday, side by side a gig featuring Giangangbang, The Koolaids, Negavibes, and Samantha & David Sorrenti. Postcards, records and totes by Tokwa Penaflorida, Justine Basa, Czar Kristoff, Tof Zapanta, and more will be sold. 8pm. 7-T General Malvar St, Araneta Center, Cubao. Free
SWING BY GO GIRL! EXPO
May 30-31. Marker’s Market just put together the Go Girl! Expo. It’s a celebration of all things local and handmade by creative Filipinas. You can show your love by checking out and buying goods from local brands like Punch Crafts, Marie Kit, Craft Carrot, Soul Flower, and a dozen more brands. 10am. Rockwell Tent, Rockwell Complex, Makati. Free
BE AT TOYCON!
May 30-31. Oh yes, it’s ToyCon once again! Cosplayers, exhibits, toy collections, plus premium items for sale are at your disposal in this two-day event. There’s also a special exhibit of comic books and action figures. 12pm. The Plaza, 2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila. Free
CHECK OUT A JAPANESE DRUM RECITAL
May 31. It’s called Vessel and it will feature contemporary Japanese drum group Utsawa drumming up the Taiko. Guest performers include Filipino percussionist Paul Zialcita, the Adrinka Lumad Djembe Community, Yu Miyoshi and DJ Taiji Uemura. It all sounds new and interesting, no? 3pm. Tui Theater, 5 Mile Long Compound Amorsolo cor Dela Rosa Streets, Makati. Free
MEET NIGEL BARKER
May 31. The American photographer, who became even more famous when he hosted America’s Top Model, is in town, y’all! And he’ll be signing copies of his new book, “Models of Influence.” Meet him on Sunday, gush, take selfies, buy his book and have it signed! Registration starts at 1pm but book signing happens at: 5pm. 3/F Atrium, SM Aura Premiere, Taguig. Free
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