Manila (CNN Philippines Life) — This weekend, attend an all-girl indie gig, learn how to live a zero-waste life, get goodies at a local crafts fair, catch the gig of an acclaimed L.A.-based musician, patronize thoughtful local labels, enjoy a Saturday market in one of Manila’s historic districts, and participate in a discussion to find solutions to the country’s most pressing problems.
Attraction! Reaction! X Grrrl Gang present: Her
Attraction! Reaction! partners with Grrl Gang Manila for their monthly gig this Saturday, July 1 at Route 196. Enjoy an all-girl lineup featuring Barbie Almalbis, BP Valenzuela, The Buildings, and Taken By Cars. Female komikeros Mich Cervantes and Hulyen will also be doing a reading from the Kabuwanan komiks anthology.
Entrance fee is ₱ 250 with a free drink. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
MUNI Meetup: Zero Waste Living
Learn how to live a waste-free lifestyle with some of the leading zero-waste advocates at the Muni Meetup this Saturday, July 1 at Roots Katipunan. Meet Bea Misa Crisostomo of Ritual, the ladies of Sinaya Cup, Hannah & Adrian of Tinkerknot, and Gela Petines of Reef Nomads and learn a few tips and tricks from them on how to have a lifestyle without waste.
In line with the theme, participants are encouraged to bring reusable cups and containers for their food, and “at least one thing at home that we don’t really want to chuck, but no longer really have to use.”
There is limited seating so those interested should buy tickets in advance. Prices are ₱300 for regular rate (until June 30) and ₱350 for walk-ins/door charge.
The even happens from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on program flow and payment methods, visit the Facebook event page.
Papel de Ahensiya: Local Loca Pop-up Fair
Enjoy pins, paper products, crafts, and patches galore this Saturday, July 1 at Papel de Ahensya in Cubao Expo. Get your hands on varuious goods such as patches and stickers from Fine Time Studios, zines and comics by Pancho Karambola, comics by Hey Mady, and Speculiars handmade crafts.
The event will be held from 1 pm to 9 pm at Cubao Expo, Quezon City. See the poster or the Local Loca Instagram page for more information on what to expect.
XX XX presents Mark Redito
Los Angeles-based musician Mark Redito is in town on July 1 to perform his kinetically charged version of electronica. Redito’s music has been recognized by journalists and critics around the world, including Vice and Pitchfork, which wrote “Redito’s directness and the lush music that makes him one of the most promising artists out of L.A. at the moment.”
Redito will perform at XX XX, 20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City. Tickets are priced at ₱600 pre-sale, ₱900 at the door. For more information visit the Facebook event page.
Pursuit Fair by Purveyr
The Pursuit Fair seeks to provide an avenue for “thoughtful brands” to reach “thoughtful communities.” The goal is to highlight local entrepreneurship and steer consumers towards products made by Filipino creators. Local participating brands for the fair on July 1, Saturday, at Century City Mall Events Center include Proudrace, Fairwell Clothing, Euniform, TUSK Social, YDG Coffee,and District B. The entrance fee is ₱100, with freebies and discounts from partner merchants.
The fair is hosted by media brand PURVEYR, and will run from 1 pm to 10 pm Century City Mall Events Center is located at Poblacion, Makati City. For more information visit the Purveyr Instagram page, for the event’s Facebook page.
Saturday X Future Market at HUB: Make Lab
Escolta turns into a vintage market on July 1, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Saturday x Future Market at HUB: Make Lab. Second hand goods, vintage finds, arts and crafts, indie brands and labels, hand made products, and plants will be at full display at the market.
Admission is free. HUB: Make Lab is located at 413 Escolta Street, First United Building, Manila. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
Solution Saturdays: Volume 0 by Solution Space PH
Solution Space aims to provide a “positive environment of creativity and cooperation,” as it launches a space to solve problems together. The event includes an open house, featuring the D Series Launch by Andrea Lopa, the Anti-Aswang Collection Launch by Possessed Palay, and a happy hour from 2 pm to 6 pm with craft brews from Monkey Eagle Brewery. The works of visual artist Luis Lopa and furniture designer and pottery artist Mariel Lopa will also be on display.
Admission is free. The event will be held on July 1, Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm at Solution Space PH, 5F JCS Building, 119 Dela Rosa St., cor. Castor St., Legazpi Village, Makati City. For more information visit the Facebook event page.