Check out this week’s must-see gigs, parties, events, and more!
Wednesday, September 11
Back In The Hood
Where: New Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City
Why you should go: Why party in clubs or bars when you can party in a mall after hours? Yes, a mall will be closed down to celebrate the return of Trilogy Botique! Global acts Baby Bash, DJ E-Man, and Abrina will be performing for this one-of-a-kind mall party, and so will local talents Jay R, Mica, Ace Ramos, Deuce Manila, and more!
Other details: Event starts 6:30 p.m. Drinks and food for free! Prizes up for grabs! RSVP to 09153263241
Wednesday Play
Where: Imperial Ice Bar, The Fort Strip, Fort Bonifacio
Why you should go: Always trying to be ahead of everyone else? Then be there at the launch pad of the next music hits. Also, get some complimentary drinks from Russian Standardform from 9 to 11 p.m.
Other details: No door charge but dress code is strictly implemented. Book your tables by contacting 09175428831
Thursday, September 12
Clubbing TV Ultra Lounge Manila Grand Opening
Where: Palladium, Lower Ground Floor, New World Hotel, Esperanza cor. Makati Ave., Ayala Center
Why you should go: The newest ultra lounge is finally in town and DJ Liz Candy (all the way from France!) will be playing the hottest club hits to celebrate its opening.
Other details: For reservations, call 09175813572
Have A Drink & Shake Some Hands!
Where: Today X Future, 7-T Gen. Malvar St., Araneta Centre, Cubao, Quezon City
Why you should go: Finally, an event where you can shake anyone's hands and not be the least bit creepy! Make friends over conversations, good music courtesy of Siomai, James Grr, and Notorious Bigornia, and drunken Gummy shots (Buy 1 Take 1 for P130!)
Other details: Party starts 9 p.m. For inquiries, contact 09285209102
Friday, September 13
Dave Matthews Band Night
Where: Route 196 Bar, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
Why you should go: The best acoustic performers including Johnoy Danao, Bullet Dumas, and Inky De Dios take on Dave Matthews Band hits. You can even make some requests on what they'll play!
Other details: Gig starts 9 p.m. Entrance fee for only P200!
Friday, September 13
Hennessy Artistry: 2013 Club Series
Where: Palladium, Lower Ground Floor New World Makati City Manila Hotel Esperanza Street Corner Makati Avenue Ayala Center
Why you should go: A night of a spectacular blend of different music genres await you for this year's Hennessy Artistry event. Listen to music by DJ Jana, Dash Calzado, DJ BadKiss as free-flowing drinks are served the whole night.
Other details: For reservations, call (02)5768479
THE 5th Anniversary
Where: Cubao Expo, Gen. Romulo Avenue, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Why you should go: Listen to Goodleaf, Coffee Break Island, Goons and Guns, and other bands perform while checking out photo exhibits from Dreams Burn Down and Czar Kristoff and watching a skateboard competition! Mixtapes and other freebies will also be given away!
Other details: Free event! Party starts 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 14
Not Just Fifteen Minutes of FAME
Where: Last Home Resto Bar, Unit 175 Building C, Ortigas Home Depot Complex, Julia Vargas Avenue, Pasig City
Why you should go: The Female Artists & Musicians' Evolution (FAME) is back with a multi-arts event featuring women performers. Listen to live music by girl power bands General Luna, Flush & The Toilets, browse an art exhibit by women artists and watch spoken word performances by Romancing Venus.
Other details: Event starts 8 p.m. and entrance fee is only P100!
Kaya Green Band
Where: Sev's Café, Basement, Legaspi Towers 300, Roxas Boulevard cor P. Ocampo (formerly Vito Cruz), Malate, Manila
Why you should go: Listen to some inspiring world music! Check out the Kaya Green Band, fresh from their performance at the 2013 Homeless World Cup in Poland.
Other details: Showtime at 8 p.m. P150 door price with P100 consumable
Rihanna: Pre-Concert Party
Where: Palladium, Lower Ground Floor New World Makati City Manila Hotel Esperanza Street Corner Makati Avenue Ayala Center
Why you should go: Rihanna may not appear at this party herself, but get a chance to win not one, not two, not three, but FOUR lower box tickets to her upcoming concert + other freebies! A special prize will also be given to the guest with the best Rihanna-inspired look!
Other details: Doors open 10 p.m. For table reservations, contact 5768479