Check out the gigs, parties, and events this week!
Wednesday, June 25
Revolver Rekta!
Where: saGuijo Café + Bar, 7612 Guijo Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City
Why you should go: Unplugged and unadulterated acoustic performances from Ebe Dancel, Johnoy Danao, Gabby Alipe, and Uela? Their performances will surely hit the bull's eye for your listening pleasure.
Other details: Gig starts 9 p.m. Get in for P200, inclusive of one bottle of beer.
Thursday, June 26
Icona Pop Live in Manila
Where: Raven Boutique Club, W Fifth Building, 5th Avenue corner 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City
Why you should go: Don’t pass up the chance to watch Swedish duo Icona Pop. Watch this internationally acclaimed act perform their biggest hits as they open this new club in BGC.
Other details: Doors open 10 p.m. Tickets at P3,000, available at RavenManila.com. For VIP tables, contact 0917-807-1111.
I-Student: Back to School Party
Where: BKB Black Kings Bar, Unit 101 Westlife Building, 107 West Avenue, Quezon City
Why you should go: Help children in Leyte build a brighter future as Project Stealth, DJ Spank, DJ Sheen, and ramp models show off their skills.
Other details: Doors open by 9 p.m. You can get in by bringing P200 worth of school supplies. These will be given to students in Leyte.
The Pit: The Dark Side of the Moon
Where: Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Why you should go: Black Market is open all week, but we suggest diving into the Pit this Thursday and let BuwanBuwan Collective, one of the newest music collectives in the country, take care of your electronic music needs.
Other details: Gates open 10 p.m. Entrance is free!
Friday, June 27
Femme Fatale
Where: Amber Ultra Lounge, Unit F, The Fort Entertainment Center, Bonifacio Global City
Why you should go: Party with the ladies in this killer night of unlimited Remy Cucumber. DJ Ron Poe, Dj David Ardiente, Dj Lenin, and MC Shorty G will be in charge of music and fun.
Other details: Doors open 9 p.m. Free entrance for the ladies! Guys can get in for P300, inclusive of a free drink.
Saturday, June 28
#selfiEscolta: The Manila Street Heritage Festival
Where: Escolta Street, Manila
Why you should go: Celebrate Manila's heritage in this festival of music, food, and art. Not only will there be free guided tours and vintage items for sale, there will also be street performers, like Gary Granada, Cookie Chua, Bayang Barrios, Tres Marias, Plagpul, Persephone, Estribo, Fiona, and more.
Other details: Party starts 9 a.m. Free entrance!
Shiny Happy People
Where: Where: saGuijo Café + Bar, 7612 Guijo Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City
Why you should go: Here's another event that dares to challenge your music sensibilities. Witness established indie acts perform alongside new music discoveries: Eggboy, Ciudad, Taken by Cars, Ourselves the Elves, Autoletic, Paranoid City, and more!
Other details: Gig starts 9 p.m. Get in for P200, inclusive of one drink.
Go Experience! Heritage
Where: Plaza Moriones, Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila
Why you should go: Intensify your appreciation for Filipino culture by watching Flow Arts Philippines, Planet Zips: Poi Philippines, fire dancers, and Adinkra Lumads Djembe Community work their magic. Meanwhile, you can also listen to music courtesy of Bullet Dumas, Johnoy Danao, Teeth, Imago, and Wolfgang's Basti Artadi, in his first solo project, Basti and the Nice Ones.
Other details: Event starts 4 p.m. Just pay P150 to get in!
Riot House: Mustache Party
Where: Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound 2, Sabio Street, Makati City
Why you should go: Expect the following this weekend at this Mustache Party: open-format DJ sets, Drink-All-You-Can Draft Beer or Rum Coke for only P600, kegs and beer bongs , red cups, and house party visuals.
Other details: Gates open 9 p.m. For inquiries and reservations, contact 0908-813-5622.
Sunday, June 29
Irie Sunday: Dancehall Bashment feat. Tippa Irie Live in Manila
Where: B-Side at The Collective, 7274 Malugay Street, Makati City
Why you should go: Tippa Irie from UK's reggae and dancehall scene will be playing with Irie Sunday's resident sound masters: Red-I, Don P, Soulflower, Takshi, Tatsuki, Papadom, Norris King, and Greedy P, also from the UK. There will also be an open mic set to chatters and toasters.
Other details: Session starts 9 p.m. Free entrance and no cover charge. RSVP to takeovermanila@gmail.com