Celebrate Manila’s trailblazing female and queer artists

Celebrate International Women’s Day at “Grrrls’ Night Out,” Manila’s first-ever variety show showcasing an all-female and queer roster of performers from across Manila’s thriving alternative arts scene, March 9, 6 p.m., at 123Block in Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City. The event will feature a supersized lineup of up-and-coming performers such as Faye Yu, Super P, DJ Honey, Lady Boses and Burlesque PH.

The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index ranked the Philippines 16th out of 146 countries in 2023 (in 2022 it was 19th). While recent data illustrates significant strides being made to bridge the gender gap in our country, it does not capture the biases that remain prevalent and continue to impact opportunities for women in the Philippines. There is much work to be done at a grassroots level, including in the performing arts space.

The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.”

“Grrrls’ Night Out” will also feature a night bazaar showcasing female-led and ally businesses such as Nala Woman, Ilya, Miss Pokes Tattoo, Bao Artisan Candles, Crazy Carabao Beer and more.