What's happening in Manila this week? SPOT.ph zeroed in on the events you shouldn't miss.

GET YOUR GEEK ON

Get a glimpse of the "literary rock star," Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Coraline, Stardust), as he reveals the winners of the 3rd Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards on March 17, 7 p.m. at the Rockwell Tent. Those who kept tabs on Fully Booked promos, the last of which ended on March 14, have a chance to win Gaiman's books, book signing passes and even a dinner with the geek god.

Neil Gaiman at the Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards in 2007.

FALL IN LOVE AGAIN

American Idol's Jason Castro sings his trademark acoustic folk pop songs at Trinoma, Glorietta 5 and Market! Market! from March 18 to 21. Click here for tickets.

Music video of "Let's Just Fall In Love Again"

BE AS LOUD AS THE HELL YOU WANT

The Tony Award winning musical, Avenue Q, is back, featuring Rachel Alejandro, Felix Rivera, Joel Trinidad, Calvin Millado, Aiza Seguerra, Frenchie Dy and Thea Tadiar. Catch this comedy from March 17 to 27 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium. Reserve tickets via TicketWorld.

Rachel Alejandro (Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut) sings "There's A Fine, Fine Line."

CELEBRATE RUSSIA WITH LOVE

Commemorate 35 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Russia with the Russian Film Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines from March 16 to 20. Watch five classical and contemporary films produced by Mosfilm: Ward No. 6, Vanished Empire, The Star, The Mirror and Agony. All screenings are free on a first come, first served basis. Check out the screening schedule.

Trailer of Vanished Empire

SEE KARMA ON CANVAS

A little dog who steps on its own poop, a red fire truck caught on fire and an angel falling in anguish--see all these and more at Raymond Legaspi's Unfortunately, an exhibit that explores irony and hyperbole. Unfortunately runs until March 25 at Alliance Française Total Gallery.

SALE ALERT!
Crocs Mega Sale
Paul & Joe Sale

For this week's Club and Bar Scene schedules, go to the next page.