July 1: Placing the Transition, a talk by Carlos Celdran, with an introduction to Teodulo Protomartir by Uro dela Cruz. This is a related gallery event for Being There 1946: The Legacy of Teodulo Protomartir. The talk will be at Silverlens Gallery, free of charge. Being There 1946: The Legacy of Teodulo Protomartir is on display until July 3. It runs simultaneously with Bato Bato Sa Langit by Alfredo Esquillo Jr. at Slab and Lover Lay Down by Christina Dy at 20Square. Reserve for the talk at 816-0044 or email manage@silverlensphoto.com. Silverlens Gallery, 2/F YMC Bldg. II, 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati.
 
July 7 and 21: Watch Tablao Flamenco, an intimate Spanish cultural flamenco show featuring different flamenco bailoares in an intimate tablao setting, featuring three core dancers of Clara Ramona & Co. in their individual solos and programs at the Clara Ramona Centro de Danza Flamenca  [5062 P. Burgos St. corner Guerrero St., Barangay Población, Makati City, T: 899-1346, M: (0915) 434-5789 or visit www.clararamona.com. Tickets are Php 700 inclusive of show, sangria, paella and Spanish tapas.

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 14 and 28: Noches de Sevillanas. Enjoy an evening full of music, dance, drinks and fun in what the Spanish call a juerga or flamenco party at Clara’s Tablao Flamenco. Sevillanas, a popular Spanish folk dance will be introduced to the Manila community. Entrance fee is only Php 250, inclusive of one drink.