You don’t have to leave the city in order to have a long Independence Day Weekend well-spent. There are a number of events happening all around the Metro, but it’s over at Bonifacio Global City where you’ll be treated to a whole line-up of shows and events that celebrate the arts, the sciences, and remarkable Pinoy talent.

Organized by the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc., BGC Loves Local is a two-day event running from June 10 to 11, 2017 that provides a venue for various organizations, groups and individuals to share their talent and creativity to the public. From theater productions and mini concerts to interactive activities and art exhibits, there’s just so much you’d be discouraged to miss!

So if you’re making plans with your friends for that long weekend, here are 8 must-see shows to consider buying tickets to! (For a full list of shows, go to bgcartscenter.org)

My Name is Asher Lev by Twin Bill Productions

My Name is Asher Lev follows the journey of the titular character, a young Jewish painter, whose artistic inclinations threatens to destroy his relationship with his family and the community. As a result, Asher Lev must decide between pursuing art and doing the duties expected from him by his faith.

The show will run on June 10 at 2 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. at the Globe Auditorium of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Buy your tickets at TicketWorld.

Only We Know by Theater 2108

Only We Know is a series of performances — storytelling, mime, monologues, and a one-act play — by Theater 2108 which all explore the theme of siblinghood.

The show will run on June 10 at 2 P.M.at the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Buy your tickets at TicketWorld.

Indi’Sarswela by SPIT

Indi’Sarswela is SPIT’s courageous attempt to perform a whole sarswela production on the fly. Would they be successful or end up being a laughing stock? You be the judge! Catch them on June 10 at 7 P.M.at the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Buy your tickets at TicketWorld.

Passages by Dance Artists in Flight

Established local dancers and choreographers of different fields of dance are coming together to tell stories, collaborate, and move the audience through the art of dance.

Witness the beauty on June 11 at 10 A.M.at the Globe Auditorium of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Buy your tickets at TicketWorld.

#GalingNAMCYA by NAMCYA

Be serenaded by the winners of the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) through the years with virtuosic renditions of well-loved Filipino classes on clarinet, guitar, violin, and so much more. You’re sure to be amazed by these next-generation musical artists!

Support these musicians on June 11 at 3 P.M.at the Globe Auditorium of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Buy your tickets at TicketWorld.

Independent by Stages Sessions

The independent music scene truly is shining this year, and you have an opportunity to catch some of the country’s best at Independent by Stages Sessions, a mini music festival featuring Bullet Dumas, Coeli San Luis, Curtismith, Keiko Necesario and Gio Levy. If that’s not enough to convince you to attend, perhaps knowing that their individual sets will be fully orchestrated will!

Watch it all unfold on June 11 at 7 P.M.at the Globe Auditorium of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Buy your tickets at TicketWorld.

Word of Mouth by Hulma Collab

Word of Mouth is a night of unscripted storytelling around the theme of “Breaking Free.” Ten individuals of different backgrounds will pour their hearts out in the hopes of connecting with the audience with their five-minute funny or dramatic, simple or poignant true-to-life stories.

Be part of this emotional night on June 11 at 7 P.M.at the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Buy your tickets priced at PHP 200 at TicketWorld.

Naamengak Gamin! By Dulaang Elyu

Naamengak Gamin! (Kuripot Kasi Ako!) is a theater production by Dulaang Elyu, a community-based theater group in La Union which explores why Ilocanos are stingy and why it isn’t that bad a thing at all. Catch this story of love and friendship on June 10 at 4:30 P.M.at the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Buy your tickets priced at PHP 350 at TicketWorld.

For more information, visit bgcartscenter.org or follow their Facebook account.

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