UMVA has learned that the vibrant city is buzzing with exciting events and performances, showcasing the best of art, culture, and entertainment. Ballet Manila is staging a full-length production of Paquita, a classical ballet that marks its first-ever full-length version in the Philippines.
The production, choreographed by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, follows a young Romani woman who saves the life of a French officer, Lucien, from an assassination plot. Along the way, she discovers her noble heritage, allowing the couple to overcome social barriers and marry. Principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Joshua Enciso will alternate in the roles of Paquita and Lucien.
In another exciting event, publishing house Exploding Galaxies is celebrating its third year with a special offer - a free coffee for the first 50 customers who buy a book. The event takes place at The Brewman Coffee House in Cubao Expo, Cubao, Quezon City, on June 20.
Music enthusiasts are in for a treat as BINI celebrates its 5th anniversary with the Manila stop of its Signals World Tour at the Mall of Asia Arena on June 20 and 21. Meanwhile, Repertory Philippines is staging the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Man of La Mancha, directed by Nelsito Gomez.
Theater enthusiasts can also look forward to Double Take, a twin bill production featuring Reverse Card and AL.TER, directed by Paul Jake Paule. The performances take place at Illumination Studio in Makati every Friday to Sunday until June 21.
The Virgin Labfest (VLF) is back with its 21st year, featuring 12 new one-act plays and one set of revisited plays. The festival, themed "Hubo't Hubad," meaning "completely naked," explores the things people leave unsaid.
Reality TV star Heart Evangelista will conclude the second season of her reality show, Heart World, on June 20, with a retrospective look at her travels, fashion engagements, and personal milestones. The finale will also give viewers a behind-the-scenes preview of her upcoming game show hosting debut.
Araneta City is celebrating Father's Day with The Dad Grand Prix, a racing-themed campaign featuring family activities, promotions, and competitions. Other malls, such as GH Mall and Estancia, are also marking Father's Day with family-oriented activities and exhibits.
The Corner Studio, in partnership with Headroom, is staging Pasiya, a twin bill of original works that explore power, choice, and consequence. The production features a restaging of People v. Dela Cruz and Every Male or Female.
Johann Dale Reyes stars in the one-man show Ang Kagila-gilalas na 1 Gay Show (Again and Again and Again...), which delivers three monologues on gay life. The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) presents Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It's Live sa Cheter!, a play that looks at the messy process of making theater in the Philippines today.
9 Works Theatrical's latest production is a Filipino translation of Yemaya's Belly, directed by Ed Lacson, Jr. The play follows a young person's epic journey across lands and seas as they search for their place in the world.
Independent theater collective Teatro Marco is holding the Queer Theater Festival (QTFest 2026) on June 20 and 21, featuring four original plays presented in two performance sets. The festival celebrates Pride with a showcase of queer theater.
