Weekend hangs: Get unli craft beer, explore a BTS exhibit, and more this July 20 and 21
Cheers to the weekend!
What better way to spend the rest of July than doing what you love and filling this time with some fun activities guaranteed to give you picture-perfect memories?
If you're not sure where to start, PhilSTAR L!fe has you covered with a list of events happening this weekend!
Get unli drinks for just P999 at Elias' 6th anniversary
Nothing beats enjoying a round of drinks with your close-knit friends, but these refreshments don't come for cheap. Luckily, homegrown craft brewery Elias is celebrating its sixth anniversary this weekend by offering unlimited drinks for just P999 per head at their Quezon City branch on July 18 and 19.
You can also participate in a Beer 101 session and brewery tours at 5:00 p.m. and an Open Mic night at 8:00 p.m. on July 18. A DJ performance featuring club favorites from the ‘90s and 2000s is meanwhile scheduled on July 19 starting at 8:00 p.m.
The celebration will also be happening at Elias' Alabang branch, but it will have a "more relaxed vibe." Nevertheless, there will still be unlimited drinks on July 19 and 20 for the same price per head as well as a Rockeoke session hosted by band SemiPro on July 20.
Elias QC Brewery is located at 13 Ubay, Santa Mesa Heights, QC. Meanwhile, the Elias Alabang Taproom is found on the 2nd Floor, Madison Galeries, 398 Don Jesus Blvd, Bgy. Cupang, Alabang Muntinlupa City.
Fangirl at BTS' virtual reality exhibit and watch a movie
Cinephile ARMYs are about to have one unforgettable weekend as Araneta City is set to host a virtual exhibit dedicated to the iconic South Korean boy band until August.
The immersive exhibit takes fans into the group's journey into their careers in the music industry through themed rooms. What's even better is that passes for the exhibit can now double as a movie ticket to the latest flicks being screened in cinemas.
All you have to do is purchase one ticket to any movie of your choice via Gateway Cineplex 18’s website, or the onsite ticket booth. Present your B★VERSE Manila pass to the ticket seller, and you’ll receive an additional complimentary movie pass.
Keep in mind that your B★VERSE Manila pass and your purchased movie ticket should reflect the same date to qualify. While the movie passes are valid until Aug. 15 next year, they are for one-time use only.
You also cannot use them during any movie’s opening week—you’ll have to wait for the second week of showing to use them.
The promo runs until Aug. 15.
Enjoy everything anime at Anime and Cosplay Expo 2024
Get ready to let your inner otaku out, anime fans, as the Anime and Cosplay Expo 2024 will happen on July 20 to 21 at Function Rooms 4 to 5, SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City.
The event boasts numerous activities designed to ignite your passion for everything anime, such as a cosplay auction, a cosplay karaoke session, exciting performances, music parties, meet-and-greets with incredible cosplayers, and more.
You can also bring home some valuable collectibles as the expo will feature a diverse lineup of merchants and shops that may have the exact item you're looking for.
You can purchase your tickets at TicketMAX's website. Day 1 and Day 2 passes are priced at P399, but you can also opt for the special 2-Day Portal Pass at P1,499, which includes an exclusive SMX entrance, entry 15 minutes before event opening, a Priority Lane for Meet and Greets, a limited edition Tote Bag with zipper, a limited edition lanyard, and a Portal Pass.
Immerse in comics at the PICOF 2024
The weekend also has a special treat for comic fans as the Philippine International Comics Festival will make its return on July 20 to 21 at The Podium Hall in Ortigas.
The festival boasts an Official Selection list of 10 graphic novel pitches, developed in a Creator's Lab that were published in time for the event.
You can also have the chance to meet and talk to some of the most popular local creators including Pol Medina Jr., Tarantandong Kalbo, Libreng Komiks, SSKAIT, RH Quilantang, Mike Alcazaren, Noel Pascual, AJ Bernardo, Pasyon Komiks, Kartilya Komiks, Ren Galeno, Gigi Chan, and Yuri Javillonar.
Also in the mix are creators from other countries like Malaysia's Erica Eng, Chin Yew, and Sam Seen, Singapore's Juliette Yu-Ming Lizeray and Fang KAi Loo, Indonesia's Toni Masdiono and Tita Larasati, Thailand's Ping Sasinan, Maelon, and Seesaw, United States' Craig Yoe, and Scotland's Sean Michael Wilson.
If your dream is to make your own comic in the future, then make sure to sign up for the event's several masterclasses led by Toni Masdiono, Lyndom White, and Carlo Vergara.
Tickets will be available at the venue for P200. Read here to know more about What to expect at the Philippine International Comics Festival 2024.