Check out this week’s Labor Day gigs, parties, events in the metro!
Wednesday, April 30
International Jazz Day
Where: Tago Jazz Café, 14 Justice Lourdes Paredes San Diego Ave. corner Real Ave., Cubao, Quezon City
Why you should go: Celebrate International Jazz Day with some of the finest, baddest and heavy cats the country has seen in this era.
Other details: Gig starts 9 p.m. Free entrance!
URBN Wednesday
Where: URBN Bar and Kitchen, 3/F Fort Pointe II Building, 28th St., Bonifacio Global City
Why you should go: Start off Labor Day weekend by partying with Miss Teaze and Jena Daza and their hip hop lineup! Complimentary drinks to the ladies, so round up your BFFs and make it a girls night out!
Other details: Gates open 10 p.m. For table reservations, contact 09175649333
Wolfgang
Where: The Roadhouse Manila Bay, SM by the bay, Mall of Asia, Pasay City
Why you should go: Just Wolfgang and their songs all night long.
Other details: Gig starts 8:30 p.m. P200 entrance fee but be sure to get their early to get seats!
Electric Runway
Where: 71 Gramercy at The Gramercy, Kalayaan Ave. corner Salamanca St., Century City, Makati City
Why you should go: 71 Gramercy raised the bar higher with their Labor Day offering! This week's Electric Runway will be hosted by Fabio Ide and Manolet Dario, with music by Arnel Genterone (Prive’), Martin Pulgar (Republiq) and Manolet Dario (NBK).
Other details: Doors open by 9 p.m. For reservations, contact 09178477535
Terno Night
Where: Craft Pub & Grill, Unit E The Fort Entertainment Complex, Bonifacio Global City
Why you should go: Be sure to listen to Terno's underrated but listen-worthy artists when they come to Craft this Wednesday!
Other details: Gig starts 8 p.m. For reservations, call (02)8462649 or (02)5521650
Wednesday, April 30
Rockoustic Wednesday featuring Johnoy Danao
Where: Last Home Resto Bar, Unit 175 Building C, Ortigas Home Depot Complex, Julia Vargas Ave., Pasig
Why you should go: While others are partying their Labor Day weekend away, are you looking for something more laid-back to start your vacation? Listen to the cool and charismatic voice of Johnoy Danao as he plays OPM, alternative classics and covers Dave Matthews Band songs. Also joining him is Ahmad Tanji of We Are Imaginary.
Other details: Gig starts 9 p.m. For table reservations, contact 09178742102
Friday, May 2
Stray True Exklusiv + Malate Music and Culture
Where: Exklusiv Nightclub, 1917 Adriatico St., Malate, Manila
Why you should go: The Labor Day party continues with all-star music courtesy of DJ Odyssey, DJ Jeff Almighty (Exklusiv) and DJ Chris Chaos (Cable Car Makati) and Hennessy VS bottles for only P3500! Ladies get in for free!
Other details: Doors open 10 p.m. TO be on the guest list, visit GuestList.ph and for reservations, contact 09162775555
Saturday, May 3
Otaku Summer Jam 2014
Where: B-Side at The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., Makati City
Why you should go: Love animes and love music? Watch some indie bands who will be playing well-loved and familiar songs from animes! There will also be cosplay competition, fan art contest, and many more!
Other details: Gates open 10 a.m. Just P150 to get in! For inquiries, contact l5rproductionsph@gmail.com
Neruda Reunion 2014
Where: saGuijo Café + Bar, 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati City
Why you should go: Rock band Neruda is back! To celebrate their reunion, their friends Maryzak, Mr. Bones and The Boneyard Circus, Dhruva Tara, Philipa, December Pilipinas, and Agos will warm the stage in preparation for their comeback.
Other details: Reunion starts 8:45 p.m. Tickets at P150, inclusive of one free beer!
Tuesday, May 6
In The Loop 2
Where: Route 196, 196-A Katipunan Ave. Extension, Blue Ridge A, Quezon City
Why you should go: Here's another evening of live looping performances from these established acts and undiscovered talents: Enrique De Dios (Kjwan, Brigada, Out of Body Special), Pat Tirano (Monkeyspank, Archipelago), Lyriel Gonzales, Zsaris Mendioro, Pj Martinez, Juan Carlos Velez Castano.
Other details: Performances start 9 p.m. For inquiries, contact (02)4391972