Open Thread: What to do in February 2017

https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/5lc64i/open_thread_what_to_do_in_february_2017/

created by the_yaya on 31/12/2016 at 22:52 UTC*

59 upvotes, 62 top-level comments (showing 25)

^Prepared for you by the_yaya[1].

Post your tips on events and activities happening in February.

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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2: /r/Philippines/comments/5fs7o7/

3: /r/Philippines/comments/5rbxk7/

Comments

Comment by ArkoNiNoah at 24/01/2017 at 15:15 UTC

22 upvotes, 3 direct replies

For Filipino indie music lovers, catch your favorite artists in Tagaytay Art Beat 2 on Feb 4 at Museo Orlina, Tagaytay City, Cavite

Comment by books-to-the-sky at 02/02/2017 at 08:47 UTC

20 upvotes, 4 direct replies

The Book Stop Project is at Quezon Memorial Circle in QC from February 1 to April 16!

The Book Stop operates on a "give a book, get a book" basis -- bring any book(s) that you no longer want to keep, and then browse the shelves to pick out what book(s) you want to get in exchange! Honor system lang, just leave your books on the shelves and get the ones you want, no need to go through any formal process for exchanging. :)

https://www.instagram.com/thebookstopph/

^(not affiliated with them, appropriateness of my username is a coincidence, haha!)

Comment by throwaway_0919234557 at 27/01/2017 at 01:21 UTC*

17 upvotes, 0 direct replies

It's national arts month!

ART FAIR PHILIPPINES[1] (Feb 16 - 19)

1: http://artfairphilippines.com/en/

The fair aims to mirror the vibrant local art scene and continue to generate support for Filipino art practitioners. Set in an alternative urban venue, Art Fair Philippines makes art accessible to enthusiasts and to those who want to discover one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting art landscapes.

FRINGE MANILA[2] (Feb 8 - 25)

2: http://www.fringemanila.com/

Fringe Manila is Manila’s Arts Festival. In the tradition of Fringe festivals all over the world, Fringe Manila is an open access, non curated and uncensored celebration of the diversity of the arts in Manila, the Philippines and the World.

Comment by sisamusicia at 02/02/2017 at 12:44 UTC

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Here's the lineup of films[1] that will be shown at the UP Film Institute Film Center this February! :)

1: https://scontent.fmnl3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16427631_1385218638218102_1941290983672881607_n.jpg?oh=2a990a7997ed61d288e6e08903f03fb5&oe=59095D6A

Comment by MoonlightBomber at 27/01/2017 at 03:39 UTC

12 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Gunpla Expo Philippines 2017

February 25 to March 5

SM Mall of Asia Atrium

Free admission, free raffles, limited-edition items on sale.

Comment by ffi0n at 02/02/2017 at 04:45 UTC

11 upvotes, 2 direct replies

UP Fair, guys! In Diliman (don't confuse it with the LB Feb Fair, although it's highly recommended too).

Ticket prices are 120 for non-UP students. Feb 14-18.

Bands include the more mainstream ones like Parokya ni Edgar, Spongecola, Silent Sanctuary, but also include the more indie obscure ones like BennyBunny, Save Me Hollywood, Brisom, and a lot more.

Comment by meme-meee at 03/01/2017 at 03:06 UTC*

11 upvotes, 2 direct replies

This month!

Yellowcard's The Final World Tour[1] on February 10!

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

Goo Goo Dolls[2] on February 11!

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

The Moffatts' Farewell Tour[3] on February 18!

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

To watch out for:

Wanderland Music and Arts Festival 2017[4] on March 4! Confirmed acts are The Temper Trap, The Ting Tings, Explosions in the Sky, Yuna, Purity Ring, Up Dharma Down, HONNE, LANY, Woodlock, Gab and John of Urbandub, Tom’s Story, Fools and Foes, Reese Lansangan, Lola Amour, Banna Harbera, and Mickey Sulit Music.

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

Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2017[5] on March 10-12 in Puerto Galera, featuring Jordan Rakei, Tennyson, LEFTO, Similarobjects, Curtismith, Kristian Hernandez and more to be announced soon!

5: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/music-festivals/malasimbo-music-arts-festival-2017/

Shawn Mendes[6] on March 18!

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

Fifth Harmony's The 7/27 Tour[7] on April 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena

7: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/fifth-harmony-live-in-manila-2017/

Pulp Summerslam XVII[8] on April 29! Confirmed are Megadeth, The Devil Wears Prada, Dragonforce, Whitechapel, Crossfaith, Gods of Eden, Slapshock, Greyhoundz, WilaBaliW, Razorback and Kjwan.

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

Comment by meme-meee at 03/01/2017 at 03:07 UTC*

12 upvotes, 0 direct replies

This month!

7-Eleven Run 2017[1] on Feb 5 @ Filinvest Alabang, 500m/3K/5K/10K Solo/10K Buddy/16K/21K/42K

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

Run and Raise 2017[2] 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

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

4th Luneta To Tagaytay 60K Midnight Ultramarathon 2017[3] on Feb 18-19 @ KM0 Luneta Park, Manila. This is the 1st Leg of the ULTRImarathon Series 2017.

3: http://www.takbo.ph/2017/01/4th-luneta-tagaytay-60k-midnight-ultramarathon-2017/

6th ScholaRUN 2017[4] on Feb 19 @ SM MOA, 3K/5K/10K

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

SMDC Run 2017[5] on Feb 26 @ SM MOA, 5K/10K/21K

5: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/12/smdc-run-2017/

And upcoming:

Corregidor Marathon 2017[6] on March 4, 15/42K

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

Run United 2017[7], aka RunUnited 21km Exceed on April 2 @ BGC (oooooh no more trilogy)

7: http://www.takbo.ph/2017/01/run-united-2017/

Bataan Freedom Run 2017[8] on Apr 2, 10-11 @ Mariveles, Bataan. 1/5/10/21/42/160K. UltraMarathon (160KM) from Mariveles Bataan to Mt. Samat to Balanga, Bataan. You can register as a team of 8 or as an individual! Fun Run and Dog Race for the whole family around Balanga Bataan

8: http://www.takbo.ph/2016/12/bataan-freedom-run-2017/

Comment by EmperoRofLighT at 31/01/2017 at 17:43 UTC*

10 upvotes, 4 direct replies

Who: Redditors and boardgame enthusiasts

What: Reddit Boardgame Meetup

Where: Appraisery - Cubao Expo

When: 2pm this Saturday, February 4 2017

Why: Because boardgames.

Note: Our members already have Secret Hitler and Avalon, We could play games like Walk the plank!, King of Tokyo and many more!

Current Headcount:5

Please come! See you in the event :D

Comment by EmperoRofLighT at 06/02/2017 at 14:26 UTC

11 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Who: Redditors and boardgame enthusiasts

What: Reddit Boardgame Meetup

Where: Appraisery - Cubao Expo

When: 2pm this Saturday, February 11 2017

Why: Because boardgames.

Note: Our members already have Secret Hitler and Avalon, We could play games like Walk the plank!, King of Tokyo, Exploding Kittens and many more!

Current Headcount:5

Please come! See you in the event :D

Comment by mcbuena at 05/01/2017 at 23:45 UTC

9 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz[1] returns to Manila @ The Theatre at Solaire. Opening Night is February 2.

1: https://www.ticketworld.com.ph/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=PRWicked-posted13July&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=

Comment by iamsofreakinbored at 19/01/2017 at 12:26 UTC

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Pasinaya 2017 on February 4 to 5 at CCP. February 4 is Workshop-All-You-Can[1] (suggested donation of P50) and February 5 is the usual open house festival (Entrance is also a suggested donation).

1: http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/press-room/workshop-all-you-can-at-the-ccp-on-february-4/

Comment by inwhomthespheresmeet at 03/02/2017 at 09:45 UTC*

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Support your local underground! A couple of great gigs this month for your dose of metal, hardcore, punk, etc.

Seven Clay and Distorted Productions presents: Manila Thrashfest 2017[1]

February 4, 2017

7:00 PM

Entrance : Php 100 with 1 free beer

121 Bar and Grill

Second Floor Allegro Center, 2284 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City

1: http://imgur.com/a/4rLpu

Poison Free presents: Kali Yuga[2]

February 18, 2017

6:00 PM

Entrance: Php 100

Darkside Bar

618 J. Nakpil St., Malate

special guest: Nocturnal Narcotics Desecrator and Tokhang Winds

2: http://imgur.com/a/8r47c

Mainland Connection and Sleeping Boy Collective presents: Hexis (Quezon City leg)[3]

February 23, 2017

8:00 PM

Entrance: Php 150

Mow's Bar

Matalino St., Quezon City

3: http://imgur.com/a/IdOhN

Hexis also has shows booked in other parts of the country:

I hope they can pull this off, respect to these guys for having an insane tour schedule. I don't think I've seen any foreign band do this many shows here in a span of one week!

Comment by ikawnimais at 06/01/2017 at 23:10 UTC

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EXO PLANET #3: The Exo'rdium at Smart Araneta Coliseum on February 25 & 26 2017!

Comment by sarapjajajajajakol at 01/02/2017 at 01:28 UTC

8 upvotes, 0 direct replies

MAÑOSA BEYOND ARCHITECTURE

Francisco T. Mañosa Exhibit Opens at National Museum on February 12

Architectural retrospective brings together original drawings and models from Mañosa’s body of work, including plans and projects never before seen by the public.

Exhibition: MAÑOSA: Beyond Architecture Venue: Trustees Hall, 4th Floor, National Museum of the Philippines Dates: 12 February 2017 – 12 May 2017 Admission: FREE

Comment by rimsh at 02/02/2017 at 17:49 UTC

9 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Hey all you Single Redditors (or feeling Single this Valentines). Monster RX 93.1 is hosting their Singles Party next Friday (February 10) at Pablo's Pub and Restaurant in BGC starting at 10 pm.

Come through!

Comment by crossmeetsarrows at 28/01/2017 at 13:30 UTC*

6 upvotes, 1 direct replies

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Have you found your muse?

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Pebrero 13-17. 2017

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Comment by strangenchanted at 29/01/2017 at 10:08 UTC

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*Affordable Art Show @ Erehwon Center For The Arts, Feb 4-22**

Aspiring collectors and curious art lovers, take note. Erehwon Center For The Arts and Pajama Society bring you the... "Affordable Art Show!" Check out dozens of quality art pieces from some 50 contemporary artists, available at sweetly affordable prices. The show runs from Feb 4th to Feb 22nd @ Erehwon's Atelier Gallery.

Opening reception will be on Feb 4th, 6:00 pm @ Erehwon's Atelier Gallery.

Location info:

Erehwon Center for the Arts
1 Don Francisco St., Villa Beatriz (along Commonwealth Ave.), Quezon City, Philippines
Google maps: https://www.google.com.ph/maps/place/Erehwon+Center+for+the+Arts/@14.673555,121.0727583,17z/[1]

Comment by userdog1251991 at 31/01/2017 at 22:18 UTC

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KOMIKET!!

For comics lovers and curious people! There will be foreign and local comics for sale. Yes guys Filipino comics is alive.

It's on Feb 25. 9 AM to 7 PM. At Eton Centris, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue.

Other than comics, they also have stickers postcards etc etc etc it's like an art fair tbh

Comment by kojiarsua at 05/02/2017 at 08:20 UTC

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Anyone catching Wicked?

Got to interview the director and the cast, and they promised a more spectacular run this time around. Click here for details

I also went on a backstage tour. Check out my photos here.

Comment by [deleted] at 21/01/2017 at 01:44 UTC

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Comment by kojiarsua at 26/01/2017 at 13:42 UTC

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Repertory Philippines is celebrating its 50th year with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a smart comedy about middle-aged siblings fighting. It has Cherie Gil in it.

Shows up to February 12.

Wrote a little about it here: http://kojiarsua.com/2017/01/25/repertory-opens-50th-anniversary-with-vanya-and-sonia-and-masha-and-spike/

Comment by kojiarsua at 27/01/2017 at 13:50 UTC

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Art Fair Philippines anyone?

Here's what to expect: http://kojiarsua.com/2017/01/27/art-fair-philippines-to-showcase-the-best-of-ph-art-this-2017/

I will also be making a calendar of all the activities kasi medyo overwhelming ang info sa entry ko :)

Comment by TranquiloBro at 03/02/2017 at 06:30 UTC

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Philippine Wrestling Revolution: Path of Gold

Feb 26, 2017 2:00PM

Ticket price: P400 (P350 early bird)