DECEMBER 18JANUARY 7, 2017
E X P AT N E W S P A P E R
U R BA N S C E N E
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Compiled by VIA BAROMA
MUSIC
SHOP
•David Guetta: The Unity Tour 2017
•Yuchengco Museum Xmas Shop
Jan. 5; Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City; tickets are available at all TickNet outlets; for ticket inquiries, call (02) 911-55555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph
Ongoing until Jan. 6; RCBC Plaza, Ayala cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati; for more information, call (02) 889-1234 or visit www.yuchengcomuseum.org
One of the world’s hottest DJs kicks off 2017 with a bang, as French DJ and producer David Guetta comes to Manila on Jan. 5. Guetta has played a pivotal role in turning dance music into the chart-topping juggernaut it is today. With worldwide smash hits like “Titanium (feat. Sia),” “Hey Mama (feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack),” “Bang My Head (feat. Sia and Fetty Wap),” “Bad (feat. Vassy),” “Lovers On The Sun (feat. Sam Martin),” “Dangerous (feat. Sam Martin),” “Shot Me Down (feat. Skylar Grey),” “Without You (feat. Usher),” “I Can Only Imagine (feat. Chris Brown),” “Sexy Bitch (feat. Akon)” and “When Love Takes Over (feat. Kelly Rowland),” Guetta has established himself as a modern-day giant of this era. Tickets are priced at PhP5,780 for VIP Standing; PhP3,680 for Patron; and PhP2,630 for Box. For VIP Seated Tables and VIP Cocktails Standing.
The Yuchengco Museum is expanding its book and gift corner at the lobby to create a special holiday gift shop this Yuletide season. The bigger and bolder museum store offers shoppers a festive destination to buy original, stylish, handmade gifts for friends, colleagues and family. The holiday shop features Filipino-made fashion accessories, homeware, books, stationery, and other gift items selected by the Yuchengco Museum. Browse the shop for witty notepads from A&S Publishing, handwoven textiles from Balay ni Atong, and plush toys from Great Women, among other delightful holiday treats. Christmas decor made from capiz shells and holiday-themed gift-wrapping cloths inspired by Furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping, are also available.
•Passenger Live in Manila Jan. 11; The Theatre, Solaire Resort & Casino, 1 Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Paranaque; Tickets are available at www.ticketworld.com.ph and all TicketWorld outlets; for ticket inquiries, call (02) 891-9999 English singer-songwriter Michael David Rosenberg, better known as Passenger, performs for the very first time in Manila for a solo concert. Passenger is best know for the global hit “Let Her Go,” which hit No. 1 in over 20 charts worldwide and was nominated at the Brit Awards for British Single of the Year and the Ivor Novello Award for Most Performed Work in 2014. Passenger’s other hits include “Heart’s on Fire,” “Somebody’s Love,” among others. Tickets are priced at PhP6,913 for Premium Gold; PhP5,849 for VIP 1; PhP4,786 for VIP 2A; PhP4,254 for VIP 2B-2C; PhP3,722 for VIP 3; PhP2,659 for Balcony A; PhP1,595 for Balcony B.
SHOWS
•Le Grand Cirque Dec. 25 to Jan. 3; Smart Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City; for more information, visit www.ticketnet.com.ph or call (02) 911-5555 Catch the electrifying performances of Le Grand Cirque at the Big Dome this Christmas! Direct from Las Vegas and touted as the greatest show in town, Le Grand Cirque promises to give high-octane family entertainment with a largescale circus production featuring acrobatics, aerial tricks, white-knuckle stunts and precision skills. Witness the most magical show you’ll ever see this holiday season with world-class artists from Europe, Canada and the UK. Tickets are priced at PhP1,500 for VIP; PhP1,250 for Patron A; PhP1,000 for Patron B; PhP750 for Box Premium; PhP550 for Box Regular; PhP350 for Upper Box; and PhP150 for General Admission.
FITNESS
•Color Manila Run Year 5 Jan. 8; Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City; for more information, visit www.colormanilarun.com or email info@ colormanilarun.com The hippest, coolest and most colorful run will be back to start the coming year with a bang as Color Manila’s fifth year kicks off with its biggest annual event, Color Manila Run Year 5, which expects some 12,000 participants. Be there and experience the kaleidoscope of colors, music and fun on the first Sunday of 2017. Make sure to register for the Color Manila Run Year 5 before slots run out. Race fee is PhP1,700 for 21K; PhP1,500 for Rockstar (3K, 5K, 10K); and PhP950 for Deluxe (3K, 5K, 10K). Visit www.colormanilarun.com to register.
DINE FOR A CAUSE
•Restaurants Against Hunger Ongoing until Jan. 15; to register and for more information about the campaign, visit www.restaurantsagainsthungerphilippines.org; or follow them on Facebook and Instagram @RestaurantsAgainstHungerPH Did you know that the simple act of ordering a dish can help alleviate malnutrition in the Philippines? International nongovernment organization Action Against Hunger, together with partner restaurants and top chefs, are bringing to life the Restaurants Against Hunger campaign. This campaign aims to save the lives of malnourished children in the country through ‘Dishes That Feed More’ in participating restaurants. When ordered, proceeds from these dishes go to Action Against Hunger’s programs in alleviating extreme malnutrition across the country. Dine in these participating restaurants and order their ‘Dishes That Feed More’, and give children a healthier future: 8 Cuts, Beni’s Falafel, Chelsea Grand Cafe, Chotto Matte, Corazon, Crisostomo, Crying Tiger, Cyma, El Cabrito, El Chupacabra, El Corazon, Elias, Feast, Felix, Florabel, Green Pastures, Grilla Filipino Cuisine, Guevarra’s, Izakaya Sensu, Kabila, Manam, Melt Grilled Cheesery, Mexicali, Museum Cafe, OK Cafe, Ooma, Potts Point Cafe, Providore, Saboten, Senor Pollo, Simple lang, Stella and Rocketroom, Terraz Bistro & Meetings, Terry’s Bistro, The Cafe Mediterranean, The Corner Tree Cafe, The Old Spaghetti House, The Shrimp Shack, Wild Ginger.