EXPLORE the four corners of the world without going through pesky immigration lines and inconvenient airport security checks. The events this week have enough flavors in them to give you a taste of different cultures without leaving the comforts of the city.
Japanese film festival
The best things in life are still free. You have until the weekend to watch Japanese films at no cost at Eiga Sai 2009, ongoing at the Shang Cinemaplex, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Edsa cor. Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong. The event is presented by the Japanese Foundation Manila and runs until Sunday, July 12. Among the featured films are ?Memories of Tomorrow,? ?Mind Game? and ?Tony Takitani.? For more information, call 8170978.
The big bossa
Find out what?s the big deal about the girl from Ipanema by attending Friday Night Fusion: A Night of Bossa Nova, Dance Electronica, Indie Pop Rock and Soul Music on Friday, July 17. Watch Bossa Queen Sitti perform her own brand of music at Ten 02 Bar along Timog Avenue, Quezon City. The event also features other artists like Techy Romantics, The Camerawalls, Juan Pablo Dream and Layag. Tickets are priced at P300 inclusive of a free drink. For reservations, contact 0917-8008336 or 0917-8451318.
Cinemalaya Cinco
On Friday, July 17, check out the entries to the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival at various venues within the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. Now on its fifth year, the full length and short film feature competition has grown to be one of the most anticipated events in the country. The awards night and closing ceremony is on July 26. For more information, contact Cultural Center of the Philippines (8322704, www.culturalcenter.gov.ph).
Information is subject to change without prior notice. For more information on events, log on to www.mag24-7.com or pick up your free copy of 24/7 Nocturnal Navigator at your favorite malls, bars and restaurants. You may also text 24/7 gigs to 7000 for Globe, 386 for Smart and 2851 for Sun. Submit your schedules before Tuesday to events@mag24-7.com and mag247@gmail.com for inclusion in this column.
