Featuring Unadulterated House & Electro by DJs Marc Naval & Manolet Dario. Doors will open at 12 midnight for this weekend. On Saturday, July 3 at Republiq, The Plaza Resorts World Manila, Newport City Pasay City. For inquiries and reservations, please contact 0917-8807827.

Dutch legend and honorary Pinoy Ferry Corsten never fails to deliver an awe-inspiring show. Bigfish’s Innovation Black at A-Venue was truly a momentous event where the spin master reunited with his Filipino followers. He gave them the entire sonic experience the way only a true master can.

Featuring live performances by Taken By Cars, Chico Cristobal with Manolet Dario. On Wednesday, March 3, 9PM at Encore Fly.

Last week, the hippest, hottest nightspot in the metro opened its doors to Manila’s discerning party populace.  Located in the space formerly occupied by Temple Bar in Greenbelt 2. Izakaya - sushi, sake, speakeasy is a chic talkbar with a sumptuous selection Japanese cuisine and over 15 kinds of sake, from sparkling to unfiltered, sweet to dry.

Owned by nightlife staples, Marco De Guzman, Distillery’s Raj Sadhwani, Ivan Zalameda, Premier DJ Manolet Dario, and Erik Cua and GP Reyes of Encore/Member’s Only, it came as no surprise that the launch became a roaring convergence of Manila Society’s beautiful young crowd.

The bar’s interiors and al Fresco area were filled to capacity as guests danced to the tunes of DJ Bombi Balquiedra and sampled refreshing sake mixers like Lemon Grass Sake, Cucumber Lychee, Watermelon Mint, Sangria Sake and the sure to be famous signature drink: the Izakaya Martini.

The very chill and relaxing atmosphere is detailed with Japanese roof tiles, tatami mats and woven rope to give it an authentic Japanese feel. It also has two private rooms, one…

What is Sinulog you ask? Depending on what kind of person you are, there are two very different answers to that question. Being one of the grandest and most colorful festivals in the Philippines, people anticipate the celebration in the Queen City during daytime or nighttime.

Earlier, there’s a street parade, which features participants in bright colored costumes dancing to the rhythm of drums, trumpets and native gongs. A day before the parade, the Fluvial Procession is held at dawn through the channel between Mandaue City and Mactan Island with a statue of the Sto. Niño carried on a pump boat decked with hundreds of flowers and candles. The procession ends at the Basilica where a re-enactment of the Christianizing (that is, the acceptance of Roman Catholicism) of Cebu is performed. On the feast day at the Basilica del Sto. Niño church, the Cardinal celebrates a Pontifical Mass with the assistance of several bishops of Cebu. Most devotees go to the Basilica to attend the mass before heading out to the streets to watch the parade.

Although…

Four Phenomenal Nights. One Venue. One Tribe. One Celebration. Only at VUDU.

On January 14, Thursday— Deja Vudu Thursday presents The Band Night Edition featuring the up-and-coming Purple Helmets. Quench your thirst for the good ol’ vibe from the good ol’ VUDU days. Expect to hear a lot from The Doors, Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Cure, Billy Idol and a lot more. No door fee and no dress code.

On January 15, Friday—Tag Asia, the country’s premiere privilege membership club presents the country’s top mashup DJ Skratchmark LIVE at Vudu. Be a part of TAG. You’re IT! Tag members get in for free. With the region’s best: Marlon Orellano + Maxie Perez at the Prive’. Dresscode: Style code enforced.

On January 16, Saturday– For the love of House (of Vudu). The godfathers of house music and club culture in the country bring you house, chillout, dance, new age and electronica music at the Main Room with Kutlyfe and Krizz Bones at Prive’. Featuring NBK’s Manolet Dario and Bombi Balquiedra with guitar marvel Chico Cristobal plus…

After the big gatherings and reunions that happened over the past month, it is about time to renew ties with your closest buds that you only had the chance to connect with lately. Let’s just forget about the huge crowds and the blasting music for now, but rather think of intimate settings. Because we just discovered two newly opened dining venues that is perfect for your small bonding experience.

Izakaya Sake Bar
G/F Greenbelt 2 Ayala Center Makati
757-5113

Apparently Japanese restos aren’t all about sushi and sashimi, but also revolves around their traditional rice wine beverage–sake. Then came along Izakaya, a newly opened Japanese themed restaurant cum Sake Bar that offers a modern take on our well-loved Japanese cuisine.

“I have always been interested in Japanese culture. I even went to Japan for the first time last year and got me inspired to put up this place,” said club maven and restaurateur Erik Cua. With such articulate enthusiasm for all things Japanese, it is no wonder that he together with his other business partners GP Reyes, Ivan Zalameda, Raj…

Of course, what’s the best way to usher in 2010 than to paint the town red. We’ve gathered the hippiest dance spots to welcome the New Year with a bang!

Big Shebang at The Establishment

Featuring renowned masters of the deck–Manolet Dario and Nicky Jurado. For reservations, please call 502-7000 and 0917-8953332, email eventsandlifestylemanila@gmail.com or log on to www.establishment.com.ph.

Lokallooper.com’s Sunrise Annual 2010

Greet the first Sunrise of the New Year this Thursday, December 31, 11PM at TGIF, Bonifacio High Street. Featuring Electronic Mix Maestros–Manolet “Papi” Santos, Gutsy Au, Marie Garcia,Mark Nicosia,Jerome Cura,Yoshi Uy, Bing Reyes,Luke Orbos and Inkee Hidalgo.

The New Year Experience

With music by Funk Avy, Emil Angeles, and Martin Atayde. On Thursday, December 31, 9PM at Suite (Formerly Cuisine). For reservations, please call 0917-8807827 or 0917-7707326.

New Years Party @ Ascend

Join the Big Countdown at the main room with Hype Manila & DJ Shorty;at the International VIP Lounge with Jamir Brothers and at the Skye Affair with Vibe Entertainment and Kevin Cabanban.
For more inquiries, please text 0917-7775476 or email reserve@clubascend.com.

Happy Nu Vo Year

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2010 with…

A natural phenomenon based on the fact that the Earth’s atmosphere acts a little like the glass of a greenhouse, allowing the heat of the sun to enter, then capturing it. On December 19, Encore Superclub will be that greenhouse. It will be time for all of us to pay tribute to Mother Earth and all it’s glory. Featuring Manolet Dario, Bombi Balquiedra, Jon Naval, Marc Naval, Anthony Santiago, Jed Dario, David Jacob, Raji Mata and Paolo Maralit. For more information, please 0920-9389005.

Embassy Fly regulars were clothed in a new style of music as Charina Sarte, Robbie Carmona and Rhett Eala took turns in creating house mash up music during the Fashion in the Mix event brought to you by Hennessy VSOP Cognac. While the 2nd Fashion in the Mix staged by Global One had performances by Stephen Ku and MC Pao Avila. Such collaborations were very much in line with the Hennessy Global Art of Mixing wherein the mixing of the performance were in tune with the different mixes. Aside from the music, the night overflowed with a refreshing concoction of fresh and stylish mixes from ginger ale to cranberry juice and apple juice all combined with Hennessy.