This Week in Northern Metro Manila (February 18 to 24, 2016)

Luxury and relaxation can be found in the heart of Quezon City with Bellevue Hotel’s B Hotel at Scout Rallos near Tomas Morato. Bellevue’s “Treats by Three” promo which started in Jan. 2016 is still available until Feb. 29. Guests can book three (3) consecutive nights in the hotel and get the third night for 25% less. This package is inclusive of breakfast for two and free use of WiFi, swimming pool, and other facilities.

For staycationers, Fernandina 88 Suites Hotel in Cubao, Quezon City has “One 4 All, All 4 One” promo where a group of four (4) will only have to pay for the price of two (2). The package comes with buffet breakfast for two (2) and free use of hotel facilities. This promo is only until Feb. 29.

Asian fusion and authentic Korean meals lead the new Rock & Seoul restaurant rocking the dining scene at the Ground Floor of The Block, SM North, Quezon City. Diners can create their own personalized bibimbap or taste Rock Seoul’s recipes such as Korean fried chicken bibimbap or a US-inspired bibimbap. Meals are at least Php150 to Php300 good for one to two persons.

Gelato fanatics now don’t have to go all the way to Taguig City to satisfy their cravings—especially that the traffic in EDSA is getting worse. Casa Italia has now opened a branch in SM North EDSA, Quezon City. A scoop of gelato is at Php130 while a tub can cost up to Php1,050.

San Beda Red Sea Lions will hold an outdoor movie screening “OTFOL: On the Fields of Love, A Movie by Starlight” on Feb. 20 at the football field of San Beda College Manila. Aside from the watching the movie, goers can enjoy a wide-array of food, games, and activities under the stars! Tickets are pre-sold through the organizers at Php200, while walk-in or at-the-door tickets are available for Php220.

Kaleidoscope Eyes (KE) PH, a Pinoy alternative and pop rock band will be finally releasing their first and debut album Bakit Gwapo Lang after three years. The album launch is set at Mow’s Bar located at Kowloon House Basement, 20 Matalino St. Quezon City, 9:00 PM onwards on Feb. 24 (Wednesday). An OpenMic Segment and an Open Jam are also arranged in the show. The event is supported by Gig Manila. Entrance is free.

“Everything Will Change” is the documentary concert-film about rock group Postal Services’ performance in Berkeley, California during their 2013 reunion concert. The Postal Service released their one and only album Give Up in 2003 which sold over a million copies. The group was formed due to the collaborative efforts of Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, Jimmy Tamborello of Dntel, and Jenny Lewis of an indie rock band Rilo Kiley.

Film special screening and tribute night happens on Feb. 19 at Route 196 Bar in Katipunan Avenue Extension, Quezon City. Tickets are available at indiemanila.com at Php200 and come with a free drink.

The most awaited gathering of Filipino artists is finally happening on Feb. 20 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Centris Elements in Quezon Ave. Now on its 2nd year, Komiket is bringing the best Philippine comic experience to everyone. Launching of latest comic releases and meet-and-greet favorite comic artists and writers are in the program. Tickets are available for only Php50.