10 Things to Do This Weekend: April 17 to 19

(SPOT.ph) We know you’re already looking forward to the weekend. We zero in on the events you shouldn’t miss.

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Know a tween? Total Girl Philippines invites young girls to the Total Girl Model Academy 2015, happening on April 19, 12 p.m., at the Glorietta Activity Center. All girls who have the March or April issue of Total Girl can join and participate in this exciting event. There will be workshops where participants will learn basic modelling, how to find their own personal style, and how to pose for the camera. It will be followed by a go-see where they can apply the skills that they just learned. There will be other fun activities and special prizes, too!

For more information, click here.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines celebrates Earth Day on April 19, 5:30 a.m., at the Liwasang Kalikasan Mini-Park within the CCP Complex. With the theme, Luntiang Lungsod, Luntiang Sining (Green City, Green Arts), the event will feature activities promoting earth-friendly habits and a healthy environment. The event will open with Zayaw Za Kalikazan, an early morning Zumba fitness workout. For this year’s celebration, Liwasang Kalikasan will be transformed into an “Eco-Village,” a theme park divided into various zones with fun, educational and interactive activities. Tickets for the Zumba workout are priced at P50.

For more information, call 832-3704 or 832-3706. 

Run with color at the Watsons Color Manila Challenge, happening on April 19, 6 a.m., at the SM Mall of Asia. Registration is priced at P850. You may register online and purchase a ticket at any SM Tickets branch or a prepaid card at the following sites:

• RUNNR TriNoma
• RUNNR Alabang Town Center 
• RUNNR Bonifacio High Street 
• Toby's Glorietta 

For more information, click here.

Channel your favorite superhero and sign up for the World of DC Comics All-Star Fun Run, happening on April 18, 4 a.m., at the SM Mall of Asia. Registration is priced at P700 (3K), P800 (5K), and P900 (10K). You may register online or at the following Chris Sports branches:

• SM North EDSA
• SM Megamall
• SM Mall of Asia
• Festival Mall
• Glorietta 3

For more information, click here.

Irish pop rock group The Script returns to Manila for the third time to perform at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 17, at 8 p.m. The band is currently on tour for their fourth studio album, No Sound Without Silence. The Script is behind the hit songs "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" and "Breakeven." Their new album features "Superheroes," "No Good in Goodbye," and more! Tickets are priced at P8,400, P7,350, P5,780, P4,200, P2,630, and P1,050.

For ticket inquiries or reservations, call 470-2222.

Charli XCX is set to perform in Manila on April 18, 8 p.m., at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura. The British indietronica singer and Grammy-nominated artist will perform here in Manila for the very first time to promote her third studio album, Sucker. Her single "Boom Clap" was included in the soundtrack of The Fault In Our Stars. She has previously worked with Icona Pop in "I Love It" and Iggy Azalea in "Fancy." Tickets are priced at P5,162 and P3,872.

For ticket inquiries or reservations, call 891-9999. 

Join Heima at the Brixton Block Party and Design Cafe Launch at Heima Brixton on April 18, at 7 p.m. Celebrate Heima's 6th anniversary with good music and awesome food! Expect performances from The Strange Creatures, Musical O, Ang Bandang Shirley, and more. You don't want to miss this block party!

For more information, click here.

Get your arts and crafts on at the 10a Alabama Handmade Arts and Crafts Fair from April 18 to 19, 12 p.m., at 10a Alabama. Browse through vintage furniture, home decor, and interesting art finds. Celebrate all things handmade!

For more information, click here.

Catch summer in full swing at the 5th Heatwave Summer Bazaar from April 17 t0 19, 11 a.m., at the World Trade Center. The event offers a sizzling collection of the hottest summer essentials—from up and coming entrepreneurs featuring their hip and trendy summer items for those planning a summer get-away. Products include swimwear, cover-ups, tops and bottoms, accessories, footwear, and other summer essentials.

For more information, call 687-3292 or 0922-847-8304, or e-mail aprillerobles@gmail.com.