Weekend Hangs: LANY’s ‘soft’ concert, NBS Sulit Reads, Dokyumentado, and more to check out from Nov. 6 to 8
There is no rest for the adventurer this November!
Are you still reeling from Halloweekend? Or can’t wait for the Christmas season to start? Don’t dread. There are so many things to look forward to this weekend—from concerts and film festivals to musicals and everything in between.
Here is your guide to what’s happening this Nov. 6 to 8.
Nov. 2 to 7: National Bookstore’s Sulit Reads Fair
If you haven’t achieved your reading goals for this year yet, National Bookstore has got you.
Their Sulit Reads Fair is the perfect place to finally get books off your reading lists at discounted prices! Get up to 25% off on selected titles and experience Buy More, Get More deals. There are also books as low as P99 to browse through, so it's a perfect time to shop for the people on your Christmas list.
CONTINUE READING BELOW
Admission is free, so save up all your money on the available titles. The fair runs from Nov. 2 to 7 at Gateway Mall 2 in the Quantum Skyview, Upper Ground B area.
Nov. 4 to 7 & 10: Dokyumentado: FDCP Documentary Film Festival
Looking for something different? How about finally seeing these documentaries on your watchlist?
The 2026 edition of the Dokyumentado film festival will spotlight critically acclaimed releases from the past year. The festival is centered on issues otherwise unheard of in the mainstream, using the documentary medium to amplify awareness of these matters.
The festival lineup consists of 10 documentaries to choose from: NAZA (dir. Yuval Abraham & Rachel Szor), 58th (dir. Carl Joseph Papa), One in a Million (dir. Itab Azzam & Jack Maccines), The Road to Sydney (dir. Benito Bautista), The Grizzlie Truth (dir. Katheleen S. Jayme), Afternoon of Solitude (dir. Albert Serra), Bloom Where You Are Planted (dir. Noni Abao), Everybody to Kenmure Street (dir. Felipe Bustos Sierra), Nurse Unseen (dir. Michelle Josue), and American Doctor (dir. Poh Si Teng).
Nurse Unseen and American Doctor will have a talk session this weekend on Nov. 7, while 58th and One in a Million will hold theirs on the following Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Dokyumentado will run from Nov. 4 to 7 and will have a closing night on Nov. 10 at the Cinematheque Centre in Manila. Admission is free and will be available only to walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check out the full schedule posted on Cinematheque Centre Manila’s Facebook page.
Nov. 5 to 8: Marikina Coffee Fest 2026
This one’s for the Mariqueños and beyond! Grab a taste of Marikina at the Marikina Coffee Fest 2026 this weekend!
Discover your next favorite drink and support your local entrepreneurs on Nov. 5-8 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Marikina Freedom Park. Brands include 1990 Cafe, 222 Coffee Co., A Better Cafe, Binhi, BCGC, and so many more.
Nov. 6: Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Concert III: Bolero
Enjoy an evening of enchanting pieces by Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and Ravel with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert is the third show of the PPO’s 42nd Season, Modulation, and will be conducted under the baton of Maestro Grzegorz Nowak alongside violinist KayCee Galano.
Fill your night with the magic of French classical music on Nov. 6 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati.
Tickets are available for sale on TicketWorld and are priced at P824 (Balcony 1), P1,545 (Loge), P2,575 (Orchestra Left and Right), and P3,090 (Orchestra Center).
Nov. 6 to 8: Kidlat Overdrive: 3 Days of Dance Maxxing
Get physical and let your body move at Kidlat Dance Studio’s three-day event, Kidlat Overdrive: 3 Days of Dance Maxxing.
Participants may be able to choose from 30+ classes this weekend. Dance to your heart's and feet’s content, whether you’re interested in K-pop, P-pop, Hip-Hop, and more.
You can avail of the following class cards: Single Session (for one class only) for P480, Unlimited Day (take multiple classes for one day) for P1,300, and Overdrive Weekend (as many classes as you want for the entire weekend) for P3,750. These pre-registration rates are applicable until Nov. 5.
Dance, sweat, and make new connections on Nov. 6 to 8 at Kidlat Dance Studio in Greenhills, San Juan.
Nov. 6 to 8: The Coffee & Matcha Collective
Why choose when you can have both? The Coffee & Matcha Collective by The Modern Market is here for all coffee and matcha lovers for a weekend of relaxation and exploration.
The event brings together 10 local coffee and matcha shops for every beverage enthusiast to try. Who knows, maybe you’ll find your next favorite shop here? The participating coffee shops include: 10:30 Coffee, Eggspresso, Hiccups, Miokins Coffee, and Paul & Nigel Coffee. The participating matcha vendors are Cali Matcha, Crumbs Café, Matcha Move, Tora Matcha, and Yura Matcha.
That’s not all! You can also shop for clothes, jewelry, scents, flowers, food, and drinks at the market. There are more activities to look forward to, too, like the photo booth, tattoo & piercing pop-ups, live DJ sets, and more!
Experience the market from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8 at Estancia Rizal Row, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nov. 6 to 22: Joseph the Dreamer
Now is your chance to experience this beloved Biblical story come to life.
The original Filipino musical Joseph the Dreamer is returning to the stage. The production adapts the story of the Biblical figure Joseph, who endured slavery in Egypt after being sold by his brother and was blessed with prophetic dreams. The musical, written by the legendary Freddie Santos, was first staged in 1989.
You can purchase your tickets through Ticket2Me. The ticket prices are as follows: P1,680 for Balcony, P2,200 for Loge Side, P2,500 for Loge Center, P2,750 for Orchestra Side, and P3,850 for Orchestra Center.
The 2026 production will run for three weekends, starting from Nov. 6 until Nov. 22, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati.
Nov. 6 to 22: The Play That Goes Wrong
The hit Broadway comedy heads to Manila! While the title may be The Play That Goes Wrong, it is obviously the right choice to go see it this weekend.
The production, dubbed a mix of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, follows a theater troupe staging ‘The Murder at Haversham’ to disastrous yet hilarious results.
Laugh your heart out and grab your tickets at TicketWorld. You can choose from the following prize zones: P999 (Zone E Balcony Back), P2,500 (Zone D Balcony Front & Orch Sides), P3,000 (Zone C Balcony Front), P4,000 (Zone B Premium Gold), P4000 (Zone B Orchestra), P5,000 (Zone A Orchestra), and P6,000 (VIP Orchestra Center).
Planning to see it as a family? You can buy 3 tickets and get 1 at 25% off!
This Manila staging is brought by GMG Productions and will run at The Theatre at Solaire from Nov. 6 to Nov. 22.
Nov. 6 to 30: 29th French Film Festival
The 29th French Film Festival is set to screen 24 films for free this November. The French-produced films are divided into sections that highlight stories across the Literature, History, Feminism, and Animation genres.
Filipino films such as Lino Brocka’s Jaguar and Quin Baterna & Leonardo Q. Belen’s Ginauhaw ako, Ginagutom ako are also part of the lineup
The festival’s opening night will take place on Nov. 6, Friday, 5 p.m. at SM City Manila, followed by the premiere screening of Les Misérables (dir. Fred Cavayé) later that evening.
As mentioned, admission is free, with no registration needed. However, the festival is a first-come, first-served system, so be sure to claim your tickets at the booth as early as you can!
The festival runs from Nov. 6 to 15 at SM Aura and SM City Manila. The festival is also playing at the Alliance française de Manille in Makati from Nov. 7 to 28. Check out the full schedule here.
The event is presented by the Embassy of France to the Philippines, Institut Français, SM Supermalls, and SM Cinema.
Nov. 7 to 8: soft by LANY The World Tour
Get ready to listen to your yearning playlist live as LANY takes the Manila stage this weekend! The pop-rock duo will be coming fresh from their Cebu show the night before to perform their iconic hits and songs from their new album.
While tickets for both of the shows are sold out, there’s no harm in hoping for last-minute drops from SM Tickets.
For those who availed of The Last Forever Fan Experience, The Soft Experience, and Floor Standing tickets, ticket verification, strapping, and queuing start as early as 2 p.m. Bowl Doors and Lower/Upper Box Doors all open at 5 p.m. If you availed of The Last Forever Fan Experience, gates open at 2:45 p.m.
Before you head to Bulacan, be sure to have your tickets, a valid ID, and queuing number (for Standing tickets) ready. Make sure to have all your valuables in a small bag. Flash photography, videography, food, and drinks are prohibited inside the concert venue.
The "soft" tour performances take place on Nov. 7 and 8 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
WATCH: Is Philippine cinema still thriving? (Generations Ep. 19)
September 2, 2026
WATCH: Can you still trust someone who betrayed you? (Generations Ep. 22)
September 23, 2026
WATCH: Boomers: Hirap mag-adjust o ayaw lang? (Generations Ep. 27)
October 28, 2026