MANILA, Philippines - What: Halloween Comic Fest 2013
When: Saturday. Oct. 26. 10a.m.
Where: Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street and Alabang Town Center
What to expect: Free comics, and comic book illustrators Manix Abrera of Kikomachine, Carlo Vergara of Zsazsa Zaturnnah, Budjette Tan of Trese, Paolo Fabregas of the Filipino Heroes Leagues, as well as many other writers and artists in attendance.
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What: LAGIM mo kong Kapiling
When: Tuesday. Oct. 29. 10p.m. onwards
Where: SaGuijo Cafe + Bar (7612 Guijo St, San Antonio Village, Makati)
What to expect: Your favorite bands Peso Movement, Paranoid City, Identikit, MAYO, The Shocking Details and Farewell Fair Weather in Halloween costumes. Entrance is 150 pesos with free beer.
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What: Explosions in the Sky
When: Wednesday. Oct. 30. 8p.m.
Where: Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig
What to expect: The American post-rock band comes to Manila to perform their greatest hits.
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What: Hotdog! Halloween Special presents Barbie & Ken: Life is plastic, it’s fantastic!
When: Wednesday, October 30. 10PM onwards
Where: Aracama, The Fort Entertainment Center, Bonifacio Global City
What to expect: The Panty Monsters will be tearing up the decks with a guest DJ. It’s your favorite weekday obsession in full Halloween force.
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What: Que Horror (Today x Future Halloween Party)
When: Wednesday. Oct. 30. 7p.m. onwards
Where: Today X Future (7-T Gen. Malvar St, Araneta Centre, Cubao)
What to expect: A Halloween bash featuring DJs Joey Santos, Siomai, Migs Fuckin’ A, Major Chi and Sgt Vez Dmaps. Prizes await those who come in costume.
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What: Evil Nani! Halloween Party
When: Thursday, Oct. 31
Where: Black Market, Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Compound, Sabio St, Cor. Don Chino Roces Ave. Makati
What to expect: A Halloween warehouse party featuring one of the world’s most celebrated producers of classic House and Techno, Ikonika.
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What: Que Horror: A SPIT Halloween special
When: Thursday, October 31
Where: Manila (Contact Charm at 0916-1427016 for the itinerary)
What to expect: An interactive bus tour of Manila’s scariest places curated by the funny folks of SPIT, or the Silly People’s Improv Theater. Limited slots only!