The Unexpected in Manila

Join an Open-Mic Poetry Night

The Unexpected

Get in touch with your inner poet and let those heartfelt or hilariously wacky rhymes flow! Be the star at an open-mic night and let the crowd snap their fingers to your original spoken word. Who knows? You might just become the city's next Rizal!

Be an Art Connoisseur at Underground Galleries

The Unexpected

Go beyond the mainstream and find the edgy heart of Manila's art scene! Discover hidden galleries where local indie artists unleash their full, unabashed creativity. It’s art without the velvet ropes, and you’re VIP!

Score a Goal at a Local Futkal Field

The Unexpected

Unleash your sporty side in the urban jungle! Try Futkal (Filipino Street Football), where the streets are your pitch, and every goal is a beauty. It’s the beautiful game with a Manila twist, and you’re the local legend in the making!

Craft Your Own Halo-Halo Masterpiece

The Unexpected

Get creative in the ultimate DIY dessert experience! Find a Halo-Halo station where you're the artist and the ingredients are your palette. Pile on the sweet beans, jellies, fruits, and ice like a sugary architect, until you've built the Leaning Tower of Yum!

Uncover Secret Bars for a Speakeasy Night

The Unexpected

Shh! Go on a hush-hush hunt for Manila's speakeasy bars. Behind unassuming doors and hidden passageways, you'll find cocktails that'll knock your socks off! It's like a '20s throwback with every sip, minus the flapper dress.