The Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater) opens its curtains to twelve (12) new one-act plays, written by veteran and upcoming playwrights and directed by new and seasoned directors, for this year’s Virgin Labfest. The performing arts festival will happen this June 7 to 25, 2023....
Tomorrow, May 16, the Cannes Film Festival 2023 opens with French film *Jeanne du Barry*, directed, produced, and co-written by and starring Maïwenn with Johnny Depp. Jeanne is a courtesan climbing up society and becoming King Louis XV’s favorite lover. Her arrival in Versailles scandalizes...
In a world that moves at a relentless pace, it is easy to forget the importance of cherishing our past and the memories that shape us. Filipino artist Chad Montero, however, is determined to reignite our connection with the stories and experiences that have made us who we are today. Throughout his...
Art is a universal language that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a way to express oneself, to communicate with others, and to explore the world around us. For children, art can be a fun and creative way to learn and grow. For artist Mellanny "Melai" Arguzon-Aquino, creating art with your...
Wonder, a pop culture and style platform for the youth market, celebrated its fifth anniversary via the event “Wonderfvl: #WonderTurnsV” held at Apotheka, Poblacion last April. Themed “I’m With The Band,” a throwback to 2000s punk rock, the night featured exciting games and great music...
From May 8 to 20, Project Hulmahan is setting foot at The Manila Hotel’s Grand Lobby and Art Gallery. The art exhibit features a diverse range of artworks including sculptures, paintings, and mixed media pieces—all using shoe molds—created by both established and emerging artists who...
Instituto Cervantes will be presenting a lecture on the historical value of San Nicolas, and also launching an exhibit by the Urban Sketchers depicting the state of the neighborhood today. Scheduled during the Heritage Month, the said events will be held at Instituto Cervantes’ center in...
It's a rare thing now, seeing people read—even more so reading with actual physical books. Because of this, we are very excited about this latest announcement by the National Book Development Board (NBDB). The NBDB, best known for the Book Nook, is a program where the agency sets up reading and...
Celebrating the 70th birth anniversary of National Artist Nora Aunor this May, the Cultural Center of the Philippines screens one of her iconic films—thereby putting a spotlight on her significant contributions to the Philippine cinema industry. Through its newest film program called CCP Cine...
Guang Ming College, in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the UP College of Music (UPCMu), will be holding the Alaya: Arts and Humanism Conference this May 24 to 26 at its Tagaytay City campus. Following the theme “Weaving the Performing Arts and Humanism Through...
Ballet Manila is set to restage "Don Quixote," one of the most beloved classical ballet shows in the world of performing arts. The show is set to showcase the dance company’s strength in classical ballet at its highest standards. The performance will be on May 27, 2023, at 8 p.m. and May 28, 2023,...
Cheese graters; it's a mundane household item, but with the application of horror elements, can be used by filmmakers to chilling effect. No spoilers, but that kitchen implement will be used to ghastly, cringey results in the latest iteration of the "Evil Dead" franchise. Fans of the movie will know...
