LIVE life to the fullest! Don’t be afraid to laugh out loud, dance like nobody is watching, or weep like a baby at the theater. With the stress of the holidays and traffic—not to mention the world wide economic crisis—it’s nice to have some escapes once in a while.

CATCH IT WHILE IT’S STILL HOT! This weekend, ongoing until tomorrow, is the notoriously funny variety show by the UP SAMASKOM, Live Aids Silver: The UP Centennial Edition at the UP Theater in the University of the Philippines Diliman Campus. Show time is at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate, or at all SM Ticketnet outlets or call 911-5555.

GET LOST ON THE DANCE FLOOR tonight at the A-Venue [Makati Ave., Makati City] when Trance Alliance, featuring John “00” Fleming and Digital Blonde, whip up sounds to get you moving. Our own Manolet Dario of NBK will deservedly play alongside the two superstars. For VIP reservations call 897-2472, 887-0526, or log on to www.drivenmanila.com.

IF DANCING ISN’T YOUR THING right now, but you’d welcome a night rolling down the aisles laughing, catch Rex Navarrete with all brand new material. Tonight, at Mall of Asia’s Premiere Cinema, the Rextaurant of Comedy is open for business, all for the benefit of Sapak Foundation. Tickets are sold at the door, or call 891-9999.

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, SPEND A HEART-WARMING NIGHT with Repertory Philippines’ tearjerker Tuesdays With Morrie at Onstage Greenbelt 1. Starring Bart Guingona and Miguel Faustmann, the show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets or inquiries call 887-0710 or 891-9999.