We’re delighted to share the eleventh issue of the Helix Events Newsletter. Our goal is to share a diverse collection of events each week from a wide spectrum of communities and cultures across the Philippines. We aim to support event organizers and provide the community with an amazing way to discover great events.

Included each week:

• Main Stage feature of a particularly awesome upcoming event

• Highlights of interesting events each week

• Events Powered by HelixPay to show our ticketing services in action

• Spotlight features a leading personality of the events community

• Big Brain Moment Trivia and data about Filipino events & culture

Let us know what you think on our Instagram Account: Helix Events. We want this to be a collaboration with the events community. You can also see a full list of events in the Philippines at helixevents.asia.

Let’s get started!

Looking for the BIG IDEA to get out of your comfort zone and explore new learnings? Through music, theatre, pride month advocacies, youth leadership and food events, your mind and soul will be fed with wisdom. Immerse yourself in these experiences this week!

MAIN STAGE

TAYO ANG KULAYAAN: 2023 Pride March and Festival
Join the Metro Manila organization as they come together to celebrate inclusivity, love, and the vibrant tapestry of our identities. Stand united with a community that values justice and intersectionality. Don't miss out on the unforgettable march and festival happening on June 24 at Circuit Event Grounds, Makati City. Save the date and get ready to party with pride! 🌈✨

HIGHLIGHTS

1. LOVE TAKES SPACE: An All-Queen Variety Show For A Cause

Get ready for the ultimate music night of Pride And Power Vol.3 Love Takes Space brought to you by POP EMERGENCY and @umusic.ph. Expect an unforgettable ALL-QUEER variety and music night with drag, comedy, dance, good music, booze, and more!

2. Vinyl on Vinyl: Market Day
Gear up for Market Day at VOV for an incredible gathering of your favorite local crafters and artists selling their fantastic merch. No entrance fee, so grab your friends and come on down for a delightful shopping spree!

3. A Wine and Cheese Affair
Indulge in the art of pairing wine and cheese! Discover 5 exquisite wines and 5 diverse cheeses. The tasting will be conducted by a certified wine specialist, promises a sociable atmosphere.

4. Sandbox Fest 2023
Calling all fans of interactive theater! Don't miss out on a captivating experience at #SandboxFest2023 by The Sandbox Collective, featuring Duncan Macmillan's acclaimed plays, Every Brilliant Thing and Lungs. Prepare to be enthralled by these critically-acclaimed performances that will leave you wanting more!

5. Youth in Governance Fair 2023
It’s that time of the year again to recognize and uphold the Youth Force in making change through participatory good governance.

Positive Youth Development Network brings more color and cause through this event, here in the city of love as we celebrate the contribution of the youth and the love and pride of being a Filipino. Watch out for our first ever advocacy run, good governance panel session as well as exclusive training and learning opportunities for aspiring Sangguniang Kabataan!

Events Powered by HelixPay

UNKNWN
We'll be dancing in two rooms with an hour of open bar or until supplies last, so skip the pregame and go early!

June 10
Baked Studios, Makati City

Pasigarbo Cebu!
Get up close and personal with MARINA SUMMERS alongside VizMin Drag Queens in Cebu.

June 18
Seda Ayala Center, Cebu

TNT Fight
Experience nonstop action and thrilling matchups of the best Filipino kickboxers in history!

June 24
FilOil EcoOil Centre, San Juan City

 SPOTLIGHT

Each week we will feature an interesting leader of the Filipino events community - from producers to choreographers to venue operators to performers & more. There are so many amazing personalities and creators and we are excited to share these stories!

Name: Roselle Reig

Describe your role: President and CEO of GK College of Business, Arts, and Technology located in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

Favorite part of your job: Since these are the areas where I gain insights into how to enhance the whole business and eventually provide the best experience for our students, I always look forward to my responsibilities as President and CEO managing the overall operations particularly the Sales, Marketing, and Business Development departments.

Best event you ever went to and why?
My favorite events are the ones we organized, including Heat The Hack, ArtFair to Remember, and DataHack.

Any upcoming events you're excited for and why?
Beginning the upcoming season of our own events, such as Heat The Hack, ArtFair to Remember, and DataHack, is something I'm looking forward to.

If you could hang out with any cultural figure from history, who would it be?
It would be fascinating to meet Filipino Fine Artists and hear about their incredible journey as an art enthusiast.

BIG BRAIN MOMENT

Interesting facts & trivia from the Philippines culture & events community

Trivia Question

Answer: "Eat Bulaga!" has been captivating audiences with its variety of segments, games, and entertainment since its first airing on July 30, 1979, making it an iconic and immensely successful program that has been running for over 43 years.

Interesting Culture Fact!

Before sleep, you give yourself a good shake, brushing off any imaginary bad vibes you may have collected during the day. It's a playful way of staying respectful to those supernatural entities.

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