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<p>The week ahead is stacked — and we mean stacked. From powerhouse concerts and star-studded ballet to K-pop fandom highs, steak feasts, and theater must-sees, your calendar’s about to get deliciously crowded. Here’s what’s worth stepping out (or staying in) for:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>1. Watch Lani Misalucha in concert</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755487758037533423049_122128450094912455_6052641261874196358_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Asia’s Nightingale shares the stage with the Manila Symphony Orchestra for the first time in Still Lani. Expect soaring vocals, lush orchestration, and a special guest lineup including Ben&amp;Ben, Leanne &amp; Naara, and Shaira Opsimar. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration that promises both spectacle and heart. August 21, 8 p.m., The Theatre at Solaire. </p><div><strong>2. Brace yourself for fiery finale of &#x27;Demon Slayer&#x27;</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2eQFygoJBZI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>The long-awaited Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie hits local screens, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown between the Corps and Muzan Kibutsuji. Anime fans are bracing for breathtaking visuals and the emotional climax of Tanjiro’s journey. Opens August 20 in cinemas.</p><div><strong>3. Take time to reflect with &#x27;Life of Chuck&#x27;</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dOyXdwXt8d4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>From Mike Flanagan (&quot;The Haunting of Hill House&quot;) comes a genre-bending Stephen King adaptation starring Tom Hiddleston. It’s a meditation on life, love, and legacy that could be one of the year’s sleeper hits. Opens August 20, exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas.</p><div><strong>4. Check out Fogo de Chão </strong></div><div><strong><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/1755486868271Fogo Experience Picanha (1) copy.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>Meat lovers, rejoice. The famed Brazilian churrascaria opens its first Philippine outpost, offering all-you-can-eat fire-grilled meats carved tableside plus its signature Market Table. With premium cuts and South American wines, this is the feast Manila carnivores have been waiting for. From P3,200 per person. Opens August 18, Glorietta 4, Makati. </div><div><strong>5. Be charmed by Park Bo-gum at fan meeting</strong></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flivenationph%2Fvideos%2F1804742423770119%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The “Reply 1988” and When Life Gives You Tangerines star returns to Manila for the Be With You tour. His warm charm and screen-to-stage presence are sure to make it another unforgettable night for Filipino fans. August 22, Mall of Asia Arena.</p><div><strong>6. Catch Ballet Manila’s grand Don Quixote</strong></div><div><strong> <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/1755487063454Ballet Manila_Mariinsky Ballet superstars Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova lead Ballet Manila&#x27;s Don Quixote in a historic Philippine debut_photo1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong></div><p>As part of its Pearl Year season finale, Ballet Manila stages &quot;Don Quixote&quot; with Mariinsky Ballet stars Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova. Expect fireworks of technique and artistry in this vibrant classic of the ballet repertoire. August 22–24, Aliw Theater, Pasay.</p><div><strong>7. Discover pickleball at Circuit Makati</strong></div><p>Game on! Rally with fellow enthusiasts at Ayala Malls Circuit’s Pickleball Academy sessions. It’s a perfect way to break a sweat, meet fellow players, and discover why pickleball is the fastest-growing sport worldwide. August 18–22, Activity Center, Ayala Malls Circuit.</p><div><strong>8. Get energized as Highlight rides again</strong></div><div><strong><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/17554880410571751031586607photo_2025-06-27_21-39-14.webp" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Photo from Highlight&#x27;s X account</em></span></span></span></strong>K-pop boy group Highlight (formerly Beast) returns with their “Ride or Die” tour. Fans can look forward to a mix of their iconic hits and fresh tracks from their latest comeback. August 23, New Frontier Theater.</div><div><strong>9. Watch Yoon Sanha take solo spotlight</strong></div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:560px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1950451296361759217&amp;lang=en&amp;maxWidth=560px&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-08-18T04%3A06%3A53.059593%3A24341432-80c5-457f-b474-44ecb78e8d2c%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=e55291fb019cda9e0f9524d308d125fe9c681517&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:550px;height:996px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="1950451296361759217"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>ASTRO’s Yoon Sanha takes the stage for his first solo Manila fan concert Prism: From Y to A. The young idol brings both new music and fan-favorite energy in a milestone show for Arohas. August 24, SM North EDSA Skydome.</p><div><strong>10. Revisit Virgin Labfest XX </strong><strong><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/1755487107814VLFXX HINOG - &#x27;MOMMY G&#x27; (Photo by_ Orly Daquipil).JPG" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A scene from &#x27;Mommy G.&#x27; <em>Orly Dipasupil</em></span></span></span></strong>Couldn’t catch it the first time? VLF’s 20th year gets an encore with three crowd-favorite plays in a special one-night-only run. &quot;Minating ni Mariah ang Manto ng Mommy ni Mama Mary&quot; by Eljay Castro Deldoc, &quot;Mommy G&quot; by Jobert Grey Landeza and &quot;Presidential Suite #2&quot; by Siege Malvar. It’s theater at its freshest — raw, daring, and unafraid to provoke. August 21, CCP Blackbox Theater.</div><div><strong>11. Rock with Chito Mirand at Hard Rock Cafe</strong></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/1755487171152Chito BG Banner v1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Parokya ni Edgar’s frontman strips it down for an acoustic set of PME and OPM classics. Expect singalongs, nostalgia, and the signature humor that made Miranda a household name. August 20, Hard Rock Café Manila, S’Maison.</p><div><strong>12. Celebrate QC Day with flavors (and cashbacks)</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755487335295foodpanda QC Day.png" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><p>August 19 marks Quezon City Day, a holiday celebrating Manuel L. Quezon’s legacy with a well-earned midweek break for QCitizens. Make it sweeter with foodpanda’s one-day-only FOODTRIP voucher: 50% cashback (up to ₱500) with a minimum order of ₱399 — the perfect excuse to feast without leaving home.</p><div><strong>13. Cheer for your favorite choirs</strong></div><p>The 6th Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival gathers 35 choirs from the Philippines and abroad for five days of breathtaking harmony. Beyond competition, it’s a true celebration of cultural exchange through song. August 20–24, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University.</p><div><strong>14. Last chance to see &#x27;Side Show&#x27;</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755487949316534152312_18519885850058196_8403385833224584779_n-1.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>By popular demand, the musical on real-life conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton adds two more shows. With powerhouse performances and heart-tugging music, this rare gem of a musical is worth catching twice. August 24, Power Mac Center Spotlight, Circuit Makati.</p><div><strong>15. Pause for Pinter&#x27;s &#x27;Betrayal&#x27; in Filipino</strong></div><div><strong><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/1755487807957Kaliwaan.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>Loy Arcenas directs Kaliwaan, Guelan Varela-Luarca’s Filipino translation of Harold Pinter’s &quot;Betrayal&quot; — a piercing take on love, trust, and desire. Intimate and unflinching, it’s theater that cuts close to the bone. August 22–31, The Mirror Theater Studio, Makati.</div><div><strong>16. Partake of Anzani Alfonso&#x27;s food and wine pairing</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:300px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755499777920image0.jpeg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>Savor an unforgettable evening of fine dining and discovery as Anzani Alfonso unveils a five-course culinary journey paired with a top-tier Napa Valley wine flight curated by a master sommelier for P4,900 nett. Highlights include the introduction of Melbourne prime meat, intimate fireside chats in the wine cellar, and pairings designed to delight both seasoned connoisseurs and curious enthusiasts. August 21, 5:30 p.m., at Anzani Alfonso Wine Cellar.</div>

<p>From K-pop highs to steak feasts, fiery anime finales, and a sweet QC Day midweek break — this week’s lineup is packed with reasons to step out (or stay in). Where are you headed first?</p>

From K-pop highs to steak feasts, fiery anime finales, and a sweet QC Day midweek break — this week’s lineup is packed with reasons to step out (or stay in). Where are you headed first?

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