Sean Kingston Live. at the Glorietta Activity Center this Thursday, April 17. Catch the excitement as the young R&B sensation and chart topper responsible for the hit song "Beautiful Girls" hits Manila for a free concert! Brought to you by The Ayala Malls, Music Management International, MYTYM Watch Shop, Tommy Hilfiger Watches and MTV Concert Series with the participation of Petron XCS and Sony BMG Music Entertainment. For more details, tune in to MTV Philippines or log on to www.mtvphil.com.

One Sunday Love. Join Flowerfilter Productions and Greenpeace as they celebrate Earthday on April 20, Sunday, 9PM at Mag:net, Bonifacio High Street. With performances by Imago, Lovecore, Kinetic Daze, Pasipara, Playphonics, and Stonefree. For more details, please visit http://peacesignproductions.multiply.com

4 On The Floor. Another Lomomanila Party treat for its shutterbug enthusiasts this April 19, Saturday, 8PM, at the Warehouse 135. Featuring the Lomo Videos, Spin City DJs, Spazzkid, Bagetsafoink, Juan Pablo Dream, The Ronnies, and Top Junk. Free entrance for all film camera holders! For more details, please see http://jagerlomo.multiply.com.

Que Rica!. A toast to the music of Rica Arambulo with her special guests: the Company, Arnell Ignacio, Mark Bautista and directed by George Sales.  This show is for the benefit of the Greenhills Music Studio scholarship fund. On Friday, April 25, 8PM at Teatrino Greenhills (Promenade).  For inquiries, please call 724-0705, 724-2543, 0922-8280377.

The Power of Women. Lunduyan ng Sining in partnership with RADAR Pridewear Vitalstrats Creative Solutions and Toasted proudly invites you to powerhouse performance of rolling the Ls Home featuring Pow Chavez. Louiie Victa . June Millington on April 18, Friday, 7PM at the Kublai's Katipunan. The event is exclusive to members and supporters of the LGBT community. For reservations, please email [email protected].

Toto... Live in Manila . April 3, 8PM at the Araneta Coliseum. For details, please call Ticketnet at 911-5555.

Swing Out Sister...Breakout! . April 7, 8PM at the Araneta Coliseum. For inquiries and reservations, please call Ticketnet at 911-5555.

Red Carpet Massacre: Duran Duran...Live in Manila . April 10, 8PM at the Araneta Coliseum. For details, please call Ticketnet at 911-5555.

Wally and Jose Keep Laughing. April 12, 9PM at Casino Filipino Angeles. For inquiries, please call Ticketworld at 891-5610.

Skin. Catch the Mariah Carey’s album launch at Club Government this Saturday, April 19. For more details, please see www.kokunevents.com.

Flesh. Juicy Fruit Fridays at Club Government presents “Flesh: The Guys4men Photo Exhibit” featuring DJ BRIT this Friday, April 18. For more details, log on to www.kokunevents.com.

An Urban Beach. All roads will lead to Mag:net Katipunan in April as the venue is transformed into an urban beach with nightly live bands playing party music that vary from reggae to ska to world music, indie rock, electronica and more. Even the hilarious SPIT will do beach acts. All of Mag:net's 2nd floor will covered in white sand, bands and guests are encouraged to come in shorts or beach attire. Nights are expected to be not only for listening but for dancing as well. A marrying band leader have decided to turn his gig into a stag beach party. A group on the culminating night on Apri 12 said they'll come in bikinies and swimming trunks. Check out this line up of bands in one of our April nights: the legendary Papa Dom and Tropical Depression, Reklamo, The Long Johns, Unitiima, Humblesauce, King Antares, Syalam, Unitiima, Goodleaf, Coffeebreak Island, Wake up your Seatmate, Hymn of Siren, Nanay Mo, Rubadub, Dirty Kitchen, Tribu ni Dulu, Gabe Mercado and SPIT, Lady I, Drip, Makiling Ensemble, Talahib, Pope Paredes, Mat, The Jeffrey Zulueta Experience, Humble Sauce, Joke Time, Valet Parking and Dilemna.

The Full Moon Nights. Join us in the resumption of the traditional Mag:net Fullmoon Nights on Sunday, 20 April, at Mag:net High Street with Greenpeace feat the bands Lovercore, Kineticdaze, Sarangyad, Stonefree, and Imago.

Making Good Melodies. Mag:net High Street holds the 1st "Odd Congress" as 4 bands with members from 4 different Ad Agencies perform in the same night on April 17, Thursday. The bands participating are: Drip (Jimenezbasics), Dirty Kitchen (Optima), Pasok mga Buwitre (BBDO) and TBA (McAnn). "Odd Congress" will be held every 1st Thursday of the month starting in April.

The Heat Is On . Miami Vice happening on April 4 at the Warehouse 135. For more details, please contact 0916-6737408.

The Full Spectrum of Music. From the most entertaining solo artists to the most innovative and intense bands, MCA provides the most exciting live acts. Dubbed as OPM's soulchild, Julianne is taking the music scene by storm with her different brand of music being a talented singer, a great composer and a gifted guitarist. One of the more unique bands of recent years known for their innovative, atmospheric, and intense music, Chicosci just released their self-titled fourth album. A self-produced effort, the band again attempts to give listeners something new to look forward to; focusing more on catchier melodies and earnest lyrics, the new album which is currently out in the market, redefines the bands already distinct sound with MTV-generation pop sensibilities. Miguel Escueta’s recording “Let It Be” for the singing tilt’s official compilation album garnered a nomination for Best New Male Recording Artist in the prestigious 2005 Awit Awards. I Am M.E. is available in all record stores. A band composed of musical heavyweights Raimund Marasigan and Buddy Zabala of E-heads, Kris Gorra-Dancel of Fatal Posporos, Diego Mapa of Pedicab and Ebe Dancel of Sugarfree collectively known as Cambio has makes it no surprise that their music stands-out in today’s market and are bound to tickle any musical fans fancy. Their album, CambioMatic, is available in all records stores. Lastly, Richard Poon who is fast making his mark even as he continues to steer away from doing usual pop fare, keenly devoted as he is to becoming a romantic crooner. Definitely, a star to watch in the local scene—his first album “I’ll Take Care Of You” is available in all record stores.

Showstoppers. Merk's Bar Bistro presents a roster of talented performers as it opens the month of April. Catch talented acoustic trio Silk & Steel with their selection of pop and folk music on all Mondays of April while the RX 80s performs on April 1, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 29. Watch and be entertained with Merk & Friends in Wednesday Jazz Festival featuring Eddie Katindig and Richard Merk with guest vocalist Annie Brazil on April 2, 9, 16 and 23. Judith Banal joins Merk & Friends on April 30. Merk's features Area One on April 3, 17 and 24 while Route 70 plays on all Fridays of April. Keyboardist Romy Posadas plays on happy hour from Mondays to Wednesdays. Pianist Carding Cruz Jr. performs on Thursdays and Fridays while Guitar girl Mae plays on all Saturdays of April. For inquiries and reservations, please call 757-4720 and 757-4721, visit www.merksbarbistro.com or email [email protected]. Merk's Bar Bistro is located at Level 3 Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.

The Sea Inside. The life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity is featured in the film. The film explores Ramón's relationships with two women: Julia, a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa, a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living. Showing on April 26, 6PM at Instituto Cervantes.

Mondays in the Sun. Five middle-aged friends who used to work at the local shipyard meet daily in a bar for drinking and small talk. Santa is their rebel leader, and is being sued by the owner of the shipyard for breaking an 8,000 pesetas light. José feels insecure of his wife Ana, who is supporting their home with temporary work in a tuna can factory. Paulino is permanently trying to find a job. The Russian Serguei seems to have accepted his life status. The depressed Amador misses his wife, who left him some time ago. For all of them, each jobless idle day looks like a Sunday. Showing on April 19, 6PM at Instituto Cervantes.

Antes que anochezca. Before Night Falls is based on the life of exiled Cuban poet and novelist, Reinaldo Arenas (1943-1990). The film takes an episodic look at his life, beginning from his childhood in Oriente province to his death in New York City. Living in absolute poverty during his early years, Arenas endures the horrors and difficulties as a homosexual writer, censored and persecuted in Castro’s Cuba. Showing on April 12, 6PM at the Instituto Cervantes.

The Many Faces of Javier Bardem. Instituto Cervantes trains the spotlight on Spanish Javier Bardem, who recently won the Best Supporting Actor plum at the Academy Awards for his turn as a chilling sociopath hitman in the movie No Country for Old Men. The film cycle traces memorable movies from Bardem's illustrious career, including the movie Before Night Falls, where he was first nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the first Spanish actor to receive a nomination from the Hollywood organization, and Mar Adentro, where he was nominated for a Golden Globe. Starting April 5, 2008, and on every Saturday of the month of April, film buffs can catch Bardem's finest performances at the Salon de Actos of Instituto Cervantes at 6PM. For more information about the Javier Bardem Film Series and other cultural activities, please call 526-1482, visit at 855 T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila, or log on to manila.cervantes.es.

A Cinematic Treat. Hubo Productions, the makers of the hit movie COMPOUND, presents Will Fredo's "Sa Pagdapo ng Mariposa." A thrilling love story with a brilliant cast. The premiere and special concert will be held on April 12 at Teatrino at the Promenade Greenhills. The movie will run from April 23- 29 at the Robinsons Galleria Movie World. For more information, please visit www.hubo.biz.

The Mystique Film Series. One of the best to come out of Cinekatipunan last year was the holding of a series of screenings called "Uncensored Bodies: Dance on Screen". For this year's series, Contemporary Dance-Artist Icon Myra Beltran will organize the event. The screenings will held on Wednesdays (April 9, 16 and 23) at Mag:net Cinekatipunan. The screenings are expected to be followed by live collaborative performances by dancers, musicians and other artists as in the case of last year's series.

The Plaza of the Diamond. As a tribute to the birth centenary of Catalan author Mercé Rodereda, the Instituto Cervantes in Manila screens the cinematic adaptation of her most significant novel. The film shows an angle of a country at war not depicted in traditional history books. Set during the Spanish Civil War, the movie focuses on Colometa, a housewife with two children and whose husband leaves her to fight. She is forced to raise her children under harsh circumstances, which is aggravated when her husband dies. Underneath Colometa's acquiescent, forbearing exterior lies discontent, and unrealized dreams - but they never surface as she blithely moves from one episode in her life to another. Showing on April 19, 2PM at Instituto Cervantes.

Altar Boyz. What if there was an openly Christian boy band? Winner of 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, Altar Boyz is the smash hit musical-satire about a heavenly guy group on the rise to stardom. The self-anointed apostles of pop-Matthew, Mark Luke, Juan, and Abraham take the audience church with catchy melodies, freaky moves, and product in their hair. On April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at OnStage Greenbelt. For more details, please call Ticketworld at 891-5610.

In The Land Of Saints And Horses. After a successful one-man show last January in Singapore, Mario de Rivera opens his latest exhibit at the Alliance Française de Manille. His paintings are a fusion of images, colours, textures, cultures, religions and visual traditions that are skilfully woven into a rich iconography that resonates with and amplifies the different cultural strains that have filtered into Philippine art. The exhibit will run until April 16, 2008. For more details, please call 895-7441, 895 7585 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. For more information on the official artist’s site, please log on to www.marioderivera.com.

Monster Mash Playground. A Digital Art Exhibit featuring the digital artworks of John Eugene Avila, JC Erise and Darlene Segura. Check out their fun, colorful and playful art is creatively expressed thorough digital artworks, t-shirts, toys, and sneakers at BlueWings Art Space located at 2nd floor Rafa's deli+café, Unit C 10 Xavierville Ave., Loyola Heights, QC for the whole month of April. The exhibit will be open from Monday – Saturday, 12NN – 10PM. For more info, please call 426-2970 or visit www.geocities.com/mon stermashplayground.

Blue Truth(s). Michel Herbert features 14 new paintings on view until April 12 at Ricco-Renzo Gallery. Call 898-2542 – 45 or visit www.riccorenzo.com for details.

Storytelling in Calligraphy. Presenting the works by businessman and master calligrapher Ong Bun Han. On view at the Yuchengco Museum this whole month of April. For more details, please call 889-1234 or email [email protected].

Portraits Equals To Stories. Artist Charlie Co shows his 9 outstanding artworks in his latest exhibit “Time + Space” at the Alliance Française de Manille. Artist’s reception shall be at Alliance Française de Manille’s Total Gallery on Monday, April 21, 2008. For more details, please contact 895-7441, 895-7585 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

Will Work 4 Food. Silverlens gallery invites everyone to the opening of Will Work 4 Food on April 24 at 6PM. Will Work 4 Food is an exhibit of photographs by Steve Tirona, to be curated by Malaysian curator Adeline Ooi. For more information, please visit www.silverlensphoto.com or email [email protected]

Anniversary Show. Artists-couples in history are special. The lists include Diego de Riviera & Frida Kalo, Danny Dallena & Julie Lluch, Juan&Isabel Aquilizan, Jayson Oliveria&Lena Cobangbang among others. Among them is The Syjucos, Cesare&Jeanmarie who are celebrating their 30th year anniversary of collaboration as a couple (their artists children have been making waves bringing more excitement to the local art scene) and as artists marks the event by holding a joint exhibit at the newly inaugurated Mag:net Ayala Avenue from April 4-29, 2008.

Pillow Talk at Silverlens Gallery. The exhibit features the culmination of Ringo Bunoan’s body of work using pillows. It gathers seminal and significant pieces, including installations, sound work, photographs, and light boxes. Pillow Talk was awarded the Silverlens foundation Completion Grant in 2007 and will run until April 19, 2008. There will also be a film screening of “This is Modern Art: Nothing Matters” on April 5. For more info, please visit www.silverlensphoto.com or email [email protected].

Hain: Memory Spreads. The exhibition features the International Wine and Food Society Manila Ladies Branch's donation of menu cards from 1900 to 1940. Commemorating historical events such as the banquet to honor William H. Taft, National Artist Guillermo Tolentino and the coronation of the image of Our Lady of the Rosary. Also features photographs and books from the Lopez Library Collection. Until April 8, 8AM to 5PM at the Lopez Memorial Museum, Pasig City. For more details, please call 631-2417 or email [email protected].

AnnTiu.Alchemy. Jewelry, furniture, and sculptures by Movement 8 member and internationally acclaimed furniture, home accessories, and jewelry designer Ann Tiukinhoy Pamintuan. The exhibit chronicles Pamintuan's transformative journey as an artist. From large scupltural pieces such as chairs, table, and home decor for which she is known for, Pamintuan moves to intimate jewelry, echoing the same organic flow. On view at the Yuchengco Museum for the whole month of March. For more details, call 889-1234 or email [email protected].

Through Australian Eyes. An exhibition of abstract and semi abstract photographs by Australian artist/photographer Henry Bateman that explores his experiences of living in the Philippines for the last 3 years. On view until April 4, 10AM -7PM, at the One Workshop Gallery, Makati City. For more details, please call 757-3916. Admission is free.

Dancers for International Dance Day. Using the body as their text, dance and writing, dancers explore ideas and thoughts to come up with intimate performances. Featuring artists from the Choreographers Network, World Dance Alliance-Philippines, as the closing event of Contemporary Dance Map 2008. On April 29, 7PM at Instituto Cervantes.

Tiesto. As part of the Asian Tour, DJ Tiesto plays in Manila on April 19 at the Alchemy Event Center. For VIP Tables, please call 633-0516 ext.106 and 0917-8861049 or visit www.tiestoalchemy.com.

Bounce for A Cause. Explicit Entertainment is inviting all of the dance enthusiasts in the metro for in this exciting fund raising party at the newly opened bar in QC, Dolce on April 30, 9PM. Groove to the beats of Manila’s own DJ of the Year 2005 (Rx 93 Flava) and 2006 Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards Club DJ awardee DJ SHORTY playing the hottest hip-hop and R&B club hits. Among the highlights of the night will be MC Likwid of the Los Indios Bravos and 2005 Club DJ of the Year winner DJ Kimosave will play the best of reggaeton and dancehall. Now, experience Hip-hop & House music like you’ve never felt before. For ticket inquiries, please call 929-1587 or email [email protected].