Check out this week’s must-see gigs, parties, events, and more!
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Wednesday, June 26
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Wasted Wednesdays
Where: Palladium Club, New World Hotel, Esperanza Street (Greenbelt 3) corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City
Why you should go: If you got a bad case of midweek stress, it’s time to let loose in Palladium’s Wasted Wednesdays. This Wasted Wednesday features top DJs Lady Trinity, Matthew Carbonell, and Regiel Orocay.
Other details: The bar’s open from 12 m.n. to 2 p.m. the next day, plus it’s hosted by top models and international man-beauties.
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MMA: Mas Mayabang Ako Music Battle Round 6
Where: saGuijo Cafe + Bar, 7612 Guijo Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City
Why you should go: These rockers is bringing their A-Game on Wednesday. It sounds a lot of fun to watch (what we imagine would be like) a live version of Guitar Hero Face Off. Wilabaliw, Talata, and Curbside will also be performing!
Other details: Entrance fee costs P200 inclusive of one beer. Show starts 7 p.m.
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Thursday, June 27
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Movie Nights Manila presents "The Arrival" by Erik Matti
Where: Last Home Resto Bar, Unit 175 Building C, Ortigas Home Depot Complex, Julia Vargas Avenue, Pasig City
Why you should go: Never pass up a free movie screening, especially if it’s a movie directed by Erik Matti (On The Job, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles). The story is about a bookkeeper in his mid-40s who searches for a mysterious woman who visits him in his dreams.
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Day of Valor: A Visual Poetry Collaboration
Where: The Big Bad Wolf, Ground floor, Fairways Tower, 5th Avenue corner Mickinley, Bonifacio Global City
Why you should go: Make art, watch art happen, or just be there to support it. This performance art features the literary work of Pauline Lacanilao, visual artists Sean Andrew Cura, Sandra Dans, and Katrina Teh.
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Friday, June 28
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Rock Loqal Joyride Session 3
Where: Last Home Resto Bar, Unit 175 Building C, Ortigas Home Depot Complex, Julia Vargas Avenue, Pasig City
Why you should go: This Rock Loqal session is the happy meal of gigs. For P150, you get a ticket, a free beer, and a CD! Featuring Reklamo, Mr. Bones and The Boneyard Circus, Army of One, Poteyto, Scraderscript.
Other details: Show starts 9 p.m. and you’re guaranteed that 50% of ticket sales go straight to the artists’ pockets!
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Friday, June 28
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AlterEgo Anniversary
Where: Time in Manila, 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City
Why you should go: Time in Manila’s AlterEgo Nights is turning a year older this Friday! Expect one rocking celebration featuring Paulo Palencia Martin Lugtu, and Marie Garcia.
Saturday, June 29
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SSSF13 The After Party
Where: Last Home Resto Bar, Unit 175 Building C, Ortigas Home Depot Complex, Julia Vargas Avenue, Pasig City
Why you should go: For a different gig experience- how about ukeleles instead of the usual electric guitar? Limited memorabilia shirts will also be sold at the event!
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DIY MAGIC: MAGIC IN EVERYDAY OBJECTS (Science X Magic Workshop)
Where: Pugad Lawin Studio at Victoria School Compound, Ermin Garcia St., Cubao, Quezon City
Why you should go: Who gives magic workshops these days? Almost no one! Make your Saturday night a magical one with theater ensemble Sipat Lawin’s resident magician. This is one of their blank ticket events so you pay how much you think the show was worth.
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Hands In Your Pants
Where: Route 196, 96-A Katipunan Avenue Extension, Blue Ridge A, Quezon City
Why you should go: You’re guaranteed a free hug, a warm beer, and great music courtesy of Ang Bandang Shirley, Taken By Cars, Hidden Nikki, Hansom, Nanay Mo, Halik ni Gringo, Tide/Edit, Farewell Fair Weather. You can’t deny that awesome line-up all for P200!
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IndieRock: No Labels, Just Music
Where: Autonomy music bar & resto, 431 Maria clara street corner Barangka Drive Brgy. Plainview, Mandaluyong City
Why you should go: Discover the next, big OPM band! Give these independent bands a chance: Alamat ng Paa, Yuko, StandPipe, Pentagram of Fire, and more! P150 gets you in, inclusive of a beer. Show starts at 7 p.m.
