Weekend Hangs: Concerts, speed dating, workshops, and more events to join this March 27 to 29

We’re down to the last weekend of March—how do you plan to spend it?

March has been intense, TBH. What better way to wrap it up than with a great weekend? Several events are lined up, from concerts and an improv festival to speed dating and the Stations of the Cross.

Whatever your interests, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s happening from March 27 to 29:

March 27: The OPM Friends at Newport Performing Arts Theater

Enjoy a night listening and singing along to greatest hits from some of the country’s most iconic OPM artists on The OPM Friends: Groovin' Greatest Hits on Friday, March 27, 8 p.m. at Newport Performing Arts Theater.

The star-studded lineup includes Nanette Inventor, Celeste Legaspi, Leah Navarro, Mitch Valdes, Bo Cerrudo, Pat Castillo, Pinky Marquez, and Ding Mercado, and Nonoy Zuñiga as the special guest.

Tickets range from P1,800 to P7,800. Grab your tickets via TicketWorld.

March 27-29: Manila Improv Festival

If improv theater is your thing, don't miss the five-day Manila Improv Festival, which kicked off last March 25 and runs until March 29 at Proscenium at Rockwell, Makati City.

Improvisational theater is an unscripted art where scenes and stories are created in the moment, and made even more special with the audience and the room’s energy.

Carrying the theme, "Rise to the Movement," expect live performances and workshops with local and international artists, along with a broader exploration of improvisation. Beyond improv theater, the festival brings together artists from various disciplines, presenting works that blend music, movement, rhythm, spoken word, and other spontaneous forms.

Get your tickets here.

March 27-29: Mabining Mandirigma: A Steampunk Musical

The multi-awarded theater play returns for its 10th anniversary staging, retelling the life of Apolinario Mabini through a steampunk lens. The musical explores Mabini’s role in shaping Filipino nationalism through intellect and integrity.

Show schedules are at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketworld.

March 28: Go Negosyo Women Summit 2026

Spearheaded by Go Negosyo, the summit celebrates Filipino women entrepreneurs and their contributions across industries. Discussions will focus on innovation, leadership, and the role of digitalization in business growth.

This will happen at Ayala Malls Manila Bay beginning 8 a.m. Registration and ticket details are in Go Negosyo’s official platforms.

March 28-29: Cosplay Carnival

Anime lovers, unite! In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Cosplay Carnival is holding an "Eternal Emerald" convention from March 28 to 29 at SMX Convention Center Manila.

Expect guest interviews with your favorite cosplayers, a karaoke contest, a cosplay competition, a dance battle, and more. There will also be a concert featuring cosplayers Sigrid, halca, Who-ya Extended and Naomi Payton. Ticket starts at P119 for a shopper's pass and P449 for a silver pass. Get yours here.

March 28: Love is Blind 2: A Speed Dating event

Single and ready to make a meaningful connection with someone? Single Events Manila is holding Love is Blind 2, a speed dating event on Saturday, March 28, from 8 p.m. to midnight at The Ministry Lounge Bar in Poblacion, Makati City.

At the event, participants will wear blindfolds while getting to know each other through energy and emotions, skipping the usual first impression based solely on profile photos.

Currently, the slots for females are full, but you can still register to get the first dibs on the next batch. Slots are priced at P2,000 for male participants and P3,000 for females. Reserve your slot via this link.

March 28: The Witcher in concert

Calling all The Witcher fans! After being postponed, The Witcher in Concert is finally coming to The Theatre at Solaire on March 28, 3 p.m.

The event will transform the story of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt into an immersive experience, featuring the soundtrack composed and arranged by Marcin Przybyłowicz, with Mikołaj Stroiński, Piotr Musiał, and folk band Percival Schuttenbach, performed by a professional orchestra.

The Witcher franchise is an RPG series based on the book of the same title. It was adapted into a Netflix live-action series in November 2019 and recently spawned an animated movie dubbed The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, which premiered in 2021, and The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, which premiered on Feb. 11 of this year.

Tickets are priced at P2,059, P4,634, P6,179, and P7,209. Book them via this link.

March 28-29: Manila Pen Show

With a theme “Hello Retro” centered on timelessness of writing tools, the event features its largest setup yet with over 60 exhibitors offering pens, inks, notebooks, and handcrafted goods across expanded spaces. International and join local brands will converge to create a diverse marketplace for collectors and hobbyists.

The gathering takes place at Fairmont Makati from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available via Helixpay or at the gate.

March 28-29: Play at Ayala Malls The 30th

Ayala Malls The 30th hosts Play, a pop culture and hobby event featuring trading card games, collectibles, and niche finds like handmade crafts and vinyl records. 

The free event is located on the ground floow hallway and is open during mall hours.

March 28-29: Unplugged: Sole Survivor 

Repertory Philippines presents a staged reading of Sole Survivor, which follows the Wilde twins and the people around them, blending humor and introspection in a two-act narrative. Written by Patricia Manuel Go and directed by Cara Barredo, the production highlights themes of ambition, consequence, and identity.

Shows will happen at the REP Eastwood Theater at 7 p.m. Tickets are available via Ticketworld.

March 29: Art of Expression: Healing Through Art watercolor workshop

Learn art meaningfully and join the Art of Expression: Healing Through Art watercolor workshop on Sunday, March 29, 8:30 a.m. at The CityFlats Circuit Makati.

Brought by Love Hope Dream Foundation, Inc., the workshop aims to create a safe and supportive space for breast cancer warriors to regain a sense of empowerment through art.

For every participant, one breast cancer warrior will get a free slot. The discounted fee is P1,800. Reserve your slot via this link.

March 29: Faith Walk in Bonifacio High Street

With the Holy Week coming up soon, take part in BGC’s Faith Walk tradition and journey through 14 immersive Stations of the Cross, which allows you to reflect and have a quiet prayer. 

The route starts at Fully Booked BGC and leads toward One Bonifacio High Street along 5th Avenue.