Weekend Entertainment in Metro Manila (August 5 to 7, 2016)

Superhero fans can go to cinemas on August 4 to witness the much-anticipated superhero film Suicide Squad. It features an all-star cast including Jared Leto, Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Jay Hernandez, and Cara Delevingne. In this film, a secret government agency, which is headed by Amanda Waller, hires imprisoned supervillains to undertake black operations missions. In return, they will be given clemency and the opportunity to save the world from an unknown threat. Suicide Squad is written and directed by David Ayer, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Watch the struggles of countries in achieving unity despite their differences in culture and political views in Kabilang Ibayo. This show is composed of three plays “Mysteryland,” “Robot,” and “Ahjumma” and is presented by the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild. Written by Nicolas Pichay and directed by Raffy Tejada, Kabilang Ibayo will be shown on August 4-6 at Augusto Rosario-Gonzales Theater, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila. Tickets are priced at PhP250 (early bird rate) and PhP280 (regular rate).

Want to get lovesick? Watch Rachel Alejandro on stage in John Cariani’s Love/Sick, a funny take on nine stories about love, loss, and relationships. It is directed by Joel Trinidad and presented by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. New York. You can watch Love/Sick on August 7 and 20 at 8:00 PM. It will be shown at the Mind Museum Auditorium, J.Y. Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Tickets cost PhP586.70 each. Love/Sick is produced by Upstart Productions which also brought theater hits Forbidden Broadway and Into the Woods.

Catch Jam Morales in her homecoming concert on August 6 and 13, 8:00 PM, at T.E.A.T.R.I.N.O., Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan City. Jam made a name in the Philippine music scene when she won the grand prize in the non-professional division of Metro Manila Popular Music Festival (Metropop). Based in the US for almost 30 years, Jam is a well-traveled singer, performing in Filipino communities in different parts of Europe. Tickets to the homecoming concert cost PhP2,060 (Zone 1), PhP1,545 (Zone 2), and PhP1,030 (Zone 3).

Comics enthusiasts unite! Komikon, Inc. presents IndieKet 2016, an event that showcases Filipino comics and creators. Guest artists will show their work and love for comics on August 6 at Bayanihan Center, Unilab Compound in Pasig City. Aside from the numerous comics creators, attendees can expect various exhibits and food stalls at the venue. Tickets are available at Comic Odyssey branches and at Bayanihan Center on the day of the event itself.

Looking for an exhibit that’s all things Japanese? You can head to the Tall Galleries of Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET) for the Japanese Design Today 100. This exhibit, which will run until August 19, features design trends and concepts that highlight Japanese lifestyle and society. It showcases 100 pieces grouped into 10 categories: classic Japanese design, furniture and houseware, tableware and cookware, apparel and accessories, children, stationery, hobbies, healthcare, disaster relief, as well as transportation. Free guided tours are available every Saturday at 2:00 PM. MET is located at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila.

Be in awe of the basketball skills of your favorite PBA players. On August 5 at 4:15 PM, you can head to Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao for the Skills Challenge at PBA All Star Manila 2016. Ticket prices range from PhP150 (general admission, free seating) to PhP3,700 (Bench VIP, reserved seating). This is part of the PBA All-Star Weekend which will run from August 4 to 7.

Have a drink or two with friends or loved ones at the RESERVE Liquor Lounge. During their happy hour which is from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, you can drink the night away without burning a hole in your pocket. Local beers cost PhP35 and you can get 20% discount on liquor bottles. You can also avail two signature cocktails for the price of one. The RESERVE Liquor Lounge is located at City Golf Compound, Doña Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

If you’re a gold or platinum member at Resorts World Manila, you can join the P7 Million VIP Chipstakes raffle at Ratpack, Genting Club, Resorts World Manila. Gamers/cardholders can start earning points from 4:00 AM of August 3 until 7:00 PM of August 31. Raffle draws will be done on August 10, 17, 24, and 31. Resorts World Manila is located at Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay City.