Wednesday, May 4
Hump Day Hangout
Where: Unit 27 Bar+Café, Icon Plaza, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City
Why you should go: Still have that Labor Day Weekend hangover and can't wait for it to happen again? Head over to Hump Day Hangout where you can play fun games like Beer Pong, Jenga, Taboo, Cards Against Humanity, and Taboo.
Other details: Party starts at 10 p.m. For inquiries and table reservations, contact 0998-556-9125 or 894-1692.
Thursday, May 5
Open Mic Poetry Night
Where: Ayala Triangle Gardens, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Why you should go: Come through to The Book Stop Project's very own Open Mic Poetry Night featuring Rachel Coates and Words Anonymous. You can also sign up and perform during the event! No experience is necessary to get up on stage and show the crowd what you've got, so push aside your stage fright.
Other details: Event starts at 7 p.m. Free entrance!
Friday, May 6
First Blood
Where: Mow’s Jazz Bar, Kowloon House Basement, 20 Matalino Street, Quezon City
Why you should go: Looking for something fresh and new? Then get ready for a bloody good time and welcome some of the newest bands to become part of the underground community! Enjoy a music-filled evening featuring The Ridleys, Paper Focus, Rosh, Capacities, Z, The Halves, Cheap Vision, and The Loan Sharks.
Other details: Gig starts at 9 p.m. Entrance P150, inclusive of one drink.
Erotika Night 2
Where: Aloha Bar & Grill, 7274 Malugay Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City
Why you should go: Catch an open mic and gig night featuring The Artidope, BennyBunnyBand, White Wall Poetry, The Putings, Duomo PH, and Paincake Patrol.
Other details: Event starts at 9 p.m. Get in for P100, inclusive of one bottle of beer.
Deep Dark Dirty
Where: TIME in Manila, 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City
Why you should go: Ken Ishii from Japan is dropping his beats on Manila this Saturday! Joining the party are Miguel Libre, Mulan, and your DDD Residents, Alinep, Martin Lugtu, and Pav Parrotte. Br3akingsilence and Major Chie will be in charge of the Roof Deck.
Other details: Party starts 11 p.m. P1200 door charge until 2 a.m. with one free drink and P1,500 door charge after 2 a.m. with one free drink.
Saturday, May 7
Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye
Where: Villamor Hall at Aldaba Hall, UP Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman
Why you should go: Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye of Project V.O.I.C.E. fame are finally coming to the Philippines. Catch their show in Manila on Saturday! Phil and Sarah will be available after the show to sign and sell their books.
Other details: Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available here.
Growing Up and Other Lies
Where: Route 196, 196-A Katipunan Avenue Extension, Blue Ridge A, Quezon City
Why you should go: Listen to the music of Japsuki, Perfect Sound Forever, She's Only Sixteen, Joop, and Oh, Flamingo! Plus, be one of the first people to see the music vide of Oh, Flamingo's Two Feet.
Other details: Gig starts at 8 p.m. Get in for P250, inclusive of one drink.
Seismos Anniversary Part 1
Where: Mow’s Jazz Bar, Kowloon House Basement, 20 Matalino Street, Quezon City
Why you should go: Seismos is celebrating a milestone: They’re turning one and their anniversary party will be celebrated by The Insektlife Cycle, Legarda, Tom's Story, Neverdie, Sound Architects, Sleepersecond, and Words Anonymous.
Other details: Event starts at 8 p.m. Entrance is P200 inclusive of one drink.
Sunday, May 8
Irie Sunday
Where: B-Side at The Collective, 7274 Malugay Street, Makati City
Why you should go: This month’s lineup of Irie Sunday is now available and for this week, it’s Roots Session, featuring Engkanto and Dreadknot Used.
Other details: The night starts at 9 p.m. Free entrance!
Tuesday, May 10
One Night Jive with Mr. Bones
Where: saGuijo Café + Bar, 7612 Guijo Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City
Why you should go: Whether your candidate won or lost this elections, scream out loud with Prince Badi del Rosario and rock out all night at saGuijo!
Other details: Gig starts at p.m. For inquiries, contact 897-8629