Family Weekender Guide: 10 Things to Do this June 3 to 5

1.    Pretend as if you’re in Italy and enjoy a night of opera.

Catch Opera Night at the Venice Piazza in McKinley Hills, Taguig City this June 5 at 8 p.m. and experience Venetian musical theater at its finest. For information, call 709-0888 or 0917-8380111. You can also visit the Venice Piazza’s Facebook and Twitter page.


2.    Learn how to optimize the functions and features of your Canon point and shoot camera.

Be at SM City Manila this June 4 to June 5 and enjoy a free photography workshop on using your point and shoot Canon camera with Canon Photoskwela. From the basics, to creating scrapbooks, videos and more, learn from photography pros like Jun Miranda, Mark Floro and more. For inquiries, visit www.facebook.com/canonphilippines.

 

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3.    Spend a day at Museo Pambata and get free items for Father’s Day month.

Museo Pambata is giving away free gift items to the first 30 dads to visit the museum.


4.    Pay recognition to national hero Jose Rizal by joining their “Bayani ng mga Ama, Halimbawa ng Kabataan” competition.

As Jose Rizal’s birthday is coming up on June 19, celebrate patriotism and Father’s Day month as well by participating in this competition. Daddies and their sons are invited to dress up in old national costumes and have their photos taken at the Old Manila Room in Museo Pambata. These photos will then be uploaded on Museo Pambata’s Facebook page. The photo with the most number of likes gets to win special prizes. The winner will be announced on June 19. For more details, visit Museo Pambata’s Facebook page.

 

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5.    Commemorate Jose Rizal with art works, books, lectures, fashion shows and more at the Yuchengco Museum.

Learn more about national hero Jose Rizal as the Yuchengco Museum pays tribute to him through a variety of activities. For more information, call 889-1234 or e-mail info@yuchengcomuseum.org.


6.    Laugh your heart out with Kung Fu Panda 2.

Awesomess returns to the big screen with Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom. Po, now a kung fu master (Jack Black) joins forces with other kung fu masters in order to defeat an old enemy who bears a new weapon that could destroy kung fu for eternity. Enjoy their adventures while munching on McDonald’s’ Kung Fu Panda 2 edition Shake Shake Fries, available in Cheese Rush and BBQ Kick flavors, for only P55 each. You can also have a Green Apple Sprite or Watermelon McFloat to go with it for P85.

 

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7.    Stock up on cookware at a fraction of the original price at Gourdo’s Gateway Renovation Sale until June 13.

Get discounts on kitchenware, cake decorating items and more. For more information, visit www.gourdos.com.


8.    Go on an art appreciation trip with your partner or spouse.

Check out Alex Moscoso’s exhibit entitled “Peripheral Revisions” at the NOVA Gallery in Warehouse 12A, La Fuerza Compound, 2241 Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City until June 10. The exhibit takes on an experimental nature as it plays around with the orientations of modern artworks.  For more information, call 392-7797, e-mail gallerynova@gmail.com or visit www.novagallerymanila.com.

 

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9.    Get restored vintage modern furniture at discounted prices at Bungalow 300’s sale.

Visit Bungalow 300 this June 4 to 5 as it sets shop at 76 Real St., Urdaneta Village in Makati City. For more information, e-mail bungalow300@gmail.com.


10. Look for unique finds and bargains at the Bazaar Love Triangle this June 4, Saturday.

Get your fill of handicrafts, vintage items, accessories, school and office supplies, food and more at this bazaar, located at 99 Timog Triangle, Timog Corner GMA Network Drive corner Samart Street in Quezon City. The bazaar is open on Saturdays from 12 noon to 9 pm. No entrance fee and you can even bring your pets while shopping.



Photos: Jose Rizal statue, Jose Rizal exhibit, father and son