July Events and Happenings

Rika Sioson July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 0 Comments conventions, events

It’s July, so get ready for a whole month of geeky, nerdy, and fun-filled events! There are musicals, lip-sync battles, video games, conventions, and so much more. It’s definitely going to be a month packed with so much to do!

Grab your family and friends and make sure you don’t miss any of these events!

Whole Month Events

Disney’s Newsies – The Broadway Musical
They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines! Hot off the press, the Tony Award-winning musical Disney’s Newsies hits Manila this July!
Weekends of July
Globe Iconic Store BHS Ampitheater
Click here for ticket information

Kinky Boots
KINKY BOOTS, the winner of every major Best Musical award, including the Tony, the Grammy and London’s Olivier Award, is coming to Manila!
Based on true life events, KINKY BOOTS is a humorous story about Charlie, a struggling shoe factory owner and Lola, a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, the unlikely pair begins a story with sturdy stilettos different from any the world has ever seen.
Weekends of July
Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza, Makati
Click here for ticket information.

EigaSai 2017
Eiga Sai celebrates its 20th year with 20 films! This year, three films will be offered in Filipino dub, and fan favorite films from the past Eiga Sai screenings will also be shown.
July 7-16
Shang-ri La Cinema Complex, Mandaluyong
P100 per screening

July Events

GameCon 2017
GameCon Philippines is a 2-day gaming convention and exhibit taking place at the Megatrade Hall 2, 5th Floor of Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.
We will be showcasing the latest games and providing an opportunity for gamers to meet others who share their passion. Whether you are interested in video games, eSports, tabletop games, virtual reality or play testing new creations, GameCon has something for everyone.
July 7-9, 10AM onwards
Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall
P200/One Day; P300/Two Days

REV MAJOR Philippines
REV MAJOR is a two-day fighting game event where the best players in the region come to Manila to test their mettle against the best the Philippines has to offer. It is also home to the Tekken 7 Asia-Pacific Masters, part of the Tekken World Tour (TWT).
July 8-9
PowerMac Circuit Spotlight, Circuit Makati
P300/One Day; P500/Two Days

Drop the Mic: Open Season
It’s time to level up, bbs! Prepare your wigs and tear-aways and rose petals — this time we’re letting you choose the songs to lipsync to. It’s Open Season! We want to see what you come up with.

Prepare 3 songs — one for warm-up, which won’t be judged, one for your main performance (in which you will be judged so BRING IT!) and one for when you make it to the Top 3.
July 16
Catch 272, Kamuning, QC
Free Admission

WesterosPH Season 7 Premiere Viewing Party
We are back, loyal bannerman! You are being summoned to witness the coming of Winter on July 17, Monday, 8-11 p.m. at the Cable Car, at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Slave eunuchs will collect 550 Silver Rizals (PHP) as tax for bread and mead (food and refreshments). Games and tournaments shall also be held for your entertainment.
July 17, 8PM
Cable Car BGC, Taguig
P500, inclusive of food & drink

PopQuiz Turns 1: Best of PopQuiz
This month, PopQuiz will be turning a year old! Time flies by so fast when we’re all having fun, right? So whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time (don’t worry: it’ll be painless), let’s take a trip back memory lane (aka Borough) on July 19 and revisit the themes we’ve done for Cycle 1 of PopQuiz.
July 19, 9PM onwards
Borough, Podium Mall, Pasig
Admission fee of P200

CardCon PH
It is the first ever hobby convention focusing on different trading card games! There will be tournaments, demo booths, entertainment, a cosplay competition, raffle draws, mini games and hobby merchants.
July 22, 10AM onwards
Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall
Admission fee of P100

Anime & Cosplay eXpo 2017
An exciting anime and cosplay fan experience featuring activities like: Cosplay Karaoke Encore, Cosplay’s Got Talent, Ultimate Cosplay Championship Auditions, Trivia Throne Throwdown, Lip Sync Kombat, Make Up Match Up and so much more! Watch out for trilling Food Eating Challenges, Great Merchandise Booths, Amazing Auctions and Deals and lots of great surprises.
July 29-30, 10AM onwards
Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall
Admission fee of P119

Cosmic Clash Episode 2 – Garrison: Archangel Tournament
Suit up, Archangel pilots! Indigo Entertainment and Cosmic Gorgons Gaming & Art Lounge proudly present another round of Garrison: Archangel’s unique brand of customizable mecha fighting action. Pre-register here and submit your Archangel specs!
July 29, 7PM onwards
Cosmic Gorgons Gaming & Art Lounge, Cubao Expo, Cubao
Admission fee of P100

PopQuiz presents: The Boy Who Lived
For part 2 of the PopQuiz birthday bash, we will be celebrating a famous character who also celebrates his birthday in July: the Boy who lived, Harry Potter. So get ready, Potterheads! Arm yourselves with anything and everything you know about the Wizarding World from your beloved characters, spells items, and creatures to even JK Rowling. Grab the gang and head on over to Hungry Meeples on July 29!
July 29, 8PM onwards
Hungry Meeples, QC
Admission fee of P200

League of Legends Rampage 2017
The Philippines’ biggest annual League of Legends event returns for its 6th year! See you all on Rampage 2017 summoners!
July 29, 9PM onwards
World Trade Center, Pasay
Tickets start at P300

Gamers & GMs: Mapaglarong Ingkantu
Makipaglaro sa mga ingkantu ng kathang isip at sumali sa pinoy-themed RPG Con natin ngayong July! Himayin natin ang mga halimaw ng ating kultura, magpa-astigan tayo ng kwentuhan, at magpunta tayo sa tagpuan ng ating mga imahinasyon! Meron din kaming pakontest: Matalas ba ang isip mo? Kaya mo bang mambara ng kalaban mo sa sagutan? Gusto mo ba ng rap battle kung saan pinalitan ang rap ng 80s action movie lines? Pwes, sumali na sa SAGUTAN SA WAREHOUSE! May D&D Player’s Handbook na nag-aantay para sa pinaka-bida sa lahat ng mga bida natin.
July 30, 12NN onwards
Venture Space, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong
Admission fee of P200