IT’S TIME to bring the sunshine back in. Celebrate the earth, the spirit of Filipinos and life in general.

Mind-blowing

Never have natural science and the planet been more in the public mind than these past two weeks because of the recent floods and typhoons. Be in touch with the universe at the Bella Gaia Concert, scheduled on October 13, at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Classical violinist and DJ Kenji Williams will score live NASA images of Earth while Ballet Philippines will accompany the live music and visuals in this unique concert. This event is a preview of the Mind Museum, a project of the Bonifacio Art Foundation, which is envisioned to be the first world-class science museum in the Philippines in 2011. The show starts at 6:00 p.m. For more information, log on to www.mindmuseum.org.

In a trance

Manila’s thriving dance scene gets even hotter when Paul van Dyk, named as one of the world’s best electronic dance music DJs and producers, returns to Manila and makes his way to A-Venue, Makati Ave., Makati on Tuesday, October 13. Club denizens get the chance to participate in his Volume World Tour 2009, which takes the famed DJ across various continents. The event also features Team Big Fish resident DJ Johnboy Lee. For tickets, call 632-7762 or 634-8238.

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.