MANILA, Philippines - Are you and your Plants vs. Zombies-costumed barkada all set to party but don’t know where to go? Don’t cry and die just yet; here’s a list of events to keep you trick and treating the entire Halloween week.
“A Hallowed Zapped + The Big Sail”
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 2012
Where: Future in Cubao X (Gen. Romulo St., Cubao)
Why: It’s Future’s last hurrah so drop by for an all-must-go, big-sale-for-the-big-move sale (70 percent off designer stock), THE Clothing shirt release, live art, plus DJ sets by The Diegos, Chie Castaneda, Karlo, Kill Your Boyfriend, and DJ Arbie Won.
Tip: Best costumes win free beer buckets so bring on the spook.
Blood on the Dance Floor: A Halloween Costume + Dance Battle
When 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2012
Where: Fiamma (Jupiter St., Makati)
Why: Come in your best, craziest costume and battle it out on the floor in Fiamma’s Halloween edition of a freestyle dance battle. Register your group at facebook.com/ThaProjectPH before tonight.
Fiamma Fresh Frightday
When: After the dance battle tonight, Oct. 26, 2012
Where: Fiamma (Jupiter St., Makati)
Why: It’s your regular Fiamma Fresh Friday, made spookier. No costume, no entry. DJs Arthur Jarred Tan, Jazz Zamora, and Carlo Atendido will be at the decks.
The Limbo Tent of Horrors
When: Friday, Oct. 26, 2012
Where: NBC Tent (7th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig)
Why: Damage is only P25 to enter the house of horrors (from 5 to 10 p.m.). Then party with the Boys Night Out to music by NixDamnP and DJ A.M.BER from 11 p.m. onwards for P750. All access costs P900 all in all. You can get your tickets via Ticketworld.
The Cream Halloween Ball
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012
Where: World Trade Center
Why: International DJs Simon Patterson, John Paul Lee, Chris Raeuber, and McLavoce, and more take turns spinning. For tickets and VIP, contact 632-7762 or 634-8238.
Pototoy Nights: “The most inappropriate-sounding gig ever”
When: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012
Where: Saguijo Cafe (Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati)
Why: Up-and-comer bands like Divine Sacred Order, Diachroma, Kuwago, Justin Time, The Butchercons, Runaway Crimes, and Milano will be playing.
Work a costume: People who come in costume don’t need to pay entrance of P150 (inclusive of beer).
Dr. Martens bar tour (last leg)
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012
Where: Fort Strip Plaza (Bonifacio Global City, Taguig)
Why: It’s Dr. Martens Philippines’ last leg of the bar tour with Barangay Tibay bands Razorback, Greyhoundz, Sultans of Snap, Saydie, Top Junk, and Stickfiggaz. It’s free, so bring the whole gang. The gig will be held near the Dr. Martens shop too you can get yourself a pair of shoes to go with that gnarly costume of yours.
MOMOL (Monster monster lang) by Work Sucks Wednesdays
When: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012
Where: Il Ponticello (Antel 2000 Building, Valero cor. Rufino, Makati)
Why: Starting 9 p.m., you can get unlimited margaritas for only P200 and only P20 for shots. Prizes will be awarded for best solo, couple, and group costumes. For table reservations, contact 0917-8601678 and 887-7168.
Outbreak Enchanted Kingdom
When: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012
Where: Enchanted Kingdom (Sta. Rosa, Laguna)
Why: Registration fee of P1,000 includes access to run through the zombie-infested grounds of EK, free parking fee in the EK park grounds, free access to shower areas, an Outbreak Manila souvenir shirt, a water-proof race bib, “life representing” flag belt, and a loot bag with freebies from their sponsors. If you get devoured by zombies, at least you were a part of history in the world’s first ever theme park zombie run. For more information on registration, visit outbreakmanila.com.
No Souls Day
When: Friday, Nov. 2, 2012
Where: The Bar @ 1951 (former Penguin Bar, Adriatico St., Malate)
Why: Check out something different as the Innovative Noise Collective performs punk-inspired spoken word.