Make plans for the weekend with a lineup of new openings, cultural happenings, and stories worth reading.
Weekends deserve more than just a reservation. We give our round-up of weekend happenings worth leaving the house for and what we think deserves attention. Because the best conversations often begin with a good story, we’ve also included pieces to spark fresh perspectives and conversations. Consider it your weekend companion—and your cultural guide to the good life. This November 6-8, 2026, make room for new collections, art exhibitions, and live performances, to name a few.
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What To Do From November 6-8, 2026
Big Bad Wolf Books 2026 (November 5 to 15, 2026)
WHAT: Big Bad Wolf Books returns to BGC from November 5 to 15, 2026, with books starting at ₱60 and discounts of up to 95%, offering a roster of bestselling titles, collectibles, and rare finds.
WHERE: Park Triangle Mall, BGC
Land Of Nod Pop-Up (November 6 to 8, 2026)
WHAT: Land of Nod returns for its third annual pop-up with a new collection of loungewear, sleepwear, and home goods.
WHERE: CLUBHOUSE Studio, 33 Polaris St., Poblacion, Makati
Watch Films As Part Of The 29th French Film Festival (November 6 to 30, 2026)
WHAT: Catch free screenings of 24 films at the French Film Festival, including new adaptations of Les Misérables and Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, alongside historical dramas, feminist stories, and animation.
WHERE: Select venues across Metro Manila, including SM Aura, SM City Manila, and Alliance Française de Manille
Blackbough At Alabang Town Center (Opening November 6, 2026)
WHAT: Blackbough officially opens its newest store at Alabang Town Center. Visit the new space, browse the latest collections, and try on your favorite Blackbough styles in person.
WHERE: UG Level, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City
Hotel Nightcap: A Haunted Evening In Intramuros (November 6, 9 PM to 2 AM)
WHAT: Nightcap Manila and Bacardí present an evening of cocktails, music, and dark glamour. Come dressed in haunted hotel glamour.
WHERE: Teatrillo, Intramuros, Manila
M 50 NOW: The Metropolitan Museum Of Manila Celebrates 50 Years
WHAT: The Metropolitan Museum of Manila marks a milestone with two exhibitions, Miniaturismo to Modernism: Philippine Art from the 19th Century to the 1960s and Alfonso Ossorio: In My End Is My Beginning.
WHERE: The Metropolitan Museum of Manila, 30th Street, Taguig
Friends At Function (November 7 to 8)
WHAT: A weekend gathering featuring exclusive releases, one-of-one pieces, live printing, coffee, and vinyl sets by a lineup of local creatives.
WHERE: Open Space, 3F YL Holdings Building, Legazpi Village, Makati
ADHIKA Candlelight Concert: Women In Pop At Discovery Primea (November 7 to 8)
WHAT: Discovery Primea and Oro Cultura present a candlelit concert featuring Four Score Quartet, performing songs by some of pop’s most beloved women, including Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. An optional dining experience at Tapenade is also available.
WHERE: Cervantes Ballroom, Discovery Primea, 6749 Ayala Avenue, Makati
Filipiñana Fundraiser Screening For Jorrybell Agoto (November 8, 2026)
WHAT: A special one-day screening of the critically-acclaimed Filipiñana, which aims to raise funds for the medical care of its actress Jorrybell Agoto. All proceeds will go to covering these expenses. Tickets are ₱2,000, and come with limited-edition film merchandise.
WHERE: Director’s Club 1, SM Aura, BGC
Food For Thought
“I Broke Up With My Friends So You Don’t Have To“ by MJ Calayan
Friendship breakups might just be worse than romantic breakups, but how do we really mourn and move on from the relationships we lose?
“We’re taught how to grieve romantic relationships through films, books, and entire genres built around heartbreak and healing. Friendships, on the other hand, are often framed as constants, the steady backdrop to everything else; we’re told to hold on to them, to keep them forever. But what happens when you can’t? This is the part we rarely talk about.”
What I Wish I Knew About Studying Abroad by Julianna Cabili
Studying abroad is an exercise in logistics, ego, and the recalibration of who you think you are.
“Before leaving, there are high school friends you swear will remain constants. You designate each other emergency contacts and schedule weekly visits in group chats. For some, that continuity holds. For many, it thins. Time zones complicate intimacy and new routines crowd out old rituals. You build a new life, and building requires space. Sometimes, that space is made by shedding what once felt nonnegotiable.”
Banner photo features “La Bella Feliz Y La Esclava Ciega” (1880) by Juan Luna, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Manila
Frequently Asked Questions
Some weekend highlights include Land of Nod’s annual pop-up at CLUBHOUSE Studio, the French Film Festival, and The Metropolitan Museum of Manila’s 50th anniversary exhibitions. Visitors can also attend Hotel Nightcap in Intramuros and Friends At Function at Open Space.
Land of Nod will showcase its latest loungewear, sleepwear, and home goods at CLUBHOUSE Studio, while Blackbough opens its newest store at Alabang Town Center. Friends At Function at Open Space will also feature exclusive releases, one-of-one pieces, and live printing by local creatives.
The Metropolitan Museum of Manila celebrates its 50th anniversary with Miniaturismo to Modernism: Philippine Art from the 19th Century to the 1960s and Alfonso Ossorio: In My End Is My Beginning. Film enthusiasts can also catch 24 screenings at the 29th French Film Festival, while music lovers can attend the ADHIKA Candlelight Concert at Discovery Primea.
The 29th French Film Festival offers free screenings of 24 films at select Metro Manila venues, including SM Aura and Alliance Française de Manille. For live music, the ADHIKA Candlelight Concert at Discovery Primea features Four Score Quartet performing songs by Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Visitors can explore the Metropolitan Museum of Manila’s 50th anniversary exhibitions, attend the 29th French Film Festival for free film screenings, or catch the ADHIKA Candlelight Concert at Discovery Primea. Those looking for a different kind of evening can also visit Hotel Nightcap in Intramuros for cocktails and music.
