Stuff to Do (05/29/26)

Enjoy some laughs with Alex Calleja

MEGAWORLD CINEMAS is bringing a fresh live entertainment experience to Uptown Cinema with A Night of Unfiltered Comedy, featuring stand-up comedian Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew on May 29 at Uptown Cinema 2. Known for his quick wit, relatable humor, and viral comedy performances, Mr. Calleja is one of the most recognizable names in the local stand-up scene. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at P1,600, available via megaworldcinemas.com or at the Uptown Cinema ticket booth.

Go to a 2-for-1 performance

KHO-LAB Productions and Artist Playground stage Double Take, a twin bill production featuring Reverse Card and AL.TER, from May 29 to June 21. Both pieces are directed by Paul Jake Paule. Reverse Card, written by Chase Kyle Loza, follows a gay author who invites his former classmate and longtime bully to his home but then things take a sinister turn. AL.TER, written by Pablo Joaquin, follows an interior designer Al who returns to a department store filled with memories of his late partner, then he sees a stranger who looks exactly like him. Double Take runs from May 29 to June 21 at Illumination Studio, 2723 Sabio St., Corner Chino Roces Ave, Makati, with performances scheduled every Friday to Sunday at 8 p.m., and 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are priced at P1,500 and are available via Ticket2Me.

Watch Manila Carnival Queens at the Metropolitan Theater

TO CAP OFF National Heritage Month, the Manila Metropolitan Theater, in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Panasonic: Projector and Display, is presenting Manila Carnival Queens: Celebration of Filipino Womanhood. The play is written by Nicolas Pichay, directed by Rem Zamora, and set to original music by Vincent A. de Jesus. It aims to relive the story of Manila’s famous Carnival Queens and their significant contributions to Filipino society. The free performance will be held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on May 30, 7 p.m.

Join Ever Bilena’s EXO concert ticket giveaway

FILIPINO beauty brand Ever Bilena is hosting a VIP ticket giveaway for the Manila concert of K-pop boy group EXO. Running only until May 30, the raffle gives Filipino fans the chance to win seats to EXO Planet #6 EXhOrizon, particularly D-1 VIP B tickets or D-2 Box premium tickets. To join, fans need to purchase any Ever Bilena product worth P499 using the voucher code EVERXOXO at the brand’s official TikTok Shop (@everbilenaofficial).

Last chance to watch Master Class

THIS is the last weekend of the Philippine Opera Company’s staging of Terrence McNally’s Master Class, starring Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as opera singer Maria Callas. Directed by Jaime del Mundo, the performances are at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium of RCBC Plaza in Makati. Set during a series of public master classes at Juilliard in the 1970s, Master Class offers an intimate portrait of Maria Callas at the height of her myth and legacy. As she works with young opera singers, Ms. Callas relives the triumphs and heartbreaks of her storied career. The Philippine Opera Company last staged Master Class in 2010. This weekend’s performances are on Friday at 8 p.m., and Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m.

Get nostalgic with Jesus Christ Superstar

THE Olivier Award-winning production of the 1970s sung-through rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar is now playing at The Theatre at Solaire until May 31 as part of its major international tour. This weekend’s performances are on Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. This reimagined staging won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and the 2016 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. Featuring lyrics and music by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the production is directed by Timothy Sheader and choreographed by Drew McOnie. Jesus Christ Superstar recounts the final week leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas.

Last chance to enjoy a dance concert

THE Mari Dance Company has restaged its acclaimed production, a dance in a day in a dance by choreographer JM Cabling, with performances running until May 31 at the Doreen Black Box Theater, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City. The work unifies five distinct choreographic voices into a single performance that reflects the realities of dance making in the Philippines today. The full-length contemporary dance production brings these together to narrate the lives of dancers and choreographers. Four were developed through the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Choreographer’s Series and other dance programs. This weekend’s performances are on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available via maridance.com.

Attempt the Backrooms Breakout experience

AHEAD of the Philippine release of the horror film Backrooms, CreaZion Studios has launched “The Backrooms Breakout Immersive Experience,” a real-world horror escape room inspired by the viral phenomenon that terrified millions online. Running until June 7 at Shangri-La Plaza mall, the experience invites guests to navigate eerie yellow corridors, unsettling liminal spaces, and the psychological terror of being trapped inside the Backrooms. Guests may access the “Backrooms Breakout” by presenting a pre-purchased Backrooms movie ticket from Shangri-La Red Carpet Cinemas. Tickets may be purchased online or directly through the cinema box office. Guests may reserve slots in advance through the official booking website. Directed by Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, Backrooms opens exclusively in Philippine cinemas on June 3.

Watch supernatural horror movie Passenger

IN CINEMAS now is the new supernatural horror film Passenger, featuring a mysterious evil entity on a haunted highway. Directed by André Øvredal, it stars Lou Llobell, Jacob Scipio, and Oscar winner Melissa Leo. The characters they play will attempt to solve the mystery behind the entity that haunts unsuspecting travelers on the road at night, to put a stop to its reign of terror. Passenger is showing in Philippine cinemas nationwide.

Help unveil a Pride Month mural

ARANETA CITY in Quezon City will kick off Pride Month with the unveiling ceremony of the Free to be HUE mural, an expression of commitment to inclusivity, acceptance, and self-expression. With the goal of honoring the LGBTQIA+ community, the mural outside the New Frontier Theater along Gen. Roxas Avenue will be unveiled by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and members of the LGBTQIA+ on June 2, 11 a.m. As part of the unveiling, they will help paint the mural’s final touches to contribute to the shared artwork. The event kicks off the city’s Pride Month activities.

Listen to Lukas Graham’s new single

DANISH pop band Lukas Graham has announced their forthcoming studio album, Good Times, arriving Aug. 14 via Virgin Music Group. Built on reflection, heritage, and hard-won perspective, it leans into the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped frontman Lukas Forchhammer’s upbringing in Copenhagen. In the meantime, they released a new single “Second Chance,” an anthem that channels the communal spirit of celebration and renewal. It is out now on all digital music streaming platforms.

Listen to SHANNi’s new single

FILIPINO singer-songwriter SHANNi has dropped her latest single, “Teleserye,” via Sony Music Entertainment. Driven by conversational lyrics and emotional storytelling, the alt-pop track speaks of betrayal and manipulation in toxic relationships and friendships. It was written and co-produced by SHANNi with collaborators Max Cinco, Ezekiel Diaz, Dave Silonga, and Raine Roque. “Teleserye” is out now on all digital music streaming platforms.