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Happening this weekend: Hot air balloon festival in Albay, FitStreet 2024, and more

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<div><span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1714641839229weekends.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em>Handout</em></span><em> </em></span></span></span></div><p>Here are some events that you can check out this weekend.</p><div><strong>&#x27;Ang Tangi Kong Ikaw&#x27; concert</strong></div><p>The Far Eastern University (FEU) Center for the Arts and Far Easter University Bamboo Band (FBB) will present a concert titled &quot;Ang Tangi Kong Ikaw&quot; this weekend.</p><p>The free concert, which will be held at 6 p.m. on May 4 at the FEU Auditorium, will feature some of the most renowned kundiman or Philippine art songs from the past decades under the supervision of artistic director Norberto Cads Jr.</p><p>More details are available on FBB&#x27;s Facebook page. </p><div><strong>Cinco de Mayo at Bonifacio South Street</strong></div><p>Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in partnership with Patron and a roster of Bonifacio South Street&#x27;s resto-bars.</p><p>From 5 to 10 p.m. on May 4, visitors can enjoy food, drinks, and festive fun with a live DJ, Mariachi Band, and dancers. Entrance is free for all, with early birds getting a free drink.</p><p>Participating establishments include Bolero, Cochi, Tartufo, Wong Place, and Wantusawa. More details are available on BGC&#x27;s social media pages. </p><div><strong>Craft Beer Fest</strong></div><p><strong></strong>Engkanto Brewery is bringing Craft Beer Fest 2024 this May 3 and 4 at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.</p><p>Joining Engkanto at the festival are ten local craft breweries from different parts of the country: Boondocks Brewing, Bulul Brewery, Cubao X Brewery, Elias Wicked Ales &amp; Spirits, El Deposito Brewery, Mitchell&#x27;s Backyard Brewery, Monkey Eagle Brewery, Nipa Brew, Papa Bolo, and Treeline Ales. </p><p>They will hold beer tasting masterclasses during the two-day event, and visitors can also approach them at the booths to boost their knowledge on craft beers.</p><p>Traditional tattoo artists from the Kalinga highlands will also hold a special tattoo session. Adding their distinct musical beats are funk singer-songwriter Marga <span>Jayy, seventies funk band Alyson, serenading duo Leanne &amp; Naara, and indie soloist Elton Clark. </span></p><div><span>Rounding out the excitement are l</span><span>ocal chefs, brands, and entrepreneurs ready to serve their offerings to the crowd. </span><span>Entrance to the event is free. </span></div><div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(34, 34, 34);text-align:start;text-indent:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong>FitStreet 2024</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>BGC is bringing back its fitness fest this May 3 to 5. FitStreet 2024 will feature nearly 60 brand partners hosting free workouts, demos, and talks highlighting the importance of a 360º mind-body connection.</p><p>G-Force, who is set to open their newest branch at Bonifacio Stopover, will be hosting K-pop classes during the event. NEXTGEN EMS Fitness will also hold a 20-minute Electric Muscle Stimulation workout from May 4 to 5. </p><p>Other activities include F45 Training&#x27;s high-intensity exercises; Bonifacio South Street-based Spartans Boxing Club&#x27;s boxing classes for kids and Grand Ice Bath on May 5; and Little Champs Push Bike Race for kids and Will&#x27;s Warriors Bootcamp on May 4 and 5. </p><p>More details are available on BGC&#x27;s social media pages.</p><div><strong>Henry Moodie in Manila</strong></div><p>Singer Henry Moodie will hold a free busking session on May 4 at MOA Sky, Level 3, Entertainment Mall. </p><p>He will also participate in an exclusive meet and greet and question and answer with select fans who have been supportive of his music journey since day 1. </p><p>Moodie is known for his single &quot;drunk text,&quot; which peaked at number 1 on streaming platforms in Malaysia and Indonesia, and charted across Southeast Asia. The track also had notable covers from NCT member Chenle, Paolo of Ben&amp;Ben, and Paolo Sandejas. </p><p>Admission to the event is free. </p><div><strong>Hot air balloon festival in Albay</strong></div><p>From May 3 to 5, the old Legazpi Airport in Albay will transform into a vibrant playground for a hot air balloon festival. </p><p><strong></strong>The event, dubbed &quot;A Weekend of Everything that Flies,&quot; takes inspiration from renowned hot air balloon festivals, particularly in Clark, Pampanga and the daily flights of Cappadocia, Turkey. </p><p>Attendees can anticipate an array of hot air balloons from Brazil, United Kingdom, United States, and Belgium, among others. The Global Stars aerobatic team will also dazzle spectators with aircraft stunts, accompanied by daytime smoke trails and nighttime pyrotechnics. </p><p>The festivities will continue with drone light shows, fireworks displays, and the Night Glow, where hot air balloons illuminate the evening sky to synchronized music. Throughout the event, visitors can explore exhibitions featuring paramotors, kites, FPV drones, ultralight planes, and car drifters.</p><p>The event is organized by the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF), which is known for its annual airshow in Clark, Pampanga and New Clark City in Tarlac. More details are available on PIHABF&#x27;s social media pages.</p><div><strong>Mireio Sunday brunch with Whispering Angel</strong></div><p>Raffles Makati is holding an exclusive brunch experience in collaboration with beloved rosé brand Whispering Angel this May 5.</p><p>The hotel&#x27;s Mireio restaurant will serve dishes designed to pair with Whispering Angel&#x27;s offerings, such as Pink Tasmanian Salmon Coulibiac and Roasted Turkey Breast with Homemade Cranberry Sauce, in addition to a raw bar and a curated selection of seafood.</p><p>Diners can also enjoy the house sounds of DJ Eva Smalls, who will be playing live all afternoon. To reserve a table, call (02) 8555-9840.</p><div><strong>Winedrop&#x27;s Wine and Mezcal Tasting Flight </strong></div><p>Winedrop Makati is holding an exclusive Wine and Mezcal Tasting Flight from 7 p.m. onwards on Saturday, May 4, in honor of Cinco de Mayo. </p><p>The event will feature Demuerte Wines and Sieste Misterios Doba Yej Mezcal, with the rate at P1,490 per person. </p><p>To reserve a spot, contact (0905) 370-0499.</p>