Weekend Entertainment in Metro Manila (March 03 to 05, 2017)

X-Men fans have something to look forward to this weekend. Logan, the tenth installment of the X-Men series, and the third and final installment of the Wolverine films, is now showing starting March 1 in cinemas nationwide.

The story is set in the year 2029 where the number of mutants has significantly diminished, and the X-Men have already been disbanded. Logan, whose self-healing power is dwindling, is now working as a chauffeur. He also takes care of the ailing Professor X in a hideout on a Mexican border. A young mutant being pursued by dark forces will arrive, and will bring Logan back to action despite his weakening power.

Based on the best-selling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose is about a dog who finds meaning in his existence through humans who he shares his love with. The plot starts with the dog Bailey, narrating his life as man’s best friend to Ethan. Time will come for him to say goodbye to Ethan, after which he becomes reincarnated in another dog’s body and serves as a pet to other humans. He meets Ethan a second time around, but now his former owner is older. They will spend time together again, which makes Ethan realize that his “new”dog is still Bailey, the dog from his younger years.

The movie teaches that a dog’s life, although it comes to an end, can bring purpose to human lives.

Do you believe in miraculous birth? Just in time for Lent, Agnes of God tells about the investigation of the psychiatrist Dr. Martha Livingston to Sister Agnes’s claims of virgin conception. After her child has been found strangled, young Sister Agnes doesn’t bear a memory of giving birth. Livingston faces the challenge of distinguishing between the truth and the nun’s perception-altering faith. Dr. Livingston’s probe will be perturbed as Mother Superior Miriam Ruth meddles in her investigation.

The play will star thespians Pinky Amador, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Becca Coates under the direction of Bart Guingona. Tickets are available thru Ticketworld.

“What price are you willing to pay to pursue your passion?” This is the question posed by the novel-turned play My Name is Asher Lev. Asher is a young Hasidic Jew living in Brooklyn circa 1950 who finds delight in using his artistic gifts. But he faces aversion not only from his religious sect who believes that all art is a waste of time, but also from his parents. Asher will do anything to claim his right to use his talents and pursue an artistic life.

My Name is Asher Lev runs from February 18 to March 5 at the Performing Arts and Recreation Center (PARC), San Juan, Metro Manila.

Wanderland, the premier music and arts festival, is set to happen this year on March 4, at Filinvest City Grounds, Alabang. Festival attendees, dubbed Wanderers and Wanderbuddies, can see international and homegrown indie artists grace the Wanderland stage in celebration of good music and good people.

Fans of the local music scene can catch Up Dharma Down, Gab and John of Urbandub, Fools and Foes, Reese Lansangan, and Banna Harbera, among other artists. Ticket price starts at PhP5,500.

After three consecutive international art exhibits, Rom Villaseran is back in the local art scene with his solo exhibit Ilaw sa Buwan. The exhibit is a series of works depicting Rom’s newly discovered, deeply human side which has never been shared to the public.

Guests can get to know more of the artist by visiting Galerie Stephanie at Unit1 B, Parc Plaza Building, 183 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Libis, Quezon City from March 2 to 12.