Ongoing until July 10: Body and Soul at Galleria Duemila. 210 Loring St., Pasay City. Call 831-9990 or 833-9815.

July 9 to 18: 6th Cinemalaya at the CCP pays tribute to LVN Studios with a retrospective of  its films from different genres, from comedy, fantasy, war picture, musical to drama. The sixth edition of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition will see a total of 24 films in the New Breed category and the Directors Showcase category in competition. The Cinemalaya Congress, which is a staple event of the Cinemalaya Festival, will be held on July 13 and 14 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater). This year’s theme will be Liberating the Indie Film 2000-2009. Call the CCP Media Arts Division at 832-1125 local 1704-05..

July 14 to 16: For healthy and delicious dining alternatives, check out the three-day Vegan Food Fest at Quantum Café, FERON Building, 9590 Kamagong cor. Bagtikan Sts., Makati. Call Maryjo Feraren at 519-0757 or (0917) 817-2206.

July 9: USHER - Live in Manila! Mall of Asia Open Grounds (One E-COM side). Call Ticketworld at 891-9999 or Ticketnet at 911-5555. For premium seats, call Channel [V] at 929-2151, (0917) 526-3167.

July 24 onwards: Andrew Lloyd Webber's company is staging the Philippine debut of Cats, Now and Forever starring Lea Salonga as Grizabella and an international cast for a limited run at the  Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP. Call Ticketworld at 891-9999.