HotThisWeekend Rak of Aegis

PETA brings back for a 6th run until Sept. 2. The musical, featuring the music of the jukebox band Aegis, tells the tale of a perpetually flooded barangay and how its inhabitants adapt. The PETA Theater Center is at No. 5 Eymard Dr., New Manila, Quezon City. For tickets and schedules, visit TicketWorld ( 891-9999). talks featuring the authors of the newly launched children’s books from Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS). This Saturday it is the turn of Eugene Evasco, author of about a retired librarian who, instead of cataloguing books, catalogs cats. There will also be two mini-talks about cats — how one person’s life changed because of her cat, and some tips and instructions on how to take that perfect picture to “cattify” one’s social media. There will also be a book reading by a fast-rising young storyteller for kids. The exhibit runs until July 27 at the first and third floors of the Vargas Museum. For details contact the Vargas Museum at 981-8500 loc. 4024, or e-mail vargasmuseum@gmail.com.

Sony Fit Fest

THE SONY Channel invites everyone to its first workout party, the Sony Fit Fest, which will showcase how an active and healthy lifestyle is fun. The event will be held at SMX Aura Convention Center on July 7, 1 to 8 p.m. There will be glow-inthe-dark yoga, Zumba, Mixed Martial Arts, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes alternating with a series of surprise exercise challenges. There will also be a circuit space for those who want to do strength training. DJ McCoy, DJ Funky Avy, and DJ Mia Ayesa will be providing the best beats to work out to with MC Rico Robles. For details visit bit.ly/SonyFitFest. Admission is free.