Of course, everyone knows Sex and the City is the tale of four females from New York. Their experiences and issues are not unfamiliar to the Filipinas – which explains why the show has gained such a huge following in our country. The show has reached so many women because of its frank discussion of sex and relationships. The show has even found a market with the male audience. They present female concerns that give the male viewer a better understanding of how women feel and think.
And speaking of which–how can one talk about issues relevant to dating? Conversations with my friend DJ Montano –- along with some tips he thoughtfully supplied – helped me understand the maze and the games one must go through in today’s dating scene. Luckily, I was among fearless and empowered females of the city at the recent Cosmopolitan event at Dream@6750. They shared tips on how the dating game is played. By the end of the night, they screamed these words to me: Let the games begin!
SHARON ATILLO
How do you make your first date call you within 24 hours?
I will purposely leave my party tiara in his car. I am known for leaving my stuff anyway!
JENNIFER FELICIANO
What will make you include your blind date’s number in your mobile phone?
He can be included in my phone book if I like him, and if he makes me laugh, since I always appreciate a sense of humor. It’s also important that a connection is established. And when the level of comfort is established, he can be my potential boyfriend, friend or business associate depending on the flow.
ANA KALAW
How would you style your virgin best friend for her first date?
I’d make her wear a simple and respectable little black dress, nice and respectable heeled sandals, and simple makeup for the first date. I’d reserve the tight micro-mini, red stilettos, tousled hair and glossy lips for her second date.
GINGER CO
If you don’t KISS on the first date, when do you do it?
Hmmm... Silence is golden when you can’t think of a good answer!
CORINNE CHING
On your first date, is it his place or yours?
Nobody’s place. First dates should never end up in any one’s place!
FE MIR
Which cocktail should your date order for you?
I’d want my date to order me a Gilbey’s tonic because I always enjoy a drink and date that is refreshing – with low expectations.
DONNA CUNA PITA
What characteristic should a straight man learn from a gay man?
The courage to go beyond the striped shirt and jeans combo, the effortless charm and wit, the endurance to go shopping with girls during an all-night sale and knowing that skin care is not just about safeguard and water!
BARBIE PARDO
When is a man good for steady dating, without getting into a committed relationship?
Only time can tell if the guy you’re seeing is the real deal or if he’s just putting his best foot forward. Initial thrills always fade. Character reveals itself over time and experience.
IANNE EVANGELISTA
Does size really matter?
Yeah! Size definitely matters. No one likes a samurai with a stubby sword!
MARIEL CHUA
Can you trust a gay man’s date recommendation?
Yes, of course! They often give great, no-nonsense advice when it comes to men and dating, plus they have an uncanny way of knowing who is perfect for me.
GEM PADILLA
When does being playful begin to lose its fun?
It is not fun anymore when your partner does not respond to your playfulness. You also lose when the relationship is going nowhere and ends up hurting the person you love.
• BBC’S Therapy at Capone’s
• Escape at Suburbia
• U-Turn at Tapika Katipunan Quezon City
• Ntwine at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Deanna Gonzales at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• 6Cycleminds at SM North
• Sandwich at Mayrics Espana
• NBKs Housessions at Teak Bar Rockwell, Makati
• Music Styles Take One at Greenbelt 2 Al Fresco Area
• M Power Band and Circus Band at Le Boulevardier’s Intercontinental Manila
• Soul Prive at V Bar
• George at Streetscape Edsa Shangri-la
• Dimsum / Sabor Latino at Fiesta San Miguel, Dusit Hotel Nikko
• Paolo Gomez at YERO Bar & Restaurant
• Lucid at Bistro Makati
• Guaranapen at The Conservatory
• Mai Castro Y La Banda at Bykes Café
• 80’s & 90’s at Ipanema
• Ang Romansa Ni Magno Rubio at the CCP
• Arriba at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Bo Razon with Puro Ritmo at Café Havana Adriatico Malate
• Acoustic entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• Snare Mata at Mil Novecientos Tapas Bar & Bistro
• Ladies Night at HALO
• Jive (Hip Hop RNB) at Temple
• Route 70 at Tavern On The Square
• Go-Go Boys Fridays at Bed
• Fluid at Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan UP Diliman
• Ron Antonio W/ Brown Sugar at Red Door
• In The Great Tradition — Philippine Madrigal Singer at the CCP
• August Musicales at Casino Filipino
21 AUGUST — SATURDAY
• Barbie’s Cradle’at Bageberde
• Eva at Lobby Lounge Shangri-La Makati Hotel
• Big Night Out at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Mystique with Boyet Almazan at Teak Bar Rockwell, Makati
• Music Styles Raw Assembly at Greenbelt 2 Al Fresco Area
• Kislev at Le Boulevardier’s Intercontinental Manila
• Dancehall Saturday at V Bar
• Rockin Revival at Streetscape Edsa Shangri-la
• Guest DJ’s at Fiesta San Miguel, Dusit Hotel Nikko
• Cao Ocampo at YERO Bar Restaurant
• Rhythm & Babes at Bykes Café
• R&B Music at Ipanema
• Ang Romansa Ni Magno Rubio at the CCP
• Make Music Com at The Conservatory
• House Improvement at Azzurro
• DJ Steve Mills at Capones
• DJ Paolo Cabalfin at Club V
• Bo Razon with Puro Ritmo at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Arriba at Café Havana Adriatico Malate
• Belly Dancing at Prince Jaipur
• DJ Martin Pulgar at Temple
• Angel Music at Halo
• Velvet Anthems at Castro
• Lucid at Apocento
• Art N Soul at Tavern On The Square
• Lance Raymundo & Xsentrik at Red Door
• Fluid at Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan UP Diliman
• In The Great Tradition — Philippine Madrigal Singer at the CCP
23 AUGUST— MONDAY
• Freestyle at Tavern on The Square
• Side A at Suburbia
Sabor Latino at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Armina Gonzales at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• Parliament Syndicate/Route 70 at Fiesta San Miguel, Dusit Hotel Nikko
• Men In Gold at Bykes Café
• Lounge Laid Back Sessions at Ipanema
• Dimsum at The Conservatory
• Mai Castro y La Banda at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Acoustic Entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• Air Crew Nights at Halo
• "I Don’t Like Mondays" at Gweilos
• Mondaze at Absinth
• Acoustic Blow Out at Red Door
• My Brazilian Passion with Brazilia at Merk’s Bistro
24 AUGUST — TUESDAY
• Escape at Tavern on The Square
• Eva at Off The Grill Timog Avenue Quezon City
• Flinstone and The Gang at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Peachy Chavez at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• Make Music.Com at Le Boulevardier’s Intercontinental Manila
• V:Ebony grooves at V Bar
• 8 Track at Chef and Brewer Ortigas
• Mocha with Spinart / Fresh at Fiesta San Miguel, Dusit Hotel Nikko
• Purely Acoustic Night at YERO Bar & Restaurants
• Magic Pencil / Meme Na Exhibit at the Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City
• Circus Band at Bykes Café
• Michael Angelo at Ipanema
• Velocity at The Conservatory
• Guarana at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Acoustic entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• Ecoustic Soul & Thor at Red Door
• Nyoy Volante & Mannos at Aruba
25 AUGUST — WEDNESDAY
• Barbie’s Cradle’at Bageberde
• Side A at Tavern on The Square
• U-Turn at Off The Grill
• Route 70 at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Melinda at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• 747 Band at Le Boulevardier’s Intercontinental Manila
• Visa V girl of the Month at V Bar
• 8 Track at Penthouse Tektite Towers Ortigas
• Wunjo/Pido at Fiesta San Miguel, Dusit Hotel Nikko
• DJ Zach at YERO Bar & Restaurant
• Cool Change at Bykes Café
• Wonderland W/ Thor at Ipanema
• Hyperbeat at The Conservatory
• Bo Razon with Puro Ritmo at Café Havana Adriatico Malate
• Acoustic entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• Big Bed Birthdays at Bed
• Ladies Night at Bellevue Manila
• Chicken and Vultures at Castro
• RJ Jacinto & Friends at Discovery Suites
• Various Acoustic Artist at Temple
• Unity Music by 4-4 Tektoniks at HALO
• Ice House at Azzurro
• Retrospect & Belcanto at Red Door
• Truefaith at Aruba
26 august — THURSDAY
• Eva at San Miguel El Pueblo
• Freestyle at Suburbia
• Spirit of ’67 at Conway’s Bar Makati Shangri-la
• Carmela Cuneta at Lobby Lounge Makati Shangri-la
• Music Styles Sugarshack at Greenbelt 2 Al Frsco Area
• Rockin’ Revival’at Le Boulevardier’s Intercontinental Manila
• Ntwine/Retrospect at Fiesta San Miguel, Hotel Nikko
• John Y Cash at Bykes Café
• She Said at Ipanema
• 747 Band at The Conservatory
• Comedy Night Improv act at Azzurro
• Bo Razon with Puro Ritmo at Café Havana Greenbelt
• Arriba at Café Havana Adriatico Malate
• Acoustic entertainment at Café Adriatico By The Bay
• House Music at Bed
• RNB Music by Steve Mills at Temple
• Pride Music at HALO
• Wise Guys at Tavern On The Square
• Rivermaya at Red Door
• Jed Maddela & Prime Council at Aruba