Style Weekend: Local fairs, fan fests, expos, and creative workshops

This weekend is all about embracing the things we love


MaArte at The Pen
When: Ongoing until Sept. 1. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: The Peninsula Manila, Makati City

MaArte Fair celebrates 15 years of promoting the excellence of Filipino craftsmanship and ideation with its 2024 edition. Its 147 exhibitors offer Filipino artisanal products, ranging from fashion accessories and jewelry to personal care, home decor, toys and games, books, food and beverages, and more.

North Market
When: Aug. 30 to 31, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Gyudfood, UP Diliman, Quezon City

The North Club is heading to UP Diliman this weekend! Discover Y2K fashion pieces and unique accessories, and create your own bouquet at its first pop-up. Entrance is free!

Komikon Indieket 2024
When: Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Bayanihan Center, Unilab, Pioneer St., Pasig City

Komikon Indieket 2024 returns to Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. This one-day event will feature a lot of new comic releases from seasoned comic creators and upcoming ones, from M.A. Del Rosario of Paper Drawing Studio to rising independent comics publisher Kawangis Publishing and more.

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‘Pagtatag! The Documentary’ Fan Fest
When: Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Quezon City

In celebration of the showing of SB19’s “Pagtatag! The Documentary,” a fan fest is happening this weekend featuring fun activities for A'TINs to enjoy. The documentary runs until Sept. 1 in cinemas nationwide.

BGC Art Mart Workshops
When: Aug 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Dolores L. Tan Hall, Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center, Taguig City

BGC Arts Center is promising a weekend dedicated to arts as it partners with artists from the Philippine Pastel Artists, Inc. for two workshops. First is the “Still Life in Pastel,” centering on the basics of still life drawing and painting using oil or dry pastels. Next is the “Painterly Landscapes in Pastel,” which explores the beauty of landscapes with soft pastels on textured surfaces.

Fan Nights: ‘Are You Sure?!’
When: Aug. 31, 2 p.m.
Where: Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Parañaque City

Ayala Malls Manila Bay’s Fan Nights is celebrating the launch of "Are You Sure?!"—an exciting new mini-TV series on Disney+ featuring none other than Jimin and Jung Kook. Fans will embark on a globe-trotting adventure with the duo as they explore three stunning locations: the vibrant landscapes of New York, the serene beauty of Jeju Island, and the charming scenery of Sapporo.

Kwento at Kaibigan
When: Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 9 a,m. To 7 p.m.
Where: 19th Floor, Frabelle Corporate Plaza, Salcedo Village, Makati City

Discover vintage items, unique home pieces, cutesy charms, and more at Merkado’s Kwento at Kaibigan weekend market. Attendees also have the chance to find special prizes and vouchers from their favorite brands through the event’s scavenger hunt. Entrance is free!

Lots of Local
When: Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: YL Holding Building 3F, Rufino St., Legazpi, Makati City

Get ready for a dazzling display of local flair as the Lots of Local Market makes its return to Open Space.  Lots of Local promises an exhilarating treasure hunt through a storied selection of vintage furniture both at its market and in its showroom a few floors up. Entrance is free!

Travelhood Travel Expo
When: Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2024, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: The Fifth at Rockwell Powerplant Mall, Makati City

Get ready to embark on your next adventure as Travelhood, a premier travel expo for discerning travelers, makes its much-awaited return. It offers a curated selection of exclusive travel destinations, airlines, and packages. One of the highlights of Travelhood is the live travel auction, where attendees can bid on incredible travel packages at discounted prices.

DTI Beauty Fair
When: Ongoing until Sept. 1. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: SM Megamall Fashion Hall, Mandaluyong City

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) mounted the first-ever DTI Beauty Fair. It is poised to become a landmark event for the growing local beauty industry. This inaugural event is designed to promote and market the unique and innovative beauty products crafted by the 50 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the Philippines.

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