WEEKEND GUIDE | September 1 to 3: Silent Film Festival, Dutdutan ’17, Peter Cetera in Manila

September 1, 2017 - 3:23 PM
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Watch a movie, attend a travel fair, or enjoy a concert—this weekend, September 1 to 3, is all about having fun.

You’ re in for a treat this weekend with silent films, a tattoo convention, and a trip down the memory lane with Peter Cetera.

Friday, September 1
11th International Silent Film Festival
Through September 3
Shangri-La Plaza
Mandaluyong City

Take a break from your usual film-watching, and check out this festival that showcases silent movies accompanied by live music. Image sourced from Shangri-La Plaza’s Facebook page.

This year’s festival is featuring nine films namely: El Golfo (1918); Underground (1928); The New Enchantment (1923); Una Famiglia Perfetta or A Perfect Family (2017); Hijosen no Onna or Dragnet Girl (1933); Taglish (2012); Cafè Elektric (1927); Pandora’s Box (1929); and The General (1926). For more information, visit Shangri-La Plaza’s Facebook page.

Dutdutan ’17
Through September 2
12 noon to 12 a.m.
World Trade Center
Pasay City

A tattoo enthusiast or planning to have yourself inked? Join the fun at this weekend affair that is all about tattoo! Image sourced from Dutdutan Tattoo Convention’s Facebook page.

Known as the country’s biggest tattoo exposition, Dutdutan features celebrated tattoo artists, a convention featuring different exhibitors, competitions, and more. For more information, visit Dutdutan’s website.

28th Philippine Travel Mart
Through September 3
SMX Convention Center
Pasay City

Score the best travel deals this weekend at Philippine Travel Mart. Image sourced from Philippine Travel Mart’s Facebook page.

Book and buy exclusive promotional holiday packages, promotional deals on international and domestic airfares, accommodation, and other tourism related services during the three-day event. For more information, visit Philippine Travel Mart’s Facebook page.

Repertory Philippines’ Beauty and the Beast
Through December 14
Onstage, Greenbelt 1
Makati City

Watch the spellbinding classic tale of Beauty and the Beast as it unfolds on Repertory Philippines’ stage.

A production of REP Theater for Young Audiences as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Beauty and the Beast is a magical tale about true love. For more information, calling REP Theater at (+632) 843-3570 or Ticketworld at (+632) 891-9999.

Saturday, September 2
Ballet Manila’s Ibong Adarna
Through September 3
Aliw Theater
Pasay City

Ballet Manila is opening its 22nd performance season themed “Flights of Fantasy,” with Gerardo Francisco’s “Ibong Adarna.” Image sourced from Ballet Manila’s Facebook page.

Inspired from the legend of a mythical bird whose singing voice can cure the sick, this two-act ballet is featuring flying sequences, as well as innovative costumes and set design. For more information, visit Ballet Manila’s Facebook page.

An Evening with Peter Cetera
8 p.m.
Resorts World Manila
Pasay City

Take a trip down memory lane as Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Peter Cetera serenades you at his one-night only concert in Manila. Image sourced from Resorts World Manila’s website.

Best known as the voice behind the group, Chicago, Peter Cetera is back in Manila to well-loved songs to fans. Together with Chicago, Cetera has been known for hits including “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Baby What a Big Surprise,” and more. For more information, visit Resorts World Manila’s website.