Let the sunshine in! Relax and check out our list of the best weekend offers—from a 1960s cult musical, an OPM icon in concert, to a vegan festival.
Friday, November 17
‘Hair’: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical
8 p.m.
Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1
Makati City
Through December 17
Catch the Season 2017 finale of acclaimed theater group Repertory Philippines. Directed by Chris Millado, the musical received cult following in the 1960s when it was first staged on Broadway. Its story evolves around the lives of two young men during the Vietnam War era and is set against the hippie counterculture and sexual revolution of the period. James Rado and Gerome Ragni wrote the original book and lyrics, and music by Galt MacDermot. For more details about the Manila production, visit the Repertory Philippines on Facebook.
An Evening with Pilita
8 p.m.
The Theatre at Solaire
Paranaque City
Asia’s Queen of Song is having her one-night only concert together with special guests including her daughter Jackie Lou Blanco; her son Ramon Christopher Gutierrez; her granddaughter Janine Gutierrez; and her friends Nikki Ross and Angie de la Cruz. For more information, call Ticketworld at (+632) 891-9999.
PPO Season Concert III
8 p.m.
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Pasay City
The concert’s program featuring Tots Tolentino on saxophone under the baton of Gerard Salonga include G. Gershwin’s “Porgy & Bess,” J. Williams’ “Catch me if you can escapades” and A. Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, From the New World. For more information, visit CCP on Facebook.
Araneta Tree Lighting
4 p.m.
Times Square Food Park, Araneta Center
Quezon City
Apart from lighting the 100-ft. giant Christmas tree, your favorite celebrities including Vice Ganda, Erik Santos, Kisses Delavin, BoybandPH, and the country’s premier band UDD (UP Dharma Down) will be spreading the Christmas cheer to everyone. For more information, visit Araneta Center’s Facebook page.
20th Global Pinoy Bazaar
November 15 to 19
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Eastwood Mall
Quezon City
Some of the participating brands include bags and travel essentials like Gouache, Storage Solutions, and The Leather Shop; women’s essentials like Costal Leather Bags, Essenzea, and Obranico Arts & Craft; home basics such as Pillows and More, Bath Gems, and Messy Bessy.
The bazaar also includes food brands like Chocoflakes by Mon, Mom’s Haus of Chips, and Foodsource.
Global Pinoy Bazaar organizer, Yabang Pinoy, was launched in 2005 by a group of young nationalist Filipinos whose advocacy is to promote more appreciation and awareness for Philippine-made products.
In 2007, the first Global Pinoy Bazaar was organized in Makati CIty. Since then, the bazaars have become a source for discovering fine products often created by communities. For more information, visit www.yabangpinoy.com.
Global Pinoy Mini Market
Through November 19
Century City Mall
Makati City
Global Pinoy Mini Market is a takeoff from the bigger Global Pinoy Bazaar series. The shopping event features curated selections of artisanal and crafty brands such as George & Rita, Artsy Kit, Eightria MNL, and Lettos and Flats.
The mini market also provides its participating entrepreneurs to get to know their market better and test their products to the retail market. Yabang Pinoy is the organizer of the Global Pinoy Mini Market.
For more information, visit www.yabangpinoy.com.
Pop up Town
Through November 19
Circuit Makati
Makati City
Get novelty items, local goodies, branded fashion items, and pre-loved items from your favorite stars and bloggers. For more information, check out Pop up Town’s Facebook page.
Noel Bazaar 2015
Through November 19
World Trade Center
Pasay City
This year’s Noel Bazaar features 500 participating merchants that offer products ranging from fashion, beauty, gift items, toys, novelty items, travel essentials, airline tickets and more. For more information, visit Noel Bazaar’s Facebook page.
Manila Sundance Bazaar
Through November 19
UP Town Center
Quezon City
Don’t miss the event’s promos, and of course, shop from your favorite bazaar brands that offer trendy clothes, make up, accessories, and more. For more information, visit Manila Sundance Bazaar on Facebook.
Matilda The Musical
Through December 10
Meralco Theater
Pasig City
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical follows the story of Matilda, a young girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. For more information, visit Atlantis Theatrical on Facebook.
Repertory Philippines’ Beauty and the Beast
Through December 14
Onstage, Greenbelt 1
Makati City
A production of REP Theater for Young Audiences as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Beauty and the Beast is a magical tale about true love. For more information, calling REP Theater at (+632) 843-3570 or Ticketworld at (+632) 891-9999.
Saturday, November 18
VegFest Pilipinas
8 a.m.
Eastwood Central Plaza
Eastwood City, Quezon City
Learn more about vegetarianism or discover various products and services that support the vegan lifestyle at the first of its kind festival in the count. Organized by Vegans of Manila and members of Manila Vegans, visitors can look forward to discussions as well as booths selling products and services.
Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags, containers, tumblers, and utensils to get discounts from select merchants like GRIT PH, Green Light Veg, Star Mushroom, Delicielo, Little Noms, and Real Happy Cow, to name a few.
On November 25 and 26, VegFest Philippines goes to Lucky Chinatown Mall in Bindon, Manila. For complete schedule and sellers, check VegFest Pilipinas on Facebook.
Prima Jona
8 p.m.
The Theatre at Solaire
Paranaque City
Jonalyn Viray is set to have a one-night only concert together with her inspiration and special guest, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. For more information, call Solaire Resort at (+632) 888-8888.