Family Weekender Guide: 10 Things to Do This March 18-20

1. Watch cultural dances as performed by the Philippine National Folk Dance Company.
Check out Museo Pambata’s “Ang Bayanihan sa Museo,” 10 a.m. as the Philippine National Folk Dance Company performances traditional dances and teach your kids how to dance along.

2. Cool down with some DIY paper fans.
On March 20, Join Museo Pambata guides as they teach your kids how to keep cool with their very own paper fans. Head to the Museo Pambata Guides Corner at 2 p.m.


3. Go for an art appreciation afternoon.

View paintings of human figures that can only be viewed under ultraviolet light with Sydney-based Filipino artist and cartoonist Edd Aragaon’s exhibit, entitled “Under A Different Light,” to be held at the Yuchengco Museum at the R.C.B.C. Plaza.

The exhibit will be running until May 20. Exhibit hours are from Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For inquiries, call (02)889-1234 or e-mail info@yuchengcomuseum.org.

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4. Attend a workshop for solo moms.

If you’re a solo mom, meaning you’ve never married, you were once married, you’ve been widowed or you’re a “tita mommy,” you might want to attend the “Happy Even After” workshop on March 20, Sunday, at Powerbooks in Greenbelt 4.

Solo moms will be sharing their experiences and tips for you and how to deal with legal issues through the help of guest speaker Atty. Raquel Aspiras who specializes in Family Law.

Registration Fee: P200 (covers refreshments, giveaways and donations to the AFP Hero Foundation)

For reservations, call 0927-3079608.


5. Learn about the importance of volunteerism and how to create effective volunteer programs.

Visit the Volunteering Expo, entitled “Bringing People Together for Change” which will be discussing effective programs to help uplift the country’s development sector. Open to volunteer and program managers, NGO executives, civil society organization members, companies with CSR programs, academic leaders, students and volunteers, etc.

Venue: Gateway Suites, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City

Registration Fee: P1,500 (covers access to all expo sessions, snacks, lunch, and conference materials)

For inquiries, visit www.vsobahaginan.org.ph/volunteeringexpo or call (02)374-6450 to 52 local 30, 0918-916-0704 or e-mail marketing@vsobahaginan.org.

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6. Shop ‘til you drop at Robinsons Malls’ Hot Summer Sale.

Get up to 50 percent off on items at the Robinsons Malls’ Hot Summer Sale this March 18, Friday (until midnight) up to March 19 and 20 (regular mall hours).


7. Stock up on high-quality local products at the Philippine National Trade Fair.
Learn more about locally made products at the Philippine National Trade Fair this March 17 to 20, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring commercial buyers and traders of merchandise, from furniture to jewelry.

Venue: SMX Convention Center


8. Put your trivia knowledge to the test at the Hobbes and Landes Trivia Night with a Twist: Brains vs. Brawns event.

Head to Hobbes and Landes in Bonifacio High Street this Friday, March 18 to join this night of fun games. Just form a team of 3 to 5 members and e-mail mail@hobbesandlandes.com to save a slot. Registration fee is 50 pesos.

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9. Enjoy a night of classical music.
Listen to pianist Maria Regina “Inna” Montesclaros and let her serenade you with a concert together with the Manila Symphony Orchestra this March 20, Sunday, at the Philamlife Theater, Philamlife Building.


10. Register for the Fun Ranch Rainbow Run.

Have the entire family register for this run on March 27, Sunday. Registration fee is P450, inclusive of breakfast at the Big Red Barn, race bib, loot bag for kids, and a T-shirt.

To register, visit http://www.rainbowrun.eventbrite.com or call (02)470-9925 or (02)706-3029.