What's happening in Manila this week? SPOT.ph zeroed in on the events and happenings you shouldn't miss.
1. PARTY FOR THE EARTH
Celebrate Earth Day with the Earth Day Jam on April 23 at Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City. Performing artists include Urbandub, Imago, Up Dharma Down, Kalayo, Chicosci, 6 Cyclemind, Bembol Rockers, The Bloomfields, Hilera, Kjwan, Juan Pablo Dream, Noel Cabangon, Radioactive Sago Project, Session Road, Skabeche, The Dawn, Tropical Depression and Callalily. Admission is free.
The Bembol Rockers perform at the 2009 Earth Day Jam.
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2. LAUGH OUT LOUD WITH WILLIE NEPOMUCENO
The master impersonator Willie Nepomuceno spoofs the presidential candidates in Presidentiables' Gut Talent on April 23, 8:30 p.m. at the Music Museum.
3. CELEBRATE SPAIN AT THE OAKROOM
Discover Torres wines from Penedes, Catalonia complemented by tapas, seabass a la brasa, chuletillas de cordero, paella valenciana, and delectable desserts at the Spanish Wine and Food Festival at the Oakroom Restaurant of Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center (Ortigas). The festival runs until April 26.
4. GET YOUR GEEK ON
Attention bookworms: Instituto Cervantes de Manila's yearly book market, Dia del Libro, is on April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get your hands on children and young adult titles, dictionaries, novels, and non-fiction titles that go for as low as P20. Sweetening the deal is a red rose you automatically get with every purchase. Watch for your favorite authors as they might grace the event.
Video promo for the 2008 Dia del Libro
5. WALK YOUR DOG FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
In celebration of Earth Day, join Bark for the Environment: Dog Walk on April 25, 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife. Registration fee is P100; all proceeds are for the benefit of the Animal Welfare Coalition. First 50 registrants get an event shirt.
