Make the long weekend matter with our selection of events that aim to inspire and keep you in awe.
Saturday, June 24
2017 Metro Manila Pride March
12 p.m.
Plaza De Los Alcaldes, J. Chanyungco St.
Marikina City
This year’s Metro Manila Pride and Festival’s message is “Here Together” and calls for LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ alike to march together. For more information, visit Metro Manila Pride’s Facebook page.
Spark Fest 2017
10 a.m. onwards
Fully Booked Topshelf- BGC High Street
Taguig City
Organized by The Spark Project, the Spark Fest features conferences that aim to encourage participants to conceptualize and execute innovative ideas that suits today’s lifestyle. For more information, visit sparkfest2017.com/.
Happy Space Stationery and Supplies Fair
Through June 25
Glorietta Activity Center
Makati City
Besides offering writing, crafts, paper, fine art, coloring, school and office supplies, visitors of the fair are also encouraged to make time for some fun arts and crafts activities.
Maker’s Market
Through June 25
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Evia Lifestyle Center
Las Pinas City
Shop for local and handmade products, join workshops, taste artisanal food items, and more at this gathering of talented Filipino craftsmen, designers, producers, bakers, cooks, musicians, and artists. For more information, visit Maker’s Market’s Facebook page.
Cirque Du Soleil: Toruk—The First Flight
Through July 2
Mall of Asia Arena
Pasay City
Don’t miss out on Cirque du Soleil’s newest show, which is inspired from James Cameron’s hit movie, Avatar. Ticket price starts at Php 1,500. For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com or smtickets.com.
Sunday, June 25
Lang Leav Sad Girls Tour
12 p.m.
Glorietta Activity Center
Makati City
Bestselling author and acclaimed poet Lang Leav will be signing your copies of Sad Girls, and will be answering questions from fans during this meet up event. For more information, visit blog.nationalbookstore.com.