Metro Weekend Guide: November 22–24
The Christmas bazaars continue!
As the holidays approach, the Christmas bazaars are aplenty, but there are a few other cultural events as well this week!
Frozen II
In cinemas near you
Take your kids for a fun time with the sequel to Disney’s Frozen!
Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings
Streaming on Netflix
In this anthology series, eight Dolly songs are turned into eight stories, showing the memories and inspiration behind some of Dolly’s most iconic and memorable songs.
CATS
The Theatre at Solaire, Parañaque City
Joanna Ampil reprises her role as Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS. Get your tickets at Ticketworld.
Theatre Titas’ Macbeth
Power Mac Center Spotlight, Circuit, Makati City
Theatre Titas’ Macbeth is “a highly kinetic, physical interpretation of this Shakespeare classic; one that should result in black and blue bruises for the cast,” writes resident theatre critic Philip Cu-Unjieng. Get your tickets at ticket2me.
Philippine Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker
Tanghalang Nicanor Tiongson, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay
November 23 and 24
Looking for a Christmas classic? Catch Philippine Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at the CCP this weekend! Tickets are available on Ticketworld.
The Fifth at Rockwell
November 23 and 24
Flair is brought by curated fashion and lifestyle concept store Fifth Rack, a one-stop shop of a wide array of products that cater to men, women, and children. The concept store, says owner Miel Villamor-Coronel, was established “to give entrepreneurs the chance to test out their market and showcase their products in a curated setting.” The goal behind this purposeful initiative is “to help out small businesses find out more about their brand, whether it’s through sales, awareness, or customer feedback.”
Designer’s Holiday Bazaar
Gallery of Greenbelt 5
The Designers’ Holiday Bazaar is back for its 6th run at the Gallery of Greenbelt 5 from November 15 until December 15! The yearly holiday bazaar, organized and curated by sisters Bea Zobel Jr. and Sofia Elizalde, offers proudly Philippine-made products ranging from handmade accessories and fine jewelry, to woven bags and embroidered home decor, to scents, stationery, fashion, food and more.
Urban Farm
Greenfield District Central Park, Mandaluyong
Every Saturday, 6 am to 12 nn
Open from 6am to 12 noon every Saturday, Urban Farm is not just another weekend market. Urban Farm meets your shopping needs becoming your weekly ritual for people who care for the earth and their well-being. With different events such as concerts, music and art fairs, pet shows, even people from the far North or South will surely drop by to experience what Urban Farm is all about. The booths of different sellers are not fixed and with the company growing its vendor mix, you’ll have more options changing up from time to time.
