Metro Manila (CNN Philippines Life, June 13) — This week, visit art exhibits, order a K-pop girl group-themed meal, get ready for a massive book sale, and check out a coffee chain’s new ocean-themed merch.
Visit a tarot-inspired exhibit
This June, artists and brothers Tokwa and JC Peñaflorida are mounting a two-man exhibition called “Divine Foolishness.” The two will be exhibiting paintings inspired by the art of tarot, Located at Super Duper Gallery in Quezon City, the show “relat[es] to faith and queerness and reexamination of the conflicting emotions surrounding the theme.” Vist the exhibit at No. 8 Eleventh Jamboree, Quezon City. Visit the Super Duper Gallery Instagram page for more details. — CNN PHILIPPINES LIFE STAFF
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Order your favorite McNuggets and McChicken with NewJeans packaging
It’s a little hard to believe that it was only last year that Korean girl group NewJeans disrupted the K-pop industry with their debut single “Attention.” The group, composed of members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, has since taken the world by storm. “OMG” and “Hype Boy” are pop perfection; tracks that are guaranteed to get the party going no matter the venue. Fast food giant McDonald’s is tapping into the girl group’s power this June, having them be the face of their Chicken Dance campaign which is rolling out across 10 regions in Asia. Following the campaign’s launch in South Korea last May, starting June 13, Filipino Bunnies can get their hands on the six-piece McNuggets and McChicken in limited-edition NewJeans packaging, for only ₱99 a la carte each. There will also be special deals for McNuggets and McChicken meals on the McDonald’s app. Those who visit the app can also download exclusive NewJeans photosets that can be used as phone backgrounds. While this local offering doesn’t include the McCrispy line that was launched in South Korea, the NWJNs-branded packaging and lowered price make it worth purchasing. — GABY GLORIA
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Visit a Pride Month exhibit
Space Encounters Gallery expands their, uh, space with the new SPACEXL, which will feature bigger exhibitions with panels that can be rearranged to suit the configuration of each exhibition. One of the exhibits that opens SPACEXL is “In the Name of Love,” a group exhibit. The artists in the exhibit are Tokwa Peñaflorida, whose work reflects on the queer experience; JC Peñaflorida, who magnifies the strangeness of his subjects; Ginoe, who mixes activism and pop culture, creating art that is confrontational; Ahron Daffon, a young illustrator focused on the details of young queer love; and Thai artist Anmom, whose work for the show is inspired by the Greek myth of the Golden Apple with an erotic and unapologetic queer twist.
The show runs until July 1, 2023. SPACEXL is located at Unit 7D and 7C, 7/F Padilla Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and Saturdays by appointment. Check their Instagram page for more details. — DON JAUCIAN
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Book lovers, get your wallets ready for Big Bad Wolf
It’s only June, but already it’s been a good year for Filipino readers. After the Philippine Book Festival highlighted local literature and komiks early this month, international bookseller Big Bad Wolf is back in town. The sale will be from June 23 to July 2 at the PICC Forum Tent in Pasay. Though it will no longer be open 24 hours as it was before, the hours are just as accommodating: this time, they will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Known for their extensive (and we mean extensive) selection of books across every genre, Big Bad Wolf also promises to include local books besides the foreign titles they typically carry. There are also some exclusive perks for Metrobank debit/credit card users, like 0% installment for three months at a minimum purchase of ₱3,000, dedicated payment lanes, and a VIP lounge to rest at in between aisle browsing. Registration is totally free, so tell your friends to make a date out of it. How about having post-dinner drinks then shopping for books after? — MARGA BUENAVENTURA
Visit their official website for more information on the Big Bad Wolf Sale.
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Check out the Starbucks Ocean Friends collection
What is it about having a cute drink container that makes the drink itself taste better? Call it hokey psychology, but it works for me. If you’re the type who loves to make the drinking experience extra cute each time, perhaps the Starbucks Ocean Friends collection would catch your fancy. The collection is an ode to the gentle giants underwater, and 5% of every purchase will go to Plastic Credit Exchange, or PCX. The organization focuses on diverting plastic waste from ending back in nature. As for the drink collection itself, I don’t think I’ve ever used “gigil” to describe a cup but it’s the most fitting word I can think of. That blue coffee cup with a white seal peeking out of the cover makes me smile every time I see it. And if you wanna cop one for yourself, it’s available in-store and on their official stores in Lazada and Shopee. — MB
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