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<div><br/></div><p>The calendar is packed, and we’re not complaining. Whether you’re in the mood for Michelin-starred omakase, award-winning theater, a German film binge, or even a nostalgic bite of fried chicken for P5, this week’s lineup is a full-on feast for the senses. Here’s what’s worth stepping out for:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Dine with Chef Nobu himself</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760325994897558864722_1124561813118341_6810930626572904737_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong>The unmistakable rhythm of Nobu-style dining fills City of Dreams Manila as world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa returns for a two-night culinary event that celebrates his signature fusion of Japanese precision and Peruvian soul. “The Art of Omakase” on October 13 features a seven-course tasting menu with sake pairings, live jazz, and Nobu classics like Yellowtail Jalapeño and A5 Wagyu Tenderloin. The October 14 “Canapé Night” takes on a looser vibe with bite-sized signatures, lo-fi lounge beats, and handcrafted cocktails. October 13–14 at Nobu Manila, City of Dreams Manila.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Celebrate harmony at ‘Echoes of Croatia in the Philippines’</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760335674356FCA Posters 2024-2025 - JM.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Experience a cultural bridge through music as 14-year-old Filipina prodigy and Croatia’s Got Talent 2023 winner Chriztel Renae Aceveda performs alongside acclaimed Croatian artists Blanka Tkalčić (mezzo-soprano) and Danijel Oto (pianist). Presented by the Far Eastern University Center for the Arts with the soon-to-open Embassy of Croatia in Manila, this free concert celebrates shared artistry and friendship through song. October 14, 3 p.m. at the FEU Auditorium, Far Eastern University, Manila. Admission is free.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Answer the call in &#x27;Black Phone 2&#x27;</strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6lUhk0ewr0?si=Iy-DziWRMWSoF2uZ" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The phone is ringing again in this follow-up to the 2022 horror hit from Blumhouse. Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames return for another round of supernatural suspense in &quot;Black Phone 2,&quot; as evil refuses to stay dead and new nightmares come calling. In cinemas nationwide starting October 15.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Applaud the next generation of maestros with the MSO</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760335787596FB_IMG_1760139977269.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Witness the future of Philippine classical music as the winners of the 2025 Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Concerto Competition take the stage. Eleven young soloists — some as young as 10 — will perform works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Lalo, Liszt, and more, accompanied by the MSO under the baton of Jeffrey Solares. The revived competition continues a legacy that has launched icons like Cecile Licad and Raul Sunico. October 15, 7:30 p.m. at GSIS Theater, Pasay City.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Catch the best of German cinema at KinoFest 2025</strong></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760326061878From October 16 to 19, Shangri-La Plaza’s Red Carpet Cinemas treats cinephiles to Kinofest.png" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong>The Goethe-Institut’s annual film festival returns with a fresh slate of contemporary German films, from provocative documentaries to heartfelt dramas. Highlights include &quot;Riefenstahl, &quot;opening October 16 with a Q&amp;A featuring producer Sandra Maischberger, and &quot;Stories Across Continents,&quot; a showcase of Filipino shorts tackling climate change through myth, love, and displacement. October 16–19 at Shangri-La Plaza Red Carpet Cinemas.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Level up your marketing game at DigiCon 2025</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760326133576PR Photo - DMAP DigiCon 2025 event poster.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong>Now on its 10th year, the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines gathers over 2,000 industry movers for this year’s Digital Congress. Expect keynotes from Facebook and SpaceX alum Dex Hunter-Torricke and DICT Secretary Henry Aguda, as they unpack the future of communication and personalization in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. October 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Manila Marriott Hotel, Pasay City.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Savor the fire and flavor at Discovery Primea</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760325693079555586475_18524422006058029_2596858619039319755_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong>Discovery Primea presents &quot;Elements of Flavor: Embers &amp; Essence,&quot; a two-night, three-chef collaboration led by Chefs Luis Chikiamco, Robby Goco, and Jayjay Sycip. The progressive tasting menu melds Asian refinement with Mediterranean warmth, supported by spirit pairings and a cause — part of the proceeds go to Visayas earthquake relief via the Philippine Red Cross. October 16–17 at Discovery Primea, Makati.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Indulge at Solaire North’s four-hands dinner</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/1760325505359[Photo 1] Chef Joel Manchia (Finestra) and Chef Cristian Asato (Yakumi).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></strong>Two of Solaire North’s top dining destinations, Finestra and Yakumi, unite for &quot;The Code of Umami,&quot; a six-course tasting that bridges Italian and Japanese sensibilities. Chefs Joel Manchia and Cristian Asato craft a dialogue of flavor, harmony, and contrast in this one-night-only collaboration. Guests can extend the evening with cocktails at Skybar right after. October 17 at Finestra, Solaire Resort North.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Experience a new &#x27;Dedma&#x27;</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760325577099552381966_1452245020238696_1838824273869398802_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong>The twin bill that had audiences raving returns for 10 performances only. &quot;Let’s Do Lunch,&quot; directed by Maribel Legarda, stars Issa Litton, Naths Everett and Ash Nicanor, while &quot;The Foxtrot,&quot; directed by Paul Alexander Morales, features Jackie Lou Blanco and Royce Cabrera. Expect what Theater Fans Manila called “gorgeously raw and compellingly choreographed” theater. October 17–26 at Mirror Studio Theatre.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Take a seat for &#x27;3 Upuan&#x27; </strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17603252830793-Upuan-poster.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong>Guelan Varela-Luarca’s acclaimed play returns for its fourth staging — this time with an all-new cast: Paolo O’Hara, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Cris Pasturan. Exploring time, grief, and family through siblings awaiting their father’s passing, &quot;3 Upuan&quot; remains an intimate meditation on love and loss. Only 60 seats per show. October 17–19 and 24–26, 7 p.m. at Ateneo Art Gallery, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Relive tradition with Max’s P5 fried chicken</strong></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760325265520558150371_1241443024695948_2279661498123869269_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> </strong>For one nostalgic day, Max’s brings back the 1945 price of its iconic Fried Chicken —j ust P5 for half a spring chicken, with rice or rolls and a drink. The catch: cash only, dine-in only, and one per guest. It’s a bite of history you can literally pay for with a coin. October 18, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Max’s Scout Tuazon, Quezon City.</div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Celebrate eight years of IAM Worldwide</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17603258875361000071396.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><p>IAM Worldwide goes big for its 8th anniversary with &quot;DOMIN8,&quot; a massive arena celebration headlined by K-drama superstar Ji Chang-wook and rising K-pop group NTX. Local pride BINI joins the lineup to round out a night of music, movement, and milestones for the Filipino-owned wellness brand. October 19, 5 p.m. at SM Mall of Asia Arena.</p>

<p>Whether you’re in the mood for Michelin-starred omakase, award-winning theater, a German film binge, or even a nostalgic bite of fried chicken for P5, this week’s lineup is a full-on feast for the senses.</p>

Whether you’re in the mood for Michelin-starred omakase, award-winning theater, a German film binge, or even a nostalgic bite of fried chicken for P5, this week’s lineup is a full-on feast for the senses.

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