Metro Weekend Guide: November 20–22

Japanese Film Festival Plus (Nov. 20–29)

The Japan Foundation has carefully curated 28 full-length Japanese films from comedy, romance, drama, thriller, documentary, animation, and classic movies, which will be available for 24 hours in the newly launched JFF Plus website, watch.jff.jpf.go.jp, run by the Japan Foundation to share Japanese films overseas. Project Dreams: How to Build Mazinger Z’s Hangar by Hanabusa Tsutomu, the festival’s opening film, will have an extended run at the SM Cinema Drive-in at SM Mall of Asia over this weekend. Admission fee of P100 per head is inclusive of popcorn, beef franks, and bottled water. Tickets are available online at smtickets.com/sm-drive-in-cinema.

BE (Deluxe Edition) by BTS (Nov. 20)

Tomorrow’s the day! BTS’ newest album, BE comes out wherever you get your music. The group has been releasing teasers leading up to tomorrow, and they will have a release stream on VLIVE at 5 p.m. KST (so that’s 4 p.m. Manila time!)

Lovely by Minzy (Nov. 20)

Minzy, a former member of the successful girl group 2NE1 recently signed with Viva Artists Agency, and is bringing her most recent single, “Lovely” to a Philippine audience! She’s set to release a Filipino version of the song, translated by Mikee Misalucha.

Harmony by Josh Groban (Nov. 20)

Josh Groban joins other artists in releasing quarantine music; his newest album, Harmony, comes out tomorrow as well.

The Crown, Season 4

The newest season of The Crown arrived on Netflix last Sunday, and this weekend is the perfect time to binge it all! This season, we’re finally introduced to Princess Diana, as the show heads into covering events from the ’80s and the ’90s.

Electric Workout and Help Out!

If you’re still looking for ways to help out families and individuals affected by Typhoon Ulysses, check out Electric Studio’s classes. 100% of the sale from their single-class packs will go to Waves for Water Philippines, an organization that will provide clean water access for communities hit by the typhoon. You can also join classes to make a donation of any amount to Waves for Water: Off Bike / Electric Strength on November 21 at 3 p.m. and On Bike / Pure Electric on November 26 at 6:15 p.m.

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Muni-Muni Stories, Episode 5 (Nov. 20, 6 p.m.)

Muni-Muni Stories, a podcast by the Filipinas Heritage Library, comes out with its fifth episode tomorrow, featuring Bayang Barrios. Expect discussion about her songs “Malayo Man, Malapit Din,” and “Katribo Ko,” as well as the space that our indigenous people create through music.

Ayala Museum Virtual presents Arturo Luz: First Light (Nov. 20)

Ayala Museum presents the virtual re-mounting of their 2017 exhibition Arturo Luz: First Light. Curated by Ambeth R. Ocampo, this 2017 exhibition was organized to celebrate the 90th birthday of Arturo Luz and his 60th year as a professional artist. Arturo Luz: First Light marks Ayala Museum’s first virtual gallery experience and it goes live in time for Luz’s 94th birthday. Arturo Luz: First Light will be virtually on show until January 31, 2021. The exhibition can be viewed at ayalamuseum.org/first-light.

Manila Unpacked: 1570–2020 (Nov. 21)

Let your imagination soar with 450 years of Manila history revealed through maps, engravings, and old photos! Join Manila Unpacked: 1570-2020 with art and culture luminary Dr. Jaime Laya — the first entry in Ayala Museum’s new Discovery Lectures series.

Gavel&Block ‘Under the Tree’ Online Auction

Now, where social gatherings can no longer be the norm, and the holiday season is looking a little different, Gavel&Block, the subsidiary of premier auction house Salcedo Auctions, presents its Under the Tree online auction to rekindle the joy of the season through a curated selection of fine art, vintage and designer furniture, decor, jewelry, timepieces, and other collectibles! The auction will be held live via salcedoauctions.com on Saturday 21 November at 11 am. Preview online or live at NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City is ongoing 10 am-6 pm Tuesdays to Fridays (until 4 pm Saturdays).

1Lit Webinar for Communicating Effectively Online

This weekend, treat yourself to a much-needed career upgrade—that is working on your online presence and delivery. This series of 1Lit Corp (https://www.facebook.com/1LitCorp) is hosted by top events and online host Issa Litton who has distilled her years of experience into digestible bits of advice through an online workshop. During this afternoon, you will learn to communicate effectively online, host your own live-streams, know how to present slides or deliver a speech with more confidence. She will teach you the tools so you can connect better with your viewers and online. P2,500 per participant, payment is via BPI, BDO, or GCASH. For more information contact 1litcorporation@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/1LitCorp

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Mercantino Pop Up at La Collina Poblacion

Immerse yourself in a unique shopping experience unlike any other with Mercantino Pop Up at La Collina Poblacion. Conceived by friends who want to bring the community together in celebration of new energy and awakening through creativity while honoring Our Planet Earth, this pop up brings together like-minded artisans in a gorgeous mid-century space in Poblacion, Makati. Shop while avoiding malls and crowded commercial spaces, while enjoying ethical gifts and supporting slow fashion, as curated by Carol de Leon; while enjoying delicious slow food by Anita Celdran.

Photo Credit: La Collina Poblacion

Mercantino Pop Up at La Collina Poblacion

First weekend runs on November 21 and 22, second would be November 28 and 29, and the last weekend on December 5 and 6. To observe social distancing, they will take reservations and contact tracing info to avoid delay at the door once you arrive. Book your day and time slot: 10:30-1PM, 1-330PM, and 330-6PM, with 20 pax maximum for each time slot. Call 0927-1615057, 0917-8172487 or visit @mercantinopopup on IG and https://www.facebook.com/mercantinopopup

Photo Credit: La Collina Poblacion