The Lopez Museum and Library invites the public to a talk by historian Abel Ubaldo, to introduce a free screening of the restored 1950 Filipino film classic “Mutya ng Pasig,” on Oct. 11. Ubaldo’s talk, titled “Phantom Muse: Folklore and Fantasy in ‘Mutya ng Pasig,’” starts at 10 a.m. at Power Plant Mall’s VIP Cinema...
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‘Dancing with Tchaikovsky’ in an evening of Russian romanticism
Tchaikovsky’s timeless melodies come to life with cello prodigy Damodar das Castillo joining guest conductor Alexander Vikulov in a concert presented by the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc. and Standard Insurance, in partnership with EastWest Bank. The evening of Russian romanticism is set at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City on Sept. 27 starting at...
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Arthur Espiritu leads top artists in a concert for a cause
Internationally renowned tenor Arthur Espiritu headlines the concert “Let the Wind Blow: A Bouquet for Pablo” on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Mirror Theatre Studio, SJG Center, on 8463 Kalayaan Avenue, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City. The event is a fundraiser for ailing journalist-writer Pablo A. Tariman, author of the poetry collection “Love, Life and...
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Revamped forex mastery series for Filipino traders launched
SmarTrade, the financial education company dedicated to empowering Filipinos through free learning sessions and personalized coaching, has officially launched its revamped forex mastery series. The program is designed to help aspiring traders, from beginners to advanced learners, understand the world of forex trading in a clear and structured way. By providing accessible financial education, SmarTrade...
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Cecile Licad plays romantic and early modern works in a one-night-only concert at Gallery MiraNila
Cecile Licad plays in the garden-surrounded Gallery MiraNila at the MiraNila Heritage House & Library on Oct. 1—her only solo performance in Metro Manila this year. The “pianist’s pianist,” as she has been described by The New Yorker, chose romantic and early modern works for her one-night-only concert: Beethoven’s famous Piano Sonata No. 14 (“Moonlight”)...
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FEU Theater Guild cooks up dark comedy ‘Karne,’ a delicious twist on a Roald Dahl classic
On its 91st season, the Far Eastern University Theater Guild (FTG) is staging an interactive dark comedy, “Karne,” a reimagining of Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to the Slaughter.” Written and directed by the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s senior artist-teacher and the FTG’s artistic director, Dudz Teraña, “Karne” invites audiences into the aromatic home of a 1980s...
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With ‘Scenes on Screen,’ the 2025 Korean Film Festival promises a big, bold celebration of cinema
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) is presenting the 2025 Korean Film Festival: Scenes on Screen, which celebrates Korean cinema in screenings, exhibits, dialogues, and competitions. The celebration has something for everyone, whether fan, casual viewer, aspiring filmmaker, or full-fledged cinephile. The events are free and open to the public. Production Design: Scene...
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UP Manila Chorale to honor National Artists in concert
The University of the Philippines Manila Chorale (UPMC) pays homage to the works of National Artists for Music in a three-part concert celebrating the ingenuity of Filipino composers whose timeless classics continue to touch Filipinos’ hearts. Under the baton of music director John Steven Verrosa and with accompaniment by Martin Sean J. Inanuran, the multi-awarded...
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‘Dark Skies’ to be launched along with anti-hunger ‘Libro Kontra Gutom’
Author David Haldane launches his latest book, “Dark Skies: Tales of Turbulence in Paradise,” along with a special event dubbed “Libro Kontra Gutom” and dedicated to a cause close to his heart: the fight against hunger. “This book is a tribute to resilience,” Haldane says. “And I couldn’t think of a better way to honor...
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Rains drilling holes in the roof? Fix with Bostik’s Super Vulcaseal
Are persistent rains poking new holes in your roofing? Seal those leaks quickly and easily with Bostik’s Super Vulcaseal. Roof leaks have become a common housing problem after heavy rains brought by storms, and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” have brought floods and damaged houses in many parts of the country. Left unattended, these...