EXHIBITS

The Attic Gallery and Philarts showcase Prelude, an art exhibit featuring artists such as Roy Espinosa, Art Zamora, Rene V. Canlas, Bonnie Jimenez, Maryrose Gisbert, Oying Madrilejos, and Khristina Manansala, opening on Nov. 25, 6 p.m., at the Lobby of Edsa Shangri-La Hotel.

Lobby Lounge Luxe presents Germanophile by Randalf Dilla, on view until Nov. 27 at the Mezzanine Level of Makati Shangri-La.

ArtInformal has four ongoing exhibitions: Invisible Gardens by Yasmin Sison, Lost Highway by Mariano Ching, Untitled by Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, and a group show Interstitium by Titat Naval Ledesma, Carlos Sevilla, and Iori Espiritu. They are on view until Dec. 17.

Ateneo Art Gallery presents #LUZ@90, curated by Ambeth R. Ocampo, which runs until April 8. Featuring recent and early works, the exhibition celebrates the 90th birth anniversary of Arturo R. Luz, National Artist for Visual Arts.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines celebrates the birth month of National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco via the exhibit Homebound: A Survey of Recent Developments in Angono Contemporary Art which is on view until Feb. 12.

(T)HERE, a solo exhibition by Pope Bacay is up at the Tin-aw Art Gallery until Nov. 26.

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila presents three exhibits, collectively called FORTY, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The MET Collection and New Acquisitions and The MET Archives are on view until Jan. 8, while The MET and the BSP Print Collections runs until Jan. 13. Along with the three exhibits, The MET is displaying Ronald Ventura’s iconic two-piece carousel at the museum lobby. The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is located at the Bangko Sentral Compound, Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila.

Neyagawa by Renz Baluyot runs until Dec. 1 at the Underground Gallery, Makati Square, Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.

Pineapple Lab’s new XYZeries is a work-in-progress showing of a new collaborative work by Issa Manalo Lopez (Manila) and Siobhan V O’Loughlin (New York) entitled Colonize(d): a duet on Identity and Intersectionality.

Artery Art Space presents a two-person show titled Limbo Construct featuring the works of Bjorn Calleja and Potti Lesaguis. Artery Art Space is located at 102 P. Tuazon Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City.

Kaida Contemporary presents Arden Mopera’s recent works in Home Life, his ninth solo exhibition. Kaida Contemporary is located at 45 Scout Madriñan St., South Triangle, Quezon City.

Organized in cooperation with Art Cube, the BenCab Museum in Baguio presents DisneyTopia by Guerrero Z. Habulan, an exhibit that interrogates the acceptance of the “cultural properties” of the West. Museum visitors can also view Old Master Prints at the Print Gallery, featuring 16th to 18th century etchings and engravings by Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer, et al. Both exhibitions are on view until Dec. 4.

Your Weekend Guide (November 25, 2016)
PETA, in partnership with the Japan Foundation, the British Council, and UK-based Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, presents The Tempest Reimagined, a story that injects supertyphoon Yolanda’s real-life drama into Shakespeare’s play. Both are tales of survival amid calamity. There are performances on Wednesdays to Sundays until Dec. 4, at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m., at the PETA Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City. For tickets and reservations, visit ticketworld.com.ph or call 891-9999.

PERFORMANCES

Quartered, an interactive dance production presented by Benilde’s Arts and Culture Cluster Dance Program, will have its last shows on Nov. 25, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Nov. 26, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For tickets and inquiries, contact 0915-385-2601, or e-mail benildequartered@gmail.com.

Tatlong Linggong Pag-Ibig, a festival of plays about love by Dalanghita Productions, runs until Nov. 27 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight-Level 2, Circuit Lane, Circuit Makati, A.P. Reyes Ave., Brgy. Carmona, Makati City. For updates and schedules, visit facebook.com/DalanghitaProductions. For tickets, call TicketWorld at 891-9999.

The musical Annie has weekend performances until Dec. 4 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. This is the story of the Depression Era’s Little Orphan Annie who rescues and is rescued by millionaire Daddy Warbucks. For tickets, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999, or e-mail info@9workstheatrical.com.

Repertory Philippines closes its 2016 season with the musical A Little Princess, with performances until Dec. 18 at the OnStage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. The musical features the direction and choreography of Dexter Santos. For details, call Rep at 843-3570 or visit www.repertoryphilippines.ph.

Repertory Philippines presents Hansel and Gretel until Dec. 15 at Greenbelt 1, Makati City. A musical adaptation by Erwin Fajardo and Sach Castillo, it is directed by Joy Virata. For details, call 843-3570 or TicketWorld at 891-9999, or visit www.repertoryphilippines.ph.

EVENTS

This year, the highly anticipated International Bazaar will be held at The Harbor Garden Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, at the CCP Complex in Pasay City. Now on its 50th year, the bazaar, whch is a yearly project of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Spouses of the Heads of Mission, will be held on Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be around 80 embassy and consular booths and around 30 booths handled by local purveyors. A food court will be set up behind the tent. Tickets to the bazaar cost P100.

The EB Party! (Escolta Block Party!), a series of pocket events spread throughout the day whose aim is to increase awareness of the history and heritage of the area, will be held on Nov. 26 at the Meander along Escolta, Manila. For more updates, like their event page on Facebook.

Part 3 of the Libro @ Latagan sa Cubao X, a community mega-garage sale and mini-bazaar, will be held on Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at entrance of Cubao X in Quezon City. There will be sellers with wares ranging from books and toys to clothes and footwear, and the majority of the items will be secondhand. Organizers advised to bring umbrellas because it will be a rain-or-shine event.

Buy books for as low as P5 at the The Anvil Publishing Grand Christmas Sale which is ongoing until Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at No. 25 Brixton St., Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City. (entrance is at the West Drive Capitol, in front of Bo Jungle Fitness).

Artbooks.ph is having its anniversary sale until Nov. 30 at its store at Pioneer Studios, 123 Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City. One may also check their online selection at www.artbooks.ph.

FILM

Cinema Rehiyon: Creating Cinema Communities, Celebrating Cultures Legacies will be held from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 at De La Salle University Dasmariñas. This is a project of The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Film Development Council of the Philippines, in cooperation with the UPLB Foundation, Inc., DLSU Dasmariñas, and Pelikulab. For more information, contact the Communications and Journalism Department at 779-5180 or (046) 481-1900 to 30 loc. 3108.

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