WEEKEND GUIDE | June 24 to 25: Metro Pride March, ‘Toruk,’ and Lang Leav

June 24, 2017 - 7:00 AM
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Have an unforgettable two-day break with our list of events to check out in the metro this weekend, June 24 to 25, 2017.

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

Marikina City hosts the country’s biggest pride march and festival. Image courtesy of Metro Manila Pride.

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

Spark your passion for creativity and innovation by being part of this festival. Image sourced from The Spark Project’s Facebook page.

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

Stock up on your most needed stationery, office, or school supplies at this fair. Image sourced from National Bookstore’s Facebook page.

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

Maker’s Market features local and handmade products. Image sourced from Maker’s Market’s Facebook page.

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

Enjoy the visual spectacle and the stunning movements of world-renowned performing group Cirque du Soleil’s “Toruk—The First Flight.” Image sourced from SM Tickets’ Facebook page.

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

Lang Leav Sad Girls Tour is organized by National Bookstore. Image sourced from National Bookstore’s blog site.

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.