What's happening in Manila this weekend? SPOT.ph zeroes in on the events and happenings you shouldn't miss.
1. GET "DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN, DOWN..."
Get down with Jay Sean on September 3, 8 p.m. at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City for his Jay Sean Live in Manila Concert. Listen to him as he performs your favorite hits like Do You Remember and Down. Tickets prices are P6,102 for VIP, P4,122 for Lower Box, P3,024 for Upper Box A, P1,593 for Upper Box B, and P530 for General Admission. For inquiries, call TicketNet at 911-5555.
"Down" by Jay Sean
2. GO TO "A PLACE WHERE NOBODY DARED TO GO"
Catch Rachel Alejandro perform in the light-hearted musical comedy whose title song Olivia Newton John made famous in the 70s: Xanadu, on September 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 18, 8 p.m. at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, 4/F RCBC Plaza, Makati City. The singer-actress plays the role of Greek muse, Clio, who descends from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 to inspire Sonny, a struggling artist. But when Clio, disguised as an Australian roller girl named Kira, falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and Clio risks eternal banishment to the underworld. Ticket prices are P1,545, P1,339, P1,133, P824, P721, and P412. For inquiries, call TicketWorld at 891-9999.
3. ARRIBA, ARRIBA, ANDALE, ANDALE! 
Get a taste of Mexican cinema at the Mexico: Cine y revolucion on September 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the Instituto Cervantes' Salon de Actos, Ermita, Manila with screenings at 4 and 6 p.m.The eight-film lineup showcases Mexico's cinematic discovery after the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1917. To see the lineup and schedule, click here. Admission to all films is free on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 526-1482 or visit the Instituto Cervantes de Manila website.
4. BOND WITH BALLETOMANES
Go from classical to contemporary at the Ballet Philippines' September Gala from September 3 to 5 at the CCP Main Theater, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard,Pasay City. Witness the best in classical, neoclassical and contemporary dance with the Manila Symphony Orchestra accompanying the evening performances. Click here to see the featured works and performance schedule. Ticket prices are P1,545,P1,236, P1,030, P824, P515, and P309. For inquiries, call 551-0221/832-6011 or visit the TicketWorld website.
5. WATCH POETRY IN MOTION
Celebrate with Airdance this weekend as is stages NINE: Airdance's 9th Anniversary Contemporary Dance Concert on September 4 and 5, 8 p.m. at the Dance Forum Space, 36E West Ave., Quezon City. Witness the latest works of outstanding choreographers Paul Morales (Artistic Director of Ballet Philippines), Myra Beltran (Artistic Director, Dance Forum), Herbert Alvarez (Artistic Director, UP Dance Co.), Raul Alcoseba (Artistic Director, Chameleon Dance Theater), Christine Crame (Artistic Director, Seven Dance Co. & St. Benilde Romancon Dance Co.), Novy Bereber, and Ernest Hojlla. Tickets are P200 (P100 for senior citizens and students). For inquiries, call or text 415-2185/ (0916)356-6693 or visit the Airdance website.
