Where to Go Tonight: The Bar & Club Scene This Week
Your handy guide to the metro’s hottest gigs and parties.
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THE BAR SCENE THIS WEEK
Wednesday, February 1
The Ronnies at Route 196
19 East -Â Crib, 8 p.m.
B-Side -Â Subflex featuring Noli Aurillo, Shant Verdun, CJ, and Punu Wasu with Bent Lynchpin, 10 p.m.
Bagaberde Grill and Bar -Â Juris, Arpie, and the Multivitamins Band, 8 p.m.
Izakaya -Â Dojo Wednesday hosted by Ian Umali, 10 p.m.
Izumi Sake Bar and Restaurant -Â Stereo Sake Wednesdays featuring DJs Toons Canoy and Bobby Maddatu, 10 p.m.
M Cafe -Â Manteca! Salsa Night every Wednesday and Sunday featuring classic foot stomping, hip shaking, salsa, merengue, bachata, cha cha, and samba by guest DJs, 11 p.m.
Route 196 - Valentine’s Stripped at Route 196: Let’s Du Et! featuring Abby Asistio, Miro Valera, Ene Lagunzad, male members of The Ronnies, Tuesday Vargas, Coy Placido, Dan Gil, and Uela Basco, 9 p.m.
Thursday, February 2
19 East -Â Juris, 8 p.m.
B-Side -Â Funk it Hard featuring Karl Roy, Gayuma, Espiya, Philosopo, and more, 10 p.m.
Bagaberde Grill and Bar -Â Jimmy Bondoc and Fat Session, 8 p.m.
Izakaya -Â Kiss Kiss Bang Bang featuring global dance and mashup music by DJs Euric, Toby, Julio V, Paco Gun, and guests, 10 p.m.
Izumi Sake Bar and Restaurant - I Love the ’90s Thursdays featuring by DJ Ron, 10 p.m.
M Cafe -Â So What? Thursdays featuring local and international DJs as well as live musicians, 10 p.m.
Route 196 -Â The Rebuild Part 2 at Route 196 featuring Up Dharma Down, Twin Lobster, Children of the Pilgrimage, Chris Cantada, and MDK, 9 p.m.
Friday, February 3
19 East -Â Up Dharma Down, Hidden Nikki, Encounters With A Yeti, 8 p.m.
B-Side -Â Boom Bap Friday presents Hopie (San Francisco) Live with Red-I, Don P, Caliph8, DJ Jena, and Unkle Chip, 10 p.m.
Bagaberde Grill and Bar -Â Side A and Daughters 5, 8 p.m.
Izakaya -Â Kamikaze Fridays featuring DJs Alex Wong and Merms Dabu, plus guest DJs playing hip hop and mashup tunes, 10 p.m.
M Cafe - Got Soul Fridays featuring DJ Kristian Hernandez and guest DJs, 10 p.m.
Route 196 -Â Childstar "Smile" music video launch with Cunejo, Soapdish, Jurassic Pards, and Silent Sanctuary, 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 4
Bent Lynchpin at B-Side
19 East -Â Side A, 8 p.m.
B-Side -Â Fete Dela WSK! featuring Pedicab, Malek Lopez, Elemento, Dayuhan, Bent Lynchpin, Lakbay Lahi, Skies of Ember, and more, 10 p.m.
Bagaberde Grill and Bar -Â Freestyle and Surreal, 8 p.m.
Chihuahua Mexican Grill -Â Salsa Project Saturdays, 10 p.m.
Izakaya -Â Sake To Me Baby Saturdays featuring DJ Steal and Nina, 10 p.m.
Route 196 - Higad Productions at Route 196 featuring She’s Only Sixteen, Dressed Up Days, Tonight We Sleep, Harlequin, Carnivale, Abi Rode, Lampara, Lady Ransom, and Mad Hatter Day, 9 p.m.
Sunday, February 5
B-Side -Â Irie Sunday: Bob Marley Day 2012 featuring Lady-I, Red-I, Don P, Soulflower, Takashi, and more, 8 p.m.
Chihuahua Mexican Grill -Â Hangover Sundays, 2 p.m.
M Cafe - Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring some of the country’s best jazz artists playing smooth rhythms and cool Jazz, 10 a.m.
Monday, February 6
19 East -Â MYMP, 8 p.m.
Izakaya -Â Moshi Moshi Mondays featuring DJs Buzz and Jay Bernardo, 10 p.m.
The Distillery Jupiter -Â Icoustic Mondays featuring acoustic open mic and live tattoo sessions, 10 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7
19 East -Â Freestyle, 8 p.m.
Izakaya -Â Live Tuesday Nights featuring Guji Lorenzana, Paolo Bediones, Janjay Coquilla, Cookie Taylo, and other surpise guests every week, 10 p.m.
Izumi Sake Bar and Restaurant -Â Cool Asia Tuesdays featuring DJ Arjae, 6:30 p.m.
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THE CLUB SCENE THIS WEEK
Wednesday, February 1
7th High - Scarlet Wednesdays featuring DJs Carlo Atendido and Nampu Kawamoto, 10 p.m.
Bond Urban Pub - 80’s Groove Wednesdays featuring DJ Arnel Castillo and hosted by Luis Mangulaban, 8 p.m.
Elements Gastrolounge -Â Synthesis Wednesdays featuring DJ Ron Poe, 10 p.m.
Manor Superclub -Â Purple Party: Birthday Bash of Miss Earth-Water Athena Imperial, 10 p.m.
Opus -Â Bella featuring DJs Mars Miranda, Buzz, and guests., 10 p.m.
Palladium -Â Insomnia Wednesdays featuring DJs Slickjay, Regiel Orocay, and guests, 10 p.m.
Privé Luxury Club - Stiletto hosted by KC Santi with music courtesy of Cao Ocampo and Karl Ty, 10 p.m.
Republiq - Wild Wednesdays featuring DJs Mark Nicosia, Euric, and Funk Avy, 10 p.m.
Robot -Â Robo Booty Wednesdays featuring Dubkity and Alley Kat, 10 p.m.
Thursday, February 2
Amber Ultralounge - Burlesque Thursdays featuring DJ Nina Saputil, 10 p.m.
Bliss Ultraclub - Models’ Closet Thursdays featuring DJ Chinaman, DJ Lime, and DJ Richard, 10 p.m.
Bond Urban Pub -Â Girls Night Out Thursdays featuring DJs Funk Avy and Cao, 10 p.m.
Elements Gastrolounge -Â Thunder Thursdays featuring electro, dubstep, and hip hop music while playing Beer Pong, 10 p.m.
Excess Superclub -Â Sexy Thursdays featuring DJs Ron Poe and Santi, 10 p.m.
Guilly’s Island - Thirsty Thursdays featuring DJs Pitbull, Ariel, Rhon, Kimura, LJ Robert, and MC Ronthug, 10 p.m.
Libations -Â Aphrodite Thursdays featuring DJ Adrienne Janes, 10 p.m.
Opus - Groove Thursdays featuring indie, electro and house beats by DJs Gogo and Angelo De Dios, 10 p.m.
Palladium -Â Brazilian Thirstday featuring house and Brazilian music by DJs Jhony Monhol and Lady Trinity with MC Sean, 10 p.m.
Robot -Â Banzai Thursdays featuring disco, indie, soul, classics, motown, and hip hop tunes by DJ CH++ and Kim Marvilla with guest DJs, 10 p.m.
Friday, February 3
7th High - Heaven Fridays featuring DJs Euric, Marlon, Ron Poe, 420, and Switchtrik with Mc Paolo, 10 p.m.
7th High (Club Room) -Â Fusion Fridays hosted by Elvin O. and Kevin Jay, 10 p.m.
Bond Urban Pop -Â Word is Bond Fridays featuring Jerome Cura, Marie Garcia, and Buzz, 9 p.m.
Eivissa Superclub - Freak’n Fridays featuring resident DJs Marvin, Markie Madness, guests, and Krayzie Jay on the mic, 10 p.m.
Elements Gastrolounge -Â Carbon Fridays hosted by Martin Atayde and Tinton Larrauri, 10 p.m.
Excess Superclub -Â Filthy Fridays featuring DJ Nina Saputil, 10 p.m.
Fiamma -Â Fresh Fridays featuring DJs Patrick Po, Pao Abrihan, and Toons Canoy on rotation, 10 p.m.
Guilly’s Island - T.G.I.F: Thank Guilly’s It’s Friday - Buy one take one on beers from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight, 10 p.m.
Jill’s - DecaDance featuring Boyet Almazan, 10 p.m.
Lounge -Â Sinful Friday - Participate in the games and win exciting prizes, 10 p.m.
Manor Superclub -Â Jive Fridays featuring beats by DJs Mark Nicosia, Bad boy Jeff, Ronian Poe, and Acid Burn with MC Paolo on the mic, 10 p.m.
Opus -Â Uber Disko Fridays featuring guest DJs playing house music and dance anthems, 10 p.m.
Palladium -Â Discovery Friday featuring DJ Bobby Nolasco with guest DJ "Customs Comm" Ruffy Biazon, 10 p.m.
Privé Luxury Club - Incognito Fridays featuring mashups by DJs Ace, Santi, and Nix Dam P, 10 p.m.
Republiq - Soiree Fridays featuring DJs Ace Ramos, Bcal, Euric, Mars Miranda, and Skratchmark on rotation with MC Dash, 10 p.m.
The Distillery Jupiter - Funk Me I’m Famous Fridays featuring hip hop, R&B, house, and mashups from the 151 Crew, 10 p.m.
Saturday, February 4
7th High -Â Indulgence Saturdays featuring DJs Buzz, Badboy Jeff, and Ron, 10 p.m.
7th High (Club Room) -Â Fist Pump Saturdays with host and DJ Jason Go, 10 p.m.
Bond Urban Pub - Saturday Ladies Night featuring ’90s, hip hop, R&B, and electro beats, 9 p.m.
Excess Superclub - Saturday Xscape featuring DJs Rodney and Ron with MC Wise, 10 p.m.
Kyss -Â Saturday Hysteria featuring DJs Ron Poe and Skratchmark, 10 p.m.
Libations -Â Dionysus Saturdays, 10 p.m.
Lounge -Â Scandalous Saturday featuring DJ/MC Shorty and resident DJ Raffy, 10 p.m.
Manor Superclub - Saturday Supreme featuring DJs Buzz, Slick J, Carlo A, Ace Ramos, and guests with MC Boo, 10 p.m.
Privé Luxury Club - Privélege Saturdays featuring house music and mashups by guest DJs, 10 p.m.
Republiq -Â Pure featuring music by Marc Naval, Martin Pulgar, and guest DJs, 10 p.m.
Robot - Doyobi Saturdays featuring DJs Wreck-One, Jena, Euric, and guest DJs, 10 p.m.
Sunday, February 5
Bond Urban Pub -Â Sunday Funday featuring DJÂ Kristian Hernandez, 5 p.m.
Monday, February 6
Opus -Â Industry Mondays featuring DJs Mars Miranda, Aks, and guests, 10 p.m.
Robot -Â Jam Mondays featuring Guji Lorenzana and Janjay Conquilla plus special guests, 10 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7
Bond Urban Pub -Â The Original Models Night featuring DJs Ace Ramos, Ron Poe, and Slick Jay, 9 p.m.
Opus -Â Retro Love featuring Boyet Almazan, 10 p.m.
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