Silverlens Manila is hosting two new art exhibitions from July 25 to August 22, showcasing the latest works of Catalina Africa and Ayka Go. The venue, located at 2263 Chino Roces Avenue in Makati, will display Africa’s series titled “Mirrors, Merging,” which explores interior landscapes and the gradual dissolution of personal terrain through recurring motifs such as a steadfast tree and tranquil water. Go’s collection, “Small Vast Things,” shifts from her traditional paper forms to paintings and paper cocoon sculptures inspired by microscopic views of butterfly wings, emphasizing structural color and natural transformation.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines has launched the third season of its National Theater Live program, running from July 2026 to July 2027. Beginning July 28, screenings will occur at the Ayala Greenbelt cinema in Makati, Ayala Vertis North in Quezon City, and Ayala Nuvali in Laguna, with venues rotating on August 25. The season opens with Peter Morgan’s “The Audience,” depicting private meetings between Queen Elizabeth II and her prime ministers, and Suzie Miller’s “Inter Alia,” a drama about a woman balancing professional success with personal expectations.
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s dance majors and alumni will present a 90‑minute performance titled “Embers to Emergence: Embodied Journeys of Becoming.” The show, directed and co‑choreographed by Gab Nipales, examines how lived experience informs choreography. It will be staged at the 5F Theater on July 31 at 6 p.m. and August 1 at 4 p.m., with tickets priced at P350.
Ballet Manila is bringing the classic “La Bayadère” to Philippine audiences this August, featuring principal dancers Renata Shakirova and Kimin Kim from the Mariinsky Ballet. Performances will take place at the Aliw Theater on August 14 at 8 p.m., and on August 15 and 16 at 5 p.m., offering a chance to see world‑class talent in a local setting.
The Cultural Center’s Artist Training Division has opened applications for the fourth cohort of its Kabataang Gitarista program, which offers free weekly classical guitar instruction to high‑school students in the National Capital Region. Candidates must be in grades 7 to 9, commit to Saturday training sessions, and bring a nylon‑stringed guitar. Applications close on August 25, with auditions scheduled for August 29.
In December, the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati will stage “The Nutcracker” for the first time, featuring dancers from Ballet Manila and Steps Dance Studio. The production, set to run from December 11 to 13, will feature set and costume design by Gino Gonzales and lighting by Monino Duque, with choreography led by Jeffrey Espejo. Tickets are available through the theater’s official distribution channels.
