Family Weekender Guide: 10 Things to Do This February 19-20

1.    Expose your child to the beauty of traditional Filipino dances.

Bring your child to Museo Pambata this February 19, Saturday, at 10 a.m., to watch the Philippine National Folk Dance Company. After their show, your kids can even join in and experience a learn-to-dance session with the professional performances.

Photo from bayanihannationaldanceco.ph


2. Channel your creativity through crafts.
Let your child explore his creative side as Museo Pambata presents their special edition of MP Guides Corner on February 20, Sunday, at 2 p.m. Create cool jellyfish arts and crafts using paper plates and Japanese paper!


3. Check out the Hobbes & Landes sale.

Visit Hobbes & Landes and get up to 70 percent off on selected items. Visit www.hobbesandlandes.com for more details.

 

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4. Listen to tales told by an international storytelling icon.

South African writer and performer Gcina Mhlophe-Becker visits Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street for a special storytelling session this February 19, Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. Listen as Becker shares written works inspired by her African heritage.


5. Party with Elmo!

If your child’s a fan of this well-loved Sesame Street character, bring her down to Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street on February 20, Sunday, for a special meet and greet session. Expect lots of kiddie games, music and sweet treats for your child. Registration starts at 3 p.m.

 

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6. Watch Ballet Philippines’ stage play adaptation of Don Quixote at the CCP Main Theater.

Witness award-winning ballet dancers Candice Andea, silver medalist at the 2010 USA International Ballet Competition and Jean Marc Cordero, also a 2010 USA International Ballet Competition semifinalist, and Connor Walsh from Houston Ballet, as they stage Miguel Cervantes’s Don Quixote.

Tickets are priced at P206 to P618 for the matinee shows and at P412 to P1,236 for the evening shows. For tickets, contact Ballet Philippines at (02)551-1003 / 551-0221 or contact TicketWorld at (02)891-9999.

Photo from balletphilippines.org


7. Go for an art appreciation session with the family at Salcedo Village, Makati City.

View over 40 galleries, artist groups and creative collectives’ worth of artwork at the Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati City, from 2 to 10 p.m with Art in the Park. To learn more about the exhibit, attend the lecture at 4 p.m. in Salcedo Auctions or view special exhibits at Apartment 1B as well as at the Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences. Stick around 'til 8 p.m. and enjoy musical performances. Refreshments will be served.

For more details, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Art-In-The-Park.

 

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8. Continue the New Lunar Year celebration with Chinese cuisine favorites from Chowking.

Continue the celebration of the New Lunar Year of the Metal Rabbit by sampling the improved taste of old Chowking favorites such as Orange Chicken (P79), Tender Beef Broccoli (P89), Sweet and Sour Pork (P79) and Pork Siomai (P39). Have them as rice bowls or shared with family or friends as a Lauriat or Platter.

Visit www.chowking.com for more details.


9. Stay at home and watch “Rugrats the Movie” on HBO.

Switch your channels to HBO at 4:35 p.m. on February 19 and 7 a.m. on February 20 to catch Rugrats the Movie with your kids. The story revolves around the lead characters Tommy, Angelica, Chuckie, Phil and Lil who get lost during a family vacation and must find their way back. Star voice actors include David Spade and Whoopi Goldberg.

Watch the trailer here:

 

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10. Grab a copy of the recently released DVD of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”
Get your own original copy of this hilarious comedy by Twentieth Century Fox from Viva Video. Based on the hit book series by Jeff Kinney, the plot revolves around young Greg Heffley who enters the scary world of middle school. The DVD is priced at P750 and the VCD, at P275.

Watch the trailer here: