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<p>The calendar is stacked, and the choices are deliciously impossible. From K-pop heavyweights to orchestral concerts, mythic Filipino musicals, faith-filled worship, wedding planning escapes, and even a pre-dawn fun run with your dog — this weekend proves that January isn’t easing in quietly. Here’s what’s worth stepping out (and setting your alarm) for:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>1. Scream for RIIZE in their Manila return</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768472619597615352473_1171077575188852_4173254132700369970_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p>Philippine BRIIZE, this one’s for you. RIIZE is officially back, and the boys are more hyped than ever to reunite with their Filipino fans at Riizing Loud. After teasing an “amazing stage” and an energetic start to 2026, expect polished performances, fan-favorite tracks, and that signature RIIZE charm that’s made them one of K-pop’s fastest-rising acts.
January 17, Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>2. Spend the night with Wendy’s powerhouse vocals</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768472596878574262907_1301110015364497_4717019441056470832_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p>Heads up, ReVeluvs: Wendy returns to Manila solo. Fresh from launching a new chapter outside SM Entertainment, the Red Velvet main vocal brings her W:ealive tour to Quezon City — an evening built around emotional storytelling, pristine vocals, and songs that hit straight in the chest.
January 17, New Frontier Theater, Quezon City.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>3. Sink into COLDE’s BLUEPRINT+ era</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768472574018584447738_18550991647060988_2644166670783933317_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p>For those craving something more intimate, COLDE’s Manila stop promises a soulful, atmospheric night. Known for blending R&amp;B, indie, and lo-fi textures — and for his K-drama OST gems — COLDE’s BLUEPRINT+ tour is all about mood, nuance, and music that lingers long after the lights go down.
January 17, 8 p.m., Music Museum, San Juan.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>4. Let Israel Houghton lead a night of praise </strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768472554618612500075_1297775909047436_471152433976648872_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p>Grammy-winning worship leader Israel Houghton brings an evening of music, faith, and unity to Manila. With beloved songs like Friend of God and Jesus at the Center, this concert is designed as more than a performance — it’s a shared, uplifting experience.
January 18, 8 p.m., Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>5. Catch 1st.One before they take Asia</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768472527516615076423_1417578843274224_2027789354809763952_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><p>Before heading out on their first Asia tour, rising P-pop group 1st.One gives FOR.ONEs a final Manila night to remember. Expect heart-fluttering stages, fan perks, and exclusive moments that feel personal and celebratory.
January 18, SM North EDSA Skydome.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>6. Start the year strong with PPO’s ‘Preludi’</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17684724996571767870752607PPO Concert V - Preludi.webp" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><p>The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra opens 2026 with a richly layered program led by music director Grzegorz Nowak. Featuring works by Jeffrey Ching, Chopin, and Liszt — plus stellar soloists Andion Fernandez and Szymon Nehring — this is an elegant reset for classical music lovers.
January 16, 7:30 p.m., Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Circuit Makati. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>7. Say yes to stress-free planning at A Bridal Fair in the East</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768472463277bridal.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><p>Wedding planning just got easier. This three-day bridal fair gathers top venues, stylists, caterers, and creatives under one roof — with exclusive deals, expert advice, and inspiration galore. Admission’s free, which makes it an easy “why not?”
January 16–18, Ayala Malls Feliz, Pasig.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>8. Enter the shadows of ‘Kaning Itim: The Musical’</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768472443856606465593_122101623560078591_2103776982602722990_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><p>Bigger, bolder, and richer in myth, &quot;Kaning Itim&quot; returns with a story of forgotten folk, love across realms, and light found in darkness. With haunting songs and expanded staging, this Filipino musical continues to prove why it resonates so deeply.
January 16–18, 8 p.m., RCBC Plaza, Makati. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>9. Run (or walk) your way into 2026 at tACbo</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:300px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768472407216607622612_1303069685180307_4185653453338198652_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Facebook/RUNRIO</em></span></span></span></strong></div><p>Not a morning person? This might convert you. tACbo’s third edition brings runners, families, and furry companions together for a festive start to the year. With distances from a 1K Dog Run to a 21K challenge, it’s fitness — but make it communal and fun.
January 18, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati. Organized by RUNRIO.</p>

<p>From K-pop heavyweights to orchestral concerts, mythic Filipino musicals, faith-filled worship, wedding planning escapes, and even a pre-dawn fun run with your dog — this weekend proves that January isn’t easing in quietly.</p>

From K-pop heavyweights to orchestral concerts, mythic Filipino musicals, faith-filled worship, wedding planning escapes, and even a pre-dawn fun run with your dog — this weekend proves that January isn’t easing in quietly.

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Published Jan 16, 2026 10:00 AM PHT

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