S u n d a y t o S u n d a y

AROUND TOWN Aug. 5 to 12, 2018

MUSIC

CELLIST MATIAS DE OLIVEIRA PINTO: ONE-NIGHT CONCERT With pianist Mariel Ilusorio on Aug. 7, 7 pm at the Ayala Museum (Makati). ✆ 891.9999 TIMELESS HITS John Ford Coley of England Dan and John Ford Coley on Aug. 8, 8 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila (Newport City, Pasay). ✆ 891.9999 HALSEY WORLD TOUR LIVE IN MANILA Aug. 10, 8 pm at Kia Theater (Araneta Center, Cubao, QC). ✆ 911.5555 WORKSHY LIVE IN MANILA Aug. 10, 8 pm at The Theater at Solaire Resort & Casino (Aseana Ave., Parañaque). ✆ 891.9999 CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Pianist Carmencita Sipin-Aspiras on Aug. 12, 7 pm at the Ayala Museum (Greenbelt 5, Makati). ✆ 891.9999 ASIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA 2018 CONCERT TOUR Featuring internationally-awarded soloists YuChien Tseng on violin and Anna Tsybuleva on piano, with conductors James Judd and Richard Pontzious conducting classical masterpieces by Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Wagner, Barber, Enescu and Gershwin. Aug. 16 and 17, shows at 8 pm at the CCP Main Theater (Roxas Blvd., Pasay). ✆ 832.1125

THEATER

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Eve Ensler has given voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave, highly original and thoroughly human stories. The play brazenly explores the humor, power, pain, wisdom, outrage, mystery and excitement hidden in vaginas. Missy Maramara, Mae Paner and Monique Wilson will be performing in English on Aug. 11 at 8 pm and in Filipino on Aug. 12 at 3 pm at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza (Ayala Ave., Makati). ✆ 891.9999 TRIPLE THREATS: ZE PAPU AND MAMU SHOW The 90 minute concert will narrate the story of how theater artists Juliene and Stella Mendoza came together and became husband and wife, mixed in with music spanning generations that will cater to both young and old alike. Featuring the talents of Dulaang Up and Dulaang UP Ensemble. Aug. 16, 7:30 pm at the CCP Little Theater (Roxas Blvd., Pasay). ✆ 832.1125 ETO NA! MUSIKAL NAPO! A musical comedy with hints of romance and nostalgia, using the music of the Apo Hiking Society. Runs until Aug. 26 at Globe Auditorium, Maybank Performing Arts Theater (BGC Arts Center, 26th Ave., BGC, Taguig). ✆ 891.9999 ANG HULING EL BIMBO THE MUSICAL A musical featuring the songs of the most iconic 90s pinoy band, Eraserheads. Runs until Aug. 26 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila (Pasay). ✆ 891.9999

FILM

JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL Aug. 5-Of Love & Law with Talk by Director Toda Hikaru at Cinematheque Center Manila. Aug. 15-Chihayafuru Part 1, 12:30 pm; Tori Girl, 2:45 pm; When the Curtain Rises, 5 pm; Seven Samurai, 7:15 pm at UP Film Institute. CZECH MOVIE GEMS FESTIVAL

Cosy Dens. Based on novel “Hovno Hoří” (Shit Can Burn) by Petr Šabach, directed by Jan Hřebejk and released in 1999. A coming-of-age comedy that depicts two families in a small suburban apartment building, where both fathers obsessed about politics, while unlike them, their teenage kids, being bored with politics, are instead drawn to the allure of the Capitalist West world – Rock and Roll, the latest sneakers and beautiful film stars. Aug. 8, 6:30 pm at Cinematheque Manila. Admission is free. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. CINEMALAYA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL Ongoing until Aug. 12 at the following venues: Cultural Center of the Philippines in Roxas Blvd., Greenbelt 1 and Glorietta 4 in Makati and Trinoma and UP Town Center in QC. Full-length films: Distance by Percival Intalan; Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon by Carlo Enciso Catu; Kuya Wes by James Robin Mayo; Liway by Kip Oebanda; Mamang by Denise O'Hara; ML by Benedicto Mique Jr.; Musmos na Sumibol sa Gubat ng Digma by Iar Lionel Arondaing; Pan De Salawal by Che Espiritu; School Service by Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio; The Lookout by Afi Africa. Short films: Babylon by Keith Deligero; Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month by Carlo Francisco Manatad; Kiko by Jojo Driz; Logro by Kani Villaflor; Nangungupahan by Glenn Barit; Sa Saiyang Isla by Christian Candelaria; Si Astri maka Si Tambulah by Xeph Suarez; Siyudad sa Bulawan by Jarell Serencio; Yakap by Mika Fabella and Rafael Froilan Jr.; You, Me and Mr. Wiggles by Jav Velasco. Other festival components: Dokyu – the documentary section. Best of the Festivals – showcase of the best films from local festivals. Indie Nation – a special section featuring independent films. Visions of Asia – screening of award-winning Asian and Netpac films. Outdoor Screening – formerly Green Carpet Screening. Animahenasyon – the best of animation. 4th Cinemalaya Institute Showcase – showcase of the final projects of the Directing and Production Management workshops. Tribute to Director Maryo J. Delos Reyes – special screening of his best films Bagets and Magnifico. Tribute to Bernardo Bernardo – screening of Manila by Night by Ishmael Bernal. Retrospective Section – features the 2017 Cinemalaya Best Film Respeto by Treb Monteras, and Baconaua by Joseph Israel Laban who won Best Director. ✆ 832.1125

VISUAL ARTS

NOVA GALLERY G/F Warehouse 12A La Fuerza Compound by Wipo, Rafaelle Louise & Marc Escalona Gaba. Recent Works: Glory Days by Jucar Raquepo. Until Aug. 11. (Warehouse 12 A La Fuerza Plaza Compound, 2241 Don Chino Roces Ave. Makati) ✆ 659.3697 ARTINFORMAL GREENHILLS

Lessons in Diplomacy Against Diplomacy by P. Alido, A. Bandoy, V. Cavestany, M. Crisostomo, M. Cruz, P. Cruz, J. Escueta, R. Langenegger, J. Melencio, G. Naguiat, J. Oliveria, M. Oliveria, B. Omeng, I. Remo, C. Ricafort, T. Roter, G. Simpliciano, G. Tan, J. Tan, MM Yu, and J. Zoleta until Aug. 18. (277 Connecticut St., Greenhills East, Mandaluyong) GALLERIA DUEMILA Distortions of Reality by Jinggoy Buensuceso until

Aug. 25. (210 Loring St., Pasay) ✆ 831.9990 WE WILL HAVE BEEN YOUNG A product of the Southeast Asian Photography Masterclass. Until Aug. 25 at Mabini Projects (1335 Mabini St., Ermita, Manila). Visit goethe.de/manila GLOBE ART GALLERY Pushing the Clouds Away by Mario de Rivera until Aug. 30. (The Globe Tower, 32nd cor. 7th Aves., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig) ✆ 523.3331

ARTINFORMAL MAKATI In Lui Medina's The Notion of the Edge, a map is a landscape as it is contemplation of its own plasticity. Ella Mendoza teases and tickles the mind in For Your Convenience. Both until Sept. 1. (The Alley at Karrivin, 2316 Chino Roces Ave., Ext., Makati) Email:info@artinformal.com IMAGES FROM MIFA Photographs from the Moscow International Foto Awards at DLS-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts Campus until Sept. 28. (950 P. Ocampo St., Malate, Manila). CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES Stretched Banners by MJ Flamiano until Aug. 12. (Roxas Blvd., Pasay) ✆ 832.1125 KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER

Mega Seoul 4 Decades. Photo exhibition featuring photos of Seoul for the past 4 decades, from the late 1960s to early 2010, through the perspective of 12 Korean photographers from Aug. 10 to Nov. 30. Artist Talk on Aug. 10, 3 pm with Korean photographers Lee Gap Cheol, Lee Eunjong and Keum Hyewon. (Mancor Corporate Center, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig) ✆ 555.1711 AQUINO MUSEUM On Aug. 21, in memory of the 35th death anniversary of former Sen. Benigno Aquino, Jr., entrance to the museum will be free. Plus free film showing of the

Last Journey of Ninoy at 10 am. First 35 visitors will get a souvenir Item. Permanent exhibition: Ninoy and Cory's memorabilias. (Tarlac City) MUSEO NINA LEON AT GALICANO APACIBLE Interactive displays showcase the lives and patriotism of Leon and Galicano Apacible. (Taal, Batangas) Email: museonileonapacible@gmail.com MUSEO NG PAGLILITIS NI ANDRES BONIFACIO Interactive displays on the events that led to the trial and execution of Andres Bonifacio. (4780 Col. Riel, Poblacion 2-A, Maragondon, Cavite) MUSEO NG REPUBLIKA NG 1899 A museum dedicated to historical events during the Malolos Congress in 1898 and the Malolos Republic in 1899. (Malolos, Bulacan) ✆ (044) 794.1674 MUSEO NG KASAYSAYANG PAMPULITIKA An overview of the political history of the Philippines and the making of the Filipino nation. (Casa Real Shrine, Malolos City, Bulacan) ✆ (044) 931.2508 MUSEO NI EMILIO AGUINALDO Retrace the story of our revolution and journey towards independence at the house where Philippine Independence was proclaimed. (Kaingen, Kawit, Cavite) ✆ (046) 484.7643 MUSEO NI APOLINARIO MABINI, TANAUAN Permanent exhibition: Gallery I-Early Life of Pule. Gallery II-Mabini, the Reformist. Gallery III-Mabini, the Revolutionary. Gallery IV-War Against the United States. Gallery V-War in Luzon. Gallery VI-War in Visayas and Mindanao. Gallery VII-Mabini’s Legacy. (Tanauan City, Batangas) ✆ (043) 455.2105 MUSEO NG KATIPUNAN-PINAGLABANAN Site of the Battle of Pinaglabanan houses original artifacts used by the Katipunan, interactive touchscreen monitors, holograms and augmented reality. (Pinaglabanan St., San Juan) ✆ 576.4336 MUSEO NI RAMON MAGSAYSAY The life and legacy of Ramon Magsaysay through interactive displays, original artifacts, and photographs. (Castillejos, Zambales) ✆ (047) 602.1930 MUSEO NI HEN. MIGUEL MALVAR Showcases the life and times of Gen. Miguel Malvar through artifacts, interactive displays and terminals. (Poblacion, Sto. Tomas, Batangas) ✆ (043) 784.8481 MUSEO NI JOSE RIZAL, CALAMBA A modernized museum that presents Rizal's life works and writings through artifacts, hologram, and interactive displays. (Calamba City, Laguna) ✆ (049) 834.1599

AYALA MUSEUM Historia from the BPI Collection until Aug. 12. Hybrid Interplay by Ricky Montilla until Aug. 14. Bamboo Road: Tel Aviv-Manila by Anat Heifetz until Aug. 19. (Makati) ✆ 759.8288 MUSEO ORLINA

Tagaytay Art Beat by R. Arayata, G. Baez, D. Bato, H. Bundalian, L. Caces, K. P. Co, M. Concepcion, J. De Leon, J. Gernale, D. Jimenez, G. Loste, R. Mari, A. Molina, B. Policarpio and L. Storm. Murals by K. Abrigo, J. Agoncillo, D. Monster, A. Cru and DJ Paeste until Aug. 19. (Hollywood Subd. Rd., Brgy. Tolentino East, Tagaytay) ✆ (046) 413.2581

FOOD

MAKATI SHANGRI-LA Inagiku offers an authentic collection of Japanese fare inspired by summer in Japan, available until Aug. 10. Mooncake Festival from Aug. 13 to Sept. 24. (Ayala Ave., Makati) ✆ 813.8888 MAKATI DIAMOND RESIDENCES Ongoing until Sept. 28, visit Alfred every Friday, from 6 pm to 9 pm, for the Cheese & Charcuterie buffet. (118 Legazpi St., Legazpi Vill., Makati) ✆ 317.0999 local 1114 KITSHO JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SAKE BAR 20 percent off on all curry dishes this August. (Hotel Jen Manila Branch, Roxas Blvd., Pasay) ✆ 795.8888 PAN PACIFIC MANILA Grab and Go perfect for your breakfast cravings and takeaways at the Lobby Lounge. (M. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila) ✆ 318.0788

MISCELLANY

LET'S WRITE AND SPEAK IN FRENCH Writing workshop on Aug. 9 and 11. Conversation workshop on Aug. 18. Open to all students, walkins accepted, pre-registration recommended due to limited space. To register, please email your full name, French level, & chosen workshop(s) to: library@alliance.ph. SCENT AND SOUND HEALING The 90-minute scent and sound healing session on Aug. 12 at 10 am is designed to determine where your guilty feelings are coming from, and making amends or simply letting it go. The session uses the powerful sound vibrations of the gong and Gaiaroma's essential oil blends made of pure plant and flower essences. You will learn how to use them in your daily self-care practice. To be held at Yoga+Express Legazpi (Jose Cojuangco Bldg., 119 Dela Rosa St. corner Castro St., Legazpi Village, Makati) For inquiries, SMS (0918) 888.9198. AUGUST EVENTS AT MUSEO PAMBATA Aug. 5-MP Guides' Corner. Keep your markers and pencils in one place with a handmade pencil holder. Aug. 11-Musikahan sa Museo. Spend a musical morning with us as Kaya Pabico serenades us with a beautiful performance. (Roxas Blvd. cor. South Drive, Manila) ✆ 523.1797