Check out this week’s must-see gigs, parties, events, and more!
Wednesday, December 11
Music Heals
Where: Skye Lounge, Roofdeck W Highstreet Building, 28th Street corner, 11th Avenue Bonifacio Global City
Why you should go: Chill out and watch a gig in the very posh Skye Lounge for only P300! Headlining the night are Ebe Dancel, Johnoy Danao, Imago, Jay Durias, and more!
Other details: Gig starts 5 p.m. P300 entrance which will go to Red Cross Philippines
Thursday, December 12
Moment of Clarity with Zedd
Where: SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia complex, Pasay City
Why you should go: Stay the night and find your moment of clarity that Zedd is indeed one artist you should see perform before the year ends!
Other details: Gates open by 9 p.m. Reserve your tickets at SM ticket outlets
Bakunawa X: Compulsive Correspondence
Where: Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound, Sabio St., Makati City
Why you should go: Celebrate Manila's booming electronic scene with performances, live beat sets and DJ sets from Like Animals FXXXYBLNT, Ize, Similarobjects, MokiMcfly, The After-School Special, and more!
Other details: Party starts 9 p.m. Entrance is free!
Martin Solveig and Otto Knows Live in Republiq
Where: Republiq Club, 2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Newport City
Why you should go: Republiq gives you a double treat this weekend! On Thursday, catch Martin Solveig on the table. Be sure to return on Saturday because Otto Knows takes his turn to party with Manila clubbers!
Other details: Doors open by 10 p.m. For inquiries and table reservations, contact 09175508888
Friday, December 13
Friday Eiga Night featuring Brave Story
Where: The Japan Foundation Manila office, 23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat cor. Makati Ave., Makati City
Why you should go: Catch the screening of this heartwarming fantasy film about a boy who trains as a hero in search for the power to change fate and cure his sick mother.
Other details: Film viewing starts at 6:30 p.m. This event is for free!
Friday, December 13 to Saturday, December 14
Homegrown Collective
Where: B-Side at The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., Makati City
Why you should go: Catch this year-ender merchandise bazaar featuring the best of Pinoy indie clothing labels! While shopping, listen to performances from Kamikazee, Greyhoundz, Franco, Quezo, Slapshock, Wolfgang, and more! Did we also mention that there will also be a 2k14 Tournament and a Tekken tournament?
Other details: This event spans for two days, from December 13 to 14. A one-day pass costs P300 while a two-day pass is worth P500.
Saturday, December 14
United Under Dance featuring Apsara
Where: TIME in Manila, 7840 Makati Ave., Makati City
Why you should go: DJ Apsara will visit Manila to bring the house down and party with TIME's resident DJs Cammy V, John Odin, and more!
Other details: Doors open 10 p.m. For reservation and inquiries, contact 09055596531
Better Living Through Xeroxography Small Press Expo XIV: A New Beginning
Where: Lopez Museum and Library, at Exchange Road, Pasig City
Why you should go: Support independent authors and publishers! Go to this expo and explore their books, zines, doodles, CDs, movies, and more!
Other details: Gates open 9 a.m. This event is open to the public!
Exception Music Festival
Where: Globe Circuit Grounds, Makati City
Why you should go: For an event claiming to be the "biggest outdoor music festival" with three stages and over ten international and local EDM artists including Krewella, Dubvision, and Arctic Moon, this is one music gathering you shouldn't miss.
Other details: Gates open 3 p.m. Tickets start at P1590 with two free drinks (early bird registration) and door charge at P1910 with two free drinks and one meal. For VIP tables, contact 8088080
Monday, December 16
Ceasefire: A Night of Acquittal
Where: Nation Bar and Grill, 19 Scout Borromeo, Quezon City
Why you should go: Be there when things heat up as Up Dharma Down brings the good music vibes, together with Your Imaginary Friends and other special guests!
Other details: Gig starts 9 p.m. Tickets at P350, inclusive of drinks. Proceeds of this gig will be given to survivors of Yolanda.