We’re delighted to share the sixth 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

• 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!

What's popping? Well, que sera sera, whatever will be will be this May. If you're a sponty person or if you want to try the unexpected versions of fun, check out the wide array of events we have in store for you! From chill sessions, geek activities to sports events with you and your pals, stay tuned for a more solidified events community!

MAIN STAGE

Cinco de Mayo 2023 by Z Hostel Philippines
Join us as we continue our tradition in celebrating this event with a festive Cinco de Mayo street party in Poblacion on Friday!

Experience the vibrant colors, delicious food, and lively music of Mexican culture as we celebrate this historic day. Parts of the streets of Don Pedro and Alfonso will be closed to give way for fun activities, food booths and live entertainment!

Expect to see some of your favorite DJs, a Mariachi band and much more! Bring your friends and family for a memorable fiesta in the heart Poblacion!

HIGHLIGHTS

1. The Coronation Picnic
Join the British Embassy Manila in witnessing the historic Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and the Queen Consort with your friends and family. Admission is free of charge and open to all who wish to join in the festivities.

Get ready for:

• A livestream of the ceremony straight from Westminster Abbey
• Live performances featuring the best of British music
• Fun activities ranging from sports to trivia about the Royal Family
• Uniquely British food and drink

2. Softcult: Live in Manila
Canadian grungegazers, Softcult are graduating from the A-list to the Mow's basement. Some days are one of a million, but nights like these'll leave a trace. Get carried away.

Whether you're a gloomy girl, a mall goth, or just another bish (to someone), the Softcult house of mirrors'll be open for you.

3. Fan Force Weekend 2023
Step into the STAR WARS universe and experience the ultimate fan festival. Celebrating the iconic franchise and its influence on popular culture, this event promises to be the most immersive and exciting intergalactic event ever.

Happening on May the Fourth, the festival will feature a range of activities and exhibits, including interactive storytelling sessions, lightsaber training, and meet-and-greet opportunities with your favorite characters.

Meet and interact with characters from a galaxy far, far away! Here are some of the activities lined up:

1) In-store displays and photo ops at Fully Booked on May 4-6
2) Parade around Bonifacio High Street on May 4 and 6 (4:00 PM)
3) Quiz Night at Fully Booked on May 5 (7:30 PM)
4) Interactive Storytelling at Fully Booked on May 6 (2:00 PM)
5) Lightsaber Meetup at Globe Amphitheater on May 6 (6:00 PM)

4. Trail Talk with LECKA
Pinoy Trails Community & 4 Brother’s Eatery with the support of Activ Gears PH & Racetech PH presents a series of Trail 101 session and community run in the vast and scenic mountains of Montalban, Rizal!

The talk aims to stimulate real and live discussion of trail athlete about key topics related to actual race experience serving as technique and guideline to aspiring Athlete.

Save the date, win new friends and learn more about the sports that we love! Happy Trail Running!

5. Black Ink 3.0
Calling all art and tattoo enthusiasts! The Black Ink Art and Journal Workshop and Tattoo Session is finally back and better than ever!

If you're interested in the Art and Journal Circle, we have some great news for you – it's completely FREE! This session will start at 2 PM.

For those who want to get inked, our tattoo session starts at 11 AM with prices starting at just 500 pesos.

Don't miss out on this exciting event – mark your calendars and we'll see you there!

 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: Butz Tenchavez

Role: Co-founder/Managing Partner of Gran Hacienda Wines

Describe your role: My responsibilities include being a buyer, story teller, marketer, community builder, especially through our wine-focused events. These roles allow me to make the most out of my advocacies and experiences with wine and culture. I take delight in my job because of these opportunities to be different versions of myself.

Favorite part of your job: What I enjoy the most in my job is the engagement with my clients, especially those who find the intricacy and exquisiteness of winemaking. I also have fun seeing the wine consumed with pleasure and appreciation.

Best event you ever went to and why?
Our first wine dinner in Gran Hacienda Wines was the most memorable event. Since we weren't sure if people would attend, we were wondering if it was going to be successful or not. Fortunately, it was fully booked, and many had a wonderful time with us.

Any upcoming events you're excited for and why?
We have an upcoming event this Saturday, May 6th at Toka Wine to discover a Portuguese variety in Baga. Afternoon wine session is always fun.

Name a favorite movie or song you're liking recently.
Hitch (2005) starring Will Smith :)

BIG BRAIN MOMENT

Interesting facts & trivia from the Philippines culture & events community

Trivia Question

Answer: beabadoobee
It all began ever since beabadoobee became the band's opening act for many shows of its Music for Cars tour from 2018 to 2020.

Interesting Culture Fact!

Public affairs leader Jessica Soho and journalist Atom Araullo won gold medals for creating a health/medical information documentary on a 14 year old boy with lamellar ichthyosis and for airing a documentary about the social issue of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, respectively. In the bronze category, GMA Integrated News - Digital Video Lab's online newscast Stand for Truth was able to showcase their cultural issue documentary regarding the Manobo tribe's arranged marriages tradition while GMA Entertainment Group's historical fiction show called "Maria Clara at Ibarra" presented the transmigration experience of a Gen Z student into the world of Dr. Jose Rizal's well-known novels "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Fili Busterismo".

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