August 9, 16, 23, 30: Discover new aspects of your creativity and yourself in this four-day photo journaling workshop with Kidlat de Guia and Isa Lorenzo at the Silverlens Gallery, 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City. Call 816-0044 or (0905) 265-0873, or email manage@silverlensphoto.com.

August 11, 25: Comedy Cartel invades Spicy Fingers Bar and Restaurant in Greenbelt of a showdown of the best stand up comedians in the city. Starts at 7:30 with P150 entrance fee. Call 729-8761.

August 15 to 30: Get a taste of Vietnam at the Crowne Plaza Galleria's Seven Corners presents The Divine Vietnamese Cuisine. Crowne Plaza Galleria is on Ortigas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Call 633-7222.