We’re excited to share the first 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 would like to see! We want this to be a collaboration with the events community. Let us know what you think on our Facebook page: Helix Events.

You can also see a full list of events in the Philippines at helixevents.asia.

Let’s get started!

Looking for exciting things to do and see around Metro Manila this month? Check out our ultimate event checklist, featuring workshops, cultural theaters, and other activities that you won't want to miss. There's something for everyone on our list.

MAIN STAGE

Moriones Festival
The Moriones Festival in Marinduque, Philippines is a folk-religious event held annually during Holy Week, showcasing the cultural heart of the country.

Event Details:
It is a beloved and colorful tradition in the Philippines that draws crowds from far and wide. This cultural heritage is a must-see for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the local culture. With stunning costumes and masks that depict Roman soldiers during the time of Christ, the festival is a unique spectacle of artistic expression and tradition.

April 2-8, 2023
Marinduque, Philippines

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Reine So Pottery at Casa Luisa
Join Reine So Pottery in celebrating its launch with a one-of-a-kind collaboration with Casa Luisa. This partnership brings together two passions: pottery and food, and is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills in an inclusive environment. With their shared vision of promoting local craftsmanship, Casa Luisa is the perfect venue for the first workshop.

April 1, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Casa Luisa, San Pedro, Laguna

2. Cosplay Carnival 2023
Get ready to don your best costumes and channel your favorite characters at the upcoming Cosplay Festival in Manila 2023! This much-awaited event promises to be a feast for the eyes and the soul, with amazing costumes, performances, and activities that will bring your favorite pop culture icons to life.

April 1 - 2, 2023
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City

3. Carlo Calma’s Diyosa by Ballet Philippines
The ballet takes place in the realm of our mythical pre-Hispanic gods and goddesses (dubbed the “Diyosa Universe”), where they come to life through distinctive elements of daily life in the modern world.

April 14, 2023 8:00 PM
CCP @ The Theatre at Solaire Dance

4. PALAG
Gravity Art Space proudly launches its first installment of PALAG : A free-for-all discourse on moving images and film.

April 3 -15, 2023
GAS is open Tuesday to Saturdays, 1 - 7 PM.

5. Sofar Sounds in Manila
For indie music lovers, SoFar Sounds is back in Manila bringing their intimate and gig on radar this month. The catch? The venue is a secret, revealed only to those lucky enough to snag a ticket. Get ready to be surprised and delighted as you discover a new hidden gem in the city while enjoying incredible live music from up-and-coming artists.

April 22, 2023, 3:00pm onwards
Address revealed 36 hrs before the event

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: GB Labrador

Role: Comedy Manila Comedian

Describe your role: I organize weekly stand-up comedy shows in the Philippines featuring local and foreign acts.

Favorite part of your job: I get to watch and enjoy a comedy show together with the audience.

Best performance you ever had and why?
The last show is always the best show for me because I got to perform for a packed room filled with people who loves comedy!

Any upcoming events you're excited for and why?
Very excited for all of the weekend shows from Comedy Manila since it's always a different line up of comedians and also for the many more upcoming comedy specials in the Philippines!

Name a favorite movie or song you're liking recently:
Recently saw and like the movie "Pinball The Man Who Saved The Game" very funny and inspiring to see someone fight for a game he loves.

BIG BRAIN MOMENT

Interesting facts & trivia from the Philippines culture & events community

Trivia Question

How did Filipinos modernize the Holy Week practice of Visita Iglesia?

Answer: With the Filipino creativity and passion for sustainability, Bisikleta Iglesia was presented as a modern approach to the Visita Iglesia where bikers, their peers and families would tour around the country to visit 7 churches as part of Catholic Lenten tradition. This annual event every Lent allowed Filipino Catholics to balance spirituality and wellness altogether.

Interesting Culture Fact!

There have been 8 artists of Filipino descent who won Grammy Awards, namely: Bruno Mars (15 Grammys), Olivia Rodrigo (3 Grammys), H.E.R. (3 Grammys), Steve Lacy (Grammy), Eva Noblezada (1 Grammy), Larry Ramos (1 Grammy) and Jhett Tolentino (1 Grammy).

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