Weekend Entertainment in Metro Manila (April 28 to 30, 2017)

Showing date: April 26, 2017

Where: Cinemas nationwide

Set in 1950s, Tuscany, Voice from the Stone follows the story of Verena (Emilia Clarke), a young nurse who is determined to bring back Jakob’s (Edward Dring) speaking ability. As Verena examines the boy, the more she gets convinced that he is under a magic spell that hides within the castle’s walls. She finds herself submerged into the castle’s hidden secrets that rapidly involve her own persona.

This suspense thriller is based on the award-winning novel, La Voce Della Pietra by Silvio Raffo.

Showing date: April 26, 2016

Where: Cinemas nationwide

1st Sem is finally having a nationwide release after being shown at the CineFilipino Film Festival in 2016. Lotlot de Leon plays the very supportive mother of a son (Darwin Yu) who is sent to Manila to study in college. After experiencing separation anxiety, the mother finds him home with no interest of pushing through his college education. This turn of event starts the squabble within the family and will eventually burst with drama through comedic punch lines.

Showing date: April 19 to 30, 2017

Where: Rizal Mini Theater, Faber Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City

Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady: The Musical shares a story of a humble labandera (laundry woman), Mely, and her young sister, Viva, who both yearn very muchto reachi their dreams. In a world where foreign, white-skinned superheroes and well-educated barako (hunk) men are given more opportunity, finding a space for them seems impossible.

But as Mely gets a job in Fuwerza Filipinas, she will have to face unique challenges for her family. And whilst the ongoing war in Fuwerza Filipinas between the superheroes and Kayumanggilas, the supervillains, Mely and Viva’s relationships will become complicated brought about by an unsettled past.

This fun-filled Carlo Vergara creation is revamped by the Ateneo Blue Repertory flavored with millennial’s imagination and creativity.

Showing date: April 29, 2017

Where: PETA Theater, Quezon City

Words Anonymous, one of the famous Spoken Word groups in the Philippines, is celebrating their third year anniversary on April 29 at PETA Theater. The show is dedicated to those who helped them throughout their spoken word journey, as well as to those who claimed that they related what they wrote and performed. Tickets are priced at PhP500.

Showing date: April 29, 2017

Where: Amoranto Stadium, Don Roces Ave., Quezon City

Pulp Summer Slam 17: Redemption is exciting the rock music fans this year with a breathtaking line-up of local and international bands. With MEGADETH headlining this year, over 30, 000 attendees are expected to show up this year. Likewise, local headliners are composed of the Philippines’ three kings of heavy rock: WilaBaliW, Greyhoundz and Slapshock. Dragonforce and Crossfaith, two bands from the remarkable 13th and 14th instalment, are set to come back to the Philippines for the event. Some of the international acts include White Chapel, I See Stars, and Gods of Eden among others.

Showing date: April 30, 2017

Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City

Forty beautiful ladies vying for the title in this year’s Binibining Pilipinas are set to grace the stage with their charm, elegance and wit. The chosen queens will compete for Miss Universe 2017, Miss International 2017, Miss Supranational 2017, Miss Intercontinental 2017, Miss Grand International 2017, and The Miss Globe 2017 along with other international candidates. The historic win of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach makes it a more challenging journey for the incoming beauty queen. The most recent Miss Universe pageant was held in the Philippines.

Those who want to catch the event live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum can buy tickets thru Ticketnet online. Price starts at PhP250.