What to Do and Where to Go This Weekend: September 13 to 15

We heard it is going to be rainy again this weekend, but let that not dampen your spirit. Here are some fun ideas on how to spend the days coming up. 

Kick off the weekend with the Pommery Champagne Dinner.

Start your weekend right with a sumptuous dinner at Hotel Okura Manila on Friday night.

Fine-dining enthusiasts can enjoy the captivating pairing of French spirits and Japanese cuisine at the Pommery Champagne Dinner. Foodies will be treated to a 4-course kaiseki dinner menu at this one-night-only collaboration between Champagne Pommery and Yamazato Manila. Special guest Alex Tarditti, the Pommery brand Ambassador, will showcase Pommery and food pairings.

The Pommery Champagne Dinner is happening at Yamazato restaurant on the 2nd floor of Hotel Okura Manila in Pasay City at 6:30 pm.

The price is at 8,500++ per person. Learn more about the Pommery Champagne Dinner. Reserve your tables here. Check out the menu for this very special dinner here.

Do your early Christmas shopping at the Spectrum Fair.

Avoid the holiday rush by buying gifts for family and friends at the Spectrum Fair, which celebrates its 9th anniversary this year.

There’s something for everyone—enjoy premium fashion and lifestyle finds from over 150 brands participating in the fair.

There are also food vendors to satisfy those cravings while you rest from shopping. Enjoy sweat-free shopping in this carefully curated lifestyle bazaar with a P100 entrance fee.

You can visit the Spectrum Fair this Saturday and Sunday at The Fifth at Rockwell in Makati City.

Enjoy the one-stop book hub that is MIBF.

The Manila International Book Fair is celebrating its 45th year by offering deals and showcasing the widest collection of books, magazines, comics, and other reading materials from local and international publishers.

Readers can grab their favorite titles, including Kevin Kwan’s Lies and Weddings and The Queen of Drag RuPaul’s The House of Hidden Meanings, in the country’s longest-running book fair.

But, this year’s MIBF is more than just a book fair but a celebration of literature.

For five days, book lovers can enjoy a wide array of events from dozens of exhibitors. There will be award ceremonies, meet-and-greet with authors, talks dedicated to teachers and school personnel, book readings, and even quiz bees!

Check out MIBF’s official social media pages to get the complete schedule of activities for each day.

The Manila International Book Fair is happening from September 11 to 15 at the SMX Convention Center Manila from 10 am to 8 pm.

Grab great deals from the Klook Travel Fest.

With the Christmas season fast approaching, surprise your loved ones with the gift of travel without breaking the bank!

Klook is holding its travel fest where you can shop exclusive discounted bundles for your next trip. They have Buy 1 Get 1 offers as well as savings of up to P8,000 in Klook activities in top destinations in and out of the country including Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Don’t miss this event because they also have an hourly hotel giveaway!

Aside from shopping and giveaways, there will also be meet and greet with your favorite celebrities and content creators, including Jax Reyes, Justine Sy, Lissa Kahayon, Mommy Haidee, and the one and only, Ms. Lea Salonga!

This year’s Klook Travel Fest is happening on September 14 and 15 at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall in Mandaluyong City.

Score luxury vouchers at Raffles and Fairmont.

If you prefer not to travel far and enjoy a little R&R, treat yourself to a luxurious staycation right in the heart of the metro! Raffles and Fairmont is holding the “Live, Dine & Experience” voucher sale this weekend where you can score deals that let you experience a blend of sophistication and comfort.

Create unforgettable memories while celebrating occasions, a romantic getaway, or even just to escape your daily grind.

Aside from indulging your palate in a wide selection of culinary delights from casual to fine dining restaurants in the property, the voucher sale also offers deals for spa treatments and guided city tours.

Plan your celebrations early as you can redeem the vouchers from October 1 until April 30 next year.

The “Live, Dine & Experience” voucher sale is happening this Friday until Sunday at Raffles and Fairmont in Makati City.

Enjoy the latest drinks and Hello Kitty merch at Starbucks.

It’s apple season as the coffee giant collaborates with the beloved Sanrio character, Hello Kitty.

Starbucks concocted two Hello Kitty-inspired drinks. Red Apple Frozen Tea is a vibrant nod to the character’s red bow. It is a mix of Teavana Zen Clouds Oolong Tea, ice and chunky apple sauce with sugar cane syrup. 

Coffee lovers, fret not because there’s also an apple-infused drink for you. Apple Pie Cream Frappuccino is reminiscent of Hello Kitty’s favorite food, Mama’s Apple Pie. It has apple pie flavors with milk, ice, and layers of sweet and sour chunky apple sauce.

Both drinks are, of course, topped with Hello Kitty’s red bow.

Hurry and get these drinks this weekend, along with cute Hello Kitty mugs, tumblers, and other merch in Starbucks outlets nationwide.

Text by Jade Agustin