We’re delighted to share the forty-second issue of the Helix Events Newsletter. Our goal is to share a diverse collection of events each month 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

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

Let us know what you think on our Facebook Page: 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.

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Get into these vibrant celebrations to welcome this month with taste and enthusiasm!

MAIN STAGE

ART FAIR PHILIPPINES 2024
The leading venue for contemporary Filipino art is back for its 11th year, and it brings with it an exciting showcase of creativity and talent. This art exhibit promises not only 55 gallery exhibitions but also a vibrant program that will immerse you in the world of art. With a wide range of artworks on display, you will have the opportunity to explore various artistic styles and themes, and deepen your understanding and appreciation of Filipino contemporary art.

Whether you're a seasoned art lover or just beginning to explore the world of contemporary art, this exhibition is a must-visit. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the art community, interact with artists, and gain insights into their creative processes. So mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired by the incredible talent and creativity that awaits you at this extraordinary art event.

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Take The Damn Picture - Valentine Edition
Take your favorite person on a photography workshop date! Snap those Insta-worthy moments and empower each other through the lens while creating unforgettable memories together!

2. Chinese New Year - A Taste of Chinatown
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by indulging in an exciting Kingsford Food Crawl, featuring a feast of Chinatown's finest culinary delights.

3. ALT Philippines - Art Exhibit
Craving for more modern art? Check out ALT Philippines, where 9 galleries showcase redefined art presentations, championing progressive and innovative artists in the Philippine art scene.

4. Dive Into All Things: Diving Philippines
DOT will be hosting this year's Philippine Dive Expo (PHIDEX) for all underwater lovers of the Philippines, showcasing the best dive locations in the country as well as connecting the diving community. If you are an underwater enthusiast, be sure to check this out as it will feature - educational talks, business meet-ups, photography competitions, and more.

5. Celebrating Five Albums with The Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are coming back to the Philippines for the first time in over 10 years, celebrating their five albums and giving the fans a chance to experience their greatest fan-favorite hits, as well as some deep cuts. If you’re a fan, you won’t want to miss it, they are here for one night only.

Events Powered by HelixPay

UP Fair 2024
Experience the six nights of battle and solidarity in this #UPFair2024

February 12 - 17
UP Sunken Garden, Quezon City

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2024 (PIHABF 2024)
The longest running sports aviation event in Asia, and the only airshow experience in the Philippines is back!

February 16 - 18
New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac

Sama-sama Together... Again!
A fundraising concert supporting various sociocivic activities of the UP Concert Chorus Alumni Association and aiding the current UPCC members in their upcoming 25th International Goodwill and Cultural Concert Tour this 2024.

February 17
UP Theater, Quezon City

BIG BRAIN MOMENT

Interesting facts & trivia from the Philippines culture & events community

Trivia Question

Answer: Binondo, Manila. At over 430 years old, this will be the epicenter for Chinese New Year celebrations this coming Saturday, February 10!

Interesting Culture Fact!

The very first Lovapalooza - held on February 13, 2004, in Baywalk, Roxas Boulevard had 5,347 kissing couples in attendance. This broke Chile's record of 4,445 couples in the Guinness World Records book.

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