The Rolling Stone Philippines Weekend Guide offers anything from your favorite international films being screened at your local cinema to your dimly lit music venues showcasing some headbanging and moshpit-starting rock music.
2(0) STEP MARV: 20 Years of ‘2 Step Marv’
Aster Events Place, Mandala Park, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City
August 14, Friday
7:00 p.m.
P1,000
Prolific rock band Kjwan will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal sophomore album 2 Step Marv at Aster Events Place, Mandaluyong City. The sophomore album contains some of the band’s biggest hits, like “One Look” and “Pintura,” both of which won fans over for their riffages and vocalist Marc Abaya’s wide vocal range throughout the album. The event will showcase the celebrated rock band’s album played live in full, along with other deep cuts. Band openers such as Mayonnaise and Baguio-based outfit Dilaw will also be showcasing their own hits throughout the show. Vinyl copies of the album will be available at the venue.
Komiket Pasig
Ayala The 30th, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
August 15 – 16
10:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Komiket’s latest iteration will feature more up-and-coming creators and artists. Throughout the weekend, the convention will feature talks from illustrators and industry creatives from Hunghang Flashbacks, Jenanimation, Elybunny, and many more. Look for these creators to share their insights on character creation, worldbuilding, and other topics related to comic-making and illustration.
Pilipinas Hardcore Festival
Imperial Mow’s, Kowloon House, Matalino Street, Quezon City
August 15, Saturday
2:00 p.m.
P2,000
Independent hardcore punk promoters Still Ill and Brigade3 are organizing the inaugural Pilipinas Hardcore Festival, the biggest local hardcore punk showcase of the year. Both have brought several important hardcore bands from all over the world this year, such as Reverseboyz from Japan, Speed from Australia, and Counterparts from North America, to name a few. The Pilipinas Hardcore Festival will bring in a local showcase of Philippine bands such as Sift from Cebu City, Karbine from Olongapo City, Armas Ready from Malaybalay City, and many more. Moreover, international bands will be headlining the show, such as Whispers from Bangkok, Thailand, Keep It Real from Jakarta, Indonesia, and others.
UDD Live At Sari Sari
Sari Sari Bar, 5661 Washington St., Barangay Pio del Pilar, Makati City
August 16, Sunday
7:00 p.m.
P1,000
Electronica outfit UDD will be hosting a show featuring singer-songwriter Bea Lorenzo on vocals at Sari Sari Makati. Joining them will be folk singer Clara Benin and an all-vinyl DJ set by Tempo. UDD has announced that the show will feature two sets: one will showcase their newer electronic-heavy material, and the other will present their string of celebrated music from past albums. Vocalist Bea Lorenzo has been filling in on vocals for the band since 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
The inaugural Pilipinas Hardcore Festival brings together Philippine hardcore bands alongside international acts.
Kjwan’s 2 Step Marv includes songs “One Look” and “Pintura.”
Komiket Pasig will be taking place at Ayala the 30th along Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Singer-songwriter Bea Lorenzo will be joining as a featured vocalist for UDD in its upcoming show at Sari Sari Bar, Makati City.
Attendees may purchase Kjwan’s 2 Step Marv vinyl copies at the venue on August 14 at Aster Events Place, Mandaluyong City.
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