Take a drink or two at Conrad Manila

Conrad Manila invites guests to an exclusive takeover at C Lounge, featuring celebrated bartenders from Hope & Sesame, recently named No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026. Co-presented with Bacardi, the one-night-only guest shift will take place on Aug. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. Conrad’s featured bartenders from Hope & Sesame are Giannis Wang, champion of the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge 2026 for Greater China, and fellow bartender Lou. Showcasing Bacardi’s Patrón Tequila, Bombay Sapphire, Grey Goose Vodka, and Dewar’s, the duo will present a selection of cocktails and mocktails starting at P450++. For more information, call 8833-9999 or e-mail ConradManila@ConradHotels.com.

Support coconut MSMEs at trade fair

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) presents the Coconut Philippines Trade Fair 2026, which is ongoing until Aug. 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City. The showcase brings together approximately 300 coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country, highlighting the versatility and potential of the Philippine coconut industry through a range of food, fashion, home, and lifestyle products. It also showcases how Filipino entrepreneurs, farmers, researchers, government agencies, and industry partners are transforming one of the country’s most important agricultural resources into innovative, sustainable, and increasingly diverse products and business opportunities. Admission is free and open to the public.

Watch Dulaang Sibol’s Sinta again

Dulaang Sibol is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its musical Sinta with a new staging that is currently running until Aug. 30 at the Tanghalang Onofre Pagsanghan of the Ateneo de Manila High School, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City. First presented as a two-act musical on Aug. 14, 1976, during the inauguration of Dulaang Sibol’s theater, Sinta has been staged by the group almost every year for the past half-century and is widely considered the country’s longest-running musical.

The musical features music, book, and lyrics by Onofre R. Pagsanghan, the Ateneo high school teacher and Gawad Buhay Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The cast brings together Dulaang Sibol alumni from different generations, with Meynard Campanilla and Mikkel Valencia alternating as Narding, and Malaika Paculan and Arabella Rioflorido alternating as Sinta. The anniversary production is directed by Giancarlo Abrahan. Remaining performances are scheduled for Aug. 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at P500 and are available via the company’s social media pages.

Bring your children to a basic cartooning workshop

To celebrate National Artist Larry Alcala’s 100th birth anniversary, the free exhibit dedicated to him will be accompanied by cartooning workshops running until October. The first one, scheduled for Aug. 29, will see Celso Quijano, Jr. joining illustrators Ardie Aquino and Giodesk Guiao. It will take place at Gallery 3 of the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, while the exhibit itself is at the theater’s Gallery 2.

For the Larry Alcala Workshop Series at the CCP, interested individuals can sign up at All workshops are free of charge, and materials will also be provided to participants.

Enjoy Swiss cuisine at The Peninsula Manila

On Aug. 29 and 30, the food festival “Swiss Homecoming at Escolta” will celebrate the return of former Peninsula chefs Albert Thony and Paul Lenz to the hotel. It also coincides with The Pen’s 50th anniversary.

Both dates will have three seatings: brunch at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 1:30 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Seats are P4,200 for adults and P2,100 for children.

Get a discount when visiting the Museo del Galeón

Until Aug. 31, entrance to the Museo del Galeón will be at an 11% discount. Visitors can explore the Philippines’ seafaring history and walk the decks of the experiential maritime museum’s full-scale 17th century galleon representation.

The museum is located at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, and is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with extended Friday hours until 8 p.m. Tickets, with regular prices at P675 for adults and P375 for children, are available via bit.ly/MuseodelGaleon, but walk-ins are welcome.

See Nic Navarro’s paintings at NCCA Gallery

To revisit forgotten places, visitors are invited to see Nic Navarro’s exhibit Katha at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros, Manila. The paintings depict old landmarks and lesser-known historical sites, such as Pio Valenzuela’s house, which served as the printing site of Ang Kalayaan during the Spanish era, and the Panciteria Macanista de Buen Gusto, which was mentioned in Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo. The exhibit also explores architecture, history, and collective memory.

Katha runs at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros until September.

Bring the kids to see Cinderella

Repertory Philippines’ Repertory Theater for Young Audiences presents Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper, starting this weekend and every weekend until Dec. 13. Directed by Joy Virata and Cara Barredo, the show is created by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics.

Sharing the title role are Katie Bradshaw, Ornella Brianna, and Julia Santiago. Alternating in the role of the Prince are Khalil Tambio and Radson Flores. Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper will have a show on Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m. at the REP Eastwood Theater, 4F Eastwood Citywalk, Quezon City. Tickets are priced at P1,545 for Orchestra Center and P1,030 for Orchestra Sides, and can be purchased via TicketWorld.

Play at Ortigas Malls’ Kidtopia

Play and learning come together with Kidtopia Mini Stations, which are open at GH Mall until Aug. 31 and at Estancia until Sept. 30. This educational and interactive experience is designed to keep kids engaged and also create memories with family.

There is a Kid Sensory Station and Mini Competition Stations where kids can play, learn, and make new friends. Shoppers must present a P3,000 single receipt to get access to the Kidtopia Mini Stations. Children will also get a Kids Passport to collect stamps and enjoy rewards with every visit.

Take a printmaking class at The M

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila (The M) is holding a series of printmaking workshops every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until November. Open to beginners and experienced makers alike, ages 12 and above, these hands-on workshops introduce a range of printmaking techniques while encouraging participants to create original prints and experiment with color and editions.

Led by printmakers Ambie Abaño, Henrielle Baltazar Pagkaliwangan, Jone Sibugan, and Anton Villaruel, registration for the series is still open. For more information and additional inquiries on the workshops, contact The M’s Education Officer, Pat Zulueta, at pat.zulueta@metmuseummanila.org. The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is at the MK Tan Center, 30th St., BGC, Taguig. It is open from Tuesdays to Fridays at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on public holidays.