Metro Manila (CNN Philippines Life, Aug. 16) — This week, catch a Japanese-style drag brunch, visit some weekend markets and exhibits, and destress by making some handicrafts.
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Catch a drag show while feasting on donburi
Hashi Donburi in Quezon City is hosting its first-ever Japanese-style Drag Brunch on Aug. 20! At “Moshi Moshi, Hanashi!” try not go gag on your sushi as Drag Race Philippines’ Matilduh, DeeDee Marié, and Miss Juicy put on a show. For ₱1,400, attendees will be served a Hashi Japanese-style breakfast of their choice, one cocktail, and a meet and greet op with the queens.
Register online. For more updates, visit Hashi Donburi Japanese Cuisine’s Instagram page.
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Craft your own clay bottles to celebrate Quezon’s Gigantes Festival
Tahanan Pottery Studio invites you to celebrate Quezon’s Gigantes Festival by making your own gigantes in the form of clay bottles. On Aug. 20, participants can mold their bottles by hand and paint their own version of the province’s famed gigantes —the tall figures of farmers and their wives wearing the traditional patadyong and kimona.
The registration fee is ₱2,700 per person. To book a slot, visit the Tahanan Pottery Shop official website, or message 09171277207.
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Destress with calligraphy
Join one of Artillery Philippines’s art and calligraphy masterclasses throughout August. This weekend, a Basic Nib Calligraphy workshop is designed to give you calm with every stroke of your pen. For best results, Artillery Philippines recommends that attendees use a calligraphy nib pen which they can avail of through their official store.
The workshop will be held on Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Sign up for this free class by filling up the Basic Nib Calligraphy Workshop form.
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See a digital cartoon exhibition featuring international artists
Dj Bigboy Cheng’s Secret Fresh Gallery teams up with Bluey Bluey for its first-ever international art exhibit. The UK-based contemporary art gallery gathers emerging artists who have different takes on digital cartoon illustrations. Cheng’s lifestyle hub reached out to Bluey Bluey for a cross-cultural exchange of art and culture. The exhibit will include pieces from Bambam (Thailand), Barc The Dog (Philippines), Boat (South Korea), Chocomoo (Japan), and more.
“This is Bluey Bluey” will be on display at Secret Fresh, San Juan from Aug. 20 to Sept. 1. For inquiries, visit Bluey Bluey’s Instagram, or email them at contact@blueybluey.com.
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