Goodbye, May, and hello, June! We’re ready to kick off another month with renewed social energy and realigned goals, which these upcoming events will help us fulfill.
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The first of every new month always offers clean slates and fresh starts to partake in. As we gear up for major special occasions throughout June, such as Pride Month and Father’s Day, to name a few, there’s no better time than now to take on new experiences that’ll spruce up your monthly recaps and reflections.
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If you’re a thrill-seeker at heart who’s always on the lookout for must-try activities, then you’ve come to the right place. Our latest lineup of exciting ganaps across Metro Manila offers plenty of opportunities to stay productive, pick up new hobbies, hone your craft, and explore creative avenues outside your comfort zone.
From whimsical art exhibits to must-watch basketball tournaments, there’s a special event for everyone to join this week. Which ones will you show up to? Take your pick from our list below!
Double Take: A Twin Bill Featuring Reverse Card and AL.TER
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Kho-Lab Productions is going to great lengths this month to amplify Filipino voices through theatre, music, and interdisciplinary work. Their latest twin bill, Double Take, strives to fulfill that goal with two original stories that highlight love, vulnerability, and the multitudes of our relationships with others.
The Double Take Twin Bill’s Reverse Card and AL.TER run from May 29 to June 21, 2026, at Illuminations Studio, Makati City.
Learn Over Drinks by Think Responsibly
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Get ready for a night full of wisdom, curiosity, and culture with Think Responsibly at the social club’s latest Learn Over Drinks session. Great drinks and even greater company await you on June 6, 2026, as historian Dr. Xiao Chua and honey connoisseur Jem Rosales-Centeno invite us to their insightful conversations.
Whether you’ve always wondered what shapes the taste of honey, or wish to revisit the Philippine history lessons you learned in school, Think Responsibly’s Learn Over Drinks get-together is the place to be this weekend.
SPEED’s Gang Called Speed Concert in Manila
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Australian hardcore punk band SPEED is visiting Manila for the first time this month as part of its Gang Called Speed Asia Tour. On June 9, 2026, the group will rock our worlds at the Aster Events Place in Mandaluyong City, where they’ll share the stage with up-and-coming Filipino rock acts.
Tickets for SPEED’s show in Manila cost ₱1,500 online and ₱2,000 at the door.
The Red Bull Half Court National Final
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Basketball and streetball fans are in for a treat next week with the Red Bull Half Court National Final, happening on June 13, 2026, at Bigger Pictures, Mandaluyong City. Expect high stakes, fast-paced plays, and action-packed moments rooted in the tournament’s puso sa kanto energy.
The Winding Trails Exhibit by Southville International School and Colleges
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Are you in dire need of a breather, or perhaps a change of scenery that lets you break away from reality? Then look no further. From June 15 to 21, 2026, Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) will shine the spotlight on its fourth-year Multimedia students at their upcoming exhibit, Winding Trails.
This culminating project highlights the batch’s growth and individuality through a diverse range of artworks exploring the theme “At Your Own Pace.” Every detail is a resonant reminder that there’s no harm in slowing down and taking breaks, especially in a world where survival is our default way of living.
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Which events are you looking forward to the most this month? Sound off and share your picks with us in the comments below!
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