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Weekend Entertainment in Metro Manila (Sep. 30 to Oct. 02, 2016)
Have a fun-filled weekend with your kind of entertainment in the metro.
By: Karen Cayamanda | September 29, 2016
We all just can’t wait for the long, hectic week to be over. And when Friday comes, we are always on the lookout for fun things to see and do with family and friends. This list will get you through this weekend with lots of activities and entertainment. Looking for movies to watch or concerts to go to? We’ve got that covered.
Movie
Here’s a great treat for moviegoers. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will be hitting cinemas this weekend. Filled with dark fantasy and adventure, this film revolves around a 16-year-old boy named Jake Portman, played by Asa Butterfield. Jake goes to a mysterious island to find out what happened in one tragic event. And this is where he meets Miss Peregrine and her peculiar children. Other members of the cast are Eva Green, Chris O'Dowd, Terence Stamp, Judi Dench, and Kim Dickens.
Meet Jake and Miss Peregrine with her peculiar children this weekend. (Photo from the official Facebook page of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children)
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is directed by Tim Burton, who is also the director of several famous movies such as Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Big Fish, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Check out ShoppersGuide's list of cinemas near you!
Theater
It was in 1980 when Annie was first shown in the Philippines, with Lea Salonga as the main character. This year, you can be inspired once again by the story of Annie, an orphan who always has a positive outlook despite of different challenges in life. Krystal Brimner, the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival best child actress winner, plays the role of Annie.
The famous musical Annie is back in the country to win the hearts of Filipino theater lovers. (Image from Ticketworld Manila)
Other members of the cast are Isabeli Araneta Elizalde, Michael De Mesa, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Maria Francesca Rojas, and Precious Lainey Galvez. Annie will be shown at 8:00 PM, on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 3:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. You can watch the musical until December 4. Ticket prices range from PhP860.48 to PhP3,441.92.
This musical features the hits of local singer Yeng Constantino. (Image from the official Facebook page of Ako si Josephine)
Fans of Yeng Constantino can have a get-together this weekend to watch Ako si Josephine. It is a musical that showcases the famous songs of local singer and songwriter Josephine “Yeng” Constantino. Yeng started her career in 2006 when she won the title “Grand Star Dreamer” in the reality TV show Pinoy Dream Academy. Some of her hits include Hawak Kamay, Ikaw, Chinito, Salamat, and Awit ng Pangarap. You can watch Ako si Josephine until October 9 at PETA Theater Center. Ticket prices range from PhP1,101.00 to PhP1,981.80.
Check out ShoppersGuide's list of theaters near you!
Concert
The stage is set for Jason Dy, Klarisse de Guzman, and Juan Karlos for their “One Voice” concert. (Image from Ticketworld Manila)
“One Voice” features local singers Jason Dy, Klarisse de Guzman, and Juan Karlos. Directed by Frank Mamaril, with Marvin Querido as the musical director, the concert will take place on October 1, 8:00 PM, at the Music Museum. Ticket prices range from PhP1,545 to PhP3,090.
The stage is set for Jason Dy, Klarisse de Guzman, and Juan Karlos for their “One Voice” concert. (Image from Ticketworld Manila)
Freshmen will hold their third anniversary concert called “3logy” on September 30 at the Music Museum. Freshmen is a pop and rhythm and blues (RnB) group composed of Levy Montilla, Sam Ayson, Derick Gernale, Third Casas, and Patrick Abeleda. The concert is for the benefit of HOPE Foundation, Inc. Ticket prices range from PhP309 to PhP1,545.
Art Display
Ayala Museum presents a landmark exhibit called “Yee I-Lann 2005-2016.” The exhibit features the works of Yee I-Lann, a Malaysian contemporary artist. Her works have been featured in several international galleries, museums, and cultural institutions. “Yee I-Lann 2005-2016” showcases the artist’s works that cover human experiences, history, landscapes, and culture of Southeast Asia.
You can head to Ayala Museum for a weekend of art appreciation. (Photo from Ayala Museum)
The exhibit will run until October 2 at the ground floor gallery. You can pay the museum admission fee (varies depending on type of access), or just PhP150 if you only want to see this particular exhibit.
Club
Skye kicks off the weekend with Funky Fridays. (Photo from the official Facebook page of Skye)
If you’re in the mood for some house, electro, and electronic dance music, you can head to Skye this Friday at 10:00 PM. You and your friends can unwind after a long workweek and celebrate the weekend with great music and drinks.
Casino
You can get a voucher for 200 slot credits with at least PhP2,000 worth of purchase from various dining establishments at Resorts World Manila. If you want to feel lucky, you may head to Ginzadon, Victoria Harbour Café, Passion, Prosperity Court, Frank’s Hotdogs, NYPD, Bar 360 (including Pit Bar), Café Maxims, The Terrace, Bar 180, Impressions, or R-Bar.
Good fortune may come with good food. (Photo from Resorts World Manila)
You can claim the voucher at the ground floor of the casino gaming area when you present a valid receipt from any of the participating food outlets together with your Resorts World Manila membership card. This promo is valid until December 31.
You have until September 30 to try your luck at the Claim Your Rewards promo of Resorts World Manila. When you play slots or table games, you can earn points and claim cash rewards that range from PhP200 up to PhP45,000 for non-negotiable chips, and up to PhP50,000 for non-slot credits.
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About Karen Cayamanda
Karen has more than 10 years of experience in writing for the web. She has covered a very wide range of topics - from health, lifestyle, and life insurance, to sports, real estate, basic interior design, and current events.
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