Thank God it’s Friday! (But let’s just forget about the fact that it’s Friday the 13th, too.) It’s finally time to get the rest and relaxation you deserve. But that doesn’t always have to mean hiding out at home. If you really want a full weekend, party hard tonight, shop till you drop tomorrow, or watch a ballet on Sunday!
Pick where you’ll be this weekend in our list below!
Parties
#1 Sleepless
Nov. 13
6 p.m. onwards, Revel at the Palace, 11th Ave. cor. 38th St., Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City
If you thought you were going to catch up on sleep this Friday night, you thought wrong. The newest club just opened at The Palace, and you have to be there. Not only do you get to party at Revel’s first Friday yet, but also get your favorite drinks at half the price from 6 to 10 p.m.
#2 Sorry, Mom It’s Friday at 71 Gramercy
Nov. 13, 10 p.m. onwards
71 Gramercy, Kalayaan Ave. cor. Salamanca St., Century City
Maybe tell your mom about this one. It’s going to be another kind of crazy tonight at 71 Gramercy with DJ Bad Boy Jeff, DJ Euric and DJ Toonscan up on deck!
#3 Unleashed 6
Nov. 14, 5 p.m. onwards
SM MOA Concert Grounds, Pasay City
Get ready to make history at this Saturday’s #HistoryUnleashed. Set to be the biggest Unleashed yet, party to tunes by headliners Dada Life and Makj and get loose in Weedoo Entertainment’s biggest street party yet!
#4 Showtek at the Palace
Nov. 14, 10 p.m. onwards
The Palace Pool Club, 11th Ave. cor. 38th St., Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City
Showtek’s in town with Eva Shaw for his supporting act, and you know what that means! Snapchat the shit out of the party, because you’ll need it to remember everything the morning after.
Fitness
#1 Men’s Health Forum: Men of Power
Nov. 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Urban Ashram BGC, 3/F Active Fun Building, 9th Ave. cor. 28th st., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
At this men-only event, get to know yoga’s unique benefits, learn effective breathing techniques and turn your stress into strength. Try out poses and moves that target ailments specific to you. After all, we don’t call it ‘Move’mber for nothing.
Food
#1 The Gourmand Market
Nov. 13 to 15, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
C1 Park, Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig City
No better way to ruin your diet than at this food fair! Get your dose of The Baker Bros, Bundt & Brulee, Ricing Bowl, The Breadery and so much more.
#2 Midnight Mercato
Nov. 13, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Glorietta 4, Dolphin Park, San Lorenzo, Makati City
Aside from the good grub, Midnight Mercato will also be playing some cool tunes and the latest movies. This picnic under the stars would make a great date!
Music
#1 Oh, Flamingo! EP Launch
Nov. 14, 8 p.m.
Route 196 Bar, Katipunan Ave., Project 4, Quezon City
Oh, Flamingo! is a new band you must watch live before they start selling out at big concerts real soon! In support of this local act, catch Cheats, Ang Bandang Shirley, and several others, so drive up north for a fun night of OPM.
Shopping
#1 Manila Sundance Bazaar
Nov. 13 to 15, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Metrotent Ortigas, South Drive, Pasig City
It’s a shopping showdown over at the Manila Sundance Bazaar. Plus, enjoy live art and music while munching on your favorite grub from restaurants in Aguirre, Maginhawa, Kapitolyo, and Lilac.
#2 Flashlight Bazaar 2015
Nov. 13 to 15
Eastwood City Le Grand Tower 3, Orchard Road, Bagumbayan, Quezon City
You surely won’t leave empty handed here! Tick off items from your Christmas shopping list, and enjoy a good meal at this bazaar.
#3 Spectrum Fair Manila
Nov. 14 to 15, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Whitespace Manila, Don Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Makati City
Start your Christmas shopping early! Grab good grub while spotting some artisanal wares at the first indoor-outdoor fair in Manila.
Industry
#1 Scout Creative Talks
Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Activity Hall, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati City
Fuse your creativity with talks by the country’s best artists and designers, plus and our very own Preen.ph editor, Cai Subijano. Also get a chance to have your portfolio reviewed by the Behance team, Inksurge, photographer Mark Nicdao, and filmmaker Pepe Diokno!
Theatre
#1 The Nutcracker
Nov. 13 to 15, 3 p.m. or 8 p.m.
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Boulevard, Magdalena Jalandoni, Malate, Pasay City
The Philippine Ballet Theatre opens their annual Christmas gala this weekend. The ballet will also feature Joseph Philipps, a principal dancer at the State Primorsky Opera & Ballet Theatre.
#2 Cookin’ Nanta
Nov. 13 to 15
Solaire Resort and Casino, Aseana Avenue, Parañaque City
This award-winning kitchen musical is definitely going to set Manila on fire! Catch this spectacular non-verbal musical on its last few days.
Film
#1 By The Sea
Nov. 13
SM, Robinsons, and Ayala cinemas
Written, directed and starring Angelina Jolie, the film depicts Vanessa (Angelina Jolie) and her husband Roland (Brad Pitt) drifting apart just until they find themselves in a seaside town that hopefully will bring them back together.
#2 Cine Europa Film Festival
Nov.13-29
Shangri-La Plaza cinemas, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
Watch some of the 23 films at the 18th Cine Europa Film Festival. With the “coming of age” theme, any of these films are sure to tickle your heart.
Art
#1 Seeds from the Clipboard by Jonathan Olazo
Nov. 13 to Dec. 4
Tall Gallery at Finale Art File, Warehouse 17, La Fuerza, 2241 Pasong Tamo Street
Get cultured at this final exhibit by Jonathan Olazo. See how he uses acrylic paints, lacquered stencils, and found objects in a clipboard of ideas on the opening night.
#2 Narrative Structure by Welbart, Jayson Cortez, Abi Dionisio, and Edwin Martinez
Nov. 13 to Dec. 4
Upstairs Gallery & Video Room at Finale Art File, Warehouse 17, La Fuerza, 2241 Pasong Tamo
Hit two birds with one stone and check out the opening night of this exhibit, too! This beautiful curation between four of our country’s coolest artists is definitely worth seeing.
Society
#1 Sparkling Tree Lighting Event
Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m.
Robinsons’ Magnolia, Doña M. Hernady Ave., Quezon City
Join Kuh Ledesma and the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra at the unveiling and lighting of the Robinsons’ Magnolia’s Christmas tree.