Weekend Warrior: 14 supremely awesome things to do in Metro Manila on this long weekend of Aug 21-23


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FIND INNER PEACE
Aug 21.
Join the three-part Mind Kundalani Yoga session and get that positive mindset. Rosan Cruz will be facilitating the session that should help you get your mojo back on. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and water bottle. 3pm. Romulo Peace Center, 120 Perea, Legaspi Village, Makati. PHP500

FRISK IT FRIDAY
Aug 21.
Calling all lightweight drinkers and perenial losers during drinking game! Here’s your chance to finally win att hat shit. H&J sports bar, with the help of Frisky Manila, is hosting a Frisky Friday lightweight night! Don’t miss out on the fun! 10pm. H&J Sports Bar and Restaurant Makati, Felipe Street, Makati. Free

GET A LOAD OF GOOD DUB
Aug 21.
The Good Leaf and Kalookan Dub Kolektiv will be bringing The Bar down on Friday! No better way to enjoy the Friday than with some awesome dub tunage. 9pm. 1951 M. Adriatico St, Manila. Free

ANTE UP!
Aug 21.
If you’re a Bboy or a dancer looking to show off your sick moves at the dance floor then Ante UP, Krump X Hiphop is just the event for you! Get a chance to compete with people from all over the city and have your moves judges by Heavy Boogie and Twin Beast for the price of PHP1000. Registration starts at 1pm. Sparta Philippines, 126 Pioneer St, Mandaluyong. PHP100 audience fee, price starts at PHP150 for solo registration and PHP200 for groups.

ILABAS ANG SAMA NG LOOB!
Aug 21.
Let out inhibitions, let loose and just rage the night out as TodayXFuture hosts another whack event! DJ sets from, KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND, DJ Joey Santos, Russ Davis, Sayote Ugly, and T x V. 9pm. 7-T General Malvar St, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon. Free

JOIN THE JEDI FIGHT CLUB
Aug 21.
Don’t freak out. It isn’t Star Wars related neither is it from Palahniuk’s book. It’s actually legit Yoga training for serious yogis and it’s heading to the Philippines for the first time ever! So, for enthusiasts out there, Be sure not to miss this! 1pm- 5:30pm. 15/F, 88 Corporate Center, 141 Valero St corner Sedeno Street, Makati. PHP11,200.

GO SHOPPING
Aug 22-23.
Because who doesn’t like shopping right? Especially when there’s 50% off on pricey but damn good finds. Snag pieces from the brands like, Winona Australia, Shona Joy. Ixiah The Label, Love Honor, Maurie & Eve, Nicola Finetti, Nobody Denim, The Fifth Label, Keepsake The Label, Cameo Collective, Finders Keepers The Label. 10am-8pm. ARUGA BY Rockwell Hotel, Rockwell Drive, Makati, Philippines, Makati. Free

VISIT A MUSEUM
Aug 22
. Ever wonder what happened to the works of Filipino artists that were never featured because they weren’t finished? Open Ends, is the second exhibition in Lopez Museum and Library that highlights the unfinished works of artists like Felix, Resureccion Hidalgo and Juan Luna, complemented by writings of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the exhibition will run until December 23 but best drop by early! 6pm. Lopez Museum and Library, G/F, Benpres Building, Exchange Road cor Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig. PHP80 students, PHP 100 Adults

HEAD OUT TO STREAT!
Aug 22.
Get ready to hustle and hurry your way through the busy strEATS of Maginhawa because the monthly stretch walk is back! Come in, in loose clothing and comfy shoes because, they’re 12 new food concepts that you haven’t tried yet. 5pm-8pm. 91 Maginhawa St, UP Village, Quezon City. Free

GO HIDE AWAY!
Aug 22.
Staple and Perk bakery on Pasong Tamo extension is holding its third Hideaway spoken word session on Saturday! An open mic — yes anybody is free to jam! — follows after performances from Prince Valencia, Wisteria, Jeff Bago, and Abby Orbeta. 6pm. Staple and Perk, G/F Ecoplaza Building, 2306 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati. PHP150

TORI AMOS NIGHT
Aug 22.
What better way to spend Saturday evening than in a chill café with eargasmic music and heart wrenching poetry that’s so chill? Be serenaded by female artists like, Wawi Navarozza, Matilda, Caren Tevanny and more at Tori Amos night. 7pm, Blacksoup Café, 154 Maginhawa street, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City. PHP150 

DROP BY A HOUSEPARTY
Aug 23.
Every week Riot hosts the craziest parties in town, according to some articles online, it’s the event to be for hipsters looking some good fun! 9pm. Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound, 2 Sabio St, Makati. Free

CATCH ARIANA GRANDE’S CONCERT!
Aug 23.
The Manila pitstop of Ariana Grande’s Honeymoon Tour is happening on Sunday! Now’s your chance to sing along with her on her favorite songs! Hopefully, there won’t be another donut incident and the concert will just happily float on. 8pm. SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. SM Tickets. Tickets start at PHP2,999

GO TO AN OPEN JAM
Aug 23.
End the long weekend with an open jam at Tago Jazz bar. Swingster Syndicate will open the night with a cool set after which the stage will be opened for a free-flowing jazz jam. All is welcome! 9:30pm. Tago Jazz Bar, 14 Main Ave, Cubao, Quezon City. Free



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