Stuff to Do (11/06/26)

Buy some books

THE National Bookstore Sulit Reads Fair is back in Araneta City, offering thousands of affordable and accessible books for everyone. Bookworms can rummage through various genres, from standalone to book series, written by local and international authors. The book fair is ongoing until Nov. 7 at the Quantum Skyview, UGB, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City.

Watch a PPO concert

IN CONTINUATION of its 42^nd concert season, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) will be unveiling a transcendent repertoire for CONCERT III: Bolero, slated on Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. Grzegorz Nowak will lead the orchestra to perform Claude Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso and Bolero, and Camille Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3, op. 61, B minor. KayCee Galano, the award-winning Filipino violinist who performed with the PPO in 2018 at the age of 17, returns as a guest. Tickets are available via TicketWorld. For exclusive deals and discounts, PPO subscriptions are offered at salesandpromotions@culturalcenter.gov.ph.

Shop at PlayHub PH’s vintage flea market

THE holiday shopping season is here, with PlayHub PH offering vintage items in its latest flea market ongoing at Ayala Malls the 30^th, Pasig City. Located on the ground floor, the market features booths selling vinyls, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, art, collectibles, coffee, toys, baked goods, gifts, beauty products, and food. It runs until Nov. 8. Entrance is free.

Go to The Play That Goes Wrong

GMG PRODUCTIONS presents the Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. The production runs from Nov. 6 to 22 at The Theatre at Solaire. It has announced that there will be a special Filipino Sign Language (FSL)-interpreted performance on Nov. 13, with live FSL interpretation by Filipino Sign Language interpreters and Deaf consultants from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Center for Education Advancement of the Deaf and School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies – Interpreting Education Program. Tickets are available via TicketWorld.

Join women’s care activities with Shuvee Entrata

FEMME, a Filipino hygiene brand known for its affordable and high-quality care essentials, is bringing Praktikal U, a campus-inspired experience for young Filipinas, to the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on Nov. 7. Centered on experiences that shape womanhood, the event will feature learning sessions, interactive booths, and a special appearance by celebrity and Femme brand ambassador Shuvee Etrata. One of the activities is PodClass, a series of discussions on self-confidence, personal growth, and women’s health, led by influencers Kevin Montillano, Sela Guia, Aira Lopez, Dani Buenvenida, Eryka Lucas, Jy Marie, and Ms. Entrata, who will also have a meet-and-greet. The whole event runs at the activity center from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Participants can enjoy full access by purchasing the exclusive product bundle.

Join an Alamat fan event

THE fan group Magiliw will be going to Araneta City to celebrate and share the world class music and artistry of the P-pop boyband, Alamat. The “Lagablab, An Alamat Pre-concert Fan Zone” will be held on Nov. 7 at the Activity Area of the Gateway Mall 1, Araneta City, in Cubao, Quezon City. This is in time for the ALX: Alamat the Legendary Experience concert on November 8 (Sunday) at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City.

Grab some Harry Potter books, collectibles at Big Bad Wolf

BIG BAD WOLF has announced that signed Harry Potter favorites and exclusive collectible editions are among the highlights of the book fair this year, giving fans the chance to discover special editions without leaving the Philippines. Running until Nov. 18 at the 5^th Floor, Park Triangle Mall, BGC, it offers signed copies of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The sale will also feature collectible editions from London’s Goldsboro Books, alongside works by Jeffrey Archer, Harper Lee, and Richard Osman.

Play some chess

CHESS MASTERS and challengers will vie for the title of Araneta City Chess Club Champion during the Chess Club Tournament on Nov. 7 at the Activity Area, LGF, Farmers Plaza, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City. Witness a day of attrition and strategy as hundreds of chess enthusiasts come together to play chess.

Check out some collectibles

COLLECTORS, hobbyists, and traders are in for a treat with an early Christmas sale of premium toys, collectibles and merchandise from Red Monster. Visit the Red Monster Toy Con on Nov. 8-12, at the Activity Area, Gateway Mall 1, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City.

Score some vintage finds

ARANETA CITY, in partnership with Japanglish and PH Curated, offers vintage looks and rare finds in a one-day Vintage Flea Market and auction in Ali Mall on Nov. 8 at the Activity Area, LGF, Ali Mall, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City.

Take a chance to catch Last Dance – Hubo’t Hubad

JAPS COLLECTIVES and World Theater Productions Guam/Manila are holding an extended run for Last Dance – Hubo’t Hubad, set for Nov. 8, 12, 21 and 28, with all shows at 7:30 p.m. at the Halxyon Club, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Poblacion, Makati. Written and directed by theater actor, writer, and producer Jojo Urquico, the queer ensemble play is set inside the dressing room of a struggling male revue bar in Manila, centered on five performers who prepare for one last show. Tickets, priced from P700 to P1,000, are available via Ticket2Me.com. As the show’s advocacy partner, LoveYourself will receive a portion of ticket sales from the Nov. 8 show in support of its LGBTQIA+ advocacy and community initiatives. Last Dance is only for adult audience members aged 18 and above.

Listen to Dominic Fike’s new album

DOMINIC FIKE has released his third studio album, HOW TO QUIT SMOKING. In an age where technology is moving closer and closer to showing us what “perfection” could look or sound like, Mr. Fike decided to head in the opposite direction. He made the album over eight weeks while traveling across North America on his Comedy Tragedy Parody tour, writing and recording songs on the road. The album and accompanying visuals depict a hotel room in Virginia Beach, a tour bus driving from Albuquerque to Las Vegas, a seaplane flying over Vancouver, and the diner from Twin Peaks outside Seattle, serving as postcards for songs like “Wallflower,” “Small Town,” and “Pangea.” Collaborators on the album include Love Spells, Emma Ogier, Grace Ives, Gabriel Jacoby, Kevin Abstract, Reggie, Jorjiana, Danny Brown, Hether, Tay-K, and John Cunningham.