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MONO8 presents "A Bird, A Cage, A God of Flowers," a powerful solo exhibition by artist Pepe Delfin, running from July 26 to Sept. 27, 2025, with an opening reception on July 26 at 6 PM.

Borrowing its title from Mary Oliver’s "The Kookaburras," the exhibition navigates the emotional weight of trauma through Delfin’s striking geometric abstraction. Using line, color, and form, Delfin builds visual narratives that express the inexpressible, inviting viewers to encounter trauma not as spectacle but as an experience shaped by complexity, resistance, and healing.

Presented in collaboration with Lunas Collective, the exhibit offers more than aesthetic insight; it becomes a space for empathy and introspection. Delfin’s unique artistic language, a blend of mathematical precision and emotional resonance, makes each piece a quiet yet powerful act of storytelling.

Don’t miss this intimate, transformative show at MONO8!

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Discover a world of whimsy, wonder, and a dash of madness as REP’s Theater for Young Audiences stages "Alice in Wonderland" from Aug. 23 to Dec. 14, 2025, at the REP Eastwood Theater. Audiences will follow Alice’s adventures through magical doors, mad tea parties, and encounters with eccentric friends and foes.

With lively songs, playful choreography, and a colorful design, this family-friendly show invites everyone to join Alice’s unforgettable journey. Expect appearances from the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts, and more—each bringing music, laughter, and surprises to the stage. Directed by Joy Virata and Cara Barredo, with book, music, and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, the production promises a dazzling theatrical experience.

Tickets are priced at P1,500 (Orchestra Center) and P1,000 (Orchestra Side), available via TicketWorld and Ticket2Me.

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Get ready for a cinematic journey as the the 2025 Korean Film Festival: Scenes on Screen brings Korean cinema to the Philippines from Aug. 27 to Nov. 21, 2025. Organized by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC), this year’s festival features screenings, talks, and an in-depth exhibit on production design.

Kick off the festival on Aug. 27 at Cine Adarna, UP Film Institute, with a Talkback Session featuring Korean production designer Han Ah-rum ("Kill Boksoon"), producer RuBi, and Korean Film Council researcher Park Hee-seong, alongside Filipino filmmakers and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

From Aug. 27 to Nov. 21, visit KCC in Taguig for the free exhibit "Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds," spotlighting visual artists like Ryu Seong-hee ("Decision to Leave," "The Handmaiden") and Cho Hwa-sung ("Hansan: Rising Dragon").

Catch free film screenings from Aug. 29-31 at SM Mall of Asia, SM City Iloilo, and SM Lanang Premier, with titles including "I, The Executioner" (2024), "Concrete Utopia" (2023), and "Kingmaker" (2022).

Closing the festival is the Tingin Southeast Asian Film Festival on Sept. 26-27 at Gateway Cineplex 18.

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The Bakunawa Fest returns from Aug. 28–Sept. 15, 2025. As the country’s first fantastic film festival, Bakunawa Fest continues to showcase independent voices while embracing folklore, fantasy, and innovative storytelling.

This year’s edition will feature screenings in Centro de Turismo Intramuros, The First Islaterl Alaminos City, Cinematheque Centre Negros Bacolod City, and UPFI Videotheque Quezon City. The opening program, "Lores of Folk, Lure the Light" at Centro Turismo in Intramuros, presents short films exploring folklore and the supernatural, including “Radikals” by Arvin Belarmino (Philippines), “The Rubber Tappers” by Rotha Moeng (Cambodia), “The Shadow of Dawn” by Olga Stalev (Estonia), and “The Dreamcatcher” by Guillermo Patrikios Alum (Spain).

The lineup includes the Mata-Asya (Asian Eye) selections, featuring works from the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Laos, and beyond. The festival will close in Bacolod City with "Intimate Crossings," highlighting films on survival, longing, and transformation.

Screenings are free with registration required. With nearly 100 films in the program, Bakunawa Fest XI celebrates independent artistry and creative risk-taking across borders.

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