We’re halfway through the first month of 2017 and a lot has happened already. And we’re still expecting more like the Miss Universe pageant and Donald Trump’s inauguration (ugh).
But we don’t have to wait for something that big to have an interesting week. We still have weekend events to look forward to like parties and workshops.
Music
Wet Fest at The Palace 3.0
Jan. 21, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Palace Pool Club, 9th Avenue corner 36th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Slow down this weekend with soothing music from Conscious & The Goodness and Apartel. DJs Jess Milner and Xavi Panlilio will also be to keep your energy up until the evening.
Parties
The Drop x Logiclub
Jan. 20, 10 p.m. onwards
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
End your Friday on a high note with beats from DJs Arthur Tan, Xavi Panlilio.
United Under Dance with Trance ‘Til Dawn
Jan. 20, 11 p.m. onwards
TIME in Manila, 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City
DJs Mike Reefer, Jay Miraballes, and Pauly are set to make you dance all night. The P300 door charge also includes a free drink. So call up your friends tonight.
XX XX & Goethe Institut presents Objekt
Jan. 21, 9 p.m. onwards
XX XX, 20a-20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Berlin-based DJ Objekt is here to make everyone dance all night. He’ll be joined by local DJs Bruder, Mihail, and Red-i.
RIOT HOUSE
Jan. 21, 10 p.m. onwards
Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
DJs Jess Milner, Aries, and more are taking over this week’s RIOT HOUSE. It’s free, too so make sure to drop by this Saturday.
Subverse featuring Pandah
Jan. 21, 11 p.m. onwards
TIME in Manila, 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City
Prepare yourself for a night of nonstop dancing with Budapest-based DJ Pandah, along with local acts Miguel Libre, Ikarus Escoto, and more.
Premieres
Netflix Preview: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Jan. 21, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Globe Iconic Store, Amphitheater, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
We all saw Neil Patrick Harris speaking in Filipino. Now, see him play Count Olaf in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events. Don’t miss Globe’s free sneak preview on Saturday afternoon!
Fashion
Ni Qua Pop-Up
Jan. 20 to 22, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
2/L Atrium, The Podium, 18 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
Local accessories brand Ni Qua will have a pop-up store this weekend. So if you want to cop leather bags and pouches you can use for work, drop by The Podium.
Beauty
A Whole New You with Jane Iredale
Jan. 20, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Beauty Launch Area, Rustan’s Makati, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
If you’re getting out early today, be sure to stop by Rustan’s to see how Jane Iredale’s mineral makeup compares to the rest. Makeup artist Tricia Miranda will also be there to teach customers how to use the products and blogger Janeena Chan will host.
Laura Mercier The Glow Shop Workshops
Jan. 20 to 21
Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Gateway
Laura Mercier is having a series of workshops with the release of their Candleglow Sheer Perfecting Powder. Catch makeup artists Mark Qua at Rustan’s Makati on Jan. 20, 6 p.m. and Anthea Bueno at Rustan’s Gateway on Jan. 21, 3 p.m. Be sure to reserve a slot first, okay?
Workshops
Fleurs – Instructed by Pat Abella
Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kandle Cafe, 113 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City
Learn how to make intricate floral watercolor paintings this Sunday. Artist Pat Abella will give a workshop on this and you only need to pay P2,500 to get a slot.
Fitness
108 Sun Salutations
Jan. 21, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Yoga+Express, Jose Cojuangco & Sons Building, 119 Dela Rosa Street corner Palanca Street, Makati City
Master Classes & Adjustments Workshop with Hart Lazer
Jan. 21 to 22, 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Surya Fitness & Yoga, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Yoga teacher Hart Lazer will make sure that you enhance and perfect your practice with this master class.
Featured image courtesy of Laura Mercier’s Instagram account
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