There’s a new monthly gathering where music, arts, and literature lovers can chat and connect.
Opening on Feb. 28 at Kwago Book Bar in Warehouse Eight, Before Midnight features a concert, free zines and discounted books, and fiction-inspired cocktails.
Before Midnight’s first outing features the third run of “Echoes,” a stripped down concert where musicians are featured as storytellers and allowed to experiment and show a different side of them sans special effects. The lineup include Nights of Rizal, Ruru, and Asch.
“What makes ‘Echoes’ different is that it’s very personal. It’s a no-frills type of gig,” said Warehouse Eight co-founder Kayla Dionisio. “You get to be really close to the musicians, see them in a different light. You see musicians as people rather than performers.”
Purveyr will document the gig and make it available online even after the event, much like how NPR Tiny Desk Concert does it.
Design startup Diyalogo will launch witty, limited edition interactive cards exclusive for the event to develop rapport among the guests, while Bad Student will produce a risographed zine for everyone to peruse during the gathering. All books at Kwago will be offered at 10 percent off.
Food and beer will be served by Seventeen O’ Nine and Philippine Craft Kings. In addition, Kwago’s fiction-inspired menu will also be available, featuring cocktails inspired by local and international literature, such as “Dark Hours” by Conchitina Cruz, “Howl” by Allen Ginsberg, and “Para Kay B” by Ricky Lee.
“We’ve designed ‘Before Midnight’ in such a way that it will allow organic and genuine connections among people who love books, beats, and booze. What we’re missing now in gatherings are conversations that deeply affect and influence us,” shared Kwago founder Czyka Tumaliuan. “We’re hoping to have more of those.”
The P500 door fee comes with a free zine, coffee or beer, snacks, and 10 percent off on all books at Kwago. Go to www.warehouse-eight.com for more details.