WEEKEND GUIDE | June 30 to July 2: Virgin Labfest, ‘Kinky Boots,’ ‘Sister Act,’ Toy Con 2017

June 30, 2017 - 2:28 PM
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It's the season for plays. Go watch an original Filipino production or enjoy Broadway and off-Broadway hits at various venues this weekend, June 30 to July 2, 2017.

See you at the theater! Here’s our list of plays, concerts, and other events to catch in the metro this weekend.

Friday, June 30
Sister Act
Through July 9
The Theatre at Solaire
Paranaque City

Watched the blockbuster Hollywood film? Now have a blast enjoying this version of the musical comedy that has also become a hit on Broadway. Image sourced from The Theatre at Solaire’s Facebook page.

Based on the Hollywood hit movie Sister Act, this Broadway musical version has an all-original score and script as well as production design. Ticket price starts at Php1, 500. For more information, call Ticketworld at (+632) 981-9999.

VirginLabfest
Through July 16
Cultural Center Of The Philippines
Pasay City

Virgin Labfest is back on its 13th year. Photo sourced from Cultural Center of the Philippines’ website.

See untried, unstaged, and untested one act plays at this festival. Ticket price is at Php412. For more information, call the CCP Marketing Department at (+632) 832-3706 or (+63 2) 832-3704.

Toy Con 2017
Through July 2
SMX Convention Center
Pasay City

Celebrate pop culture at this convention. Image sourced from Toy Con’s website.

Have fun checking out the event’s 200 exhibitors, cosplayers, as well as local and international celebrities from TV, film, games, and the comics industry. For more information, visit www.toyconph.com/.

Kinky Boots
Through July23
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza
Makati City

Watch this musical that has won six Tony Awards. Image sourced from Ticketworld’s Facebook page.

Kinky Boots features songs by Cyndi Lauper and has a cast that includes Nyoy Volante, Laurence Mossman, and Yanah Laurel. Ticket price starts at Php2,090. For more information, call Ticketworld at (+632) 891-9999

Baby Fest
Through July 2
Shangri-La Plaza
Mandaluyong City

Shop for your baby’s needs at a great discount this weekend. Image sourced from Shangri-La Plaza’s Facebook page.

Enjoy up to 70% off from brands including Chicco, Fisher Price, Joie, Mega Blocs, and many more. For more information, visit Shangri-La Plaza’s Facebook page.

SM’s End of Season Sale
Through July 9
SM Malls nationwide

It’s that time of the year again for SM’s End of Season Sale. Image sourced from SM Supermalls’ Facebook page.

Enjoy up to 70% discount at this week-long sale event. For more information, visit SM Supermalls’ 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 37th production and newest show, which took inspiration from James Cameron’s hit movie, Avatar. Ticket price starts at Php1, 500. For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com or smtickets.com.

Saturday, July 1
Care Divas
Through July 30
PETA Theater Center
Quezon City

PETA’s hit comedy musical is back on stage. Image sourced from PETA Theater Center’s Facebook page.

A musical pn Philippine migration, Care Divas is back on stage to pay tribute to all overseas Filipino workers as present-day heroes of our country. Ticket price starts at Php 938.72. For more information, call TicketWorld at (+632) 891-9999.

Sunday, July 2
4th of July at Eastwood
2 p.m.
Eastwood Mall Open Park
Quezon City

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a day of fun-filled activities. Image sourced from Eastwood City’s Facebook page.

The event features live performances, a Taste of America Food Festival, and a fireworks display among others. For more information, visit Eastwood City’s Facebook page.

Expo Mom
10 a.m. to 9 p.m
Alabang Town Center
Muntinlupa City

Look for the best finds at this mother-friendly and children-friendly bazaar. Photo sourced from MommyMundo’s Facebook page.

Organized by Mommy Mundo, Expo Mom goes south this weekend as it features various exhibitors as well as other activities For more information, visit Mommy Mundo’s Facebook page.