What to Do and Where to Go This Weekend: September 6 to 8

It’s been raining hard over the past days but now that the rain is finally letting up, here’s a rundown of things you can do over the weekend:

Jam at Emo Night Manila.

Stir up those pent-up feelings and sing the night away as DJs play anthems from the 2000s at Emo Night Manila on Saturday, September 7.

ENM started as an intimate gathering during the recent emo revival of millennials’ favorite bands like Simple Plan, Fall Out Boy, and Boys Like Girls. Joining Saturday night’s festivities is Emo Night Bangkok with guest DJs Fahmy and Polina adding their twist to the largest emo and pop punk party.

The DJ-based dance party promotes a welcoming, inclusive, and an inclusive space for millennials to relive their teenage years and for GenZ to experience emo culture. It’s happening at Brooklyn Warehouse in Manila. Doors open at 9pm.—Jade Agustin

To buy tickets and get table reservations, go to emonightmanila.helixpay.ph.

Immerse yourself in Korea’s rich tourism and culture at the Korea Travel Fiesta 2024.

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila Office proudly presents the Korea Travel Fiesta 2024 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Korea. This two-day event—from September 7 to 8, 2024, from 10AM to 10PM at the Glorietta Activity Center and Palm Drive Activity Center, Makati City—will spotlight Korea’s vibrant tourism and culture for Filipino audiences.

A variety of interactive activities await attendees. Try on traditional Hanbok and Korean school uniforms, write your name in Hangeul, capture fun four-cut photos, dance to popular K-Pop songs, craft your own DIY souvenirs, and much more! Attendees can also enjoy exclusive deals on flights, tours, and promotions from partner airlines, travel agencies, banks, mobile wallets, and telecommunications companies. In celebration of this milestone, select tour packages will feature a $75 discount.

The event will formally kick off on September 7 with a special Opening Ceremony featuring K-Pop star Xiumin from EXO, who will perform his hit singles. Renowned Korean OST singer PUNCH will also entertain the audience with her popular soundtrack songs. Check out the poster below for other highlights that include special event appearances.

Admission to the Korea Travel Fiesta 2024 is free.

Be serenaded by Bruno Major.

British singer-songwriter Bruno Major is visiting Manila for a two-night concert. Catch him on Saturday, September 7, at the PICC Plenary Hall in Pasay City as he performs some of his emotionally raw pieces— live! His hits include "Easily" and "Just The Same."

If you weren’t able to secure tickets for the first night of his concert in Manila, you can still buy tickets for the second date; that’s happening on Wednesday, September 11. Tickets as well as Soundcheck and Q&A passes are available at tickelo.com.

Fans who purchase the Soundcheck and Q&A experience will have access to the pre-show Q&A and sound check performance of Bruno Major. They’ll also be included in a group photo, get one exclusive merch item, and a commemorative VIP laminate. They’ll also get first dibs on merch and be among the first to enter the concert venue.

To hype yourself up for the concert, Karpos has curated a playlist of all of Bruno Majors hits. Check out their official social media pages for the link.—Jade Agustin

Catch great deals at Philippine Travel Mart.

If you want to satisfy your wanderlust without breaking the bank, check out deals offered at this year’s Philippine Travel Mart.

The Philippine Tour Operators Association has put together 300 exhibitors offering discounts and new discoveries in both popular and emerging travel destinations in the Philippines. This year’s theme is ‘Love the NextGen Tourism,’ emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices that will benefit future generations. The longest running travel fair in the country will also feature booths where you can book tour packages for the Spratly Islands and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Travelers can also choose to explore activities in popular destinations like Benguet and La Union.

Aside from deals to boost local tourism, Filipino travelers can also catch discounted tour packages if they’re planning to travel to Asia, the US, Europe, and Australia.

Travel Mart begins on Friday, September 6 until Sunday, September 8 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. On September 6, it's from 9 AM - 11 AM (Exclusive access to Unionbank Card Holders), 11 AM - 7 PM open to the public. On September 7 & 8, it's from 10 AM - 7 PM.—Jade Agustin

Skip the lines and buy your tickets at philtravelmart.com/buyticket.

Explore creativity and culture and shop at Purveyr Fair.

Score steals from a wide variety of your favorite brands of clothes, bags and even limited edition art pieces and collaborations at this year’s Purveyr Fair. After shopping, you can check out a curated area of food and beverages that includes Bombvinos, Onlypans, and Yardstick Coffee.

For those interested in conversations on the local food and beverage scene, metalworks, and even run clubs, there are insightful talks scheduled in this year’s Purveyr Fair. And if that’s still not enough, there will be live musical performances by Blaster and the Celestial Klownz, Cheats, and Jolianne, among others.

The two-day gathering is happening on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8, from 12nn-9pm at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City.—Jade Agustin

Tickets to Purveyr Fair, A Gathering on Creativity and Culture are available at purveyr.helixtickets.asia and you can check out the full list of brands, lineup of performances, and schedule of talks on their official social media page.

Appreciate the beauty and significance of Hangeul.

As the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) continues its mission to bridge cultures and foster deeper understanding between Korea and the Philippines, this September, KCC proudly presents two significant events that spotlight the beauty and significance of Hangeul—the Korean alphabet—and its lasting impact on modern literature. 

Running from September 6, 2024, to February 28, 2025, at the Korean Cultural Center, the "Hangeul Design Project: Reinterpreting Hangeul in the Modern Era" invites visitors to explore Hangeul's timelessness and its modern-day interpretations.

Held in partnership with the National Hangeul Museum, this exhibit is a tribute to the 75 years of friendship between Korea and the Philippines. It aims to spark a deeper interest among Filipinos in Korean culture by showcasing Hangeul in various art forms. From traditional calligraphy to contemporary art, the exhibit will highlight the adaptability of Hangeul, which was created in 1443, to convey new ideas and knowledge across different mediums.

One of the exhibit's highlights is the integration of Hangeul with other foreign languages, offering an engaging and accessible perspective on the Korean alphabet. The exhibit is free and open to the public from 9 AM to 4 PM.

In addition to the exhibit, KCC has organized a series of performances and workshops to enhance the experience. On September 6, at 3:30 PM, a special traditional performance will take place in the exhibit hall, followed by a calligraphy workshop series starting in October and running until February. 

In another exciting event, KCC is thrilled to bring Park Sang Young, the author of the 2022 International Booker Prize Longlisted, “Love in the Big City”, to the Philippines. Find out more about this event here.

Those interested in the workshops can visit Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (Facebook) or @kccphil (Instagram) for more details on how to join.

Visit Dr. Martens as it returns to PH.

Dr. Martens is making a comeback in the Philippines! Over a year after the brand stopped operations in the country, the iconic brand returns with its boots and platform sandals.

Their 1460 boot and 1461 shoes are now recrafted using the softer Ambassador leather with a textured and tumbled finish.

The British footwear and apparel brand started manufacturing boots with a trademark yellow stitch, grooved sole, and heel-loop in April of 1960. 

You can check out Dr. Martens store at Level 2 of Robinsons Manila beginning Friday, September 6—Jade Agustin