Open Thread: What to do in January 2017

https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/5fs7o7/open_thread_what_to_do_in_january_2017/

created by the_yaya on 30/11/2016 at 21:11 UTC*

63 upvotes, 38 top-level comments (showing 25)

^Prepared for you by the_yaya[1].

1: https://github.com/dub4u/the_yaya

Post your tips on events and activities happening in January.

Be as detailed as you wish by providing context on activities and events you want people to know of.

Please include links on web sources as much as possible and feel free to comment on events if you are going or post-event on your reactions to it!

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Comments

Comment by meme-meee at 16/12/2016 at 02:35 UTC*

14 upvotes, 2 direct replies

This month!

• Cebu City Tri City Marathon[1] on Jan 8, 5K/10K/21K/42K

1: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/09/cebu-marathon-2017/

• Color Manila Run Year 5[2] on Jan 8 @ SM MOA, 3K/5K/10K/21K

2: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/11/color-manila-run-year-5-2017/

• Ultramarathon at Ilocos[3] on Jan 21!

3: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/04/pc2vc-65k-ultramarathon-2017/

• Macquarie Charity Fun Run 2017[4] on Jan 22 @ Ayala Ave, Makati. All proceeds from the event will go to the Ayala Group charity CENTEX. 500m/1.2K/3K/5K/10K

4: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/12/macquarie-charity-fun-run-2017/

• CNY Lucky Run 2017[5] on Jan 28 @ SM MOA, 3K/8K/12K

5: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/11/cny-lucky-run-2017/

And for upcoming events:

• 7-Eleven Run 2017[6] on Feb 5 @ Filinvest Alabang, 500m/3K/5K/10K Solo/10K Buddy/16K/21K/42K

6: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/10/7-eleven-run-2017/

• Run and Raise 2017[7] on Feb 5 @ Ipil Ipil Grounds, near CCP. For the benefit of the scholars of Bantay Edukasyon – a project of Bantay Bata 163 that grants scholarship to abused children. 3K/5K/10K/16K

7: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/12/run-raise-2017/

• 6th ScholaRUN 2017[8] on Feb 19 @ SM MOA, 3K/5K/10K

8: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/12/6th-scholarun-2017/

• Corregidor Marathon 2017[9] on March 4, 15/42K

9: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/09/corregidor-marathon-2017

Comment by kurosaki004 at 09/01/2017 at 07:43 UTC

13 upvotes, 5 direct replies

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO THE UPSIDE DOWN: A Dungeons and Dragons Event for Beginners

🎲 January 21, 2017 @ TableTaft Boardgame Cafe Univeristy Mall, Taft Ave. Manila -- Briefing starts at 9AM -- Event is from 10AM to 4PM -- VERY LIMITED SLOTS ONLY This event caters to those who know absolutely nothing about D&D. It's going to be completely newbie friendly!

🎲 Registration starts on Jan 4, 2017 for P350/person inclusive of 1 FOOD and 1 DRINK! You can either pay cash at TableTaft, or via bank deposit when you purchase by messaging us on Facebook.

visit the Greasy Snitches FB page for further details

Comment by [deleted] at 30/11/2016 at 22:02 UTC

10 upvotes, 3 direct replies

I am looking forward for Sa Wakas musical.[1] Show starts January 12 until February 5.

1: http://sawakasmusical.com/

Comment by l_61803398875 at 01/12/2016 at 02:25 UTC

10 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Sinulog in Cebu :)

Comment by meme-meee at 15/12/2016 at 01:39 UTC*

10 upvotes, 3 direct replies

This month!

• David Guetta's Unity Tour[1] on January 5!

1: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/unity-tour-david-guetta-live-in-manila-2017/

• Bryan Adams' GET UP World Tour[2] on January 18!

2: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/bryan-adams-live-in-manila-2017/

To watch out for:

• Yellowcard's The Final World Tour[3] on February 10!

3: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/the-final-world-tour-yellow-card-live-in-manila-2017/

• Goo Goo Dolls[4] on February 11!

4: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/goo-goo-dolls-live-in-manila/

• The Moffatts' Farewell Tour[5] on February 18!

5: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/the-farewell-tour-the-moffats-live-in-manila/

• ~~James Taylor with His All-Star Band[6] on February 25!~~ cancelled :(

6: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/james-taylor-with-his-all-star-band-live-in-manila/

• Wanderland Music and Arts Festival 2017[7] on March 4! Confirmed acts include LANY, Woodlock, HONNE, Explosions in The Sky, Up Dharma Down, Urbandub, Reese Lansangan, Tom’s Story, and eight more.

7: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/music-festivals/wanderland-music-and-arts-festival-2017/

• Shawn Mendes[8] on March 18!

8: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/shawn-mendes-live-in-manila/

• Pulp Summerslam XVII[9] on April 29! Confirmed are Megadeth, The Devil Wears Prada, Dragonforce, Whitechapel, Crossfaith, Gods of Eden, Slapshock, Greyhoundz, WilaBaliW, Razorback and Kjwan.

9: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/music-festivals/pulp-summer-slam-2017/

Comment by sisamusicia at 04/01/2017 at 08:19 UTC

8 upvotes, 5 direct replies

You can watch Filipino films at the UPFI Film Center in UP Diliman! 😀 Here's their lineup[1] for January.

1: http://filminstitute.upd.edu.ph/upfi-film-center-january-2017/

Comment by ermats at 01/12/2016 at 13:56 UTC

8 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Walangderland[1] at Checkpoint Bar, BF Homes, Parañaque on January 18, 2017.

1: http://www.scoutmag.ph/section/culture/walangderland-2017-sleepy-boy/

Comment by [deleted] at 01/01/2017 at 08:47 UTC

9 upvotes, 1 direct replies

[Philippine Wrestling Revolution Live: Bagong Yugto] (https://imgur.com/gallery/EbI2b[1]) Jan 29, 2017 (Sunday) IAcademy Auditorium 5PM

1: https://imgur.com/gallery/EbI2b

Let's support our local pro-wrestling scene!

Comment by inwhomthespheresmeet at 04/01/2017 at 11:54 UTC

8 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Support your local underground, a couple of great gigs to start the year:

• Riot and Rage

January 7, 6PM Darkside Bar, 618 J. Nakpil St. Malate Entrance: Php 150 w/ one free beer

Hard K | A.D.A. | Disabuse | The Exsenadors | Repugnant | Resurrected | Funeral Frost | Dust | Anhura | Rivothrill | Saipek

• Hiss from the Moat - Asia Tour MMXVII

January 12, 8PM Verdandi Bar, Susana Arcade building, Alabang-Zapote road Entrance: Php 350 w/ one free beer

Hiss from the Moat (death/black metal from Italy) | Mass Hypnosia | Paganfire | Incarion | Toxemia | Exitus | Ataul | Omenfilth

• Musikang Bakal 2K17

January 28, 6PM Darkside Bar, 618 J. Nakpil St. Malate Entrance: Php 120 w/ one free beer

Bloodshedd | Distorted Mankind | Tragedy 42 | Defilation | Lavos Beckon | Anak Dalita | Hampaslupa | Sayonachii | Atthismo | Injent | Trident | Dreaded Mortuary | Destroy Pretty Boy | Dark Enchantress | Empirical | Slash N' Burn | Manika | Mortal Wounds | Sintensya | Blood of Rosalca | Brandon Salazar

Comment by listentomyblues at 03/01/2017 at 02:54 UTC

7 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Graphika Manila - Conference On Creativity

January 21 & 22, 2017

1:00PM - 7:00PM, SMX Convention Center, Mall Of Asia Complex

http://www.graphikamanila.com/

Comment by fireflymind at 09/01/2017 at 18:04 UTC

5 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Let's participate in reviewing and sending feedback for the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022! Community involvement is yay! http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&amp;title=phl-dev&amp;8217t-plan-draft-available-for-public-comment-this-week&amp;id=138793

"The public is now given another opportunity to comment and provide inputs to the draft PDP through this webpage. Due to the short period given to complete the Plan, inputs submitted after 12 noon of January 12, 2017 will no longer be accepted."

EDIT: Added deadline. :)

Comment by kojiarsua at 20/01/2017 at 10:10 UTC

7 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Have you guys seen A Series of Unfortunate Events? Haven't seen it yet, but there will be a free outdoor screening tomorrow (January 21) at BGC.

Wrote about it here: http://kojiarsua.com/2017/01/20/netflix-launches-a-series-of-unfortunate-events-watch-it-for-free-this-weekend/

Comment by seltblade at 08/01/2017 at 15:34 UTC

7 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Steve Aoki in Cebu!

Comment by elipau at 16/01/2017 at 01:48 UTC*

6 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Creative Mornings

It's a free breakfast lecture (yes free food and coffee, yay!), that happens every last friday of the month. Signing up is required that usually opens up at 10am (of the last monday of the month) on their website.

Comment by paddswaff at 06/12/2016 at 11:05 UTC*

6 upvotes, 0 direct replies

EDIT: WRONG DATE

Rakrakan Festival 2017: OPM AGAINST DRUGS January 14, 2017

TICKETS: [Gen Ad] 350 - Pre-Sale 500 - Early Bird 600 - Door

[VIP] 1500 - Pre-sale 2000 - Door

Follow Rakista or Rakrakan Festival on FB or IG for more info

Comment by cervesista at 09/01/2017 at 10:00 UTC

4 upvotes, 1 direct replies

We have this comedic erotica live reading show on Jan. 20 @ Pineapple Lab.

There's also this monthly Philippine wrestling show on Jan. 29 @ iAcademy.

Comment by CasaSanMiguel at 19/01/2017 at 20:21 UTC

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It is on Feb 1, but for better planning I post now. U.S. Cello Rock stars **Break of Reality** have a **free concert** in Zambales. Event page

Comment by [deleted] at 18/12/2016 at 23:30 UTC

3 upvotes, 1 direct replies

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Comment by psst-got-real at 04/01/2017 at 06:38 UTC

3 upvotes, 1 direct replies

January 15, 2017 - Sinulog Festival

Comment by thunderbird_14 at 07/01/2017 at 15:50 UTC

3 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Maraming Fiesta tulad ng Sinulog ng Cebu at Biniray ng Romblon around Mid-January

Comment by mapsees at 17/01/2017 at 08:00 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Nothing live in Checkpoint Bar Paranaque 18 JAN 2017 wednesday.

Also featuring Beast Jesus, NEVERDIE, Legarda, Typecast, etc.

Comment by [deleted] at 02/01/2017 at 13:18 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

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Comment by [deleted] at 09/01/2017 at 08:54 UTC*

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Comment by [deleted] at 24/01/2017 at 02:20 UTC

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January 28, 2017

I'm planning to go to MINT College to attend a Startup Mentor matching. Well, in this kind of event. The Startup leaders will find you a perfect match to the startup that you are planning to establish. Plus, you'll learn something from your mentor to be.

Comment by ArkoNiNoah at 24/01/2017 at 02:46 UTC

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Fusion 2017 on Jan27, Fri MOA Concert Grounds. (Join YesFM and LoveRadio promos for free tickets on Twitter)

Cosmic on Jan27, Fri Ayala Triangle at 4pm (FREE!)