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WATCH THE FIRST ROBOT-HUMAN ORCHESTRA
Nov 13. WSK, that strange art and sound festival is happening this weekend. It opens, as expectedly, with the strange and the bizarre: A robot-human orchestra concert. Sound artists Tad Ermitano, Malek Lopez, Caliph8, Bryan Day, Tetsu Kondo, and Fumitake “Bun” Tamura are playing. 7pm. 4/F Green Sun, 2285 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati. PHP600
CHECK OUT JEPROX
Nov 13. Team Manila has collaborated with artist Kiko Escora and The Project to come up with Jeprox, a one-of-a-kind release featuring stylish bike frames, cool bike accessories, and astig biking gear. They are launching it on Friday night so come and see it! 7pm. Suez & Zapote, 2631 Suez cor Zapote Streets, Makati. Free
GET INSPIRED
Nov 14. Scout Magazine is this cool read mainly for millennials but really, for all cool people everywhere. It is hosting a field day about creativity, launching careers, and the entire business of visual arts. The likes of photographer Mark Nicdao and Preen editor Cai Subijano will be speaking; Kris Abrigo, Jel Suarez and Reese Lansangan will be exhibiting their works; and Moonwlk and Curtismith are performing. 1pm-6pm. Greenhouse, Hole in the Wall, 4/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati. PHP500
START RUNNING
Nov 14. The Music Run’s first Manila outing is happening on Saturday. Unlike all the marathons and the fun runs that abound these days, The Music Run is a non-competitive, untimed 5-kilometer run where the course is split in five one-kilometer music zones — as in they are split in genres. Cool, no? 2:30pm. The Philippine Arena, Bulacan. PHP850
CLEANSE BY DANCING
Nov 14. Carrying any excess baggage? A group of DJs have set up Labasan ng Sama ng Loob, a dance party specifically designed for you to unload that heavy load in your heart. Kill Your Boyfriend, The Chanelas, The Pascuals, and Major Chie are playing. Do it. 9pm. 7-T Gen. Malvar St, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. Free
GO TO THE OH, FLAMINGO EP LAUNCH
Nov 14. One of the current darlings of the indie scene is finally releasing an EP! Showing Oh, Flamingo their full support are Ang Bandang Shirley, Ourselves the Elves, Sandwich, Cheats and Joop! This sounds like a cool party — go, if we were you. 8pm. Route 196, 196-A Katipunan Avenue Ext, Blue Ridge A, Quezon City. PHP250
SHOP
Nov 14 & 15. If you’re on the look out for chic and one-of-a-kind gifts, swing by That Christmas Feeling. It’s a trunk show that gathers stylish and under-the-radar brands like Statement Theory, Saxum, Two Chic, Stockton Row, Mich Araullo, and many others. 11am-8pm. Kirov Model Unit, Rockwell Complex, Makati. Free
GO TO COMICON
Nov 14 & 15. The 11th annual Philippine Komiks convention is happening this weekend! Over 70 exhibitors will gather for the geekiest thing yet! On the agenda: buy komiks, meet artists, attend workshops and buy some more komiks! 10am-7pm. Bayanihan Center, Unilab Compound, Pioneer Street, Pasig. PHP100
GET CRAFTY
Nov 14 & 15. 10A Alabama is one of the pioneers of the arts and crafts fairs and it’s happening again this weekend. In store are cool handcrafted wares, nifty trinkets and pretty goods you didn’t you wanted! 12pm-7pm, 10A Alabama Street, Quezon City. Free
ATTEND AN ASTRO CAMP
Nov 14 & 15. Astro Camp is an overnight shebang at The Mind Museum, where attendees can chat with an astrophysicist, bask in the glory of stars, and meet fellow stargazers. How cool is that? You head out on Saturday and you come back on Sunday. 1pm. JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. PHP4,000
SEE A CINEMA ONE ORIGINAL
Until Nov 17. The Cinema One Originals is ongoing as we speak! Nine full-length features, including the Dindi Gallardo-starrer Dahlin’ Nick. Other interesting-sounding movies include Miss Bulalacao, Manang Biring and Bukod Kang Pinagpala. These films are screening in four cinemas across Metro Manila. Screenings start at 12pm. Trinoma/Glorietta 4, SM Megamall, and Resorts World Manila. Tickets start at PHP150
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