Check out this week’s must-see gigs, parties, events, and more!
Wednesday, July 17
Ladies’ Night
Where: Buddha Bar at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City
Why you should go: One of the hippest and most happening bars in the city finally jumped on the bandwagon! Buddha Bar now has Ladies’ Night! Free sparkling wine for all hardworking gals from 9 p.m. till midnight.
Other details: For table reservations and other inquiries, contact 856-6859 or 856-6719
Thursday, July 18
Rock Señorita’s
Where: Freedom Bar, 2nd floor Anonas Commercial Complex, No. 3 Anonas Road Project 3, Quezon City
Why you should go: Girls prove that they too can rock-and maybe even rock harder than men! Join General Luna, Save Me Hollywood, and other kickass girl bands in their Ladies Rock Night Out!
Other details: P200 entrance fee inclusive of one free beer. Show starts at 9 p.m. For reservations and inquiries contact (0917) 903-7124 or (0919) 814-4885
Friday, July 19
Maximum Capacity
Where: Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan City
Why you should go: It’s Spongecola’s first major solo concert featuring guest performers Zia Quizon, Gary Valenciano, and more!
Other details: Tickets are at P1,236, P824, and P515 available at TicketWorld and Music Museum. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Cover Night
Where: Saguijo Cafe + Bar, 7612 Guijo Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City
Why you should go: Have some great bands cover other great bands, and what do you get? Brgy. Tibay’s Cover Night! Headlining are Greyhoundz, Typecast, Queso, Severo, Kalabasa, and Stickfiggas! Medisina shirts and other goodies will also be available during the event.
Other details: P200 entrance fee inclusive of one free beer. Show starts at 9 p.m.
New Filipino Documentaries
Where: Handuraw Pizza, Sikatuna Anonas Extension, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Why you should go: Learn about Nanay Mameng and Yanan, two revolutionary women, in the back-to-back showing of documentaries about their lives.
Other details: Screening is free. Thoughtful conversations follow. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 19
Bootcamp
Where: Cubao Expo, Gen. Romulo St., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Why you should go: The line-up. Definitely the line-up. Performers include Pedicab, Gloc-9, Peryodiko, Flying Ipis, Duster, Yolanda Moon, and more!
Other details: Admission is absoultely free! Show starts at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 20
Dance Yrself Clean
Where: Today X Future, 7-T Gen. Malvar St., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Why you should go: If you don’t want to pay thousands of pesos to get into a bar and just dance your heart out, then this is for you! Entrance is absolutely free but you still experience a club-intensity party. Featuring DJ sets by Joey Santos, JC Siomai, Poch, and Loyola Hives.
Other details: Again, there is no cover charge! Just bring your dancing shoes!
Monday, July 22
Load Up Weekdays
Where: The Distillery Jupiter, 20 Jupiter St., Makati City
Why you should go: Because there will be unlimited cocktails for only P399 every Monday to Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m.
Other details: For table reservations and other inquiries, contact (0916) 655-5116 or 403-5293
Parokya ni Edgar at The 70s Bistro
Where: 70s Bistro, 46 Anonas St., Project 2, Quezon City
Why you should go: One night of pure Parokya ni Edgar madness. They’re sure to give you one hell of a night.
Other details: For entrance and ticket inquiries, contact 434-3597
Tuesday, July 23
Reggae Pon Di Roof
Where: Pink Manila Hostel, Bautista St. corner Don Pedro St., Malate, Manila
Why you should go: Have an all-nighter dancing and partying to ska, dub, dancehall, and more!
Other details: Opens 6 p.m. and P250 gets you in with a free drink.