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-inducing rock music.
Sari Sari & Thai Mookata Anniversary
Sari Sari Bar, 5661 Washington St. cor. Dela Rosa St., Makati City
March 28, Saturday
7:30 p.m.
P300
Sari Sari will be celebrating its anniversary with a long list of bands, artist merchants, and other special treats the well-loved speakeasy bar has to offer. Headlining the lineup is Ely Buendia alongside former The Jerks guitarist Nitoy Adriano, post-punk solo project Sexy Jay, pop-rock trio Hey June!, and many more.
Moshpit Sa Mow’s
Mow’s Bar, Kowloon House, Matalino Street, Quezon City
March 29, Sunday
6:00 p.m.
P350
For the last stop of her month-long “Moshpit” promotional tour, Bacolod-born indie rock solo act turned full-on dream pop band Novocrane caps things off with a mix of hardcore punk, grunge, and dream pop acts. The lineup includes fitterkarma, MATOKI, Red Star Pilot, sci fye, and Badwave. Expect back-to-back pit-ready sets from start to finish.
Talyer Talks at Toyo Eatery
The Mess Hall at Karrivin Plaza, 1231 Chino Roces Ave Ext., Makati
March 27, Friday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
P5,500
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Toyo Eatery is hosting a series of talks that bring together some of the most established culinary figures across both the Philippines and Asia. Talks will be led by Erwan Heussaff, Greenlight Burgers’ Alvin Cailan, Azuki to Kouri’s Miho Horio, and Lolla’s former head chef Johanne Siy, among others. A post-talks tambay and afterparty is also scheduled, with food and drinks from Cailan, Automat, Crosta Pizza, Curator, Engkanto Brewery, and Will Goldfarb.
Manila Community Radio: Open Decks Fundraiser
Ugly Duck, White Rabbit Bldg, 5672 Dona Carmen St., Cor General Luna, Makati
March 28, Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pay What You Can
Over the past five years, Manila Community Radio (MCR) has been a volunteer-run platform dedicated to spotlighting artists and music across the country’s creative community. To help it continue broadcasting, MCR is hosting an open decks fundraiser, inviting attendees to bring their USBs ready to take to the decks. Wideye Coffee will also be there, providing drinks throughout the event.
