Sunday to Sunday
AROUND TOWN February 10 to 17, 2019
MUSIC MMMM .... MADZ!
The Philippine Madrigal Singers on Feb. 10, 5 pm at the CCP Main Theater (Roxas Blvd., Pasay). ✆ 891.9999
EARTH, WIND & FIRE GREATEST HITS
Feb. 10, 8 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila (Pasay). ✆ 891.9999
ROCKING TRADITION: A SHAMISEN CONCERT
Featuring Keisho Ohno on Feb. 12, 7 pm at the GT-Toyota Auditorium, UP Asian Center (Quezon City). Seating is first come, first served. Walk-ins are welcome, but attendees are encouraged to sign up. For inquiries, please e-mail: asiancenter@ up.edu.ph
HIMIG NG AKING PAG IBIG
Noel Cabangon on Feb. 13 at the Music Museum (Greenhills, San Juan). ✆ 891.9999
OGIE ALCASID MASTER OF LOVE
With Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers. Feb. 14, 8 pm at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila (Pasay). ✆ 891.9999
KUH LEDESMA MY UNFORGETTABLE VALENTINES
Feb. 14, 6 pm at Dusit Thani Hotel (Makati). With Basil Valdez. ✆ 891.9999
SILVER LINING THE CONCERT
Joanna Ampil, Reuben Laurente and Arman Ferrer on Feb. 14, 8 pm at the Globe Auditorium, Maybank Theater (BGC Arts Center, Taguig). ✆ 891.9999
JAMIE IN PERFECT COMPANY
Jamie Rivera and The Company on Feb. 14, 8 pm at the Music Museum (Greenhills, San Juan). ✆ 891.9999
TIMELESS CLASSICS
Martin Nievera and Lani Misalucha on Feb. 14 at the PICC Plenary Hall (CCP Complex, Pasay). ✆ 891.9999
THE SONGBIRD AND THE SONG HORSE
Regine Velasquez and Vice Ganda on Feb. 14, 15, 16 shows at 7:30 pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum (Araneta Center, Cubao, QC). ✆ 911.5555
BUBBLE GANG: PAROKYA NATO' A LAUGH STORY
Michael V., Kim Domingo, Sef Cadayona, Chariz Solomon, Betong Sumaya, Denise Barbacena, etc. Feb. 15, 8 pm at Waterfront Hotel and Casino (Cebu City). ✆ 470.2222
RICK PRICE LIVE IN MANILA
Feb. 15, 8 pm at the New Frontier Theater (Araneta Center, Cubao, QC). With Joey Generoso and Jinky Vidal. ✆ 911.5555
HITMAKERS AND AI
Hajji Alejandro, Rey Valera, Marco Sison and Aiai delas Alas on Feb. 15, 8 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World (Pasay). ✆ 891.9999
PIERROT LUMIERE
A multimedia sound performance by MAM, manufaktur für aktuelle music and Warped Type on Feb. 16, 7 pm at the Yuchengco Museum (Makati). Admission is free on a first come, first served basis. Visit Goethe.de/manila.
DANCE THE FILIPINO HEART & SOUL IN LOVE
Douglas Nierras' Powerdance on Feb. 16-17, shows at 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm at the Meralco Theater (Ortigas, Pasig). ✆ 891.9999
THEATER EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Written by Lungs’ Duncan MacMillan and Johnny Donahoe, tells the story of a little girl who chronicles all the little things that make life brilliant. Starring Teresa Herrera. Feb. 10, 16-17, 23-24 at Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall, Maybank Theater (BGC Arts Center, 26th St., BGC, Taguig). ✆ 891.9999
M. BUTTERFLY
A Tony Award-winning stage play that paints the controversial love affair of French diplomat René Gallimard and Chinese opera singer Song Liling. It is loosely based on a true story that took place in the 1980s. Starring Olivier Borten (as Gallimard) and RS Francisco (as Liling). Feb. 14 to 27 at SM City Iloilo Cinema 6. ✆ 470.2222
ETO NA! MUSIKAL NAPO!
It promises its audiences wholesome entertainment with twinges of rom-com and nostalgia, using the music of the Apo Hiking Society. Runs until March 17, shows at 8 pm (Fri/Sun), and 2:30 pm (Sat) at Globe Auditorium, Maybank Performing Arts Theater (BGC Arts Center, 26th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig). ✆ 891.9999 VISUAL ARTS BROCKA, BERNAL & THE CITY The life and work of National Artists for Film Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal, examines the films of the two directors through the use of Manila as millieu and character that weigh down on the lives of its inhabitants. At the Gallery School of Design and Arts Campus, DLS-CSB (950 P. Ocampo St., Malate, Manila) until April 27.
SPACE ENCOUNTERS GALLERY
Everything's A Blur. Norlie Meimban deftly employs his signature style to trick the viewers into seeing movement in his works on acrylic glass. Until Feb. 15. (Padilla Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig) Email: spacegallery.info@gmail.com
KAISA-ANGELO KING HERITAGE CENTER
From the Perch of an Accidental China Hand. Peering into a kaleidescope with the collection of Jaime FlorCruz until Feb. 17. (17 Anda corner Cabildo St., Intramuros, Manila)
AYALA MUSEUM
Converging Realities. Fifth solo exhibit of visual artist, Reybert Ramos until Feb. 19 at ArtistSpace. (Makati Ave., Makati). ✆ 759.8288
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE MANILLE GALLERY
Afterworld Obliteration by Dexter Sy until Feb. 23. (209 N. Garcia St., Bel-Air II, Makati) ✆ 895.7585
ARTINFORMAL (GREENHILLS) Fluido.
Italian artists Sebastiano Mortellaro, Davies Zambotti, Renzo Marasca, and Barbara Fragogna and Filipino artists (Lui Medina, Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, Dharma Bum, and Paulo Vinluan will present works that contemplate the question of ‘place.’ A collective exhibit curated by Barbara Fragogna and Lui Medina. Until Feb. 28. (277 Connecticut St., Greenhills East, Mandaluyong)
SILVERLENS GALLERY
+63 I +62. Featuring Melati Suryodarmo and Agus Suwage from Indonesia and Geraldine Javier and Leslie de Chavez from the Philippines. Explores how these two next-door countries who are strangers to
each other's cultures, are connected through their own rich art histories. Feb. 16 to March 16. (2263 Don Chino Roces Ave., Ext., Makati) ✆ 816.0044
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF MANILA
Wynn Wynn Ong’s Sa Dagat at Bundok collection is a tribute to the diversity of the Philippines – from endangered species of flora and fauna as well as newfound species until Feb. 28. (Roxas Blvd., Manila) ✆ 708.7828
MUSEO NI ORLINA
Legacy. Reflections Gallery features award-winning artist, Phillip Victor, in a posthumous exhibit of abstract art. Until Feb. 24. (Tagaytay City)
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Habol Panay: The Woven Artistry of Western
Visayas is an offshoot of “Hibla ng Lahing Filipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles”. Illustrates how the weaving heritage of Panay Island has evolved into what it is today. (P. Burgos, Manila)
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
Artipak. An exhibit of book sculptures by Sven Wilbur Lim until March 3. Nasaan Ka Na, MaraBini: Tracing Liberation and Empowerment in the Stories of F.V. Coching's Rebel Daughters until April 7. (Roxas Blvd., Pasay) ✆ 832.1125
MUSEO NI HEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
A modernized museum that presents the life and heroism of Gen. Miguel Malvar through visual arts, documents, interactive displays and terminals. (Poblacion, Sto. Tomas, Batangas) ✆ (043) 784.8481
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 NI JOSE RIZAL, CALAMBA
Permanent exhibition: Rizal's life works and writings through artifacts, hologram, and interactive displays. (Calamba City, Laguna) ✆ (049) 834.1599
BENCAB MUSEUM
Mark Time by Dexter Sy until April 21. (Km. 6 Asin Road, Tuba, Baguio) ✆ (074) 442.7165
KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER
Strokes: Beautiful Korean Calligraphy. Features 50 different calligraphy artworks of Korea Calligraphy Association artists, as part of the year-long activities of KCC for the 70th Anniversary of PhilippinesKorea Diplomatic Relations. Until Feb. 28. (32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig) ✆ 555.1711
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 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 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
FOOD CLARK MARRIOTT HOTEL
Goji Kitchen + Bar gives birthday celebrants 25 percent discount on lunch or dinner plus a free birthday cake. To qualify for the promo, you have to come in a group of six full paying guests and may be availed on your birth month only. Promo until March 31. Offers a variety of flavors and live kitchen with nine food sections namely Asian, Western, Japanese, Parilla, Cold Cuts, Dessert, Carving and a Noodle Bar. Reservation is required,
✆ (045) 5985002 or email: clarkmarriotthotel@ marriott.com.
PAN PACIFIC MANILA
For just P1,000 per person, eat as much as you can from a delicious spread of nibblers such as balut and penoy, chicharon baboy at bulaklak; hot-offthe Indonesian mixed satay; straight-from-the-wok fish and prawn balls, yakitori Japanese skewers,
tokwa’t baboy, Singaporean laksa, Arabic grillings and shawarma; fried rice specials such as Chinese
yang chow, nasi goreng, Indian biryani; sweets such as taho, turon saba, kamote-Q and ube, among others. Available at the Pacific Lounge every Friday starting 7 pm. (M. Adriatico cor. Gen. Malvar Sts., Malate, Manila) ✆ 318.0788
EASTWOOD RICHMONDE HOTEL
Eastwood Café+Bar presents the newest set of Chef’s Specials which are destined to be the “Nuovo Classics” of our time. Executive Chef Vic Barangan features dishes prepared sous vide to achieve the perfect doneness while enhancing flavors and sealing in all the vitamins and minerals of each dish. Available until March 31. (17 Orchard Road, Eastwood City, QC) ✆ 570.7777
CENTURY PARK HOTEL
Café in the Park offers Century Burger, a 1.2-pound burger grilled to your liking. Lunch and dinner buffet is also available, senior citizens get 50 percent discount on buffets every Sat. and Sun. Century Tsukiji wants you to try its tonkatsu ramen garnished with pork belly, egg and vegetables. (599 Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Manila) ✆ 528.8888
MISCELLANY JUMPSTART YOUR FREELANCE WRITING CAREER
Feb. 16, 1-6 pm in Fully Booked Bonifacio Global City (Taguig City). Karen Ferry-Fernandez will divulge her own tried and tested tips to survive in this industry. Email: writersblock.ph@gmail.com.
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE PAINTING
Chinese brush painting workshop under artist Prof. Yi Chi Ming on Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9 at Gateway Gallery (Araneta Center, Cubao, QC). To register, ✆ 588.4000 local 8300, gatewaygallery@ aranetagroup.com.
THE 10TH PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL PYROMUSICAL COMPETITION
Feb. 16, 23 and March 2, 9, 16 at the Bayside, Mall of Asia Complex (Pasay). ✆ 470.2222
ENTWINE: WEDDINGS BY SEDA VERTIS NORTH
A one-day bridal fair showcasing a curated line-up of the most sought-after wedding suppliers, talks by industry experts, then capped off with Face Off 2019 Bridal Edition fashion show featuring the exquisite bridal designs of the country’s foremost designers. Feb. 17, 9 am to 9 pm at the Quezon Ballroom. Admission is free. To pre-register, please click on this link: www.bit.ly/EntwineReg. (Astra cor. Lux Drives, Vertis North, QC)
FASHION REVOLUTION
An exhibition about possibilities and the challenges that are changing the fashion industry to help save the environment at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila until April 30. (Roxas Blvd., Manila) ✆ 708.7828